Review of This Is the End (2013) by Dave J — 03 Jun 2014

Monday, June 2, 2014.

(2013) This Is The End.

ADULT COMEDY.

Upon looking at the name "Seth Rogen" on the credits, one would have to expect his name to be synonymous with many gross out and rather embarrassing humor one may not want to admit in real life, but can only be shown in a movie. And this movie is expected to consist to have that and more, including the likes of other actors such as Danny McBride, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Craig Robinson and Jay Baruchel who co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced with Seth Rogen since they were playing themselves- sort of. The set up has Jay just visiting his friend Seth in LA, and after awhile, Seth manages to convince Jay to attend to James Franco's new expensive house who happens to be throwing a party. And it's not soon afterward, the apocalypse were to happen, leaving James Franco's new house as one of the houses left standing stranding whoever is left inside. This entire set up is only an excuse to showcase many crude jokes and never before seen embarrassing situations one wouldn't do in real life if the world is really going to the end. Because I remember scenes and images, I managed to recognize some embarrassing situations from the long syndicated show "The Simpsons", and some acknowledged movie references especially from "The Exorcist", which is nothing like I've ever seen before. The movie is rated R for a reason and that there's a reason why it's given that rating for many young kids are going to be incapable to understand it. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Watson, Mindy Kaling, Michael Cera, David Krumholtz, Paul Rudd, Martin Starr, Rihanna, Channing Tatum, Kevin Hart and Aziz Ansari also have some memorable bit scenes as well.

2.5 out of 4 stars.