What is there to say about Scott Pilgrim? It's adapted from a few graphic novels which I haven't read and is apparently uber popular. After seeing the film, what is my conclusion?
This is not a film. It is Epic chopped up and reassembled into the form of a film reel. The first thing you see is the Universal Studios logo rendered 8-Bit, and it just gets better from there.
Okay, here's the story. 22 year old Scott (Michael Cera) is in a band called the Sex Bob-Ombs, and they've entered in the battle of the bands. Scott is still getting over his ex, the lead singer of the most popular band around, Clash of Demonhead, who dumped him brutally. To get over the break up, Scott is going out with Knives, a 17 year old chinese student. However, he soon sets his sights on Ramona Flowers, a hardcore girl who skates a lot and likes to dye her hair. Though at first she acts exactly how you'd expect someone to react when hit on by Michael Cera, awkward. But eventually he manages to win her favor. However, unbeknownst to Scott, Ramona has a bit of a history in the realm of dating, and to finally be with her, he will have to combat her seven evil ex lovers.
The film essentially takes place within a video game. When Scott defeats an ex, they burst into a pile of coins and high scores, and towards the end, Scott admits his undying love for Ramona, and earns The Power of Heart.
Yes, except in this case, the Power of Heart is a flaming sword that explodes people. Suck on that Gaia.
It's definately somewhat of a Big Lipped Alligator Movie. At one point the film inexplicibly turns into Seinfeld, complete with laughtrack. I might wonder why Scott apparently gets away with murdering about seven people, but the film's atmosphere tells you, "The due just defeated a floaty pirate guy with a hoard of demon chicks using a a drum. Shut up, your enjoying this."
Michael Cera is known for acting very similar in each of his roles, that being rather awkward. Fortunately for me, I like the way he acts. This film also allows him to be a little bit more awesome. He's still very much awkward, but there are a number of moments where he certainly dosn't come across as Paulie Bleaker. Speaking of which, I kept expecting Ellen Page to show up and help him kick ass, but sadly we were not given such pleasure.
This is definately one of my favorite films now, and it was definately worth the wait. It is a film that sort of goes on the logic of an internet review sight, that being 'very little.' I could easily see the Nostalgia Critic joining in with one of the frays in this film.
I have only two complaints, and one of them isn't even a real complaint.
1-Ramona is kickass throughout the entire film, she's as awesome as they imply, so it hurts to see her chickified towards the end. She gets punched several times, then kicked down the stairs. The fact that it was this character made that very hard to watch.
2-This should have been in 3D. It would definately have worked. There were so many moments that I felt would have looked great. In a time when 3D is sprinkled on anything just to increase sales, it saddens me that a film begging for 3D goes without.
That's it. The rest of the film is fine. It has everything. Video game injokes, action, romance, fanservice, lesbians, vegans, vegan police, giant monster fight, flaming swords, Michael Cera, Pee Meter, ninjas, EVERYTHING! GO SEE SCOTT PILGRIM!!!!
Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to write Scott Pilgrim and Juno vs. The Universe.
This movie is made of so much awesome and win, everyone should see this movie.
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