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Yes. The World's End doesn't have a great reputation, but it's my favorite personal of the Cornetto trilogy. Not the funniest, but best performances and best action of the three.
I feel like so many people watch / react to / review Shaun and Fuzz and The World's End is somehow the overlooked forgotten one. The World's End is excellent and might actually be my favorite of the three, I would very much like to watch your reaction.
Hopefully someone has mentioned this, but Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are best friends and used to be flatmates before they succeeded on a TV show called "Spaced", also directed by Edgar Wright.
Filmed near me in N London. The current inhabitants of the house get constant attention from fanboys (and girls) checking out where it all happened. Apart from a cameo in Shaun of the Dead, Jessica Stephenson (now Hynes) has had a separate career arc since, which is a shame cos she and Pegg were great together too. Nobody is reacting to it online yet but fairly sure it would quickly gather attention. Essential part of late 90s culture.
The original team-up was supposed to be with a female officer, but the script changed to bring in Danny and they kept the romance and changed it to a bromance. Another good Simon Pegg comedy is PAUL.
Had they gone with that idea of the female officer I would have choosed either Olivia Colman (who plays Doris in the movie) or Tamsin Greig (from Black Books and she was also in Shaun of the Dead) for that role.
@@JW666Better choice would have been Jessica Hynes (Stevenson) who do wrote and starred with Pegg in their original series “Spaced” would have been a great reunion. Spaced started it all before the Cornetto trilogy.
Which is, upon rewatching, surprisingly funny and enjoyable. Fun villains too, Trap-Jaw being my personal favourite. Also, *rotoscoping* ! A really neat old-school animation technique, used plenty in the stock shots of running characters in the show.
All the actors playing the villagers of the hidden council were once quite famous for secret agent and detective roles in the distant past. Another clue as to something that was going on. There was a impressive amount of callbacks in the film, all of which were used. making it well worth watching again to spot the them. The acting instructions for Timothy Dalton was literally "ham it up and be as suspicious as possible." I think this is a masterpiece of editing by Edgar Wright.
I came to say the same thing. So many through away lines and messages on boards/posters etc. always worth a second/third etc. watch to pick them all up.
Timothy Dalton with the church steeple through his jaw and mouth saying "I'm going to need some ice cream" made me laugh and low key go "awww." I'm twisted.
I LOVE that Angel came up with a completely plausible motive for all the murders and the real reasons are he was a bad actor, she had an annoying laugh, his house was ugly etc. Oh! And YES absolutely watch At Worlds End.
I love the juxtaposition of Simon's character in Shaun of the Dead being completely unserious at first but becoming more serious by the end and this film, where it's the exact opposite.
i recommend you react to : ★ - *Paul* (2011) _/starring _*_Simon Pegg_*_ , _*_Nick Frost_*_ & _*_Seth Rogen_*_ ( as Paul )_ ★ - *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* (2010) _/starring _*_Michael Cera_*_ , _*_Brie Larson_*_ & _*_Chris Evans_* ( directed by *Edgar Wright* ) also i recommend you other Great directed edit style movies : 🔥 *Kung Fu Hustle* (2004) 🔥 *Shaolin Soccer* (2001) Directed and Starring *Stephen Chow*
Another great movie directed by Edgar Wright is Scott Pilgrim vs The World. I highly recommend! I never saw it, but Timothy Dalton is playing a villain in The Rocketeer.
Hot Fuzz is quite possibly my favorite film of all time, so I've researched tons of BTS materials and trivia, and the most important tidbit of information I have about this film is that it "only" cost about $12 million to make. This film shows the importance of writing in filmmaking. While the actual filming took only 4 weeks to complete, the screenplay took 18 months.
Wow, 18 months? That's impressive. This shows that writing really is about re-writing, getting it fine-tuned and running on all cylinders and this one doesn't miss a beat.
From google: Nick Frost is Simon Pegg's best friend and they used to be flatmates. Wasn't an actor prior to playing "Mike Watt" in Spaced (1999) - he was working as a waiter. Quid is slang for pounds.
This might actually be my favourite movie. It just makes me so happy. Everybody sleeps on this, I think Jen you should be the coolest reactor on RU-vid and eventually watch series 1 and 2 of Spaced, it's this whole crew before they did movies. It's only 14 episodes but it's a breeze to get through and you'll have some damn feelings too. Nobody ever reacts to it and it's just so damn wholesome (and of course, really funny) it makes me sad nobody does. I trust you Jen, don't ignore me 😭
Timothy Dalton is great in anything he's in. I can't name a movie that wasn't mentioned from the top of my head, but he's great in the Penny Dreadful and Doom Patrol shows. Main cast in both.
When Jen was watching the Dalton Bond movies, I was thinking that this would be a great follow up... so much fun seeing the reaction. Glad Jen enjoyed it! :)
In the UK, regular police constables don’t normally carry guns. If there is an incident that requires firearms, then the Authorised Firearms Officers (AFO) will respond. At the beginning of the film, the narrator mentioned that Nicholas had formerly been on the Armed Response Unit. So, he was highly skilled with guns.
It's perfect for Jen too, because there's a sly reference or two to Dalton's Bond turns, and some much older stuff (the films of Rondo Hatton, Commando Cody, etc.)
I love that when they were writing the character for Skinner they were thinking of a Timothy Dalton-esque character, then someone asked "why not just ask Timothy Dalton to play him?". Obviously he said yes lol.
I love that you're willing to go further back in time than most movie reactors, so I'll recommend "The Lion in Winter," which is a wickedly-fun British movie from the late 60's about King Henry II and all his backstabbing family members scheming for power against one another at Christmas, and features the young versions of many actors you've seen on this journey of yours - including Anthony Hopkins and a *22-year-old* Timothy Dalton. The headliners are Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn and you never saw two actors have more fun spitting insults at one another.
This was filmed about 15 minutes from me. The locations are in Wells, Somerset and is director Edgar Wright’s home town. A couple of my friends were extras in a few scenes and it is still amusing to see locations like the hotel, pub and supermarket get shot up. Those are all real places that I have visited many times.
Don’t let anybody put you off watching ‘The World’s End’, Jen. Its reputation as the weakest of the trilogy is undeserved. It mightn’t be the best one but for writing and sheer clever wordplay, it’s superb. Every shot and scene pays off later in the movie and there’s a wonderful Arthurian quest theme to the whole thing. Check out the character names!
I think "The World's End" is a grower where the other two are showers, haha. I was not that impressed with TWE, but after repeated viewing, I now like it as much as the other two. They cover Horror, Action and Sci-fi equally well.
If you like Timothy Dalton so much then definitely Flash Gordon should be on your "to watch" list. Btw this movie is so damn good, every shot and music gets a call back to tie down the plot in the end. Brilliant storytelling. Edit: By the Power of Greyskull is a reference to He-Man, greatest animation of all time. Greyskull is He-Man's castle.
I don’t understand how Jen doesn’t have like half a million followers. She’s a head above most reactors with her enthusiasm. Also she catches the inside jokes faster than anyone I’ve watched. You’re great thank you for doing what you do.
Every single line and every scene in this movie is foreshadowing. If you rewatch it with the intention of looking out for that you'll still miss a good few as you'll be dragged into the hilarious story again. Yepp, the scenes are really over the top gruesome.
"by the power of grayskull, I HAVE THE POWER!!!" - He-man. Hugely popular 80s action figure, spawned a successful cartoon series off the back of huge toy sales called He-man and the masters of the universe. Made into a movie called masters of the universe starring Dolph Lundgren.
When Nicholas falls into the catacombs where all the previous murder victims are kept and they show the living statue guy still frozen with that expression on his face, THAT is some funny stuff right there.
Have you noticed that everyone in the town has a last name that is a job? For Example: Skinner, Thatcher, Mower, Fisher, Carter, Porter, Messenger, Blower,
Simon Skinner "Stop, or the ginger-nut gets it!" 🤣 🧡 The actor who played "Lurch" in Hot Fuzz plays a much beloved, bad-ass character called "The Hound" in Game of Thrones. You will be so into that show when you get around to it, it's Shakespearean in excellence (mostly) and so massively rewarding. 💜
One of my all-time favorite films has Timothy Dalton as part of a legendary ensemble cast: "The Lion In Winter". While it takes place at Christmastime, there is a distinct lack of comfort and joy.
The sheer number of references in this film is staggering. You can watch this film every few years and pick up a few more with each go around. From loads of callback ones within the film itself (such as the Fascist/Hag crossword near the start to the Fascist/Hag confrontation near the end) to cameos (see if you can find Cate Blanchett and Peter Jackson) to ones that are a bit obscure (such as Stanford being the name of a fictional town used to train officers in urban combat). And all for The Greater Good.
More Timothy Dalton movies? H*ll Yeah! Flash Gordon! Right up your street! There's loads of movie references in Hot Fuzz, from Wicker Man (incl its star, Edward "Eewar Woowar" Woodward) to The Omen (the journalist's death) and many more.
You should definatly watch the third one. It's a lot more "you'll love it or hate it" but it's worth watching to complete the series and really appreciate the range of Pegg and Frost. Such an amazing duo.
A quid is a pound, worth 1.70 Canadian dollars. Also, "By the power of greyskull!!" is what He-Man says before his transformation, followed by "I have the POWER!!!"
@@chiefhandker9432 I'm so old I actually had the Minicomic that came with the first He-Man, it had a different origin story where he's a warrior from a barbarian tribe not a prince. As a fan of Thundarr at the time, and Conan later, I always thought it was a cooler back story, Prince Adam was kind of lame.
Quid is British slang for a British pound, much like buck is slang for an American dollar. As of today, one British pound (1 quid) is equal to $1.28 (or a buck twenty-eight). :-)
Another great Timothy Dalton movie is Flash Gordon, but it's a trip that some love and some don't love. So glad you enjoyed this movie and your newfound background in action movies prepared you well. You'll likely enjoy a rewatch after you see Point Break and Bad Boys 1 and 2 (which you should!). It took me a bit to come around on this one but I now love it equally to Shawn of the Dead. You should see the third as well, although I haven't yet decided if I love it.
The DVD of this film (yep, I bought the whole trilogy) has a "pop up" function, wherein text appears at the bottom of the screen, indicating the insane number of references and Easter eggs in the film...there are, literally, dozens of them. e.g.: A local couple are reported as giving birth to twins, named Roger and Martin, the two names of Danny Glover and Mel Gibson in the Lethal Weapon series...
So much of the style of filming for this and Shaun is done in the series Spaced , which was made before these films, it is a great series that is a must watch. The cameos by Peter Jackson and Cate Blanchett are funny because they are hidden in costume but let's not forget Olivia Colman who plays an officer in the film but is an oscar winner since her time on this film.
Bring on the Blue Furry! Knew you'd love this -- incredible script, brilliant actors, and Edgar Wright's awesome transitions! My favourite of the Cornettos, and a movie that holds up whether you prefer action or comedy. AND of course, Timothy Dalton at his hammiest. What's not to love!
This reaction really made my week! So glad you had a great time with this one Jen 😎 Hot Fuzz is a masterclass in quality movie-making. "The World's End" (2013) is another great movie and you should definitely watch that too. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are close friends in real life apparently and have made six movies together.
15:44 "Quid" is a slang expression for the British pound sterling, or the British pound (GBP), the currency of the United Kingdom (U.K.). A quid equals 100 pence.
Timothy Dalton: The Rocketeer (1991) The Tourist (2010) Flash Gordon (1980) A fair few episodes of the 4th Season of 'Chuck' and even if you don't know the show, he excelled as the Lord President of the Time Lords, Rassilon, in the 'Doctor Who' specials, 'The End of Time' Parts 1 & 2'. "This day was the day upon which the whole of creation would change forever. This was the day the Time Lords returned. For Gallifrey! For victory! For the end of time itself!"
The topic of this movie, among other things, is in fact 80s and 90s action movies, especially the "buddy cop" movie subgenre, like "Lethal Weapon", "Bad Boys" or "48 Hours".
On the DVD Commentary we find out that the DVD collection at Danny's house is actually only part of Edgar Wright's full collection, mixed with shots of one of the Producer's collection. They also had to pay a lot of money to get the rights to show clips from Point Break and Bad Boys, which also included paying Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The frenzied intercutting when people get arrested was due to the fact that nobody ever films the paperwork being done in Murder or Detective shows or movies (an essential part of police work), so Edgar Wright thought he would (in his own words) "sex it up!" 😂 It is deliberately over the top. Apparently they had to digitally alter some street scenes, as there is a McDonald's restaurant in the town and I think they had to CG out another company as well in order for it to appear almost too perfect a town. Jim Broadbent lobbied hard to appear in this movie, as he loved the humour in Shaun of the Dead and desperately wanted to appear in the next one. So they made him the police chief Frank, father of Danny and he loved every minute of filming. The swan was CG when they were in the car, but not when they were chasing it and when it was in the road. Also Timothy Dalton had to stay perfectly still whilst they applied the blood for the spike impalement, so that the fake spike didn't move too much.
Basically every single scene in this movie is forshadowing, setup, or payoff, or a gag in their own right. A lot of English names are based on old jobs. Smith and Cooperare the famous ones. But Cartwright is a name derived from the wagon making profession. So is Wainwright. So the Andys have a last name with the same meaning as well.
Another bit of using the same troupe casting that I didn't recognize the first time I saw it is, the blonde Detective Andy was the obnoxious kid on the phone in the electronics store ("you've got red on you") in Shaun of the Dead.
16:33 It’s a reference to the popular 1980s cartoon series He-Man and The Masters of the Universe. The Sorceress of Castle Grayskull endowed Prince Adam with the power to transform into He-Man, which he did by raising his Power Sword and proclaiming, "By the power of Grayskull..." Once the transformation was complete, he would continue, "...I have the power!"
You may also know Bill Nighy from the Underworld movie (the first one with Kate Beckinsale). He was the step father in Shawn of the Dead and the London police chief/inspector in Hot Fuzz. BTW: Your favorite bad guy in this is also in the Doom Patrol TV series. 😀
Probably my favorite Simon Pegg movie,it’s so great! Also, by the power of Grayskull is what Prince Adam says to transform into He-Man, yes I am a huge nerd.
The front desk guy at the police station is played by Bill Bailey, a popular British comic actor. He performed beautifully on Strictly Come Dancing (British Dancing With the Stars). He’s also a talented musician.
I always find it hilarious that the Romeo & Juliet they perform is specifically based on the Baz Lehrman movie version with Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Daines and that the Hound from Game of Thrones says "Yarp".
In regards to making "bang, bang" noises when shooting, when they were filming Star Wars Episode I, it was a constant problem on set to keep the actors from making blaster and light saber noises.
