The Worlds End review

 

 

The Worlds End

Reviewed by Sam Sietsma
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Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Year of release: 2013

Director: Edgar Wright

Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman

The third and final film in the ‘three favours cornetto trilogy’, The Worlds End once again stars Simon Pegg as “Gary King”, self-proclaimed king of drinking and alcohol of he and his friends’ hometown. 20 years on from their departure, he and his 4 mates (featuring Nick Frost and Martin Freeman) attempt to take on their previously liver-conquering pub crawl: The Golden Mile.

Just like in his other two movies of this trilogy, Edgar Wright uses his filming and scenic shots to create humour and suspense throughout the movie. Close ups of drinks, metaphorical pub names such as “hole in the wall” (where a car literally drives through the pub wall) and “the first post” (their first pub visit for the crawl) create hidden comedy for the audience to enjoy. In addition, he manages to satire the sci-fi alien genre, while still making his alien take-over a town movie suspenseful and dramatic. Wonderful.

Overall, this film is a cult classic for the ages, with its hilarious storyline, great characters and character development, and overall quality filmmaking, it’s hard to go past this one for a better comedy movie, bar a few other greats.

Final rating: 9.1/10 fudges.

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Hot Rod

Hot Rod

Reviewed by Sam Sietsma

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Genre: Comedy

Year of release: 2007

Director: Akiva Schaffer

Starring: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Ian McShane

A classic goofy comedy film, Andy Samberg plays the self-proclaimed stuntman Rod Kimble, whose life dream is to be as good a stuntman as his deceased father. He and his younger brother, two beds friends and neighbour Denise [Isla Fisher] plan a stunt that nobody has ever done before: to clear 15 buses in one jump, in order that Rod can raise money for his unapproving step-father’s [Ian McShane] heart operation, and potentially finally win his respect.

The film’s story line only exists for further comedy, with setback in Rod’s journey, ironic “special” effects, training montages, and character interactions all serving solely for the enjoyment of the audience, to laugh at or with Rod in different situations.

Overall, the film provides a classic laugh for everyone, great movie quotes to keep and use in regular life (such as “Have fun being married to Satan!" and the origin of “cool beans”), all wrapped up in the classic tale of Rod Kimble, Stuntman.

Final rating: 8.5/10 fudges.

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Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

Reviewed by Sam Sietsma
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Genre: Comedy, Action, Crime/Mystery

Year of release: 2007

Director: Edgar Wright

Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman

The second film in the ‘three flavours cornetto trilogy’, Hot Fuzz also stars Simon Pegg, but this time as the British constable, Nicholas Angel, who is transferred from London to a sleepy town in country England. His new partner-in-fighting-crime, the less adept Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). However, mysterious deaths have been on the rise in the town, and Nicholas and Danny team together to solve the mystery.

Similarly to Shaun of the Dead, Edgar Wright is at it again with his quality filming style providing so much to the movie. Particularly in this one, he uses script to his advantage. If paying attention, the entire plot is spoiled comically for the audience early on in the film, as Danny Butterman questions new pro-cop Nicholas on life as a London Cop. He asks a number of radical questions to do with action stunts and fighting crime: all of which Nicholas finds ridiculous, but all come true at the end of the film.

Once again, Edgar Wright and his acting co-stars create one of my favourite films. Its ability to create such an intense plotline but maintain the humour and spoof of the action genre make this film an all-time great.

Final rating: 9.9/10 fudges.

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Shaun of the Dead

Shaun of the Dead

Reviewed by Sam Sietsma

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Genre: Comedy, Horror

Year of release: 2004

Director: Edgar Wright

Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield

The first movie of the fabled ‘three flavours cornetto trilogy', Shaun of the Dead is a comedy spoof of horror movies, and in particular zombie apocalypse movies. Shaun (Simon Pegg) lives with his best mate, Ed (Nick Frost) on the outskirts of London, in a boring and uneventful life. But, classic to all zombie movies, when the town is suddenly overrun with the undead, Shaun and Ed form a group of survivors to try to save his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield) and themselves.

Director Edgar Wright is a genius when it comes to movies, with his unique filming style adding so much to the film on its own. From creative transitions, to comedic shots, and to interesting angles and contrasts, Edgar Wright controls and creates the flow of the entire film.

In addition, the interactions of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are of classic British comedy standards, giving a good laugh to the whole audience. The movie combines both the elements of quality filming and acting to create and overall great film.

Final rating: 9.1/10 fudges.

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Series of Unfortunate Events

Series of Unfortunate Events

Reviewed by Sam Sietsma

Genre: Comedy, Adventure

Year of release: 2004

Director: Brad Silberling

Starring: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep

Series of Unfortunate Events is a tale of Lemony Snicket [Jude Law] recounting the stories of the three Baudelaire children following the loss of their parents in an unexplained house fire. The three are sent to their “closest” relative, the crazy Count Olaf [Jim Carrey] whose only care for the children is the huge fortune left in their name by their rich parents. 

The film uses eccentric characters and comedic scenes throughout, with a combination of dramatic escapes and cliffhanging adventure to keep the audience engaged. Director Brad Silberling incorporates mountains of greys and dull colours into the film, giving it a sad tone. Overall an exciting and comedic film, it is let down by occasional moments of poor acting by some of the characters, and a slightly over-the-top illogical plotline, such as flesh eating leeches, a lack of care from authorities for the children, and ultra-high-powered light reflecting mirrors.

As a childhood favourite of mine, it’s hard to criticise the film. However, in accordance with FudgeFace review laws, this movie receives a 7/10.

Final rating: 7/10 fudges.

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