Scott Pilgrim faces the Applause.

Rating: 9/10 (13 August 2015)

Scott Pilgrim Vs The World (2010): Dir: Edgar Wright / Cast: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Ellen Wong, Jason Schwartzman: Perhaps the most original film of the year, this fantasy comedy regards proving oneself. Michael Cera stars as Scott Pilgrim, a failed musician who answers a breakup with a musician by dating a 17 year old high school Asian girl. Soon he has visions of the purple haired Ramona who manifests into his own life, however, he is confronted with her seven exes whom come at him with an array of powers. Director Edgar Wright previously made Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz and here he creates something even more unique. While sometimes repetitious, the film is visually stunning and ridiculous with hilarious references to video games. Cera is best as his usual insecure loser who goes from a breakup to an underage relationship to a new relationship that he will fight for. Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays Ramona who represents relationship baggage yet a genuine affection for Cera. Kieran Culkin is hilarious as Cera's gay roommate who steals every scene he is in. Ellen Wong steals her scenes as Pilgrim's 17 year old Asian girlfriend. She brings a sense of confusion and joy demonstrating her loyalty to Pilgrim and naïve nature with regards to his relationship with Ramona. The Evil Exes are hilarious and led by Gideon, played with great comic extremes by Jason Schwartzman. A send off to 80's video games and society's dislike for competing factors. It is as funny as it is clever sending Pilgrim ahead to his ultimate battle where Scott Vs soul searching. Score: 9 / 10