The film is about one boy's quest to win the heart of a girl he loves; something that any of us well-worn travels on the journey of life can relate to. However, the story has been tailored to appease individuals that were raised on a steady diet of Nintendo, DC/Marvel, and perfect comedic timing. This story was crafted by the original creator of the graphic novel (or "manga" for you pacifists) and then again changed to meet the needs of a movie-going audience by the director Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"). What the movie ends up becoming is an absolutely perfect homage and escape for anyone that has read the books as well as anyone that been subjected to the barrage of terrible movies they have been victim to this year ("Kick Ass" anyone?).
That is not to say that "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World" is only good when compared against the current offerings. This movie most definitely will stand the test of time and became a hit that we can look back on fondly, much like we do any movie that is both creatively and technically sound. This is the part where I warn anyone that is reading this review simply to know if its good or not to stop reading because I am about to talk about the things most reviewers are ignorant to: video, sound, and artistic direction. Be warned: I am not meaning to come off as an expert in these areas, but merely a person that appreciates them (so, I'll balance it all in one paragraph).
The technical aspects of the film are quite fantastic. While I would have prefer the opening credits to introduce aspects of the story that weren't given in the film (backstory, ala "The Watchmen"), I did enjoy the entire film's cut so much this was a sin I was able to forgive. The scenes transitioned well and didn't look like they were faked or cut from two different parts of film, which must have been very difficult or basic due to the nature of the cuts. Imagine opening your eyes, seeing a forest, and then closing them and seeing an office building in the place of the forest- that's how the film plays out in certain parts. The sound was a big help in this way because it bridged the transitions together and worked fluidly as a whole, not wasting any time with useless dialogue or unnecessary music/sound effects. This is all brought together by how the costume designers stayed true to the book's characters have an subtlety outlandish sense of style, something I hope that the future generation of gamers/comic book lovers/nerds/geeks take note of; you don't need a weird hat to be yourself, you just need to BE yourself.
In the end, Scott Pilgrim VS. the World is not only a movie that everyone should see, but a true tribute to how far our society has come in combing fine arts and forms of mass media. The film is full of intense action, complex but easy to understand characters, and comedic moments that will not lose a single person that sits in the audience. If you have read the book, you'll love the movie more for that fact, but if you have never read the book, the movie might entice you to research more, but at no point does it obligate you to like the book. What you see is what you need to know, and all you need to now is that Scott Pilgrim's precious little life is something any one can relate to.
rating: 4
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