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25 QUESTIONS

HUFFINGTON
06.16.13

N THIS IS THE END we
are introduced to six friends
by the names of Seth Rogen
(Seth Rogen), James Franco
(James Franco), Jonah Hill
(Jonah Hill), Craig Robinson (Craig Robinson), Jay
Baruchel (Jay Baruchel) and
Danny McBride (Danny
McBride), who attempt to
stay alive while the world
ends. As always, we answer
every question that you could
possibly have about This Is
the End. — Mike Ryan

01

Is there any chance that I will like
This Is the End? Yes. There are
a lot of chances, actually.
How is This Is the End not one big circle
jerk? While it’s true that there is
plenty of literal masturbation in
This is the End, it’s also the case
that, metaphorically, the film does
a surprisingly good job of appearing to exist for the lone purpose
of satisfying its stars’ egos.

03

To what “end” does the title
This Is the End refer? The
apocalypse as described in the
Book of Revelation.

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So if I am a devout Christian,
I will love This Is the End? Ha.

06

Why are all of these characters
hanging out together during
the apocalypse? They are attending
a party thrown by James Franco
(James Franco) when the apocalypse begins.

Is everyone having a good time at the
party? Jay Baruchel (Jay Baruchel)
is not having a good time.

07

Why not? Jay Baruchel (Jay
Baruchel) is basically our
point-of-view character. Even
though Baruchel (Jay Baruchel)
is a fairly famous actor, he only
knows Franco (James Franco),
Craig Robinson (Craig Robin-