"The World`s End" (15)Director: Edgar Wright.
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman, and Eddie Marsan.
Rated: 15 for containing very strong language and strong sex references.
Running time: 109 minutes.
Out now in UK cinemas.
Twenty years ago, five friends attempted the golden mile. A famous pub-crawl in which they would visit twelve pubs, starting with "The First Post" and ending with "The World`s End"; with the incentive to become annihilated. The only flaw in their plan was, they never made it. Now, in the present day; Gary King (Simon Pegg) a suicidal alcoholic (who still believes he is a young teenager at heart), is attempting to bring the once close friends back together once again, to finish the golden-mile. The only thing that stands in their way is a race of robots, hell-bent on claiming the Earth for their own possession. Now it`s up to five friends on a night out, to stay sharp and stay alive, otherwise they may face, a very bitter end.
It was Friday, the 19th of July and after six years of waiting, mine and (my friend) James`s expectations were finally going to be fulfilled. Or so I thought.
"Shaun Of The Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" are two of the most celebrated comedies in British history. Any film following those, is going to have it`s work cut out. That is one of my main problems with "The World`s End". The film-makers seem to have tried exceedingly hard to produce a script, that is funnier than their last installments. I`m not going to lie,they don`t seem to have succeeded.
"The World`s End" is in many ways a disappointment. It has however, focused on the storytelling aspects and the relationships between the five friends. The film has it`s moments and at times tells some laugh out loud jokes; but not as many as it`s predecessor. Expectations were considerably high and perhaps, pressure is the reason why the film has failed on some aspects.
The acting is good to watch, with Nick Frost finally stepping out from his normal roles and into a serious character. Simon Pegg is an enjoyable character, but after a while he becomes a little played out. The rest of the cast is fantastic, with cameos from Pierce Brosnan and Micheal Smiley popping up all over the place.
"The World`s End" is really a complete retro festival, the little references here and there to bands such as "The Soup Dragons", are delightful; a soundtrack to cherish in many ways. The chaotic bar fights are a nice recollection to the days of "Shaun Of The Dead", with scenes such as when Gary is trying not to spill and drink his pint, whilst fighting hordes of psychopathic Robots.
There are twists and turns throughout the film, but it just doesn't feel the same way as "Shaun Of The Dead" and "Hot Fuzz". Perhaps on repeat viewings, I may pick up parts that I didn't see before and could become pleasantly surprised. I`m not saying "The World`s End" is an awful film in any way, as a final chapter to the famed trilogy, it delivers; but could be improved.
7 stars out of 10.
Written by Scott Gentry.
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