150 Words About . . .THE WORLD’S END (2013)

by James Newman

Another fun film from the Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz fellas, this one was the final installment in their “Cornetto Trilogy” (my WTF-was-I-thinking word count prevents me from explaining further . . . Google it if you must).  While I didn’t find The World’s End as knee-slappingly funny as their previous flicks, I had a blast with it nonetheless, and it’s the kind of movie I dig more and more with every subsequent viewing.  Oddly enough, I was surprised by its poignancy when all was said and done.  That’s right, I just called a movie about body-snatching alien robots that bleed blue ink poignant.  You’ll plan to watch this one for the laughs, but afterward you’ll find yourself pondering its themes of friendship, personal identity, and conformity.  Don’t be surprised if this wacky sci-fi/horror/comedy makes you a little misty-eyed too.  Shut up – there was something in my eye.