If you were hoping for an REM concert review, you will be sorely disappointed. I did not get to see Michael Stripe, I got to see "This Is the End," a humorous/apocalyptic movie. It wasn't heavily promoted at all but has been relying on word-of-mouth to keep it going. Seth Rogen wrote, directed and stars in the film. The premise sounds pretty humorous. A bunch of comedians/celebrities are at James Franco's house party when the apocalypse happens. Everyone in the movie is playing themselves, which makes it extra hilarious. The main case is Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Bauchel (you'll recognize him from all the Judd Apatow movies), Danny McBride and Craig Robinson.
I though the first half of the movie, which is when the party is raging on before the end of the world, was hysterical. On top of the main characters, Emma Watson, Michael Cera, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Paul Rudd and a host of other B, C and D list celebrities are also in attendance. Michael Cera's coked-out version of himself was probably the highlight for me. Paul Rudd deserved more than his two minutes. And Emma Watson gets to be bad ass (go Hermoine!). But then the apocalypse starts and things get weird. Really weird. Like demons with giant penises weird. So then that part drags on for about 30-45 minutes but the ending brings it back to the hilarious realm. SPOILER ALERT: In the last scene they get the full Backstreet Boys crew to reunite and preform, which is so random but so awesome for anyone who remembers the 90s. I wouldn't say rush out to theaters to catch this flick, but it's about to become a late night cable favorite for stoners everywhere so catch it when you can.
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