Unusual, refreshing and (yes) epic

Rating: 8/10 (15 August 2012)

I've never read the "Scott Pilgrim" comic books, so I couldn't tell you how closely this movie hews to the source material . . . but on its own terms, it's pretty sweet. I love that the hero is a bass player (unsung as movie instruments goo) and Michael Cera's a terrific choice for this character. He's a whiny douche, but manages to have a decent character arc. and hell, it's not just him - look at everybody else; I can't find one weak link in this cast (although, Chris Evans and Brandon Rout stand out in the League of Evil Exes, not to mention Mary Elizabeth Winstead's disinterested hotness).
Really, this whole thing is about relationship baggage, and it's such a quirky setup; a romantic comedy steeped in gamer culture . . . with fight scenes. And as it rolls on, it's just infectious. Movies like "Scott Pilgrim" don't just come along everyd- ... ever.
8/10