The World's End
Focus Features | Release Date: August 23, 2013
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TheQuietGamerMar 2, 2014
While I do not feel that it lives up to "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," or even "Paul," I still have to say it can be a very funny movie at times. It's not quite as intelligent as the previous works these people have been associated with,While I do not feel that it lives up to "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," or even "Paul," I still have to say it can be a very funny movie at times. It's not quite as intelligent as the previous works these people have been associated with, but it still hits the right notes of funny and action packed. The idea is over the top and absurd, but if you're a fan of these guys previous works then I recommend you give this one a shot. It might not be as good, but it's still fun.… Expand
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drlowdonJul 27, 2015
Twenty years after attempting an epic pub crawl, Gary King convinces his friends to try again. Events soon transpire that make completing their pub crawl the least of their worries, or so you’d think! The third in the Wright-Pegg-FrostTwenty years after attempting an epic pub crawl, Gary King convinces his friends to try again. Events soon transpire that make completing their pub crawl the least of their worries, or so you’d think! The third in the Wright-Pegg-Frost trilogy of movies I couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the World's End when compared to Hot Fuzz and, in particular, Shaun of the Dead. Don't get me wrong this is still an entertaining movie filled with the kind of humour and satire you'll have come to expect from the trio but it doesn't really do anything all that different as is never quite as consistently funny as their previous movies.… Expand
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TyranianMay 31, 2019
Probably the least funny in the Cornetto trilogy and the least compelling story, has its moments though.
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SpangleJun 26, 2016
Frenetic and kinetic, The World's End is a funny, off-the-wall, and somewhat unique take on the technology boom and apocalypse sub-genre. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost always work so well together and The World's End is no different, plus itFrenetic and kinetic, The World's End is a funny, off-the-wall, and somewhat unique take on the technology boom and apocalypse sub-genre. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost always work so well together and The World's End is no different, plus it brings them together once again under the direction of Edgar Wright. A fitting end to the "Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy" with Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, The World's End is just as funny, even if it does become a little over-the-top at times. Additionally, Rosamund Pike, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, and Eddie Marsan, are a worthy supporting cast that really work well together as a group of friends. Plus, the film is not just debauchery, as it supports its antics with very good looks at growing up, nostalgia, your hometown, addiction, and life in general. In this area, The World's End is surprisingly touching. Overall, The World's End is a good film with good natured humor and an interesting take on life and technology.… Expand
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Jack97Dec 20, 2016
The World's End rounds out the Cornetto trilogy in stellar fashion. The cast is fantastic and they work well together, the script is well written, the editing is superb especially in the action sequences and most importantly - the film isThe World's End rounds out the Cornetto trilogy in stellar fashion. The cast is fantastic and they work well together, the script is well written, the editing is superb especially in the action sequences and most importantly - the film is hilarious! What a film, what a trilogy!… Expand
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TruSm0keJan 29, 2014
"The World's End" wasn't all that bad. I just ended up feeling like I had already watched it before. Followed a very safe formula that I feel had been used in "Shaun of the Dead". It did have a few humorous parts but I feel it to just be"The World's End" wasn't all that bad. I just ended up feeling like I had already watched it before. Followed a very safe formula that I feel had been used in "Shaun of the Dead". It did have a few humorous parts but I feel it to just be lacking in general. It wasn't anywhere close to being as enjoyable as "Shaun of the Dead." I really enjoyed that movie and thought it was very well done. In the future, I feel like It's gonna be difficult topping and/or knocking "Shaun of the Dead" off it's high pedestal.… Expand
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MeritCobaApr 21, 2018
....but it sure is terrible, isn't it?

There isn't much to say about this movie that is made by the same team that gave us Shaun of the Dead(short Shaun) and Hott Fuzz. While those two movies worked due to speed, and combination of fun and....but it sure is terrible, isn't it?

There isn't much to say about this movie that is made by the same team that gave us Shaun of the Dead(short Shaun) and Hott Fuzz. While those two movies worked due to speed, and combination of fun and funny lines and scenes, this mix fails for the World's End. The fail is from the get go. Gary King, alcoholic and failed person in general, wants to redo a (failed) pub crawl that he and four former friends did twenty years ago. It feels as pathetic. Especially when it becomes clear that his former friends have moved on and are reluctant to join in. The main fail is that I simply couldn't really care much for King. He obvious is a bad friend and always has been. He lies and cheats his supposed friends during the movie, who somehow take all this without walking out on him. But according to this movie, this is funny.

A tell-tale sign that this movies isn't working well is the exposition at the start of the movie. In my experience exposition, the movie explaining itself to the viewer, is a bad technique and usually marks the inability of story to weave the background into the movie itself. There are examples where it does work(The third man) or is kept to a minimum (Star Wars, A new hope)as to be unnoticeable, but here it distracts and slows the movie down. In Shaun the people were thrown into it, in the World's End King has to recruit his former friends. But there is obviously no reason for the others to join King in reliving his pubescent fantasy and much against it. And when Martin Freeman says something along the lines of: what am I doing here, this question almost breaks the fourth wall and at least feels like an ironic commentary on the movie. What indeed are you doing (here)? And it is never explained or made believable. If the movie had taken the angle of five friends having a reunion after twenty years that turns into a pub crawl, it could have worked, but redoing a pub crawl from the outset while it is obvious they are not interested and then have these reluctant friends down large pints of been is illogical. It is abusing your powers as a scriptwriter to have your characters do things they simply would not do and pass it of as being funny. Halfway through the movie is changed to a variant on Stepford Wives. It is understandable as the whole five-former-friends-redo-a-failed-pub crawl had run out of steam about a third into the movie. But the aliens-use-robots-to-replace-people thing doesn't work either. It is just an series of the group fighting robot people in various pubs while King thinks of a lame excuse to try and finish the pub crawl. There is no reason and it isn't funny. Perhaps the worst moment how unfunny this movie is, is when King and Sam, the sister of one of his former friends, try to flee by using Sam's car, and King deliberately wrecks it for no reason at all. Sam doesn't even bat an eye.


All in all a failed attempt at trying to be funny. The formula that works for Shaun of the Dead and Hott Fuzz fails in this one.… Expand
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TrilobiteGJun 30, 2015
Unfortunately for the cornetto trilogy, it's last instalment turned a comedy into a plastic rehashed message about humanity causing everything to collapse into itself and for what.?Absolutely appalling ending which is a shame seeing as thereUnfortunately for the cornetto trilogy, it's last instalment turned a comedy into a plastic rehashed message about humanity causing everything to collapse into itself and for what.?Absolutely appalling ending which is a shame seeing as there was a smattering of British humour and a few decent fight scenes. But not the worst movie ever, I'd consider maybe watching it if I was pretty bored.… Expand
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cryhardhumorJul 26, 2015
How a movie can make one feel so much for a pub run I have no idea...It's a kick in the nuts to modern comedies who rely on fart jokes and poorly shot improv.
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NeoPincushionMar 24, 2014
Probably my favorite comedy movie. The humor is dark and the characters are interesting. Simon Pegg makes the movie with his childlike character. He is, of course the cornerstone of the film, keeping it interesting throughout. One thing thatProbably my favorite comedy movie. The humor is dark and the characters are interesting. Simon Pegg makes the movie with his childlike character. He is, of course the cornerstone of the film, keeping it interesting throughout. One thing that a viewer should e aware of before seeing this is that it is not a solid comedy. What I mean by that is the movie takes breaks from providing laughs in order to tell a better story. This doesn't make it any worse of movie, it's just something I wasn't expecting going in.… Expand
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NitishAug 20, 2014
you know it's really pointless, the most pointless movie i had seen.
Just the end of the movie was a little mind awaking but the whole movie is just so incredibly pointless and meaningless....!!
you can't make a social movie with comedy andyou know it's really pointless, the most pointless movie i had seen.
Just the end of the movie was a little mind awaking but the whole movie is just so incredibly pointless and meaningless....!!
you can't make a social movie with comedy and science fiction, no way..it's just like eating banana with tea at 4 AM.… Expand
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TerribleFateJan 9, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The world's end is a TERRIBLE movie. It has a poor character development a stupid story and it doesn't even make sense at all by the half of the movie. Honestly, I didn't expect it to turn from a comedy movie into an awful action movie. The beginning of the movie was really fun and enjoyable, but *spolier alert* when they start fighting those robots, I gave up on this movie. And the end of the movie is awful too, It doesn't even make sense. I'm giving it a 4/10 because it made me laugh, but it's not really that good.… Expand
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RevRonNov 14, 2013
And with this, the unofficial Cornetto Trilogy comes to an end. While I didn't think "The World's End" was as laugh-out-loud funny as "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," I definitely enjoyed it. The only downside was that I found SimonAnd with this, the unofficial Cornetto Trilogy comes to an end. While I didn't think "The World's End" was as laugh-out-loud funny as "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz," I definitely enjoyed it. The only downside was that I found Simon Pegg's character to be very grating and annoying during the first half of the film--however, once his character develops a little more, he's great. I think Pegg is a fantastic actor and very funny guy but he was just too obnoxious for me for the first half. However, the entire cast is comprised of fantastically talented people, the special effects are great, the story is a beautiful homage to classic sci-fi and the fight scenes were just incredible! Overall, a great end to a fantastic series of movies.… Expand
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FranzHcriticJan 9, 2014
I was anticipating this movie, so I paid $8.95 to watch it on Costa Cruise lines. Certainly a downgrade from what Pegg and Wright normally create; well-crafted satires of overused and degrading American film genres. It's still quirky,I was anticipating this movie, so I paid $8.95 to watch it on Costa Cruise lines. Certainly a downgrade from what Pegg and Wright normally create; well-crafted satires of overused and degrading American film genres. It's still quirky, energetic, and it leaves with a sense of "what the f**k?" Still one of the better apocalypse movies of recent times, 'This is The End' included. The only reason I give it a 7 is that I'm slightly disappointed with Wright and Pegg. Usually they make it far less ludicrous and more insulting to the genres, which I think is their greatest element of the Three Flavour's Cornetto.… Expand
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SoakerCityAug 9, 2014
I want to like this movie but Pegg is horribly miscast, and it just isn't funny. Its diluted Shaun of the Dead with a heavier, but actually better, theme. The Sci-fi element is annoying. Of the five main actors, at least three are just notI want to like this movie but Pegg is horribly miscast, and it just isn't funny. Its diluted Shaun of the Dead with a heavier, but actually better, theme. The Sci-fi element is annoying. Of the five main actors, at least three are just not funny whatsoever. All five should have been. Even Guardians of the Galaxy had better characters, and they were often animated. A disappointment.… Expand
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guntherbob20Oct 27, 2013
This is not your typical comedy. From the writers of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, bring their latest work The World’s End. It is an action comedy about five friends trying to relive, or bury, their teenageThis is not your typical comedy. From the writers of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, bring their latest work The World’s End. It is an action comedy about five friends trying to relive, or bury, their teenage years. The movie starts off by giving context to the story and the characters during their time as high school seniors. After some background information, the movie starts to shine light upon the characters on the present. Four of the five friends were able to move on from the events that occurred during their senior year, except one. This character is portrayed by Simon Pegg and his character is stuck in the past. He was the leader of this misfit teenage party of friends. He had a sense of power and he did not want to be stuck in a corporate cage after high school, but he could not stop time. Because of these characteristics, Simon Pegg’s character has a drive within himself to recreate his younger self. This leads to him bring all of his friends back together to complete the golden mile, a bar crawl consisting of twelve pubs. On this journey they encounter many obstacles that make all of characters test their friendships and trust within each other. It is a very funny movie with plenty of laughs. It also is an action movie with plenty of bar brawls and slug-fests. Moreover it is a story of friendship and belief in one’s self to trust in one another to achieve something better than what they had before.… Expand
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unaipmeNov 9, 2013
Funny movie, with lots of small gags. The cast does its work just fine. The ending just looks as if the writers didn't know how to give this movie an end and just wanted to give everything a quick (but not very good) explanation. Good actionFunny movie, with lots of small gags. The cast does its work just fine. The ending just looks as if the writers didn't know how to give this movie an end and just wanted to give everything a quick (but not very good) explanation. Good action scenes. Missing the long-laughing gags from Hot Fuzz.… Expand
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marcmyworksAug 4, 2014
Sadly, probably Edgar Wright's weakest film. It felt too self-referential and feels more of a metaphor of Wright and Pegg trying to live through their lost youth. Unfortunately this has now been done to death in cinema. Because of this theSadly, probably Edgar Wright's weakest film. It felt too self-referential and feels more of a metaphor of Wright and Pegg trying to live through their lost youth. Unfortunately this has now been done to death in cinema. Because of this the aliens seemed to be the secondary story line, and I felt it wasn't as captivating as it should have been.… Expand
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ItsMuchMoreMar 8, 2015
I personally went into The Worlds End, only having seen the trailer and not much else. I wasn’t over keen on the trailer either, but in the end its just a trailer, and i would always give a film a shot. I’d obviously heard that this was theI personally went into The Worlds End, only having seen the trailer and not much else. I wasn’t over keen on the trailer either, but in the end its just a trailer, and i would always give a film a shot. I’d obviously heard that this was the final in the ‘Cornetto Trilogy’ or to give the the series its official name from Simon Pegg and Edgar Write ‘The Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy’ which also included the excellent Shaun Of The Dead, and the equally excellent and unique Hot Fuzz. So here we have the final film, The World’s End to complete the trio.

The World’s End was never going to have the same buzz or appeal like Shaun Of The Dead, which everyone was interested in being the whole horror/zombie boom at the time, and it was never going to have the intrigue of Hot Fuzz, being the second in the trilogy with people expecting what next, but what it has for it, is that its the final return of ‘the team’ (Edgar Write, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost) in a humble Sci-Fi affair, along with some massive names in British talent. Along with the obvious Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, we have the likes of Paddy Considine, who is an amazing talent. The Office favorite, Martin Freeman, who lets just say has been doing rather well in the film stakes lately. Eddie Marsan who i feel is one of the most talented British actors working at the moment, this man can act, and holding the lady flag high, we have Rosamund Pike, who over the last few years, has become a household name, and is only getting better.

The World’s End is about Gary (Simon Pegg) who wants to go back to his hometown of Newton Haven after leaving 20 years previously, and is hellbent on getting together with his 4 best mates and go on drinking marathon pub crawl. Gary, still acting like the kid from back in the days, sees that everyone has moved on with their lives and grown up. Andrew (Nick Frost) is now a solicitor. Steve (Paddy Considine) owns his own company in construction. Oliver (Martin Freeman) works in property, and Peter (Eddie Marsan) is a partner at his fathers car dealership. Gary has to try and convince everyone to meet up and try and complete the ‘Golden Mile’ which they were never able to complete for numerous reason as teenagers, all with the expectation to complete it this time, one way or another. The Golden Mile for Gary and his friends have many memories connected to it from their childhood, some good, some bad, and many a underlying reason why some of his mates have lost touch with Gary over the years.

The World’s End has a long but slightly drawn out opening sequence, an entertaining, if a bit mashed up middle, an odd and pointless conclusion, and an an least unconventional, if on a personal opinion, weirdly unnecessary epilogue.

The start seems to drag a bit. We have the introduction of the characters, which is enjoyable, but its the same for 20 minutes. There are a couple great jokes here at the start though, with the likes of the tape player joke, or the owner of the car moment, plus it really shows you how our main character Gary is still in the past. The middle, made up with the ‘Golden Mile’ is quite interesting. The whole back and forth between the pubs, with ‘down memory lane’ stories told by each character is a smart way for us, the viewer, to understand who these friends really were back in the day, and how strong their relationships once was. Their are some funny characters introduced here too, mainly at the pubs that they go to, and with the whole alien invasion turn in the story, how is played out is done well, if a bit odd at times. The whole conclusion seems just a whole smack in the face, with a few WTF moments. I really didn’t enjoy how it concluded. The path some of our characters take just seem a bit selfish in the grand scale of things, and the epilogue, even though rather fitting to the films name, has some silly revelations.

There are a few laughs here and there. For me personally I feel it’s not on par with Shaun Of The Dead or even Hot Fuzz, on laughs scale but it still has a few thrown in. The fight scenes at first are excellent, and even latter there is some great moments within the first scenes, but we start to get more and more of them that they seem just a bit messy and uneasy to follow.
There is a back story here which is quite heartfelt come the end of things, especially considering what some of the characters have gone through, but when the main character, Gary, comes across as an annoying prat, it loses some of appeal. However with we have to remember, he hasn’t really grown up. He is suppose to come across as a childish fool. He still still acts like he did back when he was a teenagers, he wants to continue to be in a time where he was king of his friends, a time where loved, where lost, and where he had friends, where he has family.

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davehesmoDec 24, 2013
A film with such high ratings from critics and users, but so utterly poor beyond the first 20 minutes, that I had to sign up to Metacritic to ensure that sane people's views were represented more fully. Pegg and Frost have truly lost theirA film with such high ratings from critics and users, but so utterly poor beyond the first 20 minutes, that I had to sign up to Metacritic to ensure that sane people's views were represented more fully. Pegg and Frost have truly lost their way. How deeply disillusioning to see the wonderful Paddy Considine and Martin Freeman in a film so lacking in wit, skill, grace and genuine thoughfulness. Nice idea: zombie slave metaphor for middle age conformity. And the odd good line early on. But the people making it have so lost touch with ordinary life that they no longer know how to turn life into art, or more to the point, comedy. No one, but no one, will remember this film with affection in ten years' time.… Expand
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ambenderDec 28, 2013
The last entry in the Edgar Wright's trilogy is equal parts riotous and moving. The film is a masterwork in pacing, and Simon Pegg gives what has to be his best performance ever.
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ProbablyDementdJan 2, 2014
A really fun movie with some really nice jokes and good action sequences, combined with witty back-and-forth banter between the main characters make The World's End a great ending to Three Flavours Cornetto (or whatever you want to call it) trilogy.
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michaeledwards1Jan 5, 2014
I think some of the 0 score reviews are very harsh and they probably don't have any humour and took the film to seriously.

Its fun and stupid and it made me laugh loads. Being from the UK I found it hilarious how they made a whole crazyI think some of the 0 score reviews are very harsh and they probably don't have any humour and took the film to seriously.

Its fun and stupid and it made me laugh loads. Being from the UK I found it hilarious how they made a whole crazy story from a pub crawl so thought it was great. So maybe its a UK film where Americans won't get why its funny but me and all my friends love it and I hope they release more silly films.… Expand
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ironfluteFeb 19, 2014
This is the Third Flavour of the Cornetto trilogy, and as you would expect it's quirky, pacey and funny. The movie is rich with characters and relationship building (friendship). Higly recommend it.
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FilmVirtueSep 10, 2014
It doesn't mark Itself as the best work from the Pegg and Wright but still contains enough comical violence and ridiculous humor to make it a memorable film.
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Meth-dudeSep 18, 2016
With good acting, interesting story, good jokes and surprisingly good effects, The World's End is definitely the perfect movie to close The "Cornetto Trilogy".
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Viper8787May 27, 2014
Great movie until the ending. There was many funny jokes and clever dialogue in this movie that kept me into it most of the time. The story was pretty good up until near the very end it started to suck at the end. It is the worst of the threeGreat movie until the ending. There was many funny jokes and clever dialogue in this movie that kept me into it most of the time. The story was pretty good up until near the very end it started to suck at the end. It is the worst of the three movies that Frost and Pegg have done together but they still managed to entertain me to enjoy this movie quite a bit.… Expand
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ManToastMay 25, 2014
A surprising last entry in the 'Cornetto Trilogy' but it's not the type of surprise that's entirely positive...

Let me start off by saying that I was, and still am, a huge fan of Shaun of the Dead, and an even bigger fan of Hot Fuzz, soA surprising last entry in the 'Cornetto Trilogy' but it's not the type of surprise that's entirely positive...

Let me start off by saying that I was, and still am, a huge fan of Shaun of the Dead, and an even bigger fan of Hot Fuzz, so when I heard about a third Edgar Wright film starring the classic Pegg and Frost combination where the plot focused on a good ol' fashioned English piss up that then turned into an Alien invasion bash-up, I shat myself in anticipation. As you can tell by my 6/10 score though, I probably wasted a good pair of pants doing so.

The first act does well to hype you up for the rest of the film. Pegg as an insane '90s replica with legs is humorous to behold but it seems as though it was the actor's weakest role in the trilogy. Don't get me wrong, Gary King is well written and pretty unique, but I'm not sure, I just feel as though it's a familiar actor playing an unfamiliar character. Frost is good as a character that's basically the reverse of King, but the rest of the main cast are almost identical to him in premise and that can come off as a bit unoriginal at times. Nevertheless, the first half of the film is great in a satirical, traditional English setting with hilarious dialogue as expected. My hype for seeing Pegg and Frost pissed up was almsot entirely satisfied...

Then it gets to the Aliens...

I know it's not very important, but the Aliens in this film are boring beyond belief. They're basically cyborgs with a robotic behavior replacing any sort of personality. Again, it's not a huge problem because the focus is supposed to be on Pegg and the gang, but it can be a bit distracting during dialogue and heated action sequences. It's just... we've seen this kind of stuff before so it seems uninspired and makes me lose a little too much interest in the story as a whole.

Without giving anything away, the end of the film is pretty unusual and surprising, not your typical happy ending in the slightest. I won't ruin it, but just don't expect everything to work out just fine like I did. While we're on the subject of the end though, the 'network' A.I thing voiced by Bill Nighy is also incredibly unoriginal and dull, although again there is a few laughs to be had with his dialogue. Yet again, I know it's not supposed to be the focus, but this to me was a bit of a wasted potential for what could have been some fresh and original Aliens, and maybe like, they would come to Earth seeking Beer or something? Wouldn't THAT have been pretty interesting? But I digress...

The action is pretty good and at least half of the movie's dialogue generates some chuckles, but I had high hopes for the finale in a trilogy I could have adored, and they just weren't met. It's an A-Grade Popcorn Movie, but other than that there isn't all that much else here. I'd definitely recommend Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead before I would even mention this one, so go see those if you haven't.… Expand
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Dunny774Jun 22, 2014
As long as you don't try and compare it to Hot Fuzz , this film is very enjoyable to watch especially watching it the second time round, the humor is what you expect and puts a smile on your face with some moments that will make you ****As long as you don't try and compare it to Hot Fuzz , this film is very enjoyable to watch especially watching it the second time round, the humor is what you expect and puts a smile on your face with some moments that will make you **** yourself with laughter.

I only rated it a seven because some parts of the plot just felt like it lost it way a bit and didn't quite explain itself properly and the ending was a bit naff as well.

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Apartment64Jul 4, 2014
As a whole, "The World's End" is still pretty good, but not as humorous as "Shaun of the Dead" or "Hot Fuzz". For better or worse, the film emphasises more on moral, ethics and the stupidity of humans than simple, funny jokes. As for acting,As a whole, "The World's End" is still pretty good, but not as humorous as "Shaun of the Dead" or "Hot Fuzz". For better or worse, the film emphasises more on moral, ethics and the stupidity of humans than simple, funny jokes. As for acting, this is the best of Simon Pegg that I have seen so far.… Expand
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"The World's End" 10 Scale Rating: 7.5 (Very Good) ...

The Good: With a great cast that you've seen in previous films from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright, "The World's End" is witty and at times downright hilarious. If"The World's End" 10 Scale Rating: 7.5 (Very Good) ...

The Good: With a great cast that you've seen in previous films from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright, "The World's End" is witty and at times downright hilarious. If you've enjoyed the first two films from this group (Sean of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), then you will enjoy this one as well. As with the first two offerings, "The World's End" effortlessly and drastically changes up genres and, oddly enough, it fits.

The Bad: If you're not a fan of the first two films, then you won't like this one. The premise is also a bit silly. Sure, it is expected as this is a comedy, but at times it goes a little overboard. It is a little uneven as the first half is much better than the second.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffOct 22, 2016
Edgar Wright's "Three Flavors of Cornetto Trilogy" come to an end with a movie, appropriately titled, 'The World's End'... returning with our main duo, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, going on a journey that they will never forget.

We meet aEdgar Wright's "Three Flavors of Cornetto Trilogy" come to an end with a movie, appropriately titled, 'The World's End'... returning with our main duo, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, going on a journey that they will never forget.

We meet a man named Gary King (Simon Pegg), who is an alcoholic and attempts to find all of his long-time friends in order to attempt "The Golden Mile", which is to go to as many as 12 pubs as possible and have one drink each from there. This is something they all did when they were young, but did not make it to their final pub, which is called "The World's End". This time, King is determined that they will make it to all those pubs before the night is over.

Gary finally gets all his friends; Peter (Eddie Marsan), Oliver (Martin Freeman), Steven (Paddy Considine) and Andy (Nick Frost), and their drinking journey begins. However, it seems that Gary's friends have moved on to better, more serious lives, and are not into drinking to as many pubs anymore.

During one night in a pub, Gary discovers that there is something unusual about the town they are in... none of the people there seem to be acting normally, and he suspects that something is up. The town appears to be populated with strange robotic aliens. Gary, and his friends, decide not to let this distract them, and in order for them to stay safe... they must continue their pub journey as usual in order to hopefully not get attacked by these advanced alien androids.

Once again, director Edgar Wright provides another very funny dark comedy just like he did with 'Shaun of the Dead' (2004) and 'Hot Fuzz' (2007). I enjoyed this on as many levels as those previous films because the timing of the comedy is sharp and spot-on. Pegg and his co-stars share terrific chemistry as the friends who just want to get hammered on one night. Each of these characters are unique in their own way, because they seem real, and that's one thing that director Edgar Wright is good at doing. Developing characters that stand out on their own merit.

This is a comedy I would recommend to watch on a Friday night before getting absolutely hammered.… Expand
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russiangamerFeb 23, 2017
Хорошая комедия, но довольно неровная.
Вот я сижу с интересом наблюдаю, вот уже не так интересно, потом происходит что-то очень интересное, чуть позже это уже не так интересно, а ещё позже... ну как-то так.
Классные актёры, неплохие шутки,Хорошая комедия, но довольно неровная.
Вот я сижу с интересом наблюдаю, вот уже не так интересно, потом происходит что-то очень интересное, чуть позже это уже не так интересно, а ещё позже... ну как-то так.
Классные актёры, неплохие шутки, интересный (после 30 минуты) сюжет и эпичная концовка.
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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015
he World's End represents the conclusion to the so-called "Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy" from the creative team of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost. Finding linkage between this film and its predecessors, Shaun of the Dead and Hothe World's End represents the conclusion to the so-called "Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy" from the creative team of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost. Finding linkage between this film and its predecessors, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, is difficult, although each references a different colo(u)r of Cornetto, but it's a workable marketing device. The most obvious commonality is that each movie parodies and occupies a genre. With Shaun of the Dead, it was zombie films. With Hot Fuzz, it was cop movies. And with The World's End, it's body-snatching alien invasion flicks.

The film's strength is its comedic bent - there are some very funny moments contained herein. However, the narrative eventually loses its way and crumbles (although the epilogue is rather brilliant). The increase in action set-pieces heralds The World's End's least engaging act. Overall, the strengths definitely outweigh the weaknesses and the tone and feel echoes that shared by Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. There's also more than a passing resemblance to Doctor Who in general and a 1975 story called "The Android Invasion" in particular. Considering that writer/director Edgar Wright and co-writer/star Simon Pegg are both avid Doctor Who fans, one can assume this is not coincidental.

Although the title and the marketing campaign make this look like yet another apocalyptic yarn, it's not - at least not in the main. "The World's End" is the name of a pub and the storyline is about Earth being invaded by stealth with the goal of "improving" the planet rather than destroying it. The trailers and publicity material make this sound like a close cousin to Seth Rogen's This is the End (even the names are easily confused). However, when you sit down to watch The World's End, most of the alleged similarities melt away. The two movies aren't much alike, although both are sci-fi comedies that feature a lot of swearing.

The World's End has the same kind of fun with sci-fi tropes that the previous two "Cornetto" features enjoyed playing in their individual playgrounds. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are once again front-and-center and, as in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, their chemistry and energy go a long way toward keeping the movie afloat. Frost is great as the straight man and Pegg veers between maniacal overdrive and instances of surprising pathos. His best scene feels like a Buster Keaton homage (or possibly a nod to Star Trek's "The Trouble with Tribbles") as he attempts to down a pint in the middle of a bar brawl.

The climax is sloppy because Pegg and Wright write themselves into a corner from which there's no clever or elegant escape. The conversation with Bill Nighy's voice doesn't work. Yes, comedies get a little more slack when it comes to narrative cheats - often because we're laughing so hard we don't really care - but The World's End wants to be more than "just a parody" and, because of that, it's impossible simply to give the ending a pass. At least what happens after the climax is clever and daring and helps to rebuild any goodwill lost in the preceding scenes.

There's a lot of fun to be had in watching The World's End and, surprisingly, more thematic depth than one might expect. The humor, true to its British roots, may baffle some Americans but those who "get" it will laugh quite a bit. Through it all, however, there's an underlying current of melancholy as Gary discovers what Bruce Springsteen sang about in "Glory Days": life passes by in a blink and the "greatness" of youth is quick to fade. There's a lesson to be learned here: You can't go home again, and not just because all your old haunts are now occupied by stiffly smiling doppelgangers.… Expand
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RalfbergsDec 17, 2019
Great movie, one of the movies from zombie trilogy with same main actors. Great comedy
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Quinny202Aug 26, 2015
The World's End is a meaningful, heartfelt, hilarious journey that will leave you entertained from start to finish, with brilliant performances throughout by the whole cast.
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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016
Definitely the most heartfelt and creative film in the trilogy but sadly not as good as Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. The World's End is a fitting conclusion that, though suffering from some plot holes, is plenty of fun and greatDefinitely the most heartfelt and creative film in the trilogy but sadly not as good as Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. The World's End is a fitting conclusion that, though suffering from some plot holes, is plenty of fun and great entertainment, though a little slow at times.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeApr 5, 2016
Works as a comedy charm while mostly aiming for all the action which I love. The World's End means that this world's beginning to end. Well, not really when you have a bit of comedy charm in it.
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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016
Five men pushing middle age go out drinking and get slaughtered, in some cases quite literally, in “The World’s End,” the latest highly enjoyable exercise in jaunty pastiche from writer-director Edgar Wright and writer-thesp Simon Pegg, theFive men pushing middle age go out drinking and get slaughtered, in some cases quite literally, in “The World’s End,” the latest highly enjoyable exercise in jaunty pastiche from writer-director Edgar Wright and writer-thesp Simon Pegg, the brains behind “Shaun of the Dead,” and “Hot Fuzz.” Although a fraction less gut-bustingly goofy than its predecessors.

Feckless fortysomething man-child Gary King (Pegg) decides to reassemble “the five musketeers,” a band of old friends who haven’t really seen each other since they graduated from high school. Gary wants to have another try at completing the Golden Mile, during which the participants must drink a pint of beer at each of the 13 pubs in their home town of Newton Haven — an adventure they first attempted back in 1990 without getting beyond the sixth drinking den. By tradition, the last stop must be at the World’s End, a common pub moniker in Blighty that acquires extra significance here.

Unlike Gary, who was once the gang’s leader but now barely has the money to launder his Sisters of Mercy T-shirt, the other members of the group now seemingly act their age and hold down proper jobs. In the case of mild-mannered Peter (Marsan, so often the MVP in pics like “Happy-Go-Lucky” and “Vera Drake”), that means working at his dad’s car showroom to support his wife and kids. Money-minded Oliver (Martin Freeman) has become a real-estate agent glued to his Bluetooth, while recently divorced Steven (the ever-flawless Considine), perhaps the sharpest of the bunch but without Gary’s cockiness, works in construction. All agree to join in Gary’s scheme, only because he promises that Andrew (Wright and Pegg’s usual wingman, Nick Frost), now a high-powered lawyer, has said he’ll come, too. But it turns out that Andrew has the biggest beef with Gary and is now a teetotaler to boot.

Nevertheless, once the first act is finished, the men duly begin their trek down memory lane on a summer’s night, only to find that their old stomping ground is not quite the same as they remember it. Most of the pubs, as revealed in one of the pic’s best jokes (and one that Brits will particularly appreciate), have lost much of their unique character. Even creepier is the fact that some local faces are exactly the same, and seem to have barely aged a day.

It’s a bit of a shame that the trailer completely gives away the film’s first big twist (if you care to preserve the surprise, read no further): that residents of Newton Haven have been replaced by mechanical replicants for reasons explained only later. No doubt the marketing departments involved felt it necessary to leak this spoiler in order to sufficiently convey the pic’s horror-thriller aspects, but thankfully there are more twists and surprises in store, stacking reveal upon reveal to near-ludicrous levels that self-consciously evoke the Quatermass films from the 1950s. Other touchstones include the fiction of John Wyndham (“Village of the Damned,” “The Day of the Triffids”), plus big dollops of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (both the 1956 and 1978 versions) and a bit of John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” plus many other references, even to chopsocky classics.

ndeed, the script by Wright and Pegg sometimes feels somewhat crudely carpentered at times to include references exclusively for the delectation of genre-savvy auds. A bit more consideration might have been paid to nuts-and-bolts issues, such as why the hell do the principals keep going along with the pub crawl once it’s apparent that no good, not least for their livers, can ever come from seeing it through. Then again, that sort of devil-may-care attitude toward logic is consistent with the characters themselves.

Deep down, “The World’s End” feels by, about and for the sort of wry, semi-smart, semi-stupid, semi-adolescent blokes (to use a Britishism that perfectly captures the vibe) seen here, which might have alienated more femme viewers if Rosamund Pike weren’t on hand to provide such a spunky, likable rooting interest in her Sam, an object of affection for both Gary and Steven. Most importantly, the core five thesps interlock tightly as an ensemble; the horsepower of their collective comic timing makes some of the chatty, interstitial dialogue note-perfect, even if they’re just shooting the ****

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ElliottGreen200Jun 4, 2017
This underrated comedy Is one of the best of its genre.
The only reason this movie hasn't had better critical acclaim is due to its intelligent and hard to understand British humour. This movie also has the right balance of action, comedy andThis underrated comedy Is one of the best of its genre.
The only reason this movie hasn't had better critical acclaim is due to its intelligent and hard to understand British humour. This movie also has the right balance of action, comedy and adventure with great character development and outstanding acting by all of the cast members.… Expand
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mrdr4gonFeb 10, 2018
The cornetto trilogy ends a bit older and a bit more grown up, with experience the cinematography has become even more refined, but the humour is a little more laboured and slightly slower. The worst of the three films, but that's in no wayThe cornetto trilogy ends a bit older and a bit more grown up, with experience the cinematography has become even more refined, but the humour is a little more laboured and slightly slower. The worst of the three films, but that's in no way an indictment.… Expand
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Bugger217Sep 4, 2017
Among a swath of near-perfect films, this is Edgar Wright's best so far. It has everything you'd expect from his work. Sharp dialogue, breakneck pacing, energetic editing, characters that are a blast to spend time with, and lots of heart. TheAmong a swath of near-perfect films, this is Edgar Wright's best so far. It has everything you'd expect from his work. Sharp dialogue, breakneck pacing, energetic editing, characters that are a blast to spend time with, and lots of heart. The World's End, however, blends all of these elements the best, and is bolstered by strong thematic depth, as well as the best performance of Simon Pegg's career. This film delights all the way through, but isn't afraid to ask the audience to reflect on where the come from, who they've become, and if they're ultimately comfortable with the answers they find.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Oct 10, 2021
Quintessential British experience. Fun whacky British comedy for the most part and on par with Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz a lot of time. Late game is where I have a major issue and also the most admiration with the writing. The epilogueQuintessential British experience. Fun whacky British comedy for the most part and on par with Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz a lot of time. Late game is where I have a major issue and also the most admiration with the writing. The epilogue for some of the lead characters the lead actors play is written with far to much levity and also had a total lack of acknowledgement of the grim fate they faced. Contrasted that with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost intense personal dynamic at the end with the intense serious finale and the epic epilogue they both get.

The epilogue as a whole with to much levity and to little levity at the same time just doesn’t work well together to round of a satisfying ending like the other two movies. Maybe they just didn’t want to end (the trio of movies) on grim as hell?

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
the best night of your life..

The World's End

Edgar nails it again with Simon Pegg and even though the concept may resemble to it's earlier installments its still a promising one.
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glommanFeb 8, 2021
I'm not a particularly ecstatic fan of the "Cornetto-Trilogy", but I think that this movie is a righteous ending to its to predecessors. The story of a few middle-aged men who want to take a - literal - trip on memory lane and re-live theirI'm not a particularly ecstatic fan of the "Cornetto-Trilogy", but I think that this movie is a righteous ending to its to predecessors. The story of a few middle-aged men who want to take a - literal - trip on memory lane and re-live their youths for one evening drinking beers from all the pubs in their hometown, all while an alien takeover is ongoing is just brilliant. Sure it's juvenile, but that's the whole fun of it.… Expand
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DiptanshuApr 23, 2020
The most entertaining movie!Amazing story and music and acting!the action was great the comedy was good both prequels were slow at start but this one was off the hook straight away!at start i thought it's like a friends reunion type movie butThe most entertaining movie!Amazing story and music and acting!the action was great the comedy was good both prequels were slow at start but this one was off the hook straight away!at start i thought it's like a friends reunion type movie but then the thing happened i was shocked from then on i was on edge of the seat!i didn't want to blink eye it was that amazing and engaging to watch!the camera angles the fights amazing to watch.ending was great the conversations the f'ed up talks the invasion stopped just by talking and satisfying to see 12 bars quest went to journey again with young boys but with old gary! overall The entertaining movie this franchise is masterpiece!… Expand
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AnIceFilmCriticJan 25, 2020
Wright's sense of wit and comic perfectly is showcased once again in the third and final entry to the Cornetto Trilogy, A fun and briskly paced and surprisingly emotional adventure that is just as magnificent as the two that came before it.
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RobwinzAug 2, 2020
The World's End, the final movie in the cornetto trilogy. The movie's got a brilliant plot, which is pretty much about this group of middle aged lads who are attempting to complete the pub crawl, which they were never able to do 20 yearsThe World's End, the final movie in the cornetto trilogy. The movie's got a brilliant plot, which is pretty much about this group of middle aged lads who are attempting to complete the pub crawl, which they were never able to do 20 years ago.

They all meet up again due to Gary King (Simon Pegg) wanting to try and complete the pub crawl. So, they do so and they return to their old home town, when they do so they start to notice things aren't exactly how they used to be but very weird and different.

The acting from all the cast throughout this movie is honestly brilliant and the same goes for the dialogue which these characters have, it's honestly really good and so are the jokes which the characters make, they all made me laugh in some sort of way.

Also, the cinematography which this movie's got is honestly beautifully smooth and you can really tell that Bill Pope, is honestly brilliant at capturing scenes amazingly smooth.

There's so many hilarious scenes throughout this movie, either that being with the main characters dialogue or it being something which one of the main characters from the group does throughout this movie.

The movie's action sequences are built up very well and when they happen, they are amazingly shot and they're honestly very clever on how they want them to go and I really enjoyed each one of them throughout this movie.

Finally, I think the robots are built up very well throughout this movie and we start to see what they're really like compared to the humans in this movie.

The chemistry which Gary King and Andy Knightley (Nick Frost) have throughout this movie is honestly brilliant and it's amazingly shown, those two are honestly the best in these movies.

Overall, The World's End is a masterpiece and a half. The movie's got a brilliant plot, brilliant acting, very good dialogue, beautiful cinematography, so many hilarious scenes, very clever action sequences and the villains are very built up in this movie. I'd honestly recommend this to anyone after watching Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz, it's actually brilliant, it's honestly worth the watch, a brilliant movie.… Expand
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r96skAug 26, 2022
I finally watched the final part of the so-called Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.

I'm not actually a massive fan of the preceding two films, like don't get me wrong they are good films - I've just never been, unlike the majority it seems,I finally watched the final part of the so-called Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy.

I'm not actually a massive fan of the preceding two films, like don't get me wrong they are good films - I've just never been, unlike the majority it seems, overtly into them. 'The World’s End' continues that trend. Early on I was actually expecting this to be great to me, but it basically levels out by the end; 'Hot Fuzz' (3½*) remains my fav.

As alluded to, the first chunk of the film I was properly enjoying it - I was really liking the vibe of it. Then the twist happens. It's actually a great twist, I wasn't expecting it at all, but I feel what follows it isn't as enjoyable. It's silly fun, though not much more.

The cast are very good, probably my standout from the three films. Of course Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are the staples and are excellent. Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan and Rosamund Pike, meanwhile, is nice casting. David Bradley, Pierce Brosnan and Bill Nighy are there too.… Expand
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
The World's End's is a good movie. The plot good and the characters are also good. Edgar Wright is one of the best writers and directors of all time. The World's End is one of the best comedies ever made.
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geewahJan 15, 2021
A decent end to the Cornetto trilogy.
Uneven at times, but does enough to keep a smile on your face throughout.
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atabeyordekciAug 18, 2021
Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from twenty years earlier unwittingly become humanity's only hope for survival. (7)
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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021
Here we are. The third feature of the "Cornetto trilogy" is probabily the most reflexive, mature and dramatic one. It is still an action packed movie mixed with comedy but there is a lot of actuality and reflexion too here, and, as everyHere we are. The third feature of the "Cornetto trilogy" is probabily the most reflexive, mature and dramatic one. It is still an action packed movie mixed with comedy but there is a lot of actuality and reflexion too here, and, as every Wright's movie does, ends up with a lot of dept. More dept than the previous two films. This movie starts very subtly and slowly more as a classic British comedy and at the end, (second half of the movie) turns out to be a great robot/apocaliptyc movie with stunning action scenes that Wright perfectly manages here once again. Probabily thd best cyborg movie ever made along with James Cameron's Terminator. It beautifully talks about some themes (such as technology and friendships) and while doing that it doesn't forget to provide entertainment and the ending is as bittersweet as it gets. This movie is, alongside with Shaun of the Dead, the best movie of the trilogy.… Expand
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liamexeNov 22, 2022
It wasn't "funny," nor was it inquisitive or extremely imaginative. It was enjoyable and fun, which is exactly what I anticipated. In the last fifteen minutes, it started to go a little over-the-top and nearly 'huh?' 'wh-at?' when it wasIt wasn't "funny," nor was it inquisitive or extremely imaginative. It was enjoyable and fun, which is exactly what I anticipated. In the last fifteen minutes, it started to go a little over-the-top and nearly 'huh?' 'wh-at?' when it was trying to explain itself, but even that wasn't enough to ruin the mood of the overall experience. I enjoyed the film and would recommend it.… Expand
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