Escape to the Movies: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
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I loved this movie. When they played the jingle in the spoiler below, I was grinning ear to ear.
I also agree with the review in that cramming all seven exes turned out to be the movie's Achilles heel. This may have been a candidate for a Kill Bill (split the movie into two smaller movies). I was actually really surprised that they decided to make it as long as it was.
I also agree with the review in that cramming all seven exes turned out to be the movie's Achilles heel. This may have been a candidate for a Kill Bill (split the movie into two smaller movies). I was actually really surprised that they decided to make it as long as it was.
Yea but parts were still computer generated.G-Force said:
OT: I liked it. It was good. Just not as good as I had hoped.
Loved the movie, picking up the blu ray n' the soundtrack as soon as possible. Agree with the review.
But someone really needs to run the definition of hipster by me again. I still don't quite get it. Am I a hipster because I drink PBR? Cuz PBR is a cheap but tasty beer. Is it because I have a high metabolism? Or because I play in a band? Because I listen to some obscure music that's not metal? I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.
I heard a humorous quote somewhere that the definition of an alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do. Sounds more or less like that could be applied to the hipster (someone you don't like who dresses in a way you don't like). I'd love to have some input here. Because (to me) it comes off like yet another way to generalize an entire generation of kids/young adults who people think look weird and enjoy weird things.
But someone really needs to run the definition of hipster by me again. I still don't quite get it. Am I a hipster because I drink PBR? Cuz PBR is a cheap but tasty beer. Is it because I have a high metabolism? Or because I play in a band? Because I listen to some obscure music that's not metal? I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.
I heard a humorous quote somewhere that the definition of an alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do. Sounds more or less like that could be applied to the hipster (someone you don't like who dresses in a way you don't like). I'd love to have some input here. Because (to me) it comes off like yet another way to generalize an entire generation of kids/young adults who people think look weird and enjoy weird things.
Though I usually agree with Moviebob on his reviews, I'm surprised that what he liked most about the movie I didn't.
I loved Scott Pilgrim Vs The World and all its over the top style and action, but I would have liked them to play up the romantic aspect of it. I usually like Cera's acting style but the Pilgrim character was not very likeable. While I don't expect him to be the idealized Mary-Sue Bob describes, they should have played his nicer side up along side the awkward geek that Cera is so often typecast as. It certainly would have made me more forgiving on his treatment of pretty much every female role in this film.
I went in there hoping for one part Kung-Fu Hustle one part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (With a dash of Kick Ass for good measure) and I walked out completely happy with that action aspect. I just felt that the relationship between Scott and Ramona fell flat.
For those of you who keep missing that odd picture reference, it's the box art to the supposedly very horrible NES game (I've never played it before myself) Clash at the Demonhead. Also the name of a rival band featured in the movie.
I loved Scott Pilgrim Vs The World and all its over the top style and action, but I would have liked them to play up the romantic aspect of it. I usually like Cera's acting style but the Pilgrim character was not very likeable. While I don't expect him to be the idealized Mary-Sue Bob describes, they should have played his nicer side up along side the awkward geek that Cera is so often typecast as. It certainly would have made me more forgiving on his treatment of pretty much every female role in this film.
I went in there hoping for one part Kung-Fu Hustle one part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (With a dash of Kick Ass for good measure) and I walked out completely happy with that action aspect. I just felt that the relationship between Scott and Ramona fell flat.
For those of you who keep missing that odd picture reference, it's the box art to the supposedly very horrible NES game (I've never played it before myself) Clash at the Demonhead. Also the name of a rival band featured in the movie.
That's what I assumed it was going to be (albeit in a more positive attitude), though after watching it I must say that I could find nothing wrong with the movie, except its length, which is fine with me since it's never slow and keeps your attention.JacobPlackett said:
Just the camerawork and special effects alone are amazing, the presentation and story (though I felt it to be a 'typical' love triangle sorta thing, nothing too new) are great too. I was laughing more than I thought I would, and Michael Cera and all the other cast do a fantastic job.
Oh, mustn't forget... THE FIGHT SCENES ARE EPIC.
They are extremely well though out and will definitely be my drive to watching the movie again.
Yeah, that's pretty much how the term is used. The hipster stereotype is one of a pretentious douchebag who buys clothing from "edgy" stores and gadgets from Apple, and listens to obscure music because they somehow think it makes them better than everyone else. It's a very general term, and like most stereotypes, is not really very correct. And I've heard the word used in exactly that way, too--you dress the same, listen to the same music, drink the same beer, but he's a hipster because you don't like him. I, for one, embrace the term, because the people I know who would fall under the category are far more interesting than most people. Not generically edgy at all.AgentNein said:
And honestly, I'm not quite sure about the PBR. It's always seemed to me like local brands were more of a hipster thing...
Okay, here's what I got from it.
"For me, what works best about the movie is Scott Pilgrim himself. In that we're not really forced to like him right off the bat. Too often romantic comedies about hapless romantic underdogs are built on idealized self-projections of writers or directors AKA the "Mary Sue" character. Sensitive, thoughtful young man, whose only hurdle is getting women to understand how much better for them they are, than the macho jerks they usually date.
Michael Cera has specialized in this kind of role [Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist] up until now. While Scott IS sensitive and thoughtful, he's also a real jerk. He's whiny, selfish, shallow and he shamelessly milks his innate helplessness for female sympathy. So all the fighting is less about proving himself to Ramona, whose already lived enough of life to have him pretty well figured out. Then it is about getting a healthy helping of "Get over yourself" beaten into him. Granted he's doing it in the rough context of a "Mega-Man" game but hey, baby steps.
-- Even setting aside the geek appeal and the boss fights, it's a genuinely intelligent romantic comedy with a lot more to say about romance and the human condition than a privilege class naval gazing tripe like "Eat Pray Love" probably ever will."
"For me, what works best about the movie is Scott Pilgrim himself. In that we're not really forced to like him right off the bat. Too often romantic comedies about hapless romantic underdogs are built on idealized self-projections of writers or directors AKA the "Mary Sue" character. Sensitive, thoughtful young man, whose only hurdle is getting women to understand how much better for them they are, than the macho jerks they usually date.
Michael Cera has specialized in this kind of role [Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist] up until now. While Scott IS sensitive and thoughtful, he's also a real jerk. He's whiny, selfish, shallow and he shamelessly milks his innate helplessness for female sympathy. So all the fighting is less about proving himself to Ramona, whose already lived enough of life to have him pretty well figured out. Then it is about getting a healthy helping of "Get over yourself" beaten into him. Granted he's doing it in the rough context of a "Mega-Man" game but hey, baby steps.
-- Even setting aside the geek appeal and the boss fights, it's a genuinely intelligent romantic comedy with a lot more to say about romance and the human condition than a privilege class naval gazing tripe like "Eat Pray Love" probably ever will."
I've seen this movie twice now. And I loved it both times. Micheal Cera did a fantastic job, and the supporting cast did a great job as well. The cinematography was amazing, but I wasn't expecting anything less. This movie delivered, and lived up to my expectations.
Plus I'm happy that I can rub it in my friend's faces that I was right about Micheal Cera doing an awesome job. As I told them, Micheal Cera is known for playing the awkward, nerdy type. Scott Pilgrim is awkward and nerdy but what makes him different than any other role he played, is that Cera had to kick some ass. And he did.
Plus I'm happy that I can rub it in my friend's faces that I was right about Micheal Cera doing an awesome job. As I told them, Micheal Cera is known for playing the awkward, nerdy type. Scott Pilgrim is awkward and nerdy but what makes him different than any other role he played, is that Cera had to kick some ass. And he did.
I went out and saw this movie, not a hour ago. and i want my money back. it is the THIRD worst movie i have EVER seen.
The first being Eragon.
And the second being Twilight.
The first being Eragon.
And the second being Twilight.
I really LOVE this movie, but I can see how the movie really only appeals to a very limited number of people.
Erherm, I dont get the Micheal Cera cynics of the world out there.
Yea, Micheal Sera plays the same part for every movie he's in. But can't that be said about, ya know, 95% of actors. Your not going to see Bruce Willis in Eat Pray Love, and your not going to see Julia Roberts in Die Hard. While they occasionally change things up (6th sence and Sleeping with the Enemy, for example), you will always see a certain type of actor play a certain type of role. Im sure Micheal Sera will play something other then just the teenage kid who wants the girl in a movie eventually, but until then, back off I'd say. Plus, the movies he's in generally arent that bad.
erherm, as for Scott Pilgrim, Im glad to see this series is getting recognition from more mainstream outlets. Most people probably never heard of the series before, and its nice to see it get attention. I for one enjoyed MovieBobs review of it (as I do 99% of the time), and plan to see it whenever the hell I can get to the theater.
Yea, Micheal Sera plays the same part for every movie he's in. But can't that be said about, ya know, 95% of actors. Your not going to see Bruce Willis in Eat Pray Love, and your not going to see Julia Roberts in Die Hard. While they occasionally change things up (6th sence and Sleeping with the Enemy, for example), you will always see a certain type of actor play a certain type of role. Im sure Micheal Sera will play something other then just the teenage kid who wants the girl in a movie eventually, but until then, back off I'd say. Plus, the movies he's in generally arent that bad.
erherm, as for Scott Pilgrim, Im glad to see this series is getting recognition from more mainstream outlets. Most people probably never heard of the series before, and its nice to see it get attention. I for one enjoyed MovieBobs review of it (as I do 99% of the time), and plan to see it whenever the hell I can get to the theater.
When will Michael Cera ever play someone with a personality? He seems to have one tone of voice, and very small emotion changes.
The movie was good. Real good, similar to the comic books. For the first, say, two or three books I only liked the series, thinking it would probably end up being more inauthentic hipster/vidyagamer douchebaggery--but so cleverly and wittily packaged that I could forgive it. And then, lo and behold, it ended up being a lot realer and more honest than I thought possible. The best thing about it all is that, when reading through this comment thread, the posts I can best imagine as coming from a character in Scott Pilgrim are all the people who hate Scott Pilgrim. It really is a true-to-life portrayal, in a lot of ways.
Looks like the blogosphere wasn't enough. 10.5 million opening weekend. 5th at the boxoffice. Not good, not good. Part of me is kind of happy, though.