Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Review!

Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Chris Evans and Jason Schwartzman

Directed By Edgar Wright

Running Time: 1hr and 50 min

Scott Pilgrim is a live-action video game just like Roger Rabbit was a live-action cartoon. From the opening credits, the film immediately sets up its goofy tone and doesn't stop until the credits roll. The movie is infectious fun from the very beginning. This could have been a terrible film but the film passes all the tests and when the film falls into a cliche of some kind, it embraces it rather than ignores it. Its visual flair is something to admire and the script tells the boy meets girl story but re-invents it into a fun, speedy and new look at one of the oldest stories in the book.

The cast is young and perfect. Say what you will about Michael Cera but even if you hate him, he's perfect here. Having the most fun I've seen him have on screen, Cera knows the role to perfection and hits every right key. Trust Me, he's good in this. But so is the rest of the cast. Every character is memorable and has their own fun quirks, so when each character comes into the story you get excited like seeing an old friend.

But Edgar Wright (Director of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) is the real star here. He sets up the world and the energy that is too hard to ignore. Wright's got a style, it's fast. Very fast. But it works to perfection in this film. The movie doesn't really slow down and just when you think it does the film warps speeds into another level. He not only knows the material, he is in love with it and it shows.

The music is also perfect for this movie.

Check this film out. I've seen it twice and i really enjoy it. It's a fun movie and who doesn't like those!

Grade B+

Quick Reviews!

Salt - I enjoyed this film. What made the movie work is that the story never let you get ahead of it and it made for a mildly fun, entertaining day at the movies. This is def. a film i won't be seeking a second viewing and the film's story does get a little over-the-top but the action is fun and Angelina Jolie proves that she is one hot bad-ass chick. B-

The Wildest Dream - What a Documentary! I didn't know anything about this film when i went to see it other than it was a Doc about Everest. The story is amazing and the visuals are breath-taking. I still can't get over that this story hasn't been made into a big hollywood blockbuster. B+

Check this trailer out and if you see this movie playing in a theatre near you...GO SEE IT!

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The Other Guys - Funny but lacking the real punch Anchorman had. Some jokes work, some don't and when they don't they really don't. This is the best thing Will Ferrell has done in a while but that doesn't really mean a lot. Def. work checking out but maybe on video. C+

Farewell - This french film about the cold war is engaging and extremely well-made spy movie. The cast is fantastic and the script draws you into the world and the character's emotions. I really enjoyed this film and it's one to seek out. B+

Animal Kingdom - This film from australia is being hailed as one of the best of the year. I don't think it's that good but this slow-paced crime movie about a family of bank robbers on the brink of self-destruction is so well acted and new filmmaker David Michod shows some real talent behind the camera. The film shows a family's demise like a greek tragedy and the film slow burns it's way under your skin. The film does get a little slow and repetitive at times but the cast is perfect and the script is sharp and doesn't fall into many of the crime drama traps. Check this bad buy out because you will be hearing about it. B+/B