Benjamin Philipp (Benjamin_Philipp) We're invited to watch a group of people experience the possible end of the world. This set-up is simple in and of itself, and has been used to abundance, but there is something beautiful (as true) about this interpretation, because it combines utter and genuine relatability with just the right set-up and writing. Like when Pete and Emma talk about their marriage ending, Pete admits he likes "the first version" of Emma: She replies "maybe that's part of the problem": She instinctively knows that his (somewhat) unconditional love is stifling her growth, her development as a person. There is a lot of inter-social actions in this film that showcase genuine slices of life, but there is also the added benefit of the hypothetical or exaggerated state of affairs of the world (or rather: life where they are) possibly being about to end, which forces the characters to develop, change their views, or at least re-consider their life choices so far. We see somebody who might have been written off as a nerd (and maybe not even the functioning kind) suddenly being the most focused and prepared person in the room, even though he was set up to be an odd-one out kind of character, which forces the viewer to re-consider their preconceived versions of their own pigeon-holes. This often turns out to be either quite obvious or contrived, but in this case it feels right. We get to experience a group of people developing from a situation that was cast upon them, and this is not one of those failed attempts like "The Man From Earth" (2007) which had a great premise but awful execution; or "The Mist" (2007) Which had a great core (inter-social wise) but too much bad and distracting preposterous components that it destroyed the experience for most people. This movie benefits from all facets human life has to offer, and manages to underline just the right parts of it at just the right time. With David Cross in it, of course it has a strong dry comedy aspect to it, which holds everything together, as the comedic aspects of this story (human pettiness, short-sightedness, pursuits of pointless goals) manage to point out the (contemporary) flaws in humanity in general, thus making the experience more accessible. All in all, this experience seems to underline certain aspects of humanity that would be worth being aware of, while continuously challenging the viewer's perspective on the characters, and thusly on life, since the characters are written to illustrate genuine slices of life, which succeeds very well across the board. It invites to engage in the "what if" experience, without ever seeming "too heavy" and always maintaining a well-working atmosphere as an in-between of comedy and tragedy. It strongly leans more towards the comedic aspect of things, but this is not at all detrimental to the social developments taking place, or the reality behind the story.

scottyxl I quite enjoyed this movie. Usually a end-of-the-world-movie involves lots of explosions but this movie took a whole different view on it.The plot was genius: put a bunch of friends together, add a new person and make the world end. Taking place in a single house was a real nice idea, the mystery of not knowing what was going on outside really helped the plot.The interactions the characters had in this film where funny, crazy and believable. Though its not a comedy where you are laughing all the time I found myself laughing more than in most big comedies.Top notch acting really added to the experience. You normally don't expect such a cast in a low budget movie.

palagala372 This movie is a nice try to make another doomsday movie with bad result. No good as a story and no good humor.I didn't laugh and I didn't enjoy it because it has nothing new as a movie art or interpreting the human nature. Very boring and just repeating features from other better movies. It reminds me a movie from an artist in my country who thought she could be a screen writer and movie director and the result was a disaster as this movie. No worth the time I spend thanks God I didn't pay for watching this. Go watch Melancholia and you will see who they wanted to copy. It is really a piece of movie art. So if you want to see something which is worth your time don't trust trailers, avoid them. Read about movie, read the story and see which director do it. Certain directors never fail, and will always contribute to the art of movie, and thats is: not to repeat themselves and do only what concerns the human beens on earth not only your country problems. Thats what make a movie an art piece. People all over the world will understand it.

Royalcourtier This film is a satire on shallow American values and pointless "friendships". Though few reviewers seem to have noticed this - possibly because they are Americans.Similarly the premise of a gas attack on one or more American city - an event which escapes the notice of call-centre employees overseas - is described by many reviewers and in the film description as the "end of the world". Sorry America, the end of a few American cities is not the end of the world.The story is well paced, the developments never too obvious. There is much entertainment in watching the stupidity and pointless antics of these self-centres characters. They are blatant stereotypes, but that adds to the fun. The only galling aspect was their easy acceptance of the end.