‘SCOTT PILGRIM’ STILL ROCKS

There are some movies out there that remain works of cinematic art, no matter what day and age you’re in. Among these legends are the Indiana Jones trilogy and such titles as, “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” “Zombieland,” and many of Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s original works.

Also deserving a place among these titles is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”

Released in 2010, the movie is based off a manga and accompanying video game centered around bass-playing Canadian Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), and his desire to have a romantic relationship with Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). The conflict that arises from this is that in order to date her, Scott must fight her seven evil exes.

The movie itself is quirky and hilarious. It is also filmed in a style reminiscent of both an 8-bit video game, and the manga it was based on. While it is completely live-action, sounds will sometimes be labeled (such as a phone having “ring” written in the air above it when it rings), and items will periodically display stat boosts above them when Scott puts them on.

In addition to being filmed in an a manner that is both original and extremely entertaining, there are some things throughout the movie that are deliberately left unexplained, and somehow that makes it all the more amusing.

The cast is star-studded, including household names like Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson, and Mark Webber. The movie is funny and well-scripted, and each actor involved executes their rolls perfectly.

Even better, it’s on Netflix right now, so you can watch it for free, something I highly recommend. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is still just as good as the day it was first shown in theaters, and I cannot sing its praises enough. Give it a watch: I promise it’ll be worth your time.