Pumping teen-angst fantasy fun

Rating: Null/10 (10 January 2011)

Based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series 'Scott Pilgrim', Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a surprisingly great teen-angst fantasy as you get to watch an almost live action computer game take place before your eyes. Geek, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) must defeat his new girlfriend's (Mary Elizabeth Winstead of Die Hard 4.0) seven evil exes in order to win her heart.
Packed with famous faces, game references, kung-fu action, Street Fighter-like stand offs and a pumping soundtrack, Brit' director Edgar Wright pushes the visual envelope while keeping it mostly reality based with everyday locations.
It's heroic enjoyment that is difficult to categorise, a hybrid of mix of Super Mario Bros.(1993), DOA: Dead or Alive coupled (2006), Mortal Kombat (1995) with The Matrix's (1999) fight scene excitement and American Pie's (1999), Road Trip (2000) humour. This with the teenage coming of age theme, first love etc running through it. It's also reminiscent of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) and Disturbia (2007).
Pilgrim is developed popcorn fun that gamers and teenagers will eat up, but it's also witty and slick enough to be enjoyed by all.
Michael Bacall's screenplay & director/ writer Wright's latest offering will become a re-watchable, quoted guilty pleasure for many.