Cool. Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) has hit another home run with Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World. I honestly have no idea, or reason why I never saw this in theaters, and am worse for it. It was great on a smaller, home theater screen, but I can only imagine the spectacle on a screen at my local multiplex. The comics told the story of nerds in love, and the movie, although different in many key ways, conveys the same feelings and emotions in a separate medium. The tale of an aspiring musician seeking fame, fortune and love is wonderfully told in terms that its target audience understands: video games. The whole movie is a collage of "what the shit!?!" moments, and boss battles galore. I mean that in the most affectionate way possible. This is the pinnacle of "nerd awkward" and the battles that being one entails.
Michael Cera (Superbad, Year One) should no longer be allowed to play the awkward, dorky teenage hero. He'll never top this performance. All of his previous nerdtastic roles were a road leading to this. I've said it before, but it bears repeating, using a different tone: move on Michael! Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Live Free or Die Hard, Death Proof) was amazing in her portrayal of Ramona. She played a comic book character as a real person, and I completely bought into her performance. The seven evil exes of Romona are played so over the top, that when we are returned to the sweet "real-life" romance of Scott and Ramona, it's that much more engaging because of its subtlety.
I loved this movie, and it will eventually be making it's way into my permanent library. If you have any kind of nerd tendencies, like comic books or video games, odds are very good you will have a blast. If you haven't read the comics (they are available as a compendium), please do that, as well as watching the movie. Time well spent. 9/10.
Tomorrow's movie: something I heard about from a friend of mine from the 1970's. Never heard of it, but I thought I'd give (I hope this is what it's called) The Star Wars a shot.
Not buying that one, huh? OK, fine.....the favorite customer of several African adoption agencies, then, in Salt. See you then, and GO WATCH A MOVIE!!
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