Based on the comic book series by
Bryan O'Malley, the movie's plot follows slacker musician Scott Pilgrim (played by
Michael Cera) on his quest to win the love of the woman he has been dreaming about, Ramona V. Flowers (
Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Unfortunately, Flowers' affection comes with some hefty baggage in the form of seven "evil" ex-boyfriends that Pilgrim must dual in fantastic, video-game-style battles, complete with flaming swords, power-ups, and extra lives.