Edgar Wright hits hit out of the park, with a true-to-form adaptation

Rating: 10/10 (9 January 2016)

Man, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this film? The casting, acting, set-pieces, writing, and humor are all fantastic.
First off, the casting. Picking a Scott and Ramona, as well as Sex Bob-omb and all of the evil exes was bound to be tricky. But all of them pulled it off fantastically. Usually I can take or leave Michael Cera, as I never really found him to be a standout actor.
However, as Scott, he seems right at home (though I have to say, in the books, he seems a great deal more cocky).
The acting felt very natural and well paced. There was always a great deal of chemistry, and you could tell they enjoyed working with each other, both on and off set.
The set-pieces, from the Battle of the Bands, to the Castle, to the Katianagi twins, and everything in-between, were action packed and well represented. Edgar Wright did an excellent job making those moments feel like they leaped right from the pages of the series.
The writing was very smart and quick witted, with a lot of references and blink-and- you'll-miss-it type humor. However, I feel that it worked both for fans, and those who weren't as familiar with the source material. So kudos!
And lastly, the humor. While mostly subtle, there are some laugh-out-loud, highly memorable moments, that will make you come back for repeat viewings for sure.
Quite a few things ended up being left out on the way to the Silver screen (as is to be expected), so I highly recommend reading the fantastic graphic novel series by Brian Lee O'Mally that this film is based on.
That's about it guys. Enjoy the film!