Original review

If Scott Pilgrim, or more specifically Michael Cera, wasn’t such an insufferable twat I might actually enjoy this film.

Edgar Wright brings the pages of the comic book to life with verve and originality yet so much of his good work is undone by such a horrible fuckwit for a protagonist. I can’t think of another film where nearly all the elements are spot on yet the lead makes it nearly impossible to enjoy. Although faithful to the source material it is a film that pushes and plays with the boundaries of the medium whilst packed with enough little throwaway details to make the film re-watchable despite Cera doing his best to ruin the whole experience.

I feel bad for not liking a film with this much energy, inventiveness and infectious spirit.

Edgar wright gets 1up over Hollywood with a truly original, quirky and funny comic book adaptation.

Watch for catchy tunes, great visuals, good gags and phenomenal editing.

"Bread makes you fat!?"

If you don't like this you're probably a "cocky cock."

Check it out.

When I first saw this in the cinema, I was very disappointed. Whilst I loved the visual and aural inventiveness on display, I found the whole thing incredibly empty, devoid of heart. I couldn't understand what everyone was raving about.

But I was wrong.

The visuals and sound still wow (especially on blu-ray, where everything POPS,) but the thing that became apparent to me on each subsequent rewatch is that if there's one thing the film is full of, it's heart.

The passion that everyone puts into this explodes off the screen. From the cast are clearly having the time of their lives, to the crew, who put every cent of the budget into what you're seeing.

Basically, this film is awesome.

(Also, the best Ex is Roxy Richter, and that's a fact)

This is a pretty fun movie, pretty hipstery and what not, but still very fun to watch with some cool video game references.

Generation defining comedy.

Fast, funny, colorful. Lots of great characters and a fantastic sense of play. I loved this movie.

Excellent movie, completely unique and entertaining. Laughed like crazy, the action was great, the characters well very well formed... wow, just great.

the only real reason this is rated so high is because i like edgar wright and i think he did a good job translating this sort of material into film (the material itself is exaggerated hipsterdom and bryan lee o'malley has done better, people just like to latch on to this kind of thing because it reflects how insipid they are)

La película que por fin le dio algo de épica a ser un triste indie-nerd. Tan buena como el cómic.

#46

Creativity: Over 9000
Soundtrack +10
Indie Genre +10
Comic Books +10

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