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Author Topic: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Jason Metcalfe Expert Film Handler Posts: 134 From: Austin, TX, U.S. Registered: May 2010 posted 08-08-2010 05:20 PM                     At the Regal Keystone Park 16 in Dallas, TX (8/4/2010) This movie is fucking awesome despite Michael Cera. Though I can see how it will have a somewhat limited appeal. It's tough to encapsulate this movie into a forum post, it's kind of non-stop from the beginning and referenced everything from Final Fantasy II to Seinfeld. It was obvious that Edgar Wright was trying to keep a lot of the same elements from the comic series, and it plays a bit like a live-action anime cartoon at some points. You should know before going in that it's not your typical superhero movie (though i thought that was pretty apparent). At the risk of sounding cliche, it's the quintessential "anti-superhero movie" and will no doubt be compared to Kick-Ass and Superbad and other movies of the type, which actually isn't too far from the mark. Anyway, keep an open mind going in and you will experience one of the most entertaining and well-made movies of the year. *****/*****  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 08-13-2010 03:23 AM                     This movie was soooooooooooooooo awesome I have to be careful here and not give away any spoilers. Ummmm let me think. This movie is a spastic adventure of stupid. Yeah, that's what it was. 1/2 out of 5 stars (given for interesting editing) BTW, I literally walked out of this turd at the end of reel 2. Had I been forced to sit through the entire thing, I think the rating would have been in the negative because it was clearly going nowhere. It definitely has limited appeal.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-13-2010 05:20 AM                     15 minutes did it for me .... STUPID! Oh my goodness, how does this junk escape the trash room to be presented on the screen, and I do feel sorry for Universal for releasing such trash! ..at least I saved and hour and a half of my life doing something better (like build up Expendables).. 0/5 for sure  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 08-13-2010 10:18 AM                        I don't see how this, or any Michael Cera movie could be enjoyable. The Scott Pilgrim videogame is really good, but it does not feature Michael Cera or anything even remotely like him. I was looking forward to the game when I heard there was a movie coming out. Saw the trailer, thought it was the most stupid thing ever. Age limit = 15-21.  |  IP: Logged Manny Montes Master Film Handler Posts: 270 From: United States Registered: Feb 2010 posted 08-13-2010 02:41 PM                     I think as long as you don't go into it expecting something serious you will enjoy yourself, its more of a social movie though. Get a couple of people and watch it after hours when you can talk and joke around. It's a movie that can't even take itself seriously, but if you go with it, its not a terrible film  |  IP: Logged Jason Metcalfe Expert Film Handler Posts: 134 From: Austin, TX, U.S. Registered: May 2010 posted 08-13-2010 02:45 PM                     Yeah sorry Brad and Monte but I just don't think you're the target demographic. That and you left after the first 20 minutes, but whatever. Stupid, yes, nonsensical at times, shallow and self-indulgent but purposefully and with an ironic, downwardly cast smirk.  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 08-13-2010 02:52 PM                        quote: Joe Redifer Age limit = 15-21. In other words: The Prime Demo!  |  IP: Logged Frank Angel Film God Posts: 5305 From: Brooklyn NY USA Registered: Dec 1999 posted 08-13-2010 06:14 PM                        quote: Jason Metcalfe Stupid, yes, nonsensical at times, shallow and self-indulgent but purposefully and with an ironic, downwardly cast smirk. I was on the fence before, but now I REALLY want to go see it!  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 08-14-2010 03:30 AM                     quote: Jason Metcalfe Yeah sorry Brad and Monte but I just don't think you're the target demographic. That and you left after the first 20 minutes, but whatever. Incorrect. I gave it a full two reels right to the reel change into reel 3. Reel 2 was worse than reel 1. I saw where it was going. And yes I agree, I am definitely not the target audience. I don't like stupid.  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-14-2010 02:49 PM                     It's already bombing at our complex, thus it'll fade to DVD history in a quick..and then it'll be in the $5.00 cheap DVD bin at Wally-World by next year ...  |  IP: Logged Sam Graham AKA: "The Evil Sam Graham". Wackiness ensues. Posts: 1431 From: Waukee, IA Registered: Dec 2004 posted 08-14-2010 06:43 PM                        CINEMA: 13th Avenue Warren, Wichita, KS AUDITORIUM: 16 PRESENTATION: Dolby Digital Cinema DLP/THX PRESENTATION PROBLEMS: Scope movie letterboxed in flat RATING: Three stars (out of four) THE PLOT: Scott fights Ramona's seven ex's. But not the world. Huh? Wackiness ensues. I saw this with a good (and very sizeable) crowd who were totally into it, which might have helped, but I thought this was funny as hell and really well done. I loved the video game version of the Universal logo.  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 08-15-2010 04:06 AM                     I'm sorry Monte, but just because you didn't like it and neither did Brad does not make it a horrible movie and not worth the film it was printed on. I have not seen it yet and can not state for or against it. My only concern and this happens alot here is that everyone is so quick to tear the shit out of something cause it didn't work for them, but worked for others. This film has a certain demographic its going for and it will hit with that demo, and will most likely be a cult hit once on Blu-ray and dvd. Getting the big zero from Monte does not make it headed straight for the bargain bin. As Bobby likes to quote Rotten Tomatoes, Scott Pilgrim is currently at %80 fresh.  |  IP: Logged Justin B. Martin Film Handler Posts: 47 From: Arlington, VA, USA Registered: Jul 2010 posted 08-15-2010 04:25 AM                    quote: Sam Graham PRESENTATION PROBLEMS: Scope movie letterboxed in flat I haven't seen the movie so I can't confirm this but apparently a majority of the fight scenes were shot anamorphically so the "letterboxing" occurs on-screen for them. Not a presentation problem as much as a technically stupid (or brilliant?) decision on part of Edgar Wright/his camera crew...  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 08-15-2010 05:26 AM                     quote: Kurt Zupin does not make it a horrible movie and not worth the film Oh, do agree fully, just that I didn't find it at all entertaining and interesting in the few minutes, and now some other scenes that I've seen.. Now, who is waiting for "Jackass 3D" ? Glad, that I have to just hit the "play" button on the server, check the sound and walk away... -Monte  |  IP: Logged Kurt Zupin Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 989 From: Maricopa, Arizona Registered: Oct 2004 posted 08-15-2010 06:49 AM                     To each his own, right. I will say the end part of the "Jackass 3d" trailer was funny with the high five.  |  IP: Logged

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