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THIS IS THE END (2013) IS F***ING BONKERS!! MOVIE REACTION!! Seth Rogen | Danny McBride

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Reel Rejects Review: Reacting to Seth Rogen’s Apocalyptic Comedy, This Is The End

Revisit the self-parodying, genre-bending horror-comedy This Is The End to see how its raunchy humor and celebrity carnage hold up years later. Understand which performances still resonate and why this friends' project remains a unique cinematic event.

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  • Michael Cera’s shocking early exit and Danny McBride’s descent into anarchy defined the film's most memorable early moments.
  • The review contrasts the shared absurdity of the apocalypse (the Rapture) with genuine conflicts among the trapped celebrities, particularly surrounding resources like the Milky Way candy bar.
  • Seth and Jay’s friendship arc provides necessary pathos amidst the chaos, culminating in difficult choices regarding salvation.
  • The hosts agree the movie captures the fun, audacious energy of friends collaborating, even if some of the extreme humor feels dated.

This analysis breaks down the opening party sequence, the group’s reaction to the literal End of Days, and the subsequent survival efforts inside James Franco's mansion. Readers gain insight into which celebrity portrayals landed best and the overall lasting impact of this cult comedy hybrid.

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COMEDIANS VS. THE APOCALYPSE!!! This is the End Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Seth Rogen's The Studio garnering rave reviews, Aaron & Johnald REUNITE to give their This is the End Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey react to and review the outrageous 2013 apocalyptic horror comedy This is the End, written and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Known for its wild mix of raunchy humor, meta satire, and shocking horror elements, the film follows a group of celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves as they face the literal end of the world while trapped inside James Franco’s Hollywood mansion. The cast features an all-star lineup of comedic talent, including James Franco (127 Hours, Pineapple Express) as himself, Seth Rogen (Superbad, Knocked Up) as himself, Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street, Superbad) as himself, Jay Baruchel (How to Train Your Dragon, She’s Out of My League) as himself, Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down, Tropic Thunder) as himself, and Craig Robinson (The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine) as himself. The film also features scene-stealing cameos from Emma Watson (Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast), Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World), Rihanna (Ocean’s 8), and Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street, Magic Mike). Some of the most talked-about and highly searched moments include Michael Cera’s shocking death scene, Emma Watson wielding an axe, the demonic possession of Jonah Hill, Danny McBride’s insane power struggle over food supplies, and the Backstreet Boys’ unforgettable Heaven finale. Combining horror, satire, celebrity self-parody, and end-of-days spectacle, This is the End has become a cult comedy classic that balances absurd laughs with surprising scares. Join Aaron & John as they break down the wildest jokes, biggest surprises, and goriest moments in this one-of-a-kind comedy horror hybrid! #ThisIsTheEnd #SethRogen #JamesFranco #JonahHill #JayBaruchel #DannyMcBride #CraigRobinson #EmmaWatson #MichaelCera #ComedyHorror #MovieReaction #FirstTimeWatch #AaronAlexander #JohnHumphrey #Comedy #Hilarious #HorrorComedy #Movie #Movies #MovieReaction #TryNotToLaugh #React #ReactTo #Reaction #ReelRejects Superbad (2007) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/nr1NFMgTeVc Neighbors (2014) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/YQsmIsfBfkU The Naked Gun (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/5QGcyurT8kc Wedding Crashers (2005) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/5ZWEejpn_uM Good Boys (2019) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/1REfcoFUfXY Follow Aaron Alexander on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/ 0:00 Checking In! 1:39 This is the End Reaction 30:19 HUEL 31:52 This is the End Movie Reaction 1:07:32 This is the End Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@michaelgualtieri651 2025-10-04

This is literally one of my all time favorite comedies. Definitely my favorite Seth Rogen & James Franco collab. Just love the concept of the celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves during a disaster type situation.

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@Elder_Emo9027 2025-10-04

Coked up Michael Cera was the most hilarious part of the movie lmao

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@ZachMaster26 2025-10-04

Rumor has it: Paul Rudd is still running around with that giant bottle of champagne.

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@jessetorres8738 2025-10-04

1:03:19. Fun fact: Originally the movie ended with Seth & Jay ascending to Heaven, but the film ends with the flash of light then showing the credits. Well, test audiences hated that there was no Heaven scene, so the cast & crew got back together & added the final 5 minutes of the movie at the last second. Also, getting the Backstreet Boys to all be in this movie was a surprise to some of the cast & crew (including Jay) since they only recently got back together to tour as a band again.

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@KarnalSapphire 2025-10-04

This is the 'Endgame' of Apatow's Rogenberg-verse.

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@pixelateddreams3005 2025-10-04

One of the funniest comedies I've seen in recent memory. Nothing came close after it for me. This to me was the last hurrah of the golden age of blockbuster comedies.

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@kelseyquantum 2025-10-04

This one of my favorite movies ever. There were almost no trailers for it, so when my friends and I went to go see it, we figured it was just another Seth Rogen comedy. When people started being beamed up, and then Emma Watson came in, we were like “THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE”

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@Raven_Lockhart 2025-10-04

I like that James Franco unknowingly prophesies his death in the scene where he and Seth are talking about the Idea for Pineapple Express 2. He mentions that he's going to sacrifice himself, leading to Danny McBride eating him, and that's exactly what happens

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@jordanchristeson2872 2025-10-04

When I saw this in theaters I was on the floor crying. At the time in all these guys careers, there couldn’t have been a more perfect comedy that captured each of these guys public perceptions and played on them perfectly

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