Go See "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World"
I hate to see this film struggling at the box office, so I have to give it props. Most times, when I rave about “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” to friends, they are surprised. They tell me, “the ads didn’t make it look very good.”
Well, shame on you, marketing department! This thing is AWE-SOME.
It may be the coolest, most clever film I have seen all year. And visually groundbreaking, rebooting my expectations for what a film can be. Think “Sin City” to the next level… but with COLOR… and images that will delight you, not give you nightmares.
The reason this film catapults beyond your expectations is because the script is so, so brilliant and entertains on so many different levels. It’s a giant, dreamlike metaphor for the struggle to overcome the past baggage of ruined relationships, as well as the struggle to rebuild yourself and ultimately love yourself. See? Not in the ads.
I’m a big fan of Edgar Wright’s work, but “Shawn of the Dead” went too dark for me and the editing of “Hot Fuzz” gave me seizures. On this one, the man really fires on all cylinders. Easily his best work.
I hate to see GOOD FILMS not get the acknowledgement (and success) they deserve… so go see this crazy whirlwind of celluloid this week instead of “The Other Guys.”
August 30th, 2010 at 9:49 am
I plan on seeing it when I get some money. Had to take a breather due to some medical issues, so now I'm low on cash. I WANT to see this film so badly.
August 30th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Edgar Wright. I was debating whether or not to see it in theaters or rent it. Now, I just may attend the cinema.
August 30th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I've already seen it twice. It really is a shame its not doing so well. It's amazing.
August 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I've seen it twice as well. The first time I saw it, the theatre was literally empty. The second time, the theatre was about half-full, so perhaps word-of-mouth is helping. It is so good. Thanks for this post! It expresses perfectly how I feel about this film. =]
August 31st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
thanks for posting this!
I have not seen it yet, and had heard so many mixed reviews. loved the heart of "Shaun" and "Fuzz", as well as "Spaced", so I would hope some of that humor and heart would come through.
you convinced me!