Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.
Critics Sentiment
Scott gains Power of Self-Respect sword against Gideon
Scott quits Sex Bob-Omb over Gideon's record deal
The film rebounds dramatically from Scott's band departure to the climactic Gideon battle, gaining 2.7 points as the thematic payoff lands.
Scott Pilgrim maintains consistently high energy and praise throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers celebrating Wright's innovative visual style and video game aesthetic. The film experiences a brief dip during the compressed plot developments before Scott's final confrontation, but recovers spectacularly with its thematically satisfying climax. Critics consistently highlighted the film's originality, humor, and creative fight sequences as standout elements.
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Michael Cera
Scott Pilgrim
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Ramona Flowers
Ellen Wong
Knives Chau
Kieran Culkin
Wallace Wells
Alison Pill
Kim Pine
Mark Webber
Stephen Stills
Johnny Simmons
Young Neil
Jason Schwartzman
Gideon Graves
Anna Kendrick
Stacey Pilgrim
Aubrey Plaza
Julie Powers
Satya Bhabha
Matthew Patel
Chris Evans
Lucas Lee
Brandon Routh
Todd Ingram
Mae Whitman
Roxy Richter
Brie Larson
Envy Adams
Keita Saito
Kyle Katayanagi
Shota Saito
Ken Katayanagi
Will Bowes
Party Goer
Celine Lepage
Party Goer
Mark Leroy
Party Goer
Crew
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