It's finally here. The third and final installment of the Cornetto Trilogy that some (including myself) have been waiting for for years. So does it live up to its predecessors? Let's find out.

For those of you unfamiliar with the premise, The World's End revolves around a group of friends trying to recreate a pub crawl that they completed (well semi completed) in their early twenties. The leader of the pack is Gary King (played by Simon Pegg), a pitiful drunk who peaked years ago. The gang returns to their home town, embarks on "the golden mile," and soon realizes that things aren't quite the way they remembered them. And that's where the fun comes in. I really don't want to say anymore because it's best to go into this one knowing as few spoilers as possible.

As a sci-fi film, this movie works on all levels. It's unique, creative, and builds upon itself. Think Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but with alcohol.

As a comedy, well, that's a bit trickier. The thing about Wright and the crew is that their films become funnier with each subsequent viewing. And I don't mean that in a Will Ferrell kind of way. You learn to appreciate the humor more with each watch. The jokes are so quick and so well disguised, that you end up missing a lot of the humor. Plus they build on each other. A phrase will be muttered, and then again in a different scenerio, and then once more with an entirely different meaning. It's humorous but not laugh out loud funny. I can't wait to see this movie again. And that's why I love the Cornetto trilogy so much. I've seen Shaun of the Dead at least 15 times, and I still get something new out of it with each watch. Despite this, The World's End seems a bit...lighter on the jokes. I would describe the film first and foremost as a sci fi film with jokes rather than a comedy with sci fi elements.

The charaters in The World's End are terrific. Everyone has "that" friend that reminds them of Pegg. It's so relatable, yet dark and kind of sad. Nostalgia (or rather the lack there of) really comes into play. Everyone's back story is well developed and their arcs are fantastic.

The acting in this film is impeccable. Frost and Pegg both portray characters quite different from the ones they played in Hot Fuzz and Shaud of the Dead. You really get to see their range and it's a delight to see on screen. Furthermore, you have Martin Freeman, David Bradley, and Pierce Brosnan who all bring their A game.

The best part about The World's End however are the fight scenes. It's an odd thing to point out, but they really are that good. They're well filmed, imaginative, and down right hilarious. Wright brought in Brad Allen for the film (who works on most of Jackie Chan's movies) and it shows. If you love violence and beer, then it's impossible NOT to have a good time.

My biggest gripe with the film might be the ending. I'm not going to spoil anything, but it's a bit of a stretch. I'm genuinely suprised that a major film studio gave Wright the thumbs up. I don't know if I loved it or hated it...but it's definitely out there. Regardless, it feels like the ending Wright and Pegg wanted. So it's nice to know they got their wish.

In conclusion, The World's End is a rowdy good time. Is it the best of the trilogy? I don't know. I need to see it a few more times. At the very least, it's on par (and probably better) than Hot Fuzz.

Grab a few friends, sneak in some beers, and see this one in theaters.

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Loved the review, AP. Will check this out when I can.

Enjoyable, but weakest of the trilogy, IMO.

My main gripe with it was the ending because, in my opinion, it did a dreadful job of wrapping up the film. I mean, sure, it wrapped the actual storyline, but was nowhere near wrapping up Pegg's character's arc, or the relationship between Pegg and Frost.

Which was a real shame, because I thought Pegg's character was great.

I did love the idea of the film, particularly the nostalgic aspect of it. Really made me wish I was eighteen again, out drinking with all my childhood buddies :)

So yeah, a flawed, but enjoyable and worthwhile watch regardless.

I don't know about how I'd rank this in term of trilogy, but Shaun of the Dead will always be my favorite.

This is actually my favorite film of the summer (which is not surprising, considering this summer has given us a selection of releases which could be comparable to a pile of the finest horse manure), and I actually thought it ended all the arcs in a great way.

It didn't end like I thought it would, but I'm okay with that, just because I thought the end was genius. It's unconventional, a little dark, and ties everything up, ESPECIALLY Pegg's character (IMHO). This was a new opportunity for him to embrace his immaturity, it wasn't just a flaw, this was his entire character. He can't let go of the past, so the "Blanks" gave him a younger version of his friends to get into shenanigans with. He felt alive again, living the dream. It was clear Pegg and Frost would not work in their respective environments, Pegg being a rambunctious frat boy and Frost being a responsible adult.

Also, the foreshadowing of all of the events at the beginning of the film (which happens in the other two films) was absolutely genius, I loved that they did it again.

A gripe I had was lack of Cornetto. A tiny cameo at the end didn't seem honorable :(

Saw it twice. I think it's an incredibly solid film on nearly all fronts. The ending jumps more than a few sharks and could've easily ruined a good thing but the rest of the film is so strong, they get away with it. The humor is also very quick and dry and you'll miss a lot of it if you're not paying attention but it's very funny and even if you do miss a lot of it, the film still works amazingly on the sci fi and drama fronts. Writing, directing, and performances deliver in spades with Pegg and Frost outshining some primo British actors (all of whom hold their own, naturally).

A satisfying finish to a great trilogy. I think it'll take a few more years to say for sure how it compares to the others. Shaun of the Dead is a classic, having stood the test of time, and Hot Fuzz has been aging like a fine wine. I think with these guys' style, it's not fair to hold this one up to the other two right out the gate. It needs time to digest, methinks.