Series Review: The Cornetto Trilogy

Created by: Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg

Directed by: Edgar Wright

What sets it apart:

• Kinetic direction by Wright
• Consistently hilarious lead performances
• Strong combination of visual gags and British humour
• Hollywood-style action on small town scale
• Excellent production values
• Prime examples of mid-budget filmmaking
• Prudent use of pop culture references
• Provided a refreshing alternative to the Judd Apatow/SNL style of American comedy
• Introduced Wright, Pegg and Frost as talents to be reckoned with
• United by common motif of ice cream