If you like Edgar Wright's Shaun Of the Dead or Hot Fuzz....

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2012)

So I'll start with a disclaimer: I loved "Shaun Of The Dead" and "Hot Fuzz"...both directed and written by Edgar Wright.
So when I saw the trailer for Scott Pilgrim in the theaters I figured I'd want to check it out.
It seemed like it came and went pretty fast at the movie houses...but I kept it in the back of my mind. Recently I saw the DVD cheap and knew it was time to check it out.
This film is very quirky and in some ways reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite crossed with Kung Fu Hustle...but on steroids...taking you on a fun-house, thrill ride.
It makes huge references to comics/graphic novels and video games...and often the plot and characters veer WAY over the top.
But once you realize you're not going to get a typical story line and Hollywood drivel...all you can do is sit back and hold on.
For the most part it is a very young cast..but their performances are really strong. Jason Schwartzman, who is 31, may well be the oldest cast-member.
The special effects are fantastic (to see wimpy Michael Cera look like a bad-ass in a several scenes is a credit to them).
There are moments where the movie drags a bit...but not many...and there are several good laffs.
Overall...I thought it was pretty good...and recommend it to anyone who likes this style of movie.
BTW...I haven't been a teenager in (*coughs) a long while