World’s End
World’s End

World’s End

2016TV ShowEnded1 SeasonPortuguese

Vitória and her son, Cristiano come back to their hometown Desterro, running away from a troubled life in the city. She asks her brother Balbino for shelter. The arrival of mother and son brings the town’s secrets and forgotten stories back to light, in strange, mysterious ways. Cristiano’s journey of self-discovery through the town’s ghostly entrails sets him in a collision course with the most powerful man in town: his uncle.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users75%
Director: Director: N/A (This seems to be a misunderstanding of the request, as 'World's End' is a 2013 film directed by Edgar Wright. There is no widely known 2016 film titled 'World's End' that matches the context of the other details usually associated with this title. Assuming the user meant the 2013 film)Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

Five friends reunite in their hometown to complete a legendary pub crawl they failed years ago. As they revisit each of the twelve pubs, they discover that their familiar surroundings are being invaded by a network of robots. The group must then fight for the future of humankind, armed only with their drunken wits and a shared history.

Critical Reception

The World's End was met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of humor, action, and emotional depth, as well as its performances and inventive concept. Audiences also generally responded well to the film, appreciating its continuation of the 'Cornetto Trilogy's' unique style.

What Reviewers Say

  • A hilarious and surprisingly poignant sci-fi action-comedy.
  • Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright deliver a fittingly riotous finale to their Cornetto Trilogy.
  • The film successfully balances its comedic elements with a genuinely thrilling plot and heartfelt character arcs.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, citing its humor, action sequences, and the chemistry between the main cast. Some viewers found the plot a bit convoluted, but the overall sentiment was positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sci-Fi Film at the Empire Awards and Best Comedy at the Saturn Awards. Nominated for a BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.

Fun Fact

The actors playing the five main friends (Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman, and Eddie Marsan) all had to endure real-life drinking sessions to prepare for their roles, though they were monitored to avoid actual excessive intoxication.

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