Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Johnny Simmons, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Incredibly different from all the summer movies on the screens, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ is a style to get used to but if you let yourself get into it and appreciate the humour then you’ll definitely enjoy this film.
Michael Cera is Scott Pilgrim, twenty-something, unemployed, and a member of the band ‘Sex Bob-ombs’ along with his friends Kim (Alison Pill), Stephen (Mark Webber), and Young Neil (Johnny Simmons). Poor Scott’s life, and relationship with high-schooler Knives Chau (Ellen Wong), is turned upside down when he meets Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), the girl of his dreams (literally). Unfortunately it seems if he wants to date Ramona, Scott must defeat her seven evil exes; and all this is like they’re living in a video game, including vanquished foes exploding in a shower of coins.
‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ is definitely something new; the style is unusual yet enjoyable and it has a sharp script with very dry, deadpan humour. Though it dragged a bit at the beginning and doesn’t catch your attention right away, you’ll be rewarded if you stick with it with colourful characters and action sequences, and an understated, sharp sense of humour. Michael Cera falls comfortably into his usual soft-spoken underdog role, doing well as always but nothing new or special. The most captivating performances come from Ellen Wong as Scott’s spurned young ex Knives, and from each of the small yet impactful appearances of the seven evil exes.
If dry humour and video games are your thing then this film is for you; if you have an open mind, then this film may be for you. ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ requires you to give it a try and expect the unexpected; if you can do that then you’ll be thoroughly entertained.
