Cutting edge filmmaking.

Rating: 9/10 (29 January 2014)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is an eclectic mash-up of comic books, video games and rock music. As soon as the film starts and the normal Universal logo is replaced with an 8-bit resolution version accompanied by digitized audio, you know you're in for a treat.
Pilgrim was made for this generation of short attention span, texting teens, that's why it's even more peculiar that it was widely ignored by the very demographic it was made for. This doesn't give me a lot of hope for today's youth; when they stay away from something that is actually good and original, for something sub-par and ill-conceived.
There is a lot to like about Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. It has a fast paced style and mixes the fight scenes with some surprisingly strong scenes about relationships. The special effects are top notch. A true feast for the eyes. The soundtrack is one of the better soundtracks I've heard in recent years. Then there are the fight scenes. After all, the whole movie is about Scott Pilgrim fighting off 7 evil exes. The fights are plentiful and pulled off to perfection. These are easily some of the better fight scenes you will see in an action film.
The film also boasts a talented young cast. We all know Michael Cera (some like him, some hate him), but he is joined by some really talented young actors including Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Alison Pill, Kiernan Culkin, Aubrey Plaza, Anna Kendrick (Oscar nominee for Up In The Air) and Ellen Wong. They are accompanied by some film vets in Jason Swartzman, Chris Evans and Brandon Routh. All on top of their game.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World might not be for everybody, but if you grew up on the video games of the 80's then you might enjoy this film. If you think it's not your thing, give it a chance, it might surprise you.