Fiery show, a bit thin in plot, but enjoyable nonetheless

Rating: 7/10 (11 November 2010)

The sheer exuberance of Scott Pilgrim Vs the World takes about twenty minutes to get used to, but afterward, it's fun....not quite great, but fun (no question)
This is a motion picture that relies almost entirely on the integrity of the post-production departments (Editing, sound, special FX). With all the fast cuts, split-screens, animated sound waves/valentines/lighting fight captions in a dozen fonts, and more Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a feast for the eyes and ears. It expresses a love for Music, Video Games and comic books alike. It is a spectacle that almost overwhelms story, which one could argue is the films Achilles heel. The plot line is a bit too satirical for it's own good. Most of it is played for laughs but when it does try to be serious, it feels like a derivative, half-fleshed teen romance (guy gets girl, looses girl, gets her back)
Being Toronto-born and bred, I had the pleasure of witnessing the crew shoot on four separate occasions. Not many movies are set in Toronto, but Scott Pilgrim is proud to do so, and is even written into the script. I wont argue that the movie sells the city in its full beauty, but it is funny to see a hundred million dollar motion picture working out of the library when you went as a kid.
times change fast, but maybe not as fast as the rhythm of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. I'm not sure how the comic book lovers feel about the movie. I liked for what it is. Can't say I loved it but it is fresh and riveting.