There are a lot of solid reasons why you should watch "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" if you haven't yet. If you know me, then you know that I've raved about this movie for years (since 2010 when it was first released in theaters) and I will continue to. There are just so many awesome things that are going on in this film that I do believe make it a cult classic.
There's romance.
Between all of the action and humor, there's plenty of romance intertwining throughout the entire movie. I mean, the movie is about a guy defeating his dream girl's seven evil exes. What's more romantic than that? I won't give anything away, but there is a part in the movie (and in the comics, too) where Scott mentions how he punched a hole in the moon for his ex-girlfriend, Kim Pine. Sure, Scott is basically your average 20-something hipster slacker, but the dude has got heart.
There's action.
Obviously. So if you're not a huge fan of romance, fear not! There is plenty of action going on in the movie...I mean, duh. You'll sit through an hour and 53 minute movie watching a skinny dude all of a sudden break out mad fighting skills, blow up two DJs until they turn into a million coins with the power of his bass, fight off some evil demon hipster chicks and conquer pirate looking dudes.
There's humor.
"I have to pee on her."
"When I'm around you, I kind of feel like I'm on drugs. Not that I do drugs. Unless you do drugs, in which case I do them all the time. All of them."
"Two words: Vegan Police. I know, intriguing, right?"
"If I peed my pants, would you pretend that I just got wet from the rain?"
They do the comic series its justice.
They made Michael Cera a slacker, just like Scott Pilgrim. They had Julie Powers on point. I wouldn't have found another Ramona Flowers because Mary Elizabeth Winstead portrayed it perfectly. And there were scenes in the movie straight out of the books that were so accurate.
They have an all-star cast.
Remember when Aubrey Plaza played Julie Powers to a T? She was comedic gold. Enough said.
It focuses on relationship issues.
And they are so incredibly relatable, especially the part about the ex-significant other. "Scott Pilgrim" kind of portrays those relationship issues and ex-girlfriend / ex-boyfriend situations in a humorous light. But at the same time, it also captures the seriousness of it too. I think that it's a good combination, especially with the feel of the film itself. It knows when to get a little bit deep, but to keep it light at the same time. Either way, I think anyone who has struggled with first loves, break-ups and trying to get over that "one person."
And the intensity of first love.
I think Knives Chau's character is super important in this movie. Sure, she's got that clingy, teenager, stalker-vibe thing going on, but that's because she is 17-years-old and this is her first time falling in love. It captures the excitement and dedication of falling for someone, and going all out and fighting for them. Knives kind of has her own little story going on within the overall plot of the movie by experiencing her first moments.
The soundtrack is amazing.
Plumtree
Beck
Broken Social Scene
Beachwood Sparks
Black Lips
Metric
The Rolling Stones
The graphics and effects are super rad.
There's that video-game feel to it, so it's only natural that the people who made the film would contribute that effect in. It's colorful, keeps you entertained and totally into the movie, and it reminds you that this is based off the comics and the video game itself.
The movie reminds us how unhealthy bread can be.
I can't really say anything else -- it's pretty straightforward. Bread makes you fat, everyone. Ramona said it. I still eat bread though because bread is life.
But how delicious it is...
Yeah, I'm with Scott. I could honestly eat garlic bread for every single meal.
And reminds you of all the teas out there.
I didn't know there was a white truffle tea, but after watching this movie, I was now informed. So, the next time I went to the grocery store, I invested in some of these teas that she listed and they were pretty good. Thank you, "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," for helping me broaden my tea experiences.
It teaches us that self-love comes first.
Because yes.
