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level up with Scott Pilgrim!
PostedAugust 13, 2010
jtmaxwell
from Sherman Oaks, CA
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a fun and faithful adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's comic book series, capturing so much of the madcap visual energy, the idiosyncratic character voices and most importantly the heart beneath all the pop culture infused veneer. events are condensed, minor characters given short shrift and even some minor changes here and there (though i prefer a dragon vs. yeti fight to the running robot fight gag), but it's all in the service of crafting a six volume story into a two hour movie. and Edgar Wright succeeds, calling upon his "slacker hero" background from Spaced to bring O'Malley's creation to life. just as Shaun of the Dead was a romantic comedy told in a zombie movie, this is effectively a love story playing out in a video game universe, the journey to your heart's desire and self discovery replete with level bosses, power ups, warp tunnels, Rock Band showdowns and DDR style fight combos (and, of course, all vanquished foes turn into coins). the fights are amazing, the music is awesome and while the full emotional progression of the books is glossed over, the major arcs are touched upon well enough to keep all the spectacle fairly grounded and let the audience genuinely root for the characters to not just beat the bad guys, but get their lives together as well. fans of the book should eat this up with a spoon, while new recruits will adore the film and want to read where it all began.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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