Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) PG-13

This film is unlike anything I've ever seen. Edgar Wright's (Shaun of the Dead) new film is funny, exciting, innovative, and a real pleasure to watch. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) and his band are trying get a record deal in Toronto. His band mates are Mark Webber (Shrink) and Alison Pill (Dan in Real Life). They just can't seem to catch a break. Scott (22) is dating a 17-year-old school girl (Ellen Wong). He gets flack from everyone for it, but they haven't even held hands yet. Wong is surprisingly effective in her first feature film.

Things seem to be going along just fine until Scott meets Ramona (the gorgeous Mary Elizabeth Winstead). This is Winstead's (Bobby, Live Free or Die Hard) best performance to date. Scott becomes obsessed with Ramona and will do anything to be with her. They start dating (sort of), and Ramona's seven evil exes rage war on Scott. Among them are Chris Evans (Sunshine, Fantastic Four), Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) and Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore, The Darjeeling Limited). Evans is hysterical as the bad-boy movie star/ultimate skateboarder Lucas Lee. Routh is fantastic as the die-hard vegan, bass-player. Can Scott defeat these seven exes to win the heart of Ramona?

This film is best seen in 3-D, if available in your area. The special effects are dazzling, and the music is catchy and fresh. The editing and cinematography are top notch. In my honest opinion, this is Cera's (Superbad, Juno) best work yet. His character is very similar to his other roles, but he seems to have more confidence than ever.

There are some other note-worthy performances in this film. Kieran Culkin; best known as being MacCauley Culkin's brother; is very funny as Scott's gay roommate. He has numerous men flocking into his bed (which he and Scott share). He has many talents, including texting in his sleep. Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) is her usual sassy, and oddly sexy self. She plays Scott's sister. She's quickly becoming one of my favorite supporting actresses. Keep an eye out for a cameo appearance by Thomas Jane (Boogie Nights, HBO series 'Hung'). This film is an absolute must-see. See it while it's still available on the big screen. It's a shame people haven't sought this film out. Be brave, take on the world.
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