The World's End - B

Rated R, 109 minutes

"The World's End" has never been this much rollicking fun

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg

Welcome to the end of the world as seen on one last pub crawl. The charming, breezy new British comedy "The World's End" combines drinking, action, science fiction and even the apocalypse all into one film starring comedians Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Pegg ("Star Trek: Into Darkness") is Gary King, an unemployed alcoholic who has yet to grow up, as he reunites his old high school pals (Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine and Eddie Marsan) for one last pub crawl through their hometown, only to find out things have changed considerably. Directed by Edgar Wright and co-written by Wright and Pegg, this is part of what is known as the "Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy" following the enjoyable Wright-Pegg-Frost collaborations "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." If you enjoyed those films, you will have a great deal of fun in the bawdy, energetic and otherwise enjoyable "The World's End," which works well mainly due to hilarious dialogue and an endearing Pegg, who seems to be enjoying himself considerably here. It goes on a tad too long with the last act in particular is a little sluggish in trying to tie things together neatly, and the robot angle is preposterous, but that's precisely why it works so well in this case. The entertaining "The World's End" is a fittingly salacious, over-the-top and wild end to the summer movie going season. Definitely recommended for Pegg/Frost/Wright fans and those who enjoy having a good time at the movies. Too many laugh-out-loud moments which won't be spoiled here.

Wes's Grade: B