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• John M

  
  This movie is so much fun!!! I dont even know where to begin. Totally new and offbeat.

• Jeff "

  
  I had my reservations about watching this film, and with good reason. Michael Cera is an annoying actor with limited acting range. The problem with him is that he is one dimensional and he plays one character. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a decent comedy that I find to be overrated… More
  I had my reservations about watching this film, and with good reason. Michael Cera is an annoying actor with limited acting range. The problem with him is that he is one dimensional and he plays one character. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a decent comedy that I find to be overrated a bit. The film is certainly entertaining, but it's not what everyone has claimed it to be. I felt the film could have been better and that some of the comedy could have been reworked on a bit because most of the time, I felt it fell flat. The film's saving grace is Chris Evans as the main villain of the movie, I felt that he lit up the screen with his presence and he was the best thing about the film. In the end you<re left wanting more out of the film, and this one really could have been good, however the cast don't really do it for me, aside from Evans. The film could have done with a few rewrites and in the end, this is a so-so comedy that has plenty of potential, but just doesn't take off. The film is quite bizarre and you'll understand why if you see it. I liked it, but it's not a film that I would rewatch again. The way it was filmed is like a comic book and is very cartoony and though it threw me off, I liked it to a certain degree. Edgar Wright has made far better films than Scott Pilgrim, and although entertaining, I simply couldn't enjoy to the fullest.

• Michael E

  
  though i haven't read the graphic novel seeing this film really makes me want to. Its definetly the most creative film ive seen in years. Great effects, hilarious jokes like the part where the chinese girl comes over and scott leaps out the window, it brings to mind the moment… More
  though i haven't read the graphic novel seeing this film really makes me want to. Its definetly the most creative film ive seen in years. Great effects, hilarious jokes like the part where the chinese girl comes over and scott leaps out the window, it brings to mind the moment from the wizard of oz where the lion gets so scared that he runs out the window. i also love the use of classic video game noises such as the sonic the hedgehog ring collection sound, the mario shrink noise, and the zelda link to the past music and sound effects.

• Tsubaki S

  
  I "get it" i just don't think it's funny, clever or amusing.

• Samuel R

  
  Very unique. Packed with wacky visuals, an interesting soundtrack and some decent laughs. However, most of this film will only appeal younger generations and adults may not catch onto certain jokes/lines. With acting, highlights are Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. When it… More
  Very unique. Packed with wacky visuals, an interesting soundtrack and some decent laughs. However, most of this film will only appeal younger generations and adults may not catch onto certain jokes/lines. With acting, highlights are Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. When it comes to fight scenes, they are fast, clever and gripping. Close to a must watch for anyone 18 or under.

• Daniel M

  
  When I reviewed Gregory's Girl, I argued that coming-of-age movies are both thin on substance and have a limited lifespan. Films as varied as American Graffiti and Dirty Dancing revolve around the same old stories of young love and heartbreak; the ones that last are not just… More
  When I reviewed Gregory's Girl, I argued that coming-of-age movies are both thin on substance and have a limited lifespan. Films as varied as American Graffiti and Dirty Dancing revolve around the same old stories of young love and heartbreak; the ones that last are not just those that evoke their period, but which contain some form of deeper truth about the process of growing up. Being a young man still very much within the coming-of-age bracket, it is hard to me to say how good Scott Pilgrim vs. the World will look in ten years' time, when the gaming world has moved on and young people no longer talk like extras from Juno. All that can be said right now, two years on, is that this is one of the best coming-of-age comedies in a long, long time. For starters, Wright has managed to make a film about video games which doesn't feel like a video game adaptation. The plot on paper does seem like a video game: defeat a series of bosses to win points and get the girl. But unlike, for instance, Tomb Raider, the film doesn't feel like you are watching someone else playing a game and expecting you to be interested. The fight sequences feel like natural continuations of the story, and the character development in-between is a damn sight more complex and insightful than the swathes of exposition in something like Silent Hill. The film has an extraordinary visual style which is somewhere between Tron and Sin City. Like Tron, you feel at moments like you are inside a video game rather than just a spectator. And as in Sin City, the film retains a very literal comic book structure, albeit without the dull pomposity of Robert Rodriguez' film. The video game elements in both the design and the content of the battles are used to complement and enhance the conflict; the powers gained and used by Scott and his foes do not become distracting goals unto themselves. Like the comic it is based upon, Scott Pilgrim jumps from one form of reality to another without warning. There are many flights of fantasy which are either poignant or hilarious, and the film explores issues of love and death with a fascinating alacrity. It makes no bones about its comic book violence, shooting the battles in a playful and entertaining manner with minimal focus on any lingering amount of pain. We still believe the characters are in danger, but as in Christopher Nolan's Batman movies there is no real need to demonstrate their danger beyond stylised forms of suggestion. Several moments in the film really stick in one's mind. Towards the end, Pilgrim is 'killed' by Gideon, the last of the evil exes played brilliantly by Jason Schwartzman. He finds himself in some kind of desert, identical to the dream in which he first saw Ramona. He then uses the 'life' he had gained before to replay all the previous events and finally defeat Gideon. Having the exes shatter into piles of coins when defeated is ingenious, as is the spectacle of sound waves forming into two dragons and taking on a giant aural gorilla during the battle of the bands. Despite its large quantities of geeky references to video games and the like, the film gets away with it for the simple reason that it doesn't take itself too seriously. So many other films with video game elements fail as much from being po-faced as they do from being plot-less. For all its visual style, Silent Hill is not scary, and for all its seeming intensity, Max Payne is not exciting. Scott Pilgrim, on the other hand, has an incredible and knowing lightness of touch. It drifts like its central character from one scene to another, paying enough attention to follow what's going on while still finding time to escape into fantasy and have fun. The film is laugh-out-loud funny from beginning to end, with jokes coming so thick and fast that you struggle to keep up or breathe. The humour comes in all shapes and sizes, from physical slapstick to witty one-liners. We have Wallace, Scott's gay roommate, who hits on everyone's boyfriends and can seemingly text Scott's overprotective sister even whilst slipping into unconsciousness. We have Todd, the third evil ex, whose status as an arrogant vegan has given him psychic powers. We have the Japanese twins, who look like a bizarre marriage between Kraftwerk and Siegfried & Roy. And we have all of Scott's embarrassing verbal slip-ups, such as confusing 'love' for 'lesbians' and asking Ramona if she's into drugs. Jokes like this drift very close to the more putrid adolescent comedies, like National Lampoon's Animal House, Porky's or Superbad. But despite all the moments where we cringe at the characters' actions, Scott Pilgrim is not out to make us wriggle uncomfortably in our seats. The more intimate scenes, including those of Ramona in her underwear, are shot with an underlying sense of respect. The film treats its female characters on a level playing field, not just by demonstrating they can fight as well as the men, but by refusing to fall into the trap of laughing at their misfortune during the break-up scenes. In the midst of all the belly laughs and eye-popping visuals, Scott Pilgrim is a very tender treatment of young love, demonstrating not just how to get the girl but how to deal with the baggage that goes with all relationships. Both Scott and Ramona have issues with commitment, with the latter admitting that she went through a phase of being a total bitch. And like in Gregory's Girl, there is the faint suggestion that the girl Scott falls for may not be the one he is destined to be with. In the original draft of the screenplay, which preceded the final comics, he ends up with Knives instead. In defeating the evil exes, Pilgrim is not just standing up to other people's demons but also confronting his own insecurities, and in going so gaining self-respect. The film genuinely conveys the sense of heartbreak on both sides which comes at the end of a relationship, and it doesn't pretend that our heroes are perfectly compatible and therefore destined to be together. Ramona's changing hair colour and tendency to withdraw both represents the fragile nature of love and encapsulates the modern age of complicated relationships and how hard communication can be despite (or perhaps because of) new technology. The performances in Scott Pilgrim are all of a high calibre. Michael Cera, who can often be annoying, puts in his best performance since Juno, taking his familiar dweeby character and refining it to make Scott genuinely empathetic rather than simply pitiful. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is terrific as Ramona, possessing a sense of mystery while being completely natural and down-to-earth. Kieran Cullin is hilarious as Wallace, and Brandon Routh is very good as Todd, turning in a performance which is a million times more charismatic than his work in Superman Returns. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is one of the best films of 2010 and is destined to be a cult classic. It isn't quite a masterpiece, being slightly too long and feeling somewhat rough around the edges. It takes time to adjust to its peculiar execution, and I would be hard-pushed to say it was Wright's best film. But as a document of teenage love and insecurity, it is up there with Juno, and is therefore essential viewing for anyone in their early-20s.

• Alexander D

  
  Visually, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD is unique and absolutely marvelous. Iâ(TM)m not all that familiar with the graphic novel this is based on (but now Iâ(TM)m dying to read it), but clearly the intent of the filmmakers was to make this adaptation as literally faithful to the graphic… More
  Visually, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD is unique and absolutely marvelous. Iâ(TM)m not all that familiar with the graphic novel this is based on (but now Iâ(TM)m dying to read it), but clearly the intent of the filmmakers was to make this adaptation as literally faithful to the graphic novel as possible. If you thought 2003â²s HULK looked like an onscreen comic book, your mind will be blown with SCOTT PILGRIM. This is, in fact, every ounce an onscreen comic book meant to demonstrate the nerdy lifestyle of the titular character. When we hear a doorbell ring, a faded âding-dongâ? glides across the screen, à la the presentation of onomatopoeia in such literary formats. When a character becomes suddenly excited, handdrawn lines appear to protrude from the edges of his or her head. The fight sequences are even better, homaging old video games rather than comic books. Iâ(TM)m not a fan of old video games, nor do I take much interest in video games, generically, but I found these scenes to be the most fun. Anybody who has visited an arcade should recognize the parodic mood offered. In a routinely comedic manner, these scenes start with a shot of two opponents facing each other, grouped together by a title reading âVSâ?; continue on with corny, electronic sound effects; and end with the defeated opponent collapsing into a pile of coins. I watched this afraid of what may happen. I remember being taken aback by the ridiculously odd trailers I had seen two years ago, but I couldnâ(TM)t recall to you one bad review Iâ(TM)d read for this. SCOTT PILGRIM is without a doubt the prime example of how much fun you can have with a film that is so incredibly weird.

• Albert K

  
  Like one fellow Flixster reviewer said, "Bloody hell, Ritalin anyone?" That basically sums up what "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" is. Neon-hued numbers flashing up indicating points awarded, the words "THONK, BAM, BANG" popping up like a comic book, and… More
  Like one fellow Flixster reviewer said, "Bloody hell, Ritalin anyone?" That basically sums up what "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" is. Neon-hued numbers flashing up indicating points awarded, the words "THONK, BAM, BANG" popping up like a comic book, and "Anime"-like intense close-ups to the fighter's eyes is the name of the game here. You're gonna need to suspend all disbelief cause "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" isn't afraid to let it all loose, and it does so with wondrous results. This is a flashy, fun, fast-paced, and quirky movie chock full of references to gaming. You ain't a gaming fan? You're not gonna enjoy this. Not digging the full immersion of a laid back nerd fest that's about flash, not class? Then you're not down for this movie. In an ironic way, I'm not one to embrace eccentrically bizarre movies like this one, but in a way, it worked. The plot takes a backseat, but in return, we get a thoroughly thought out and original style unlike any other movie out there. "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World". C'mon, just look at the title; its reminiscent to a plethora of fighter-game titles out there. That's what it basically is: A game fused with real life, morals, lessons, and events with full indicators of status bars, game points, and power-ups; it's ingeniously well-done. All the things we movie lovers have come to become familiar with regarding movies (like how love is denying oneself, getting through the past by dealing with it, and staying true to yourself) are all realized via video game achievements or failures. It's a film that's marinated in style, but truth be told, it isn't as fun as it should be. The pacing really takes a lot of oil to spark up in the beginning, acting could've been better, the script could've been much more dense, and attempts to inject comedy in the mix would, at the most, leave me at a slight chuckle, but nevertheless, "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" had a style that was too convincing and technically sound to deny. So much to respect here and though it was a great time, it wasn't AS entertaining as it should've been -- just a personal preference. In no way does this make "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" a bad movie -- in fact, it's great, but my admiration to this title leans more towards its embrace for the unusual and style, not its entertainment value. Ironically, the plot itself suffers, but it shares the same narrative drive as many "Anime"-series' do: it isn't an innovative or endearing plot with intricate character development and virtuous plot turns, but it engages viewers through a testosterone build-up of stronger and stronger villains that the protagonist must face. C'mon, you weren't into Dragonball Z, Naruto, and Bleach for their deep and endearing narratives -- it was the action and characters. The movie is all about how Michael Cera, the title character, must fight through Ramona Flowers' 7 Exes in order to win her heart. And the more and more he treads upon this "dangerous road", the more tougher and evil these exes get. Pretty straight forward plot, but what makes it engaging is how the journey's filled with new power-ups, turns, and special powers that the villains carry. All in all, it's a testosterone pump-up of a movie that a no-namer must defeat unbelievably powerful enemies. Like I said -- it's an "Anime"-narrative-driven plot and it is the only driving quality of this otherwise rite and simplistic storyline. Though this may seem like the loudest movie of 2010, it is innovative and infectiously engaging due to its luminous flair, that proudly shows off its love for the gaming culture. It's not a stupid movie either; gaming and movie fans will see these two mediums' cultural influences intricately intertwined in harmony which will naturally leave one dazzled. There's a lot to recognize here -- it's entertaining, but not as entertaining as it should be.

• Directors C

  
  Scott Pilgrim's plot isnt that entirely good but visually its amazing and its also quite funny.

• Film C

  
  Wow okay, really not my sort of movie! I felt i was on cocaine, it is a crazy and weird way of making a movie! I'm not a huge fan of the comic book style way it was made and it just wasnt interesting enough for me to finish watching the movie!

• Jennifer D

  
  Kind of awesome and stuff.

• Anthony L

  
  Bloody hell, Ritalin anyone? Scott Pilgrim vs. the World has got to be the most original, fast-paced and successful adaptation of a comic in recent years. Wow. It was hard to keep up at times but as much as this film made me feel old, it was a real kick to the retinas - and I mean… More
  Bloody hell, Ritalin anyone? Scott Pilgrim vs. the World has got to be the most original, fast-paced and successful adaptation of a comic in recent years. Wow. It was hard to keep up at times but as much as this film made me feel old, it was a real kick to the retinas - and I mean that in the best possible way. Edgar Wright very much doing what he does best, with a brilliant cast of young talent - I enjoyed it very much and is probably one of my top favourites of 2010.

• Jameson W

  
  Wow! What a great movie. Comedies like these tend to not settle well for me, so I was very skeptical about this one. I gave it a shot and it did not dissapoint. I absolutely loved this film! <br/>A smart, unique film that cannot be missed. I love the way the videogame sounds… More
  Wow! What a great movie. Comedies like these tend to not settle well for me, so I was very skeptical about this one. I gave it a shot and it did not dissapoint. I absolutely loved this film! <br/>A smart, unique film that cannot be missed. I love the way the videogame sounds and comic book images were incorporated. It truly sets this film apart. I must mention the dialogue; a great script with perfect lines at the right time. So hilarious! "You punched my boob....prepare to die, obviously," "You made me swallow my gum. That's going to be in my digestive tract for 7 years." <br/>At times, the clever, bizzare, quirkiness of this film left me in a state of confusion as to whether or not what I was watching was literal. However, in this particular film, the confusion is part of the joy of watching. It's oddity is so brilliantly executed that the seemingly ridiculous story makes for a very good film. I absolutely loved it!

• Everett J

  
  My second favorite movie of 2010(first being "Inception"). This is one of, if not the most, original movies of that last ten plus years. It's basically a live action video game where a guy has to defeat his girlfriend's seven evil exes. Michael Cera is… More
  My second favorite movie of 2010(first being "Inception"). This is one of, if not the most, original movies of that last ten plus years. It's basically a live action video game where a guy has to defeat his girlfriend's seven evil exes. Michael Cera is absolutely perfect as Scott Pilgrim. He brings humor, sensitivity, and a likability to the character that I doubt anyone else could pull off. You genuinely root for him to win each battle. The exes as all awesome. My favorite is the vegan(Brandon Routh), their conflict is hilarious and the highlight of the movie. The effects in this movie are actually quite simple, but very awesome. Just words floating along the screen, or old Nintendo-esque graphics add character to movie that just drips with personality. Some people may be put off with the movie. A lot goes on, and the movie is pretty busy, and fast paced. But it's original, fun, and a real blast to watch again and again.

• xGary X

  
  A wannabe rock star slacker living in Toronto meets the woman of his dreams but finds he has to defeat her 7 evil exes to win her heart. To a videogame playing comic book nerd with a love of ironic humour such as myself, Scott Pilgrim (on paper at least) seems like the perfect movie.… More
  A wannabe rock star slacker living in Toronto meets the woman of his dreams but finds he has to defeat her 7 evil exes to win her heart. To a videogame playing comic book nerd with a love of ironic humour such as myself, Scott Pilgrim (on paper at least) seems like the perfect movie. Essentially Chasing Amy dressed up with Matrix style visuals, it's a comedy that actually fails to deliver much in the way of laughs. The US sitcom characters were all rather unlikeable and annoying (Michael Cera in particular really needs to start turning the record over) and it's trying SO HARD to be self-consciously cool it's nearly giving itself an aneurysm. The plot is also next to non-existent, the big "growing as a person" revelation is Cera admitting that cheating on his ex and dumping her was a bit of a douchey thing to do (no shit) and really it's just like watching an "ironic" Mortal Kombat with fancy window dressing. The sugar frosted visuals themselves are also a bit like eating a triple chocolate, chocolate chip cookie; delicious at first, but after a while you realise your teeth are hurting and you feel a little bit sick. It's the kind of idea that would've been great as a half hour skit on Spaced, but drawn out to nearly 2 hours it just wore on my nerves. Kick Ass kicks its ass, basically.

• Randy T

  
  I love the concept of a hypothetical fantasy world where geeks and nerds reign supreme but I'm just sick and tired of Michael Cera's shtick.

• Bethany M

  
  I really enjoyed this. Michael Cera was amazing and Chris Evans cameo appearance made me drool. 'The L word... Lesbians' Really funny! The action scenes were quite good as well. Quirky and hilarous.

• Liam G

  
  If you don't love this film, don't even attempt to talk to me.

• Emil K

  
  Manically paced and completely and utterly unwatchable mess. Edgar Wright has clearly aimed to make a nostalgic and fun videogame-comedy here, but result is a wasted potential and in my opinion one of the most stupidest films made in recent years. It is not a throwback to good old… More
  Manically paced and completely and utterly unwatchable mess. Edgar Wright has clearly aimed to make a nostalgic and fun videogame-comedy here, but result is a wasted potential and in my opinion one of the most stupidest films made in recent years. It is not a throwback to good old 8-bit Nintendo-times, but more like bad mix of anime and mortal kombat games. I can see that intentions were good here, but the result just is not working. This film is just pack of endless and noisy fight scenes that in the end give you a horrible headache. This is perfect example of what kind of crap Hollywood is capable of producing at their worst.

• Drake T

  
  A surprisingly well adapted movie on a modern fairytale romance. Considering the amount of story it needed to tell I'm forgiving on the ridiculously fast paced storytelling, even more so when we're delivered brilliantly fun visuals. I love it for what it is, the embodiment… More
  A surprisingly well adapted movie on a modern fairytale romance. Considering the amount of story it needed to tell I'm forgiving on the ridiculously fast paced storytelling, even more so when we're delivered brilliantly fun visuals. I love it for what it is, the embodiment of the 90's Nintendo generation carefully weaved into a tale of real-world romance, with its issues seamlessly allegorized into video-game-boss-fights. In the end, it's a whole lot of nerd, a whole lot of laughs and most importantly charged with prepubescent emotions.

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