“Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is the third movie from Edgar Wright (Director of “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz”, now if you don’t know either of those films do yourself a favor and watch them immediately). It stars Michael Cera (“Juno” “Arrested Development”) as Slacker Hero extraordinaire Scott Pilgrim and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (“Live Free or Die Hard”) as The love interest with baggage Ramona Flowers. And is based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley. I personally don’t think any other director than Edgar Wright could have done this movie. He can put multiple genres in one movie with complete ease and without making any part feel like a copout. From Action, to Comedy, to Romance, everything is handled with care and done right. Now the real standout in this film are all the little visual flourishes that happen throughout, like the lighting bolts that appear around the band as they play, or the giant KO that flashes across the screen as Scott defeats an ex. This is one of those films that needs to be experienced, it is seriously a live action comic book/video game. All of the characters were great, but the biggest standout was easily the Vegan Todd Ingram (Ex #3). Every scene he is in is classic. 
YOUR TEXT HERE.It was easily one of my favorite films of the year, right up there with “Kick-Ass” and “Toy Story 3”. But the one complaint I did have with this movie lies in one person, and that is Michael Cera. I personally cannot stand him. He is been the same character in everything he has been in for eight years now. I think there are much better actors that can do the same role and have far better acting range, Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland) for one. But this is more of a personal preference then anything else. This movie is extremely enjoyable for anyone who has basic knowledge of pop culture (which I’m sure we all do here in Hot Topic land) and maybe be a little out there for the older crowd (sorry Grandma, but this film is not for you).-Matt Arnold
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