At first, I was apprehensive about seeing Pegg & Frost's new addition to their 'Cornetto Trilogy' - The World's End (2013). I have seen the two previous instalments, Hot Fuzz (2007) and Shaun of the Dead (2004) and I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed them (especially Hot Fuzz) but I was wary as to whether Pegg and Frost could pull off another successfully snappy and humorous addition, and live up to the hype. I need not have worried, however, as the last instalment is quick, witty and hilarious - without feeling like it has distanced itself to far away from the previous films in terms of structure, dialogue and style. I wont spoil it for anyone who has yet to have seen it, as it's release in the United States isn't scheduled until late August, but I have to say that one of the most memorable scenes take place inside a bathroom, where Pegg performs his part perfectly as Gary King - a rebellious, often inattentive man who wishes to regain his lost youth by completing a failed pub crawl he attempted as a teenager.
The World's End directed by Edgar Wright and written by Wright and Pegg, follows Gary and his friends Andrew Knightley (Frost), Steven Prince (Paddy Considine), Oliver Chamberlain (Martin Freeman) and Peter Page (Eddie Marsan) on a apocalyptic-style bar crawl which sees them face off against many different obstacles in order to survive, and for Gary, in order to reach The World's End, the final pub on the golden mile bar crawl.
Ultimately, the film will prove a hit to those who have enjoyed Pegg and Frost's previous partnerships and has the comedic flair to appeal to those who have yet to embrace the anarchy of the pairing. The films shifts in its style and tone throughout the film, but slows down at crucial moments in order for the action and events to set in properly enough for the audience to grasp them. The dialogue is as always superb, and the script is well-written; there are points where you are on the edge of your seat, eagerly adhering to the monumental detail of the piece. As always, the film proves that it is funny, and utterly ridiculous at some points, which is what makes it even more so. If you have yet to see The World's End, you will not be disappointed as it's well worth the time.
The World's End, reviewed by Mel.
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