Director: Edgar Wright
Writers: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent
In my experience, The World's End is the best of the cornetto trilogy. This seems to be a rather controversial view. Most people have the odd idea that this movie is in fact superior. Those people are wrong.
That being said, Hot Fuzz is by no means a bad movie. It's actually excellent. A lot of the dialogue is snappy and funny. The story is one of the most intriguing I have seen in a long time. Over my time on Earth, I have realised that this is one of the most heavily referenced things of all time. Countless times I have heard people say, "oh like in Hot Fuzz". The movie is also incredibly directed. The movie could even be said to be stylised with how some of the transitions are shot.
The big problem I have with this movie is that it claims to be a comedy but unveils itself as primarily an action movie. Everything says to you it should be a comedy. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's presence says comedy. However every time I watch or even think about the movie, I remember the action scenes and the crazy plot. I never find myself remembering the jokes because a lot of them that memorable. Other than that... no complaints.
Hot Fuzz is a fast-paced and gory movie that often makes you laugh but is far more memorable for its plot and bloody injuries. It is certainly a fun watch especially if you want to understand everyone's constant references to it.
Recommendation Status: Worth a watch.
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Director: Edgar Wright
Writers: Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright (ha pun)
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield
Shaun of the Dead is one of those seldom seen horror movies
that I can watch. Just because it is a comedy as well. The entire package is decently enjoyable.
Firstly, the writers of this movie, I don’t think, get nearly enough credit for
this movie. While the third act is comparatively underwhelming… the dialogue is
hilarious and the first act of the movie is more suspenseful than the Golden
Gate Bridge. Speaking of suspense, the movie is directing incredibly well. It’s
the type of movie that a video game developer would make. It has sequences of
daily routine that tells you what is normal and later it really clicks in your
mind when it works. Also, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are rather exceptional in
the movie (as of 2014, probably not their best though.)
The reason why this is not my favourite movie in the Cornetto Trilogy is the
ending. Some people complain that the ending of The World’s End is over the
top. In my opinion, over the top is far better than stupidly boring. The whole beginning of the movie is entirely
intentional and subtle enough for you to feel good about noticing little things
in the story. The ending can just be summarised by saying, ‘they’re in a
building, zombies get shot’. Any other details are pointless and forgettable.
More than this, if anyone claims that this is a horror movie, DO NOT BELIEVE
THEM. Aside from the occasional jump scare there is nothing too frightening
about the movie. (Personally though, I prefer comedies anyway so I am not so
upset.)
Shaun of the Dead begins a as a fun and almost immaculate movie. The dialogue is
funny and the writing makes you feel smart. Unfortunately, the ending and the
horror aspects of the movie are just utterly underwhelming and left a bad taste
in my mouth.
Recommendation Status: Probably worth a watch.
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