Writer/director Edgar Wright leaves his friend Simon Pegg and native England to move to America to make his first big Hollywood film.
Edgar is one of the most imaginative film makers working today. He is able to work in a variety of genres and is brilliant at it. All his films so far have been comedies, but he has worked in action, horror and romantic comedy with these films too. That crossing genre work also applies to this film as well. Edgar has adapted a graphic novel and manages to work in action, romance and all with a video game perspective. I don't want to give you the wrong impression but for me this film is aimed at a certain age group. It is not necessarily a bad thing and it did not bother me. However with video games average age increasing all the time I suppose it will appeal to more people. But I do think that if your over 50 you won't like it much. This is however a brilliant film and one of the best I've seen this year. While I do not play video games I still loved the use of that medium in the film. It is like the most literal adaptation of a video game we're ever likely to see, if 'Scott Pilgrim' was originally a video game. Edgar has brilliantly used a variety of techniques to make this film. It may give you sensory overload but just works so well for the story. There is so much clever dialogue which with the stunning visuals make this an incredibly fun film to watch as well as being a great twist on the romantic/comedy genre.
Michael Cera has made a career out of playing the nervous, nerdy guy and does that to great effect here. Scott is slightly different in that he has a bit of a darker streak to him that gives him a bit of an edge and to me makes him more appealing. Mary Elizabeth Winstead is good as Scott's love interest but does not have much to do. She does get a couple of great fights but does not seem all that appealing. Michael's foes in the film are all excellent in their small roles and get a great time on screen. Jason Schwartzman is possibly the best of the Exes. Although Kieran Culkin is wonderful as Scott's room mate.
Not a film that is going to appeal to everyone. This year has produced so many unique and imaginative films that I'm so amazed. A wonderfully different romantic comedy for those who like something different.
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