These Films are Great

[@johnolivera2369]

I remember reading Simon Pegg's autobiography and that observation about Nic Frost's character being kept as a zombie is spot on to Simon's intention with him being a symbol of the inner child still being kind of there

[@BoleDaPole]

Bruh it's just a silly comedy movie... it's really not that deep 😆
Dude thinking he's Shakespeare or something lol

[@Hazetal]

@@BoleDaPole Edgar Wright movies are never "not that deep" lmao

[@mabelistrans]

⁠​⁠@@BoleDaPolehi so no offense or anything but wasnt the entire point of this video to explain how the movies are, infact, that deep

[@CH4R10T_TV]

​@@BoleDaPole "Dude thinking he's Shakespeare or something" damn, tell me you've never read a Shakespeare play without telling me you've never read a Shakespeare play. There wasn't even a single lewd insinuation in this comment, nor was it written in iambic pentameter. Were you thinking of his sonnets? That wouldn't make much sense either. What specifically was it about this comment that make you think of Shakespeare? Which word was too big for you? Was it "autobiography?" Maybe "intention?" Was Shakespeare just the first writer in the canon you could think of when a person on the internet making a basic textual observation ruffled your feathers? You having that reaction is really silly. People came here to think about a topic that interests them and you're trying to talk them out of it. You can be lazy, but don't be an advocate against thinking things through.

[@N00BSYBORG]

I'm inclined to believe Hot Fuzz using a lot of cuts in it's action scenes is meant to be satire. Taken 3 has 15 different cuts on one 6 second shot of Liam Neeson climbing over a single fence. If anything, Edgar didn't go hard enough with the cuts.
Also, got to say, the shift from motion graphics to live action camera work has come along nicely. Really dig the work you put into the presentation while keeping the motion graphics on the side. Your videos still have a vibe unique to you.

[@pebl7735]

Liam Neeson was in hot fuzz??

[@IceT47]

​@@pebl7735N00BSYBORG was talking about Taken 3, not Hot Fuzz

[@pebl7735]

@@IceT47 oh lmfao I'm stupid hahaha that's what I get for reading RUclips immediately after waking up in the morning

[@IceT47]

@@pebl7735 lol, no problem at all, hope you have a good and peaceful morning

[@JohnSmith-se7pp]

you would ruin my day when i would come across you on sbfp and you've done it again leave me alone

[@Mayyde]

ayyy thank you again for using my cover of 'assisted harakiri' man! it means a lot :D

[@uricksaladbar]

And thank you again for giving me the permission to use it!
I was like ‘oh god I hope he says yes, this would be perfect for this segment🤞’

[@wasa1487]

Wild crossover, did not expect this

[@srflipp_]

"Bae wake up Uricksaladbar just posted."

[@raistlinlove1307]

"Bae"

[@jewjew4204]

""Bae""

[@mosquitopyjamas9048]

You have no bae

[@ilfoxyy]

""""Bae""""

[@CantStopDrinkingOil]

I'm up

[@lindahe4297]

I really enjoyed this new style of video from you 😊 It still has the artistic flair with your illustrations on the side. And with you being in front of the camera it makes it much more personal. Besides, you are a handsome dude!
And I also adore Edgar Wright's movies❤
So looking forward to the next video!

[@tawumpas]

A cutie patootie 💯💪 👑

[@Numbabu]

I like the structure, but the face cam is a bit distracting. Too pretty I say.

[@bridgettelair370]

I did have the same problems with Soho with the love interest being bland and the narrative kind of falling off part way but I still really enjoyed watching it, I really like the idea of using the stone tape theory in a story and the visuals were super pleasing.

[@Eggroll3s]

I unironically thought the film was very enjoyable and even pretty great. I'd be fine with saying it's like, his weakest work, but it's pretty great. Goes to show how great he is as a director, even in multiple genres and despite some of the flaws of his films

[@afterdinnercreations936]

What i love about Hot Fuzz is it's also a stark subversion of the "country-mouse/big-city" story or a Hallmark movie.
A career-person from the city is assigned to a quaint small-town. The city-person is put-off by their cheery rural-values but comes to soften with the help of a new friend/love-interest. All with a city take-over happening in the background.
Normally, the small-town is quaint, friendly, and kind like Maybury from the Andy Griffith Show.
Hot Fuzz makes its small-town confining, dull, and fake-cheery. Their biggest crimes are mundane like an escaped-swan or an unsolicited living-statue. The townsfolk are obsessed with this appearance, to the point where they're willing to murder anyone who even adds a little bit of mud to that image.
Hallmark movies make small-towns look like great places to live. Hot Fuzz makes them look like the exact opposite.

[@santiagovidelaleiva]

it's kinda funny but technically is both, I mean, angel does soften by his cheery friend.
He becomes less structured and stops following rules so much, wich, in hindsight, is kinda of a terrible progression by him being a cop.
But, you know, those old town folks did in fact deserve it.

[@nautil_us]

Yes! If you're looking for the best Edgar Wright romcom, it's hot fuzz. They don't kiss, but apart from that it's Exactly a hallmark movie

[@clayjack9969]

I think the ending of Scott Pilgrim works perfectly because it shows two characters willing to get over the past actions of each other and try again. The whole reason all of Romana’s past relationships are shallow are not because of how they started but because of how and when they ended. Ramona always seemed to give up on a relationship the second they got difficult or complicated, which is when they never developed depth. Scott and Romano’s relationship started in a very typical but genuine way. Guy asks her out, go on a few dates, see they have chemistry etc. their development gets halted when Scott has to fight the exs which is all a metaphor for dealing with the baggage of the past that Ramona has also failed to deal with herself. Once that is over, if they were to break up, it would start all over again and all that work of coming to terms with each other’s past actions would be wasted. The characters are not getting married in the end, they just want to keep trying with their relationship and see how it develops, something and Scott have not done with their past relationships. I think it does highlight their growth as characters well and Ramona clearly likes Scott’s vibe and personality and they have chemistry. This was better established in the comic but I don’t view the ending as Scott “winning a girlfriend” or him “being entitled to a girlfriend” because he is bringing something to the table that Ramona likes. She is also getting something out of the relationship.

[@bugjams]

Exactly. Saying Scott doesn't deserve Ramona is kind of missing the point - they deserve each other. They're both absolute messes of adults who still have growing up to do. Other characters mention multiple times that they're made for each other.

[@clayjack9969]

@@bugjams yeh exactly. Also they have grown enough as people to give a relationship a try and have done a lot of work to get over each others baggage. It’s the perfect ending. If it ended without them trying to make it work it would feel like the end of TLOUS 2, something he has also talked about on this channel. It would feel very unsatisfying, like the whole movie built up to nothing. I think the movie does enough to justify the ending as well. I think his interpretation comes from putting too much value on Ramona and relationships as a whole. Scott doesn’t get girls throwing themselves at him or unimaginable riches through a big music contact or something. He just gets to try a relationship again with someone who justifiably wants to do the same thing.

[@Machinte]

Edgar Wright is my number one favourite movie director ever. The World's End is so underrated. It's the best one (to me) in the cornetto trilogy and its a shame that the film isn't that much appreciated by fans. Scott Pilgrim also has a special place in my heart. I can watch Edgar's films again and again without getting bored. He made me fall in love with comedy movies

[@furimushi]

I got Shaun's cd back when I was a teen and I watched it like 20-30times. I remember all dialogs but I only learned about its gags and references recently since I'm not a native speaker, I'm asian, and their culture came like 10-20 years late to my area 😂.
But I love HotFzz and World's End more now that I've watched them.

[@Kuitehkui]

The usage of NITW OST during the scott pilgrim segment was artistic genius, two strokes of nostalgia hitting right as you conclude the chapter

[@SlurpyPie]

Bro really just made the cleanest transition at 0:47 and acted like we wouldn't notice.

[@MarioGMan25]

The Scott movie ending I feel was more resolute along the lines of "let's grow as people together." But your interpretations hold merit.

[@arnoldfreeman2885]

I haven’t finished the video yet, but does he talk about how Wright wanted to deviate from the comic and have Scott wind up with Knives? When I learned that, my opinion of him changed dramatically

[@El-Burrito]

The whole Sparks thing makes me think of Norm MacDonald and how he's like a comedian's comedian. Not necessarily someone that everyone gets, but that everyone in the know loves and reveres.

[@NerdSpartanPerson]

Just wanna say thanks for all the amazing videos Urick, seriously one of the best creators out here

[@the.bingle]

I don't normally comment on stuff but I'm a long time fan and I'm loving the new format for the past few videos! i hope they are more fun for you to make, and keep up the amazing work.

[@laurenzollamas2324]

One thing wrt Last Night in Soho -i there is something to say about how the horror hits differently if you're a woman who has ever been in those circumstances (being drugged, being alone in a car with a stranger, being at a bar when some stranger older man starts talking to you). I often hear that Soho isn't really scary / horror and I get it... but Wright did a great job in other respects.
Also the lighting / dreamy atmosphere made a lot more sense when i read that he was drawing from Italiahn horror and specifically Argento / Suspiria and its use of stylized colors.

[@MasterEth]

I've seen Scott Pilgrim, Hot Fuzz, and Baby Driver, all films I love. Never knew they were from the same director. neat!

[@benrey47]

Maybe it’s because I watched your Disco Elysium video first (which led me here) but the very minor “check failure” sound at 51:50 is just a cherry on top for me,, your style of videos are very entertaining and I’ll gladly stick around!

[@Burntout-man]

The world's end really resonated with me. Trying to get the past back in this world of constant change. I'll never get the past back. Even so, it wasn't even that glamorous. I'll let my past die. Shed off these old colors. Jesus Christ, I'm pathetic.

[@dakotablack7804]

I paused the video just to say: well done. Having this video made by you, well respect critic, about my all time favorite cinema creator is simply incredible. Thank you!

[@901Kari]

Hate to see this video get only 20k views. This is REALLY high quality content

[@funnyaccountname5763]

I loved the use of the S rank spot, and I can’t wait for the probably inevitable video on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off in the future.

[@kota8045]

I really enjoy the way you explain yourself! I think the new direction is working out really well! Please keep doing what you enjoy!

[@ItThunderbolt]

Dude, I feel like you went above and beyond with this video. Great work!

[@PussInBoot414]

Always great to see Spaced referenced, Edgar, Simon and Nick are a great combination. Great video Ulrick.

[@noahmay7708]

Every cornetto trilogy movie is S change my mind. I'm also immune to bias because I said so.

[@Ceviche4K]

Commenting for engagement cuz this website SUCKS at promoting actually worthwhile videos, great work as always!

[@imjustdandy9799]

I just found your channel, this si the second video ive watched and this is already in my top the video essay channels.

[@Theatuss]

I watched the entire video the other day without realizing it was you! Saw the community post now and thought "wow, Edgar Write movies must be popular right now!"

[@clayjack9969]

I don’t love Soho and it got worse the more I thought about it but I respect the hell out of Wright for listening to his main criticism of poorly written female characters and then turning around and writing his first female lead. Definitely shows that he doesn’t have a massive ego or sexism issue and is willing to push himself as an artist and do things that are outside his comfort zone. I just wish he would stop toning down his signature style that was so present in the cornetto trilogy and Scott pilgrim in order to seem more “mature and serious.” People love, watch, discuss and remember Scott Pilgrim way more then The King’s Speech which is what won best picture the year Scott Pilgrim came out. That’s what really matters. He’s never going to find fulfillment in pinning for the approval of the Academy.

[@soldier1007]

saw the illustration in the thumbnail and immediately knew you were talking about edgar wright and the cornetto trilogy

[@Merlandese]

there was a comparison to Wes Anderson near the beginning because of recognizable style, which I get and agree with. But I always see Wright as more similar to Dan Harmon because of reliance/focus/manipulation of genres, tropes, and references. The biggest difference between Harmon and Wright to me is maybe crassness and length, since Harmon does his pastiches in episodes and Wright does his pastiches in movies.

[@TheShadowHatter]

Definitely enjoyed this video dude. I'm hoping you'll, in time, develop more tiered list videos of other directors you enjoy and their works. For now, I look forward to whatever your next video is, and it's been fun seeing your live self and the contrast between that and your avatar I've been staring at for years and years lol

[@predeterminedmeat5024]

There's something about the cornetto trilogy. Hot fuzz is one of the best movies ever. Incredible comedic writing

[@Nkanyiso_K]

15:06 The Edgar Wrong *Drumstick Trilogy* goes crazy 🤪

[@PurpleMustard17]

weatherday jumpscare

[@JoaoVitor-ge4le]

I'm surprised by how beautiful your videos still look. Even after ditching the (probably) more time consuming style you had there's still so much personality in how you present you points. Happy new year mr saladbar.

[@alexh1323]

Bro, I love this vid! Can't wait for the video on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.

[@StabYourBrain]

As someone who was a serious slacker during his early and mid twenties and who never grew out of this phase, feeling the looming dread of reality and disappointment in my late twenties, i relate a lot to these films.. especially Shaun of the Dead and The World's End. I feel like i'm the archetype of person that Shaun and Gary King are based off of.

[@GeahkBurchill]

My ranks:
7 - Sparks
6 - Baby Driver
5 - Hot Fuzz
4 - Scott Pilgrim
3 - Worlds End
2 - Last Night in SoHo
1 - Shaun of the Dead

[@coreyhaynes7951]

Love the use of the tekken music too my guy! Excellent video my dude!

[@anonymousangel1064]

The professionality of a video essay plus an energy similar to when me and my friends talk about a director/writer/creator we're a big fan of makes this video a very fun watch. Probably helps I'm a big Edgar Wright fan too.

[@ghastlyghandi4301]

I used to think Edgar wright was Simon pegg because he’s in all his big movies. I only found out that they’re different like 3 years ago.

[@drifty_mouse5715]

I haven’t seen you in my feed since oneyplays animations, quite the treat my friend!

[@jakoblinton2053]

I want all the illustrations in this video hung up on my wall.

[@pendantblade6361]

Always a delight to see a vid from ya. I personally put Hot Fuzz as my fav if only because I've watched it on cable most of the time with friends and family.

[@overseerbomb7632]

best Content Creator back with another best Content. YUSSSS

[@foodmanelman]

It wouldn't be a distracting day without a high quality video with satisfying editing. 1600 words left to go on my essay baby!!! 7 hours left until it's due!!!!!!

[@boxybrown3000]

What the hell, im subscribed and rung the bell and i still didnt get notified that Urick had posted. This is an outrage!

[@Oniqueen]

I personally love the ending of "The World's End' because it implies that Post Apocalyptic England is just medieval England and they had no problem readjusting to it lol

[@OxyMoronicTV]

Unrelated but i played disco elysium because of your video and its quickly become one of my favorite games, so thank you🙏

[@El-Burrito]

Yes I'm down for an hour long Edgar Wright tier list

[@Aphelia.]

Don't have time to watch right now (finals kicking my ass) but have a sacrifical comment to the algorithm gods

I love your visual editing too Urick

[@raistlinlove1307]

Ah gee Mr Saladbar sure is pretty damn cute huh?

[@protogoonyr]

Come In by Weatherday in the background is based as hell

[@retinas2001]

I appreciate the deadly premonition music

[@elenav5105]

Why. Didn't. RUclips notify me you posted another amazing masterpiece??

[@Xylophytae]

I heard that house building theme during "fist full of fingers"
Also i never knew worlds end was a wright movie i loved that movie a lot

[@shkmru2]

Omg no wonder they played the guards in Scott pilgrim takes off

[@prakinha9248]

I love the style of the new videos, is really nice to see more of you and your content. Please keep it up!!

[@FoolsGil]

I've only really seen the Cornetto Trilogy but I think I'll try and catch the rest of these

[@thegoozahyt]

24:32 I LIVE HOME IS WHERE I LOVE MIDWEST EMO (it’s maydee’s cover of it)
39:28 HELL YEA I LOVE WEATHERDAY

[@kerofresh]

loved the video as I am a huge edgar wright fan!
there were somethings in his movies that I was not clear about though that you made clear to me
in the worlds end I saw him at the end of the movie kind of, back where he started because he is literally with the younger versions of his friends and not his actual friends which I'd hope he reconciled with, (especially andy), but now you made it more clear saying hes fighting for the rights of blanks which is kind of noble when you think about it
i will keep defending last night in soho, I enjoy that movie every time I watch it it is technically brilliant and I do like the script, at the very least, for me, it had more interesting female characters, because he is lacking so hard in that department
I am with you on the scott pilgrim sentimental rack, it means a lot to me, and continues to mean a lot to me and it was the first movie that made me more of a film bro for sure haha
again great video I love what you do!

[@user-hy6en6pp1t]

Respectfully, I do not think Wright knows how to write women.
I think that is what kills Last Night in Soho and it is visible with Ramona, Deborah and most of his female love interests...

[@nphrandalcolt8719]

Love seeing a new video even when I almost saw none of the movies in it

[@Lyrian202]

I loved the Va11-Hall-A music in the background. Always apreciate the music from that game

[@koreboar4646]

Omg the scott pilgrim video game soundtrack 😍

[@IgnobleAmanuensis]

Love the use of the Disco Elysium SFX 'U'. Also, nice pronounciation of João, lawlz

[@torrvest]

As a fellow person born in '97 holy shit it hit me so hard to know someone else in the same bracket as me feels the same fears

[@pangake]

WOAH THIS WAS AWESOME!!

[@purplebooty5683]

Worlds End is easily my favorite movie of all time, its so freaking good, literally everything about it. It feels like a movie that says so much but doesn't ever feel bloated. at leas in my opinion his magnum opus.

[@Absolute.Enigma]

That Weatherday Vinyl in the background is so sick

[@hughjazz5608]

Spot on analysis on shawn of the dead there man, keep up the good work

[@anoldsmellyunusedaccount]

Thank GOD someone made a video on this subject. I have been goosing for a decent cornetto trilogy essay that doesn't wank itself silly with film studies dropout critique and fawning over use of colour theory that the writer doesn't understand.
Succinct and thoughtful. Thank you.

[@M0b1us_118]

I found Kevin Spacey’s death in Baby Driver to be so poetic because his character’s arc mirrors his own career. He started on top of the world, then he realized his career is going to be over, and because of that, he’s going to go out in a blaze of glory.

[@SparkIgnitionv2]

I have my own reading of Shaun of the Dead as a tribute to the zombie genre which I think sits alongside and complements the ‘arrested development’ reading. Most zombie films are really about a fear of people, right? The shambling zombie horde are a metaphor for the stupidity of large groups, while also being slow (I’m talking about the classics here) and just unthreatening enough to allow the real threat in zombie movies to come from human malice and/or stupidity. Shaun of the dead could also be read as the story of a couple continuously hampered by how selfish and intrusive all their friends are (Liz’ friends and Shaun’s parents all have issues, it ain’t just Ed) and their story resolves itself and they can be a happy couple once the apocalypse has thinned their friend group down to a manageable Ed-in-the-shed. Again, I think Shaun’s inability to grow up is the core emotional plot of the film, but I think my secondary reading demonstrates just how much Wright understands not just the tropes but the core ideas behind the media he references.

[@Greendawn-di3dl]

Love the use of Scott pilgrim the game music at the end fucking rad video man!

[@rudeboyspodcast]

I love your videos but I'm always so late to watching them because of my hectic work schedule. Cheers for a great analysis of one of my all-time favorite directors' films!

[@commentymccommentface9748]

*gasp Is Uric an Aussie with his woolies drumsticks!?

[@gregoryharris6935]

So glad you brought up spaced

[@bonk9965]

a rare video saved to my "good ass videos" playlist

[@greendoritoman2464]

HELL YEAH URICK AND EDGAR WRIGHT LESSGOOO

[@chandlertucker7843]

If Hot Fuzz is not top of list I’m rioting

[@-AAA-147]

Everyone board up your windows...

[@inebri8ed]

appreciate the pvz music during the shaun of the dead segment

[@Slipperylmao]

always thought your name was ulricksaladbar

[@Nomadith]

BROTHER WAKE UP ULRICKSALADBAR POSTED - AND HE'S TALKING ABOUT EDGAR WRIGHT!!

[@MrSkerpentine]

Good timing since I just finished Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

[@Megelos]

40:40 swimming while it rains, this is what I consider MY music. Nice of you to use it, Lifeformed doesn't get much attention.

[@m0ddotrar]

Hell yeahhhh new videoooo

[@TheManWithNoHands]

At 6:25 he mentioned Tekken 2 but you used their previous footage of Tekken 3. This has single-handedly ruined my Christmas season, I can't believe this 😭

[@eviesstinky]

EDGAR WRIGHT!!! He's one of my favourite directors!

[@AuraGuy]

the weatherday vinyl and assisted harakiri cover in the same video about edgar wright films 5th wave emo has truly made it

[@bradleybroom6446]

you don't know how happy it made me hearing a home is where cover in the scott pilgrim part

[@callmecalamity]

Cornetto trilogy is my favorite set of movies abd are the reason simon pegg is my favorite actor in the world

[@hollywood2980]

I loved this video! great editing; subscribed

[@GrapplingHookJones]

Hot Fuzz is the movie I could watch infinitely

[@minzyGG]

Shaun of the dead is my favourite movie of all time, this is an awesome video!

[@ImaFreakinNarwhal]

Hey man, great video!! Maybe change the title to reflect the focus on Wright, i don’t want the algorithm to kick ur ass

[@rasengdori13]

- Hot Fuzz is in B-Tier
Noooooope.