Released: August 13th, 2010
Just recently I went to the movie theater to see Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World. I have not enjoyed myself so much watching a movie in a very long time. This is definitely the funnest movie of the year. It is like a perfect hybrid between a geek chic romantic comedy and a video game from the eighties, complete with life bars, 1-ups, points and coins.
The plot is simple, if a bit unbelievable. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) meets Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), falls for her, and soon discovers that in order to date her, he must defeat her seven evil exes. These exes all seem to have unique super powers (as does Scott Pilgrim at times).
The soundtrack is rocking, so much so that the movie could probably be classified as a musical, between the various sound effects borrowed from the various video games (and tv shows) and the songs of Scott Pilgrims band, Sex-Bob-Omb. Some of the funniest scenes are funny because of the sound effects used.
Though I am not usually impressed by Michael Cera's limited acting ability, his detached, soft-spoken geek works here, better than in some of his other movies. He displays some range in this movie, more so then his previous endeavors (excepting Youth in Revolt).
The individual battles (there are seven) are all very different in style and format, and they're all entertaining and exciting. Both Chris Evans and Brandon Routh are scene-stealers as Lucas Lee (Evil Ex 2) and Todd Ingram (Evil Ex 3).
If I had any complaints at all about the film it would be that the scenes in the first half of the movie, before the battles begin, seem to jump from one to another, without a logical transition. This is the style Edgar Wright, the director is going for, but I'm not sure I like it. It felt like the movie was cut for someone with major ADD (and maybe it was).
Overall, that is a minor complaint, and this is not the kind of movie you see looking for plot depth and reality. It was a funny (at times hilarious) movie that was a lot of fun to watch. It was so much fun to watch that at the end, the audience started clapping.
5 stars out of 5
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