Gambitcon - Some comedy premises seem to go over people’s heads. Which the case with This Is The End. The film is based on an idea that the actors play exaggerated versions of themselves, based on the characters they play in their films, which seem to be the same character over and over again. Or they play completely against type – Michael Cera’s case.
The idea of actors playing themselves always seems intriguing to me and here it serves as a basis for letting Rogen and his friends goof off. The film perfectly serves the celebrity lifestyle and the culture surrounding them. It even briefly touches upon how people are obsessed with these celebrities.
The mystery element about the apocalypse keeps you interested throughout the film. The ending is just simply madness but that is exactly what I expect from a comedy like this: to be surprised.
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Great movie! Love Rogen and Franco
I watched the film and must say that I was extremely disappointed. It seems like Rogen and Franco don't even care about acting anymore, always playing the exact same character time and time again, which is the case with This Is The End. There is no innovation and the majority of jokes are dated, which is low even for Rogen and Franco. While an enjoyable flick for people who follow pop culture and hollywood celebrities, it doesn't offer anything new as a comedy, and I honestly felt like they failed big time with a film which was as hyped as it was at the time.