Scott Pilgrim Vs The World

**BarryAllen** · 11-04-2010, 06:57 AM

I loved this movie. I haven't enjoyed a movie as much as this one in a long time with the many one-liners, cool soundtrack, video game references and solid action scenes. It probably shouldn't have been to big of a surprise since Edgar Wright's previous two movies, Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz were amazing as well. The DVD and Blu-ray come out on Tuesday. Did anyone else here catch this movie?

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**justme23** · 11-04-2010, 02:56 PM

I've seen the first half but hubby saw it all and really enjoyed it.

**BarryAllen** · 11-05-2010, 06:38 AM

It's definitely worth checking out the rest of the movie. I couldn't think of a funnier movie from 2010. It's going to look sweet on blu-ray too.

**Kelsey1224** · 11-05-2010, 08:23 AM

That's interesting. The reviews slammed it. And...I usually don't rely on reviews because sometimes I am just looking for an entertaining, silly movie. But I have several colleagues who said it was really bad...not a good adaptation at all.

**justme23** · 11-05-2010, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kelsey1224

That's interesting. The reviews slammed it. And...I usually don't rely on reviews because sometimes I am just looking for an entertaining, silly movie. But I have several colleagues who said it was really bad...not a good adaptation at all.

I think it probably has a specific audience. I know from what I've seen it certainly won't appeal to everyone. Which can certainly get those bad reviews. I don't know how to word what I'm trying to say w/out sounding insulting (or atleast, would sound insulting to me... you know what momma said)... but I do think you have to like the style of this movie. I guess it's kind of like Pulp Fiction to me... you either love it or hate it... I'm in the hate it category.

**Kelsey1224** · 11-05-2010, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by justme23

I think it probably has a specific audience. I know from what I've seen it certainly won't appeal to everyone. Which can certainly get those bad reviews. I don't know how to word what I'm trying to say w/out sounding insulting (or atleast, would sound insulting to me... you know what momma said)... but I do think you have to like the style of this movie. I guess it's kind of like Pulp Fiction to me... you either love it or hate it... I'm in the hate it category.

I absolutely get what you are saying...and I'm not insulted a bit! I guess that's why I was relying on co-workers since I work in the 'industry'. As for Pulp Fiction...I'm glad I saw it...once...so I could see what all the hoopla was about. But, I didn't love it either.

I would compare it to "The Hangover". People were absolutely gaga over that movie. I might have smiled in a few parts and even chuckled once or twice...but found it to be soft porn and not to my taste at all. The only reason I even commented on this post was because this was the OP's first post and he didn't give much information about the movie. I think it definitely has an 'audience'. It wouldn't be something universally liked by everyone. On the other hand...I may be a fuddy-duddy ol' grandma, but I can like off-color, silly movies too. I laughed so hard at "There's Something about Mary" that I almost wet my pants!

**BarryAllen** · 11-05-2010, 01:47 PM

As someone who has read the comics, I believe this was a good adaptation of the comic. The creator/writer/artist, Bryan Lee O'Malley was involved and oversaw the making of this movie. Edgar Wright directed and co-wrote the script, so it'll likely be enjoyable to those who liked his other movies. . Overall, I say it's a very fun movie with lots of great one-liners and some over-the-top, but still entertaining action scenes. It should appeal to a fairly big audience, but the few who don't get it will likely slam it unjustifiably.

**Kelsey1224** · 11-05-2010, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by BarryAllen

As someone who has read the comics, I believe this was a good adaptation of the comic. The creator/writer/artist, Bryan Lee O'Malley was involved and oversaw the making of this movie. Edgar Wright directed and co-wrote the script, so it'll likely be enjoyable to those who liked his other movies. . Overall, I say it's a very fun movie with lots of great one-liners and some over-the-top, but still entertaining action scenes. It should appeal to a fairly big audience, but the few who don't get it will likely slam it unjustifiably.

I think it is just a matter of taste. I have enjoyed many 'comic' adaptations to film, e.g., Iron Man and Spiderman! Some of the Batman have been good and some abyssmal. And, the co-workers who didn't like typically do like these types of films. The comments ranged from "disjointed script" to "director relied too much on film trickery".

I never presume that everyone is going to like swhat I do nor do I bash those who don't. I accept that we all enjoy different things and I appreciate that our differences are what makes the word go around. Heck...I work for Disney. Not every animated film we have released is a Toy Story 3. As far as I'm concerned, you can keep Hercules, Bug's Life, The Emperer's New Clothes and Hunchback of Notre Dame...but my grandkids still love them!!

**sunflowers** · 12-11-2010, 10:18 AM

this was one of the worst movies ever made..What a waste of time and money....
It was not even worth the $1 I pd to see it...

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