Come On Pilgrim

Comics are for nerds.
This is a common association, mostly an American stereotype, but still an existent one. I've never been the big comic (or 'graphic novel' for the larger, more novel-like version) fan. But I do, on the other hand, usually get around to see my fair share of comic-based movies. The Scott Pilgrim series falls into this category.

The graphic novel series was (ending July this year) very popular in it's own right, with a large legion of readers to spark interest everywhere. This even included a review by E! which is how the graphic novel came to my attention. After flicking through a few pages over the web, I could see why the series had become so popular.  It combined real life issues with flamboyant, over-the-top fighting scenes; really different to anything I've ever seen. So when just a few months later I read that Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was going to be made into a full-length feature film.. well, I was excited. Unfortunately, I didn't have the time to see it in theatres and before I blinked my eyes my opportunity to see it had passed.

... until I bought it the other day on Blu-ray, which I'll be reviewing today.

Scott and the gang, just chillin' at the bar.

The ups! :D

:: Same uniqueness of the graphic novel series. Teen-comedy-romance meets garage rock-band gig meets Street Fighter

::  Good casting. After reading the small amount of the series that I did, Michael Cera was, although at times predictable, the only person that could have played Mr. Pilgrim.

:: Great soundtrack. My kind of music. Scott Pilgrim (for those who haven't seen the film/ read the series) plays in a band called Sex Bob-omb. They play a heavy, garage-y, distorted sound that drives the movie, and fits nicely in with the fast-paced action scenes

:: A film made for me. Not pre-teens. Not for anyone over the age of 30. This movie is target-specific made for my demographic. Geeky males aged 16 - 29.

Michael Cera sports some surprisingly tight bass riffs.

The downs! :(

:: Don't want to spoil it, but ending was a bit of a let down. For a movie with so many twists and turns, the ending was really boring.

:: Not enough Jason Schwartzman. As the main 'bad guy' in the film Gideon Graves, he only manages to get maybe 45 mins of screen-time and Mr. Schwartzman absolutely nails it. I know they would've wanted to keep by the series, but he's just too good a character to give such little screen time.

:: Movie lacked solidity. What I mean by that is because it was such a fast-paced, uniquely moving storyline, you seem to miss a fair bit of what's going on, or at least it seems like you do.. even after a second watch.

The ultra-cool Gideon Graves. +7 hair skill attribute.

The verdict...

:: Just a cool flick with great visuals, sound effects and soundtrack. The visual and audio elements of the film are worth seeing on their own, especially in Blu-ray format

:: Michael Cera is one of those 'love him or hate him' type actors. My advice to you if you're a hater of his socially awkward, lovable-loser persona is to watch the film. He gets his ass kicked on a number of occasions, you'll love it.

:: Watch it with warning.  If you dislike video games, over-the-top super hero type action or garage rock music.. don't watch it. 

7.95/10

Went and got the soundtrack I liked Sex Bob-omb so much.