Last night we rented the final movie in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, The World’s End. This is the final movie in the unconnected series put together by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright, starring Pegg and Nick Frost. The first two movies, Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz were very entertaining, and so I had high expectations going into The World’s End.

I’m happy to report that The World’s End didn’t disappoint. Although these movies are comedies, they touch on darker and mature themes about growing older and societal norms. The World’s End is no different, and the themes of mental illness and letting go of the past are prominent in the story. The tale follows 5, forty-something guys who are attempting to complete the “Golden Mile”, a visit to twelve pubs in their hometown, that they failed at when they were in their teenage years.

One of the group, Gary, is the mastermind behind the whole endavour, but it quickly becomes apparent that he’s still living in the past, and hasn’t grown up like the other members of the group. At this point the movie could take the standard “living in the past” path and develop the characters that way, but instead, something strange and mysterious ends up rearing its ugly head in their hometown, and it’s up to five drunk friends to save the planet.

I won’t reveal any more of the plot, but suffice it to say the ending is probably not what you’re expecting. It’s a fun ride however, and well worth the rental price. If you liked the first two movies in the trilogy then it’s worth the time to watch The World’s End.