The World’s End celebrates its 10th anniversary!
We’re ranking all the films of director Edgar Wright, including his Cornetto Trilogy with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End), his fanboy tribute to The Sparks Brothers (Wright revealed his 10 favorite music documentaries and told us to “turn these up to 11”), and more straight-forward action and horror flicks Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho). —Alex Vo
#1
Adjusted Score: 103189%
Critics Consensus: Their albums may be cult favorites, but this Edgar Wright-directed documentary offers an introduction to Sparks that has something for everyone.
#2
Adjusted Score: 120048%
Critics Consensus: Stylish, exciting, and fueled by a killer soundtrack, Baby Driver hits the road and it’s gone — proving fast-paced action movies can be smartly written without sacrificing thrills.
#3
Adjusted Score: 99581%
Critics Consensus: Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.
#4
Adjusted Score: 98603%
Critics Consensus: The brilliant minds behind Shaun of the Dead successfully take a shot at the buddy cop genre with Hot Fuzz. The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody.
#5
Adjusted Score: 98437%
Critics Consensus: Madcap and heartfelt, Edgar Wright’s apocalypse comedy The World’s End benefits from the typically hilarious Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, with a plethora of supporting players.
#6
Adjusted Score: 92173%
Critics Consensus: Its script may not be as dazzling as its eye-popping visuals, but Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is fast, funny, and inventive.
#7
Adjusted Score: 91693%
Critics Consensus: Although it struggles to maintain its thrilling early momentum, Last Night in Soho shows flashes of Edgar Wright at his most stylish and ambitious.