Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

A film adapted from an obscure graphic novel is nothing new, nor is Edgar Wright making a film crammed full of pop culture references and neither is Michael Cera playing a whiny, lovelorn, indie boy. But the novel translates well on screen, Wright's references are brilliant and Cera (because of all the practice) plays the part of whiny, lovelorn, indie boy very well.

Cera Plays Scott Pilgrim, the bassist of a band, who in order to be with his new girlfriend has to defeat her seven evil ex partners. Each of these battles is a lot of fun and comes straight from the world of video games. Cera who isn't known for his physical attributes puts on a great show and his slightly feminine pear shaped body adds to the film's humour.  Yes the battles are over the top, but this isn't a film you watch for the method acting.

Perhaps it is trying too hard to be quirky and unique and niche and retro and everything else but it is very funny, hilarious in fact. A lot of this is down to the supporting cast, in particular Kieran Culkin as Scott's gay roomate and Chris Evans as part skater part actor and part wanker evil ex number 2. 

This film isn't likely to be for everyone, something that was made obvious by its relatively poor box office performance. However it is a well put together film and its also clear that a lot of heart and thought has gone into it. Not only do i see it as a refreshing venture into the world of comic book movies, which are often very generic and unoriginal, but also as a refreshing venture into the comedy genre, which seems to be suffering the same problem.