Quick Review: This Is The End (2013)

THIS IS THE END

BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELL
JUNE 15, 2013

By far one of the purest forms of comedy in recent memory, “This Is The End” takes a large concept like the Apocalypse and delves into the hilarious relationship between celebrity friends who are just trying to survive under one roof during the end times. Having all the actors play themselves is genius, creating a meta world where these actors play hyper-stylized versions of themselves, bringing up all their past work and often ribbing each other for it.

The film is packed, from start to finish, with laugh after laugh, rarely losing steam. With Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen at the helm, the comedy is often close to home, and the chemistry between all of these actors is undeniable. Goldberg and Rogen do not skimp on the visual effects either, with the demons and fires and sinkholes appearing completely real and authentic. With some strong emotional ties as well, “This Is The End” is the full package.

RELEASE DATE
June 12, 2013

DIRECTOR
Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg

WRITTEN BY
Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg

BASED ON
“Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse”
Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Jason Stone

STUDIO
Columbia Pictures

R
(for crude and sexual content throughout, brief graphic nudity, pervasive language, drug use and some violence)

COMEDY
107 minutes