This is the End

Very simple premises can often go a long way.

Jay Baruchel an actor who has achieved a ton but has yet to make it big comes to visit his buddy Seth Rogan in the kingdom of rich fiends and broken dreams that is L.A. The two friends chill for the day fucking the dog as they smoke tons of weed, drink beers, watch movies, and play video games. Late in the night Seth convinces Jay to accompany him to an insane party at James Franco's house. After arriving to the party he didn't want to attend in the first place Jay starts feeling ditched and gets Seth to come with him to the store so he can escape from the douchebags who surround him (in paticular an irritatingly almost too nice Jonah Hill and a disgustingly inappropriate asshole Michael Cera). During their trip to the store the city is hit by an insane earth quake provoking chaos throughout the streets. Seth gets pinned by a light shelf with a nod to Evil Dead keeping him from seeing the true crazy shit Jay is witnessing. The two hurry back to the party and Jay feels let down as Seth doesn't back his insane story, that is until a giant sinkhole opens in the yard swallowing the majority of James' guests besides James Fanco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, and Craig Robinson. On a side note Michael Cera checks out way too early, I was sad.

If it wasn't for the comedic expertise of the heroes this is the end just wouldn't work. Rarely are we treated to the armageddon taking place outside of Franco's mansion so the entire film leans on the relationships and funny scenarios that can come from feuding mismatched roommates. Obviously given the cast This is the End is "End"lessly hilarious, a self aware treat that does it way better than the scary movie series and most horror comedies in general, especially since you'll be hard pressed to see a tired zombie anywhere in the film. It could be better, it lacks some gore and terror and sometimes is a bit too much comedy and not enough horror that would have the potential to provide even more hilarity, but where else are you going to see the words "THE EXORCISM OF JONAH HILL" grace the screen? This is the End is a one of a kind gem that proves sometimes, not often, but sometimes Hollywood does  "Get it".


Extra Entrails

Jay Baruchel has been quoted as saying all he's interested in doing is making and starring in horror films which makes him one of the coolest actors alive!

Jay's Zombie vs Shark baseball style shirt is a ltd. edition T Shirt resurrection of an old Fright Rags design that is now available on the Fright Rags web store.

Jonah Hill once again proves he doesn't have to be obese to be funny and people who think he does are stupid.

James Franco between this and Oz might just be my favourite Hollywood grade actor this year.