Genre: Comedy
Director: Edgar Wright
Plot: Five friends attempt to outdo their pub crawl from years ago, only to discover an alien invasion taking place in their hometown.
The gist: It's British comedy, which for me is hard to like, and I thought I was gonna hate it after about 20 minutes. But as it turns out, it got better and better.
Simon Pegg plays Gary, an alcoholic who yearns to finish the twelve pub crawl he attempted years ago with his friends. After some persuasion, he gets his old buddies to join him, even though they don't seem as enthusiastic.
The fun begins when the guys stumble upon an alien invasion, and a battle ensues, in very comedic fashion. Edgar Wright keeps things simple and doesn't bother much with the story, but he keeps things fast paced and as a result, there's not a dull moment to be found here.
The good: The action sequences, though being played more for laughs, is spot on. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are as sharp as ever, playing best friends who still have issues with each other.
The bad: It takes a while before you warm up to Pegg's character, as he's obviously a jerk who hasn't grown up since the old days, but once the aliens come into the picture, it gets better. The main gripe is the other actors not getting enough screen time, which is a pity since they're just as talented.
Verdict: Worth for more than a handful of laughs. It's a surprise, and good surprises are most welcome. (7/10)
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