Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Director: Edgar Wright
UK release: August 2010
Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Alison Phil, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Simmons, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin, Brandon Routh

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He said:

As I am sure Helen is going to tell you below; this is not a film that fits into any one genre or niche. While it hasn't found an audience in theatres you can bet your loose change that it will have a huge DVD following.

The film is well paced and edited, and the character development is outstanding. There is not one character in this film that you are introduced to, that you then won't remember an hour later when they show up again.

The two cameos that amused me the most were Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) and Chris Evans (Captain America, The Losers and Fantastic Four franchise) mostly due to the fact that scrawny little Scott Pilgrim managed to hold his own against them!

This is a fun film with a great soundtrack and exciting visuals that take hold of you from literally the spinning of the Universal Productions at the beginning of the film. This is a great film to see with your friends and will definetly be part of my film collections as soon as it is available on DVD and BluRay. I give this film [[[4.5 out of 5]]]

She said:

It took me only three or four minutes to know that I was going to love this film. And it took me only half an hour after that to understand that I was watching one of the cinema highlights of the year. Despite what the poor Box Office figures might suggest, Scott Pilgrim vs The World is a funny, original, unique and genre-breaking film. And I for one loved it.

The thing that really stood out for me about Scott Pilgrim was the genre defying style and structure; this is a film that isn't based in reality, yet I didn't feel like the label of fantasy would do it justice. Scott Pilgrim takes your idea of film and then tips it on its head, adds a bit of comic book, mixes up some video game, throws in some ironic indie rock and finished with a twist of sitcom. Then kaboom! You have a completely new genre.

Fascinating to watch for many reasons, Scott Pilgrim is rich in detail from cultural references galore to visual Easter Eggs (ala the third evil ex wearing a t-shirt with a 3 on it). Much like musicals show us what reality would be like if omnipresent bands started playing music randomly throughout your day, Scott Pilgrim shows us what the world would be like if cartoon strips were real.

Overall I am incredibly impressed by this film, and what a wonderful way fro director Edgar Wright to move into Hollywood. But then again with hits like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz under his belt I really didn't expect a disaster from him. This film made me smile with its wit, charm and above all its unashamed propensity to push the boundaries of cinematic convention. I give this film {{{5 out of 5}}}

They said:

Even if it turns out not to be your thing this film is worth a watch for its hyperbolic take on a fantastically original story. It also deserves kudos for having the credits sequence at the start of the movie. He said she said loves a bit of 'old school'. We give this film {{{9.5 out of 10}}}

QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: What is your favourite comic book / graphic novel adaptation to date and why?

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (Directed by Peter Sollett

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Starring:
Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, Ari Graynor, Alexis Dziena, Jonathan B. Wright, Zachary Booth, Jay Baruchel

She Said:

This film wasn't what I was expecting from the title although that is definately not a criticism. I was expecting two people to be putting together some kind of mega iTunes playlist... but actually the story is more sensible than that (I use the word sensible loosely). It is a 'guy who is hung up on girl meets girl who is clearly better for him and vice versa'. And if you are wondering - they bond over a love of music.

I really loved this film. The first reason is because of the casting. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings together have caused me to need to coin the phrase 'adorably awkward' (which, as James pointed out to me at the time, is quite possibly the caption for Cera's headshot.) Awkwardness happens in love and I appreciate films that show this. It made the film more realistic and empathetic.

The top casting continues to the supporting actors. Cera's and Dennings' friends are fantastic and although are not the most reliable people, they are the sort of friends you need - ones that knows what is best for you and above all, make you smile.

You should see this film because there are two main subplots: the search for a band hiding at a location in New York and, this is my faourite, the journey of a piece of chewing gum which... is... well just watch it. I give this film {{{4 out of 5}}}

He said:

I love sitting down to watch a quirky movie and actually enjoying it from start to finish. This is one of those quirky films. The title leads one to believe it will be heavily laden with a soundtrack begging to define the film, nothing could be further from the truth. There is a strong independent music vibe but it is never overwhelming or off putting.

One of the few teen comedies of late to not go for the raunchy visual gags that seem so prominent in recent years, (though there is one gag inducing scene involving Ari Graynor's character's chewing gum) This is a fun film about two people brought together by their friends, that find they are exactly what the other needs.

I have seen this film several times and have enjoyed more with each viewing. The fact that this is a film based on a young adult novel is encouraging as John Green's Paper Towns has been optioned by the same production company: Mandate Pictures. I give this film {{{4 out of 5}}}

They said:

If you are looking for a fun "one night in the city" type of film and enjoy witty dialogue and well paced films we recommend Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist . We give it {{{8.5 out of 10}}}