Scott Pilgrim vs. the World – Film Review

If more movies were as happy, entertaining, goofy, silly, and over-the-top as Edgar Wright‘s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is, the world would be a better place. This is easily one of the most creative and stylish movies ever made, and you, too, will see exactly why even during the first five minutes of this film alone.

Wright has always been known as a director that has a very distinct style. His movies are never subtle about what they are. When you are about to watch an Edgar Wright movie, you have certain expectations as for what it’s going to look and feel like. For example, Baby Driver being a high-octane action-adventure comedy didn’t come as a surprise to anybody.

Scott Pilgrim is essentially a love-letter to video games, rock music, and nerds/geeks all over the world. There are so many brilliant references and easter eggs to pop culture in this film that it’s honestly a bit surprising how well they all hold up so many years later.

When this film first came out in theatres, I was ten years old and didn’t end up going to see it. I saw it much later on and appreciated it for being a truly zany ride that never lets up, and even still to this day, I have to say just how surprised I am that it’s as entertaining as it is.

The script from Wright and Michael Bacall is filled to the brim with excellent jokes, great world building, entertaining and likable characters, and fun action beats. Is this movie a bit too goofy for its own good? At times, yes. The ending is also a little predictable, but even still, it’s mostly an unhinged and fresh film.

And let’s not forget just how many insanely talented people star in this film. Michael Cera is the perfect actor to portray Scott Pilgrim, perfectly embodying the nerdiness that this character needs. Mary Elizabeth Winstead serves as the best choice that could’ve possibly portrayed the mysterious yet fun Ramona Flowers.

Aubrey Plaza, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, and Chris Evans also have wonderful supporting roles that are all absolutely hilarious. This is just such a well-crafted movie in its entirety, and it’s one that holds up remarkably well all these years later. Having a bad day? Throw this film on. I’d be shocked if you didn’t smile at least a few times.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is an incredibly zany and hilarious thrill-ride, with stylish direction from Edgar Wright and delightful performances from Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.