The movie was okay, although I've heard from people who've seen it that it's the best thing ever. I still like it in print more.
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There was hype?
Only person I know that was looking forward to it was my uncle and thats only because he loves Beat 'Em Ups.
Only person I know that was looking forward to it was my uncle and thats only because he loves Beat 'Em Ups.
This film was awesome. I didn't care for the hype that was being built up, unlike a lot of the people qqing on this thread, I -try- not to let mass media sway me into making an opinion of something before I've experienced it.
I went and saw it with my missus last night and loved every second. She didn't enjoy it as much as unfortunately she had been swayed by the hype machine and went in expecting more.
And I just need to add this:
I went and saw it with my missus last night and loved every second. She didn't enjoy it as much as unfortunately she had been swayed by the hype machine and went in expecting more.
And I just need to add this:
OMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM
I remember finding that out when I took a look at the cast after hearing Lucas Lee is Captain America.MercurySteam said:Scott Pilgrim fun fact: Not many people know this, but the voice actor for Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender played Roxi in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Here's an image to remind you:
Not quite what you expected right? Still, she's a great voice actress. She also played Lisa in Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation.
Almost shat a brick, I was so surprised.
Well, I don't mean to point fingers OP
But your posts have been in the two threads you've made in the last hour, the first in which you say you are going to marry Ke$sha
But your posts have been in the two threads you've made in the last hour, the first in which you say you are going to marry Ke$sha
Hey I'm entitled to my opinion too, and thats all my post was. I appreciate the "get" phrase isn't a very good one but I am a tad frustrated with these threads which just start with "I dislike this".Frequen-Z said:
I started off by saying clearly the film isn't for him, and by citing review scores I was just showing that a lot of people do like the film. It may have been a bit of a rant but I think the opinion of someone who "fell asleep 3 times" in the film doesn't really stand up to much.
I loved the graphic novels, I loved the movie, I love everything about it. Its just they could have picked someone better than Michael Cera cause after reading the books, he didnt really seem like the guy to fit in Scott Pilgrim's shoes
You are completely entitled to your opinion. I loved it but there was at least one moment when I thought I was going to absolutely hate it. Once I'd changed gears in my mind to suit the film, though, I enjoyed it a lot more.
But anyway, no offence intended, but...
But anyway, no offence intended, but...
Three times!? I didn't even do that in the worst film I ever saw at the cinema (which I wont name because there's enough bitter arguing going on here already). Can I suggest that you go to the cinema when you feel less tired? I cant help but think that this might have coloured your opinion somewhat.JesusDiablo said:
They did a pretty accurate retelling of about the first 3 comics, but then they just kinda condensed down the last 3 and changed a whole heap of stuff (to be fair though, the last one or two weren't actually finished when they started the script for the movie). I really liked the movie (seen it twice, wouldn't mind seeing it again, maybe buy it on DVD too) but I MUUUUUUCH prefered the comics, especially the amount Wallace and Kim are in the comics, quite a few of the characters weren't as well developed in the movie, so I can understand how someone who hasn't read the comic might think that they were pointless, but if they weren't in the movie the fans of the comic would feel like the movie was missing something...gamepopper101 said:
Normally I find Michael Cera to be REALLY annoying in whatever part he plays, but I actually really liked him as Scott [I also can't think of anyone I'd have prefered to see in the role(other than myself, I totally would have NAILED that role)]Haseo21 said:
Eh. I saw it without any other hype but my own and felt a little...disappointed.
It was good and all and I love Edgar Wright's movies, but this just felt a bit boring which is odd considering how much is going on throughout it.
I liked the soundtrack and visuals a lot though. That was cool.
It might have a lot to do with how much I hate Micheal Cera and how he's supposed to be so likable.
It was good and all and I love Edgar Wright's movies, but this just felt a bit boring which is odd considering how much is going on throughout it.
I liked the soundtrack and visuals a lot though. That was cool.
It might have a lot to do with how much I hate Micheal Cera and how he's supposed to be so likable.
"THIS THING SUCKS, DISCUSS."
Is not a very good way of piquing intelligent debate.
Can't you just hate things elsewhere in a place where people aren't provoked into crusading for their like of something? I liked it yes, but I really don't feel the need to MAKE you like it. So you hated it...big deal, plenty of other things to hate and like out there, go forth.
Is not a very good way of piquing intelligent debate.
Can't you just hate things elsewhere in a place where people aren't provoked into crusading for their like of something? I liked it yes, but I really don't feel the need to MAKE you like it. So you hated it...big deal, plenty of other things to hate and like out there, go forth.
The problem is, the film has been subjected to a lot of poor advertising. If I watch the trailer, there's absolutely nothing to suggest that Pilgrim has video game influences, and so a LOT of people have come out of the cinema with a bitter taste in their mouths, having gone in expecting a quirky brawler.
Worse still, not even those who it appeals to can do it justice. The consensus seems to be, 'If you like videogames, you'll like this movie'- which couldn't be further from the truth. If you bought your first console at any point after '95, a lot of this film will fall flat.
Scott Pilgrim is, in a sense, a means of validation, for a lot of twenty-something year olds who grew up being told that videogames were a waste of time. The jaded generation who took an interest in something niche and held true to that interest until today, against the nay-sayings of their peers. This film isn't a revolution, far from it- it merely celebrates the heritage and lifestyle of gamers who grew up in the late-80's. For that alone, I think it should be commended. How many mainstream films come along that actually treat this hobby with the respect it deserves? It sure as hell beats Gerard Butler stone-facing his way through Gamer.
Worse still, not even those who it appeals to can do it justice. The consensus seems to be, 'If you like videogames, you'll like this movie'- which couldn't be further from the truth. If you bought your first console at any point after '95, a lot of this film will fall flat.
Scott Pilgrim is, in a sense, a means of validation, for a lot of twenty-something year olds who grew up being told that videogames were a waste of time. The jaded generation who took an interest in something niche and held true to that interest until today, against the nay-sayings of their peers. This film isn't a revolution, far from it- it merely celebrates the heritage and lifestyle of gamers who grew up in the late-80's. For that alone, I think it should be commended. How many mainstream films come along that actually treat this hobby with the respect it deserves? It sure as hell beats Gerard Butler stone-facing his way through Gamer.
Wrong. Critics are critics because they critique, they are supposed to set aside likes/dislikes and provide a sound basis for a judgement on the quality of a film.Frequen-Z said:
Individual opinions are fine, but a judgement on the quality of a film should be based on more than likes/dislikes.
This tells me he didn't pay attention, so yeah, he probably didnt 'get it'.
The only fair criticism this guy gives is that the movie had to pack a six-volume comic book into a single film, which he iterates several times. That is fair criticism, although looking at it from another point of view, it reveals an expansive world which leaves a lot more to explore through the comics themselves.
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, I would also say that it is good, despite inherent flaws, and pulls off a difficult task with energy and vigour.
I (having read 2 of the comics before going to see it) saw it with 3 friends who had never read the comics (one of them was fairly knowledgeable about old school gaming though), all 3 of us enjoyed it. I remember the cinema getting plenty of laughs as well.
While there were some definate flaws in the movie (some plot elements, like the magical door or the League, were never really explained, I don't think Michael Cera was quite right for the part, although he is nowhere near as bad as some people make him out to be), its one of the few movies this month that has something resembling a heart and a brain.
It makes me sad that something like Scott Pilgrim lost so much money when the Expendables, Vampires Suck and Eat Pray Love are rolling in it.
While there were some definate flaws in the movie (some plot elements, like the magical door or the League, were never really explained, I don't think Michael Cera was quite right for the part, although he is nowhere near as bad as some people make him out to be), its one of the few movies this month that has something resembling a heart and a brain.
It makes me sad that something like Scott Pilgrim lost so much money when the Expendables, Vampires Suck and Eat Pray Love are rolling in it.
Meh, it's a very polarizing movie, I loved it to death, I know many who hated it. The fortunate thing about free society is we can discuss these things called "opinions" in social forums without fear of repucussion.