Refreshing FUN Movie!

Rating: 9/10 (24 August 2010)

I am not a fan of Michael Cera. I've never liked him after seeing Juno or Superbad. I felt his comedic timing and delivery was off. However, Cera has redeemed himself in my eyes with this movie.
Scott Pilgrim (Cera), is dating a 17-year old named Knives (Ellen Wong) when he has a dream about Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). After meeting her, he asks her out. Shortly afterward, Ramona's ex-boyfriend Matthew Patel (Satya Bhabha) shows up and claims that in order to continue dating Ramona, Scott has to defeat him and the other six "evil exes".
Right from the opening Universal studio logo shot this movie is just wicked fun. It's hilarious right from the start, it's like watching someone play a video game, and not to mention, the action is pro-kid! Bring an two-year old to this because when people are killed or damaged, they don't bleed, they burst into coins. It's romantic at times and the story is quite simple to follow.
I simply loved the way that the text appeared on screen at certain times. I enjoyed all the comedy and it's nothing brilliant or deep about it which makes it all the more intelligent. The fact that Edgar wasn't trying to be a big blockbuster hit makes this movie that much greater! I find this movie to be a sleeper hit. It might not make as much as Inception or The Expendables, but in my eyes, this is a summer blockbuster.
I think another great addition to Scott Pilgrim Vs The World is that the f-word is bleeped out and they work that fact into the storyline and make it even funnier. Michael Cera's delivery is spot-on and I love the look of Mary Winstead as Ramona. I remember Winstead from Final Destination 3, but she's never looked as hot as she does here, especially with the pink hair.
Even parents who go with their kids to this film will have a good time. It's a fun movie, and shouldn't be viewed as anything else. I don't care about the physic errors or anything because that's not what the story is about. It's a fantasy movie mixed with comic book aspects and it plays out like a video game. It's great fun for everyone!