Just one Cornetto. Give it to me . . .

Caught the conclusion to Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's "Cornetto Trilogy" today. For the most part, I enjoyed The World's End a lot. It's probably not as funny as Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz, but the plot (and the underlying message of the movie) is pretty solid. I liked how Pegg and Nick Frost reversed their typical roles, with the former playing the immature party animal (actually an annoying wanker for most of the movie) and Frost being the sensible straight man.
The Invasion of the Body Snatchers meets Stepford Wives story has some surprisingly emotional parts, mainly centered around the regrets the protagonist has over his unfulfilled life. The ending, which could be seen as the typical "technology bad, free will good" apocalyptic sci-fi message is actually the perfect way to end the film, and this trilogy. The right scenes with the robots (sorry, I mean "simulants") are well staged, though they break apart a little too easily making them not much of a threat. The supporting cast is ace, especially Martin Freeman and the voice of Bill Nighy. James Bond fans even get to see Pierce Brosnan in a small role. This is another directorial triumph for Wright, and I can't wait to see what he does with Ant-Man.