Read “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” reviews and the overwhelming message is the film is an explosive mix of comic book and video game culture. The hyperactive landscape is quite comfortable for videogamers, particularly those forged within the fires of fighting games. Those who don’t relate to the augmented reality of “Scott Pilgrim” are typically the very same critics who had difficulty tolerating the ultra-violent comic book film “Kick Ass”. Nevertheless, fans of both have typically had even more favorable things to say about the Pilgrim.
’Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ reviews praise the power combo
A fantastic mash up of popular sources makes “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” a unique experience. Slacker musician Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is on the make for a lovely lady. He eventually finds it in Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), but is faced by a septet of trouble. Scott must take down Ramon’s exes before he can “win” her love. It is simplistic, much like any of the video game plots that inform “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”. It isn’t meant to break new ground in terms of plot. Critics in favor say we should sit back and enjoy the ride as it washes over.
Review fusion – A nerd feast
The New York Daily News loves the visual flair of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”. Eric D. Snider of Film.com hails the film’s exuberance and surreal visual style and says the surrealism does not shake the film’s target audience – 20-somethings – from their reality, but salutes it. Michael Cera channels his trademark nerdiness to fine degree within the film, says the L.A. Times, and its entirely appropriate to the film’s series of influences.
It’s the playing that matters
Scott Pilgrim rocks on, and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” reviews generally seem to understand the film. As Sharkey puts it, “Though the fun is not so much in who wins or loses the girl — it’s the playing that matters”. But on the other side of the fence are reviewers like Kyle Smith of the New York Post. Their review points to a self-satisfied animism. But perhaps that misses the point. ”All games, no joystick” is what the Post has to say; perhaps they would have preferred the Scott Pilgrim video game.
Further reading
Films.com
film.com/features/story/review-scott-pilgrim-takes-us/39953185
Los Angeles Times
latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-scott-pilgrim-20100813,0,4279497.story
New York Daily News
nydailynews.com/entertainment/movies/2010/08/13/2010-08-13_scott_pilgrim_vs_the_world_review_music_and_videogame_visuals_take_this_tale_for.html
New York Post
nypost.com/p/entertainment/movies/all_games_no_joystick_LiPc4JHjB5HPqyv4vSD4AN
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