DogsOfWar vs Scott Pilgrim vs The World

DogsOfWar vs Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Hit the jump for my very first review. Does Scott Pilgrim vs The World hold up on the big screen or have we seen the best pieces from the trailers already?

Review Opinion
By DogsOfWar - Aug 13, 2010 03:08 PM EST

Let me start off by saying that I have never read the graphic novels on which this movie is based. I cannot personally comment on how closely the movie tracks with the original source material but from everything I have heard it is very close throughout the movie. As for the movie on its own merit? Scott Pilgrim vs The World is a visually stunning film that moves at a feverish pace. It never lets up on the gas from start to finish except for a few small moments to catch your breath. Even the dialogue heavy scenes have a certain action movie quality to them due to the top notch editing.

The movie dives right into the main plot quickly which is Scott Pilgrim becoming enamored with Ramona Flowers. He subsequently has to take on Ramona’s seven evil exes in classic videogame battle formats. The movie’s love for the early Super NES game is replete with classic sound effects, leveling up and characters exploding into coins once defeated. The movie heads right where you think it will but does it with grace, humor and such uniqueness that I found myself grinning from ear to ear through several of the movies key moments. Director Edgar Wright does a masterful job of bringing Scott Pilgrim and his world to life. Just as a song interlude from any classic musical propels the story forward but isn’t recognized as out of place, the film’s battle scenes are outrageously funny and over the top only to return to “normalcy” once completed.



Many of the scenes are akin to watching a ferocious volley at a tennis match. The biggest difference being that once a point is won and the audience collectively sighs relief, Scott Pilgrim’s editing moves you immediately into the next scene using some ingenious tricks. Within moments you can be transported from a desert to a dive bar to a cold Toronto evening.

The frenetic pace is only matched by the frenetic score and soundtrack. Some great new music from Beck along with a powerful score from Nigel Godrich (A producer who has worked with artists like Radiohead, Beck and Travis) propel the movie forward. The music is its own character and provides great emotional cords for many of the characters. In this day and age CD’s are becoming more and more phased out but this is one I will be purchasing soon for the collection.

If there was one weak point to the movie, it would be the acting overall. Michael Cera plays Michael Cera playing Scott Pilgrim. If you have already formed an opinion on the actor either way this film will only serve to strengthen that. The supporting cast of Jason Schwartzman, Brandon Routh, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans and many more is largely over the top which is what was intended. Kieran Culkin (Wallace Wells) and Ellen Wong (Knives Chau) are the brightest spots in terms of acting and obvious passion for their respective characters. Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers) does little more than play aloof throughout the entire movie and never really changes her emotions or facial expressions from one scene to the next. Granted, this is part of her character’s emotional baggage but she doesn’t make much of a believable connection with Cera.

I have never seen a movie quite like Scott Pilgrim. It blends 8-bit videogame madness with comic book references. The written words splashed on screen to the matching sound effects are inspired. As for a rating, I always feel there is too much interpretation left open to each individual viewer. They should make their own judgement on any movie. My advice for Scott Pilgrim is to go and see this movie as soon as you can.


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peralta
peralta - 8/13/2010, 3:54 PM
just saw the movie awhile ago and i loved the movie man it was funny and it had the retro feel of 80's gaming ima take my gf to go see it to again tonight
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/13/2010, 4:04 PM
peralta @ Twice in one day???? : p

DOGS @ Cheers man, an gr8 review, 'bout time HOLLYWOOD m,ade an awesome cbm, its been a while! ; P
vanillabear
vanillabear - 8/13/2010, 4:13 PM
Great review
can't wait for this
Creature
Creature - 8/13/2010, 4:18 PM
Tell me dogs, were the Vegan Cops in it? If so I'm rushing to the theater..good review!
Nemesys
Nemesys - 8/13/2010, 4:21 PM
peralta
peralta - 8/13/2010, 4:21 PM
@Lee ya twice in one day thats nothing tho i saw ironman 4 times the weekend it came out and i saw ironman two the day it came out, then took my dad to see it on sat, then my mom on sunday :p
DogsOfWar
DogsOfWar - 8/13/2010, 4:24 PM
Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words especially since this was my first (popped my cherry)! The movie was just a lot of fun to experience-really dug the music too.

@Creature - You'd better head to the theater now then!
peralta
peralta - 8/13/2010, 4:26 PM
good job @DOW :D
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 8/13/2010, 4:27 PM
Great review Dogs.
kickass2193
kickass2193 - 8/13/2010, 5:03 PM
great review. i totally agree with you on the acting. But otherwise it was a terrific movie
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/13/2010, 5:54 PM
Great review DOGS! Roll on August 25th. :P
Set2Fallfirst
Set2Fallfirst - 8/13/2010, 7:02 PM
nice dogs :] hey are u editor status now?? if so congrats

@joshw,teabag,sirprize and leee do me a favor check out the comment area about the GL spoilers PONI posted go to the second page i just want ur opinion if i sounded like a booshwa douche bag if so ill take it down and just ignore the ppl who i have come to be annoyed with hahalol
Set2Fallfirst
Set2Fallfirst - 8/13/2010, 7:10 PM
haha nvm just saw Editor status CONGRATS dude u deserve it
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/13/2010, 7:36 PM
so these is your first interview congrats so folks check out my arkham asylum cast in fan fic

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DasBoot
DasBoot - 8/13/2010, 7:54 PM
Tankgirl @ You have to be kidding me
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/13/2010, 7:59 PM
Puck kidding you why
empire638
empire638 - 8/13/2010, 8:04 PM
Just finished watching the movie. I gotta say, being from Toronto you defiantly feel more of an attachment to the movie. i thought that it was a great film from being to end and it didn't miss a beat from the pages of graphic novel. great job on the review man.
Luigi
Luigi - 8/13/2010, 8:06 PM
Edgar Wright's winning streak is still strong, that's good news for Ant-Man as well :)
JackJNapier
JackJNapier - 8/13/2010, 10:18 PM
I loved this movie, so much that I actualy went out and purchased the soundtrack.
Draximos
Draximos - 8/13/2010, 11:54 PM
@TANKGIRL
....everyone is just Inception obsessed now aren't they? Although I agree, I can see some merit for him as Batman; though he may be a tad too young..
My main choice right now is Michael C. Hall from Dexter =)
InstigatorGIRL
InstigatorGIRL - 8/14/2010, 12:58 AM
Good review Dogs! I personally really liked this movie and recommend it to others.
ComicBookGoth
ComicBookGoth - 8/14/2010, 2:40 AM
awesome.
i eff'in loved this movie, a almost let out a nerdy squeal when the vegan cops busted in and the punisher was screaming at supes.

ahahhahaha.
gotta go watched it again.
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 8/14/2010, 3:47 AM
Draximos - i didn't watch inecption yet
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 8/14/2010, 6:35 AM
Set2Fallfirst: I also addressed the issue in the Spoiler article. Let me know if I made my point.
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