Simon Pegg/Edgar Wright Newest Film "The World's End"

[Leenie]

The fight sequences are definitely a result of Edgar Wright's experience with directing Scott Pilgrim. They were great, and watching this film only made me more impatient and excited for Ant-Man!

I'd say that my favorite fight sequence was the bar fight at the Bee's Hive as well. Nick Frost channeling Drunken Master was just plain awesome.

Speaking of Nick Frost's character (Andy), he was definitely my favorite character of the movie. Even though he was *the* straight man in the movie, he still gave some of the biggest laughs. I loved seeing Nick Frost as a more serious character this time around!

I went to see the triple feature of the trilogy that Regal theaters was offering, so I spent Thursday evening with a good and enthusiastic audience. All of us responded to the movie well, but the entire audience went nuts with applause when [BLACKOUT]Andy ripped out his wedding ring from the schoolgirl robot's stomach (such a badass moment), and when The Network said "F*** it."[/BLACKOUT] There was quite a warm response when the fence jumping scene happened too.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Ya I was not "mad" about the Cornetto appearance lol, just it was different. Actually through out the whole movie I was like..."Did I miss them eating it?" But ya when Gary kept trying to drink was that sequence. I loved all the fights though, I liked it with the Twins when he was saving my future wife.

We could fight for Rosamund's hand. You will lose, but we can do it if you like.

And I honestly forgot about the Cornetto. I was so into the film I totally forgot about it.

The fight sequences are definitely a result of Edgar Wright's experience with directing Scott Pilgrim. They were great, and watching this film only made me more impatient and excited for Ant-Man!

I'd say that my favorite fight sequence was the bar fight at the Bee's Hive as well. Nick Frost channeling Drunken Master was just plain awesome.

Speaking of Nick Frost's character (Andy), he was definitely my favorite character of the movie. Even though he was *the* straight man in the movie, he still gave some of the biggest laughs. I loved seeing Nick Frost as a more serious character this time around!

I went to see the triple feature of the trilogy that Regal theaters was offering, so I spent Thursday evening with a good and enthusiastic audience. All of us responded to the movie well, but the entire audience went nuts with applause when [BLACKOUT]Andy ripped out his wedding ring from the schoolgirl robot's stomach (such a badass moment), and when The Network said "F*** it."[/BLACKOUT] There was quite a warm response when the fence jumping scene happened too.

Yeah, that moment with [BLACKOUT]the Network [/BLACKOUT]had the place rolling.


On the action. Edgar Wright has always had strong action sequences. His sound engineering and editing have always given them great impact. What he learned from Scott Pilgrim was how to choreograph and film these sequences to an even higher degree. I was kinda stunned at how great some of the long takes where. The bathroom brawl was insane and not even the strongest sequence in terms of action.

Now he is the full package in terms of action. Ant-Man is going to be insane.

 

[jmc]

Just curious to see how this is going with US audiences. How's the reaction?

 

[ElMariachi]

I'll need to watch this one again. The first half of the film was brilliant. Post 'bathroom scene', the movie got to a point of almost being too over the top, weird, and indulgent with the action. It reminded me a lot of Django Unchained this way. Still, it was a great film and proves that Edgar Wright is one of the best out there working.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I'll need to watch this one again. The first half of the film was brilliant. Post 'bathroom scene', the movie got to a point of almost being too over the top, weird, and indulgent with the action. It reminded me a lot of Django Unchained this way. Still, it was a great film and proves that Edgar Wright is one of the best out there working.

The film is not nearly long enough to be compared to Django Unchained in that regard. And are are talking about an [BLACKOUT]alien robot invasion[/BLACKOUT]. You didn't expect it to get over the top or weird?

 

[ElMariachi]

The film is not nearly long enough to be compared to Django Unchained in that regard. And are are talking about an [BLACKOUT]alien robot invasion[/BLACKOUT]. You didn't expect it to get over the top or weird?

I knew it would get weird, just not action scenes that turned Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, and the rest of the gang into Superman, Hulk, Thor, Zach Snyders Night Owl, and Batman teaming in a bathroom. That really came put of nowhere. I enjoyed it a lot but the action was a bit overkill at times.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

I was really hoping this would be good, so far it seems everyones enjoyed it.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

Wish I had went to go see this or the butler last night instead of that garbage movie You're Next. I was a fan of Shaun of The Dead but never got around to seeing Hot Fuzz. This looks to be pretty funny.

 

[Solidus]

We could fight for Rosamund's hand. You will lose, but we can do it if you like.

Lightsaber duel to the death? So be it.

Just curious to see how this is going with US audiences. How's the reaction?

It was good. My theater was about 60% full for the first showing and tons of laughs. Even people that were not laughing as much (not getting all of the humor) were still enjoying it you could tell just as a film like I said even without the humor it's still a good film. Lot's of laughs though.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I knew it would get weird, just not action scenes that turned Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, and the rest of the gang into Superman, Hulk, Thor, Zach Snyders Night Owl, and Batman teaming in a bathroom. That really came put of nowhere. I enjoyed it a lot but the action was a bit overkill at times.

Have you never watched an Edgar Wright film? The action scenes in the "The World's End" are homages and parodies just like the action scenes in "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz". All are over the top and ridiculous, giving the characters action hero abilities, and filmed immaculately and quite amazing. Go back and watch the first two. It is the same exact thing. Even in "Shaun of the Dead" when they are suppose to be horrible at combat, they still pull of typical zombie film combat.

The only one that could really "fight" was Andy. Goes hand and hand with the history of his character. The rest improvised, with Gary being the best at it, probably because he has spent a lot of time getting into drunken brawls. In the hyper reality of a Edgar Wright film, the rest weren't even all that capable.

Lightsaber duel to the death? So be it. ldrazz

 

[Solidus]

We'll meet at Bespin and finish this.

I think she will be wearing a Leia slave bikini.

 

[ElMariachi]

Have you never watched an Edgar Wright film? The action scenes in the "The World's End" are homages and parodies just like the action scenes in "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz". All are over the top and ridiculous, giving the characters action hero abilities, and filmed immaculately and quite amazing. Go back and watch the first two. It is the same exact thing. Even in "Shaun of the Dead" when they are suppose to be horrible at combat, they still pull of typical zombie film combat.

The only one that could really "fight" was Andy. Goes hand and hand with the history of his character. The rest improvised, with Gary being the best at it, probably because he has spent a lot of time getting into drunken brawls. In the hyper reality of a Edgar Wright film, the rest weren't even all that capable.

I didn't find Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz to be all that ridiculous, relatively speaking. In Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg's character was portrayed as a police version of Captain America in the beginning of the movie. Even then, he didn't turn into Superman powerbombing Timothy Dalton through a table. I get the entire 'homage' thing but that shouldn't give someone license to ignore the first half of the movie. Or physics. Five normal guys suddenly turning into Wolverine, complete with super strength and not feeling pain. It kind of undermines the more serious aspect of the film, which I found to be brilliant and what the entire film SHOULD have been about. For the most part, that got lost once robots, aliens, and blue blood entered the picture.

Same thing with Django Unchained. The movie is, again relatively speaking, kind of realistic for the first half of the film. Once Waltz kills DiCaprio, the movie turns into a Wild Wild West Matrix. Tarantino just couldn't help himself. He couldn't do it with Inglorious Basterds either at the end. A funny, clever war movie homage that suddenly turns into people shooting Hitler into literal shreds.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Wish somebody around me was hosting the triple feature. Alas

 

[terry78]

I caught the first two flicks so I kinda knew what to expect joke wise and satire wise. It helps if you're familiar but its a fun little flick.

 

[flickchick85]

Just got back from this. Hot Fuzz remains my favorite of the 3, but I do prefer this to Shaun. All-around, a classic series of movies, imo. Sad that there will be no more, but I certainly look forward to seeing Edgar take on a real blockbuster with Ant-Man. 8.5/10.

 

[DeGenerate10]

Some how three drunks outwit an alien being... But Commander Shepard (Mass Effect) couldn't even pull it off.

 

[Rocketman]

Saw this last night and it was fantastic!!! 10/10 for me.

I'm tempted to say it's the best of the trilogy, but I need to see it a couple more times (and I will)... but man oh man, this was a total delight from start to finish. Not a dull second at all. Totally watchable and fun, and it was just a pleasure to be in the theater for it. Loved it loved it loved it.

Loved it.

 

[Ultimatehero]

It's definitely my best of the three. 8 or 9 out of 10. I wonder how it will play to mainstream US audiences. Took my Dad and he didn't understand it at all or really like it - and he liked Hangover, etc. Figured since the characters were more around his age, he would. But, yeah 8 or 9 out of 10. And I'd place it above 'This is the end' (or I think that's the title - the James Franco, Seth Rogen, etc. apocalyptic comedy).

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I didn't find Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz to be all that ridiculous, relatively speaking. In Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg's character was portrayed as a police version of Captain America in the beginning of the movie. Even then, he didn't turn into Superman powerbombing Timothy Dalton through a table. I get the entire 'homage' thing but that shouldn't give someone license to ignore the first half of the movie. Or physics. Five normal guys suddenly turning into Wolverine, complete with super strength and not feeling pain. It kind of undermines the more serious aspect of the film, which I found to be brilliant and what the entire film SHOULD have been about. For the most part, that got lost once robots, aliens, and blue blood entered the picture.

Yeah, this makes no sense, especially if you have seen Hot Fuzz. Angel is a great, proficient cop who turns into an action film savant, including diving through the air while shooting and making impossible jumps with cars. Same with the rest of the police station, including Danny. They are all suddenly so good they are able to wound and not kill a single person in the middle of multiple shootouts. So while you may say Angel showed himself capable, no one else certainly did and it isn't even like they had the chance to refine such skills. There is no crime in Sandford, much less any that requires marksmanship. There is a low probability that any of them had shot a gun in the last 5 years if ever.

Then there is of course the bomb at the end that they all somehow survive. Heck, Danny is on the floor and then ends up on a pile of rumble.

Now compare that to "The World's End". Now of them turn into Wolverine, none of them have super strength and they all feel pain. They even emphasis this with Gary who hurts himself more then once. The bots aren't the most durable because they don't need to be. They can simply just be recreated over and over again. So hitting them in the head with something heavy works. But the vast majority of the time everyone is just trying to avoid being captured.

The only one who is a beast is Andy. Why? Because he is a former rugby player, hard as nails and has a lot of pent up rage considering Gary and his situation with his [BLACKOUT]wife[/BLACKOUT].

And it in no way undermines the themes of the film, like it doesn't in Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead or Scott Pilgrim.

Same thing with Django Unchained. The movie is, again relatively speaking, kind of realistic for the first half of the film. Once Waltz kills DiCaprio, the movie turns into a Wild Wild West Matrix. Tarantino just couldn't help himself. He couldn't do it with Inglorious Basterds either at the end. A funny, clever war movie homage that suddenly turns into people shooting Hitler into literal shreds.

Django's ending isn't a problem because Django kills everything. The problem is that the film climaxes and then continues with Django's revenge for another 15mins.

 

[redhawk23]

I went to a trilogy screening Thursday night which was great fun. It was interesting see how the three movies differ as well as how they hearken back to one another.

I quite like the world's end. The humor was necessarily as compact as in the other movies, which run at about a gag per minute, but I enjoyed the extent to which the humor was very character based. All of the films are surprisingly characters and story focused of course, but humor wise the jokes in the worlds end were also far more character based rather than running gags or references, not that there is anything wrong with the humor in the first 2 films, far from it.

In an odd way, you could remove the genre elements in this film and it would be just as engaging and nearly as funny, much as the relationship story of Shaun really grounds it.

 

[redhawk23]

In a way, this films was a lot more straight forward genre-wise. Instead of being a knowing send-up of a genre film, it just kind of is that type of film. If that makes sense.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

In a way, this films was a lot more straight forward genre-wise. Instead of being a knowing send-up of a genre film, it just kind of is that type of film. If that makes sense.

I know exactly what you mean. Not sure if I agree, but I can totally see your point.

 

[Spideyfan93]

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My review is up DERE if you're interested.

This might have been my favorite of the trilogy, although I haven't seen Hot Fuzz since it came out back in the day. For some reason the ending dragged a bit, but damn this movie is so much fun! And the heart felt moments were surprisingly genuine! Loved this film!

 

[redhawk23]

Damn the acting in this good.

There is one moment, its sort of off hand, but I find it to be perfect.

Gary (Pegg) puts a tape in the stereo of his car and Paddy Considine's character says something to the effect of, "Oh man I used to love this song. Remember, I put this on a tape for you." Gary replies, "Yeah I know, that's it." "That is THE tape I gave you? Where did you find it?" "It was in the tape player."

Both Pegg and Considine are great in that moment. The look of realization of the sadness of the situation that comes over Considine's face is amazing.

 

[redhawk23]

I know exactly what you mean. Not sure if I agree, but I can totally see your point.

Simon Pegg actually addresses this comparison himself

All right, so Shaun of the Dead references horror, Hot Fuzz references cop movies and The World’s End references sci-fi movies, but it’s never as specifically film centric as the other two. Was there ever a point where it was going to be a little more specifically movie oriented as opposed to just influenced?

I would argue with your initial wording there. I would say Shaun of the Dead is a horror film, Hot Fuzz is an action film, and The World’s End is a science fiction film. We comment more on other movies in Shaun of the Dead because it’s specifically in Romero’s universe and the title is a riff on the film. Hot Fuzz is kind of about film in that it’s like how Hollywood action isn’t like real police work, whereas with World’s End we weren’t really making any comment about science fiction movies, but we were using science fiction as our vessel.