Scott Pilgrim vs. THE WORLD

Part II of our Double feature

Scott Pilgrim vs. THE WORLD

Now everyone talked about this one so I don't have to much to say that
hasn't already been said but here is what I thought of this charming and
funny film.
Based on the popular comic book series of the same name (which I sadly
didn't get the opportunity to read) features the story about a nerdish guy who
finds the girl of his dreams and is thrown in to an unbelievable situation where
he has to fight and defeat her the seven evil and apparently super powered ex boyfriends.
This film is filled with 8-16 bit video game references as well as ones from
pop culture you can tell it is going to be different when the first thing you see
is the 8bit universal logo which was funny in itself.
The whole film is a great laugh with its wacky situations, sharp wit and over
the top battles. The visual style of this film is wonderfully fresh and pulled off
brilliantly, I couldn't see it done any other way. I also like the flashback
that were done in an animated style.
The visual effects where quite amazing the whole thing where you could
see the sound effects the "Bif" "Pow" "Boom" thing gave it a nice and
interesting feel as well as look and made me thing of the Adam West Batman.
Alot of people have said the video game references felt forced, but I don't
believe that at all. I felt that they were well done and where an important part
of this film. being that video games where a part of the characters lives. I in a
way almost pictured it as what the characters were thinking or seeing in there
minds eye a good example would be the "pee bar" it wasn't really there
but it was in the imagination of Michael Cera's character while he would use the
bathroom he would visual the bar.
As for the acting it was very good at times a little over the top here and
there but it would have to be for this. I believe I have mentioned before I
like Michael Cera, he is very good at play that odd but regular guy everyone
seems to know in their life and I would have to say he does shine in this. All most
to the point where you can say that he was born for this part. Also this movie features
appearances by Chris Evans (Johnny Storm & Captain America)
and Brandon Routh (Superman) as two of the evil exes.
The fights and choreography were also excellent.
t in the end this is a crowd pleaser for the nerdish/gamer type of people
(which I am one of) I could go out and and say it is kinda like "kick ass" but
for video games. So if you weren't part of the Super Nintendo Generation and
don't like video games or pop culture then don't watch this, But if you want to see
something fresh, fun, original and funny with a charming story and interesting
characters (I mean come on who names their kid Knives?) then give it a watch.