THE PLOT THUS FAR
While attending a party at James Franco’s house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
Seth and Jay were just supposed to blaze up and play Killzone on Seth’s 3D TV. But, James Franco had to throw a party and end a friendship. Then, the Apocalypse happened. The preceding festivities don’t last very long though and most of the party-goers are dispatched quickly as earthquakes, explosions, massive sinkholes and firestorms strike the Hollywood hills wiping out most of the population not suddenly taken to Heaven in radiant blue steaks of light.
Left to their own devices, the five surviving actors barricade themselves inside and try to come to grips with what’s going on. Jay Baruchel, in his infinite wisdom, comes to an early conclusion that this is the Apocalypse and if they will turn to God, they will be saved and instantly ascend into Paradise. The others don’t quite agree, so there are various scenes of panic, fear, fighting, backstabbing, drug abuse and demonic possession during the bulk of this end-of-world sleepover
The film wastes no time with story but remains competent enough to be interesting. Rather than using any personal religious beliefs the film harnesses a very traditional Christian apocalypse for the sake of simplicity and approachability. As a whole, This is The End is a film right with humility, never afraid to poke fun at any of the great staring cast. It is often crude, as many of their careers have been, it’s rife with drugs and alcohol, but at the end of the day it’s making fun of their lifestyle and their often foolish world views.
The DVD comes with an Ultraviolet Digital Copy, featurettes and commentary. The transfer is pretty solid for standard definition. Plus, the Dolby 5.1 track kicks in at just the right time. I wish I would’ve seen this in HD, but I’ll take what I can get. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase.
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