Nerds That Geek Movie Review: 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Oh how I love those films that completely come out of left field and sucker punch you with sheer awesomeness. You know what I'm talking about. When you sit down to watch it in the theater or at home and in a mere matter of minutes you are completely and utterly blown away at how amazing the motion picture is.  

By the time the credits roll, you're already in a mood to watch it again and more after that if your mind simply craves another helping of it. Those types of mind blowing films are truly a rare commodity. But a few years ago such a film arrived on the scene and everyone I know that has watched it has given it nothing but praise.  I'm talking of course about the amazing...Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. 

Scott Pilgrim is a pretty every day guy. He's in a band and living the good life. But despite the fact he has a girlfriend, deep down Scott knows she is not the one. But when he meets Ramona Flowers, he is instantly drawn in by her beauty and as he begins to do his best to win her heart, he learns that a relationship with Ramona will be an incredible challenge. Not because she is closed off to Scott, but because she has left a trail of broken hearts in her wake and her seven evil exes are lying in wait, to battle Scott Pilgrim for her love.  

This is another one of those motion pictures that managed to slip through the cracks because of how unique and off the wall it is. Universal simply turned Director Edgar Wright loose in making this film and the end result was clearly difficult to market which of course also meant a so so performance at the box office. But eventually, audiences discovered this gem of a film and it now enjoys a wonderful cult classic status and that status is well deserved. There are one liners galore in this film. Silly moments that leave you in tears and through and through it is simply an entertaining ride. 

But what also sets this film apart from the rest, brings us back to Director Edgar Wright. He has crafted a unique vision when it comes to this motion picture simply because, I've never seen anything like it. Edgar managed to combine the wonder of comic books, the surreal nature of video games and bring them together seamlessly in film. If you haven't managed to see this incredible and experimental and successful venture into film, do so as quickly as possible. This is one that has to be experienced and trust me when I say, you won't regret it, you will definitely be watching this one over and over again.  

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