Scott Pilgrim vs. The World [Blu-ray]

This film is a masterpiece, even if it is filled with 2000's cringe. I love and cherish this film close to my heart. Would be nice if there was a series (Not the anime) that provided a similar quality to this, but followed the novels to a T. Either way it is still my favourite film of all time.

First up, should you buy this film and, should you buy it on blu ray? One thing is for sure, the film looks and sounds fantastic on blu ray, which you'd expect given the vibrant colours and visuals on offer and the great soundtrack.Will you like it? Well, if you like quirky, highly inventive, visually spectacular films with great action and sharp humour, you will probably love it, but I can see that some simply won't get it.Basically, if you're buying this as a conventional action/comic book adaption I'd advise that you look at the basic component parts before buying - Michael Cera is the superhero (so you know what you're getting), it's filmed in Canada with an English director and an quirky, English sense of humour.So, if you like your humour obvious, your story structure conventional and your characters/situations to be believable don't buy it. This is not a conventional movie.What it is is 10 times more imaginative than the usual Hollywood output and, though that bravery means that not absolutely everything works, the film's scattergun approach means there is a refreshing, surprising and highly entertaining bit that does work perfectly just around the corner.The action scenes are just brilliant and never fail to surprise and delight, the one-liners are frequently hilarious and the whole quirky love story is quite touching, with really likable geeky characters.With so many saying Avatar will be the 'game changer' for future cinema, I'd like to think Scott Pilgrim will have more of a lasting impact. Because, while Avatar will indeed change things from a technology, commercial and marketing point of view (much like Star Wars in the 70s) in terms of storytelling and characterisation it was as conventional, uninventive and hackneyed as they come.Scott Pilgrim on the other hand has some truly new ideas that we can expect to see copied massively in the coming years. The disjointed storytelling takes some getting used to and is, on occasion, diverting, but it is very refreshing.I can see why some compare this to Kick Ass. Because, although very different films, they buck the recent industry trend that superheroes need to be dark and saddled with serious grown-up issues (The Dark Knight and Watchmen for instance). Kick Ass and Scott Pilgrim are both serious fun in a world (much like our own) where its finally OK for geeks to become rockstars or superheroes.Very highly recommended as long as you don't mind something a bit different.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is an absolute treat for fans of quirky humor, dynamic storytelling, and dazzling visuals. Michael Cera is perfectly cast as the awkward yet endearing Scott Pilgrim, whose journey to win the heart of Ramona Flowers involves battling her seven evil exes in epic video game-style showdowns.The film is a whirlwind of vibrant action sequences, sharp wit, and nostalgia for retro gaming and pop culture. Edgar Wright’s direction brings Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel to life with an inventive blend of live-action, comic book visuals, and a killer soundtrack that pulses with energy throughout. The supporting cast, including Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, and Chris Evans, is just as compelling, each adding their unique flair to this already dynamic film.While it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you’re not into offbeat humor or rapid pacing, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a modern cult classic that’s endlessly rewatchable. For anyone who loves a good mix of comedy, action, and heartfelt moments with a heavy dose of nerd culture, this is a must-own movie.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a truly enjoyable film. It helps if you're a bit of a game geek, because it's full of well-researched references to Street Fighter, Zelda and so on. It's an adaptation of a series of comic books which are themselves very good (unlike the Kick-Ass books, which aren't as good as the film). Visually, the film is a comic book, with annotations, split-screen and sound effect graphics appearing on screen. Lots of game references, lots of humour, and perfect for a teenage audience (and for me, although I'm rather older). My 11-year-old has watched the film through several times, and finds it hilarious. The storyline of the film is a computer game, with seven boss levels. There's a little shower of coins when each boss is defeated.The extras on the BluRay disc are pretty impressive too, with more commentary tracks than you could ever listen to, bloopers and outtakes, a really neat picture-in-picture of some of the key original book frames (it calls them storyboards, but they are taken from the books). And there's an alternate ending to the film. And quite a lot more.The package is let down a little by the "Pocket Blu" application for iPhone or iPod Touch, which promises a lot but delivers very little. If you have one of these devices, you can use it as a remote control (which is not much better than using your normal BluRay remote), and also (if you register with Universal) copy some of the content from the disc onto your device. The copyable content is pretty limited - some of the music videos and the blooper reel, and I couldn't get it to work. Having the disc in your player is supposed to unlock the protected content for copying, but it didn't work for me. It would have been good to have support for Android devices too. This one little glitch doesn't let down the overall package much, though.It's a stylish, exciting and funny film. A very successful adaptation. One of the characters says "the comic book was better than the movie", but in this case he's wrong. One of Scott's girlfriends is an Amazon employee with superpowers that allow her to deliver packages in seconds. Perhaps it would be worth buying the film to see who delivers it!

Honestly, I love this movie more every time I watch it. I don't know what else to say. The script, the gags, the music, the stars (SO MANY STARS), the action, the concept, the effects... Did I mention the gags?Perfect.