Scott Pilgrim Vs The World- Movie Review

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the kind of movie that doesn't come around often. Based off the graphic novels created by Bryan Lee Omaley, Scott Pilgrim tells the story of a 24 year old man in Toronto, Canada who comes across a girl by the name of Ramona Flowers. Upon meeting her, Scott instantly falls in love but in order to date Ramona, he must defeat her seven evil ex boyfriends. Now you're probably thinking that this is a stupid concept but it isn't as it what makes the film stand out. What the film really adopts is the classic retro video games and applies it to the character's make each of them unique from one another. This especially comes into play during the fights Scott must participate in as it meant to be taken in a realistic manner but to more of the style of the original graphic novels. This could also be considered as one of the films biggest flaws and is probably why the film didn't do well commercially. Most audiences won't understand the style and the easter eggs laid throughout the film and if seems like it was directed towards a specific audience rather than everyone as a whole. That doesn't stop it from being a great film though but it seems its associated to both the 80's and today's youth. The fight sequences use a comic book style feel as characters are flying through the air, using flaming swords, and using super powers which is something the common person wouldn't expect from a film such as this. Sounds like something a person were to find on a Saturday morning cartoon but the overall special effect are great. If you are a fan of Scott Pilgrim, I highly recommend you see this film as it's a faithful adaptation to the graphic novels. For those who are new, give it a try and you may forgive it for its lack of clarity.