Scott Pilgrim vs. Seven Exes

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 2010)

Edgar Wright comes back with a bang with his first American movie which is none other than 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'. Wright has proved his love for comic books and movies in his earlier excellent works like 'Spaced', 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz'. I haven't read the original Scoot Pilgrim comic series (I've been meaning to) but as a stand alone it works fantastically.
Stylish, colourful, energetic, classy and loaded with fun and action, there's hardly anything like 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'. The story is quite silly and even absurd at times but there is plenty to like and it's funny as hell. It has a very comic book/ manga feel to it and even though similar style has been witnessed in other films, Wright gives his own unique touch.
I was also surprised to see how he managed to assemble so many popular young actors like Michael Cera, Jason Schwartmann, Allison Pill, Johnny Simmons, Brie Larson, Anna Kendrick, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Brandon Routh... and the list continues. The acting overall is very good. Michael Cera's Pilgrim has shades of characters he's played earlier but I can't picture anyone else do more right by the part. Ellen Wong and Mary Elizabeth Winstead fit their parts brilliantly.
Fans of Edgar Wright shouldn't expect this to be anything like his previous films because it's not. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' is one of the most refreshing films to come out this year and it can be enjoyed by anyone with an open mind.