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Title: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: amm12388 on September 14, 2010, 05:11:21 PM
Post by: amm12388 on September 14, 2010, 05:11:21 PM
Saw this a few nights ago, and thought it was really good! I felt like it captured some of the same humor as Hot Fuzz / Shaun of the Dead (which makes sense, given the director)...
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: brainiac on September 14, 2010, 11:38:18 PM
Post by: brainiac on September 14, 2010, 11:38:18 PM
I liked parts of it a lot, since the execution of the video game concept was great, but I thought the ending was really lame. Seriously, did they HAVE to reinforce the damsel in distress BS instead of making fun of it like they did with everything else?
Still, worth seeing, for the first 3/4 of the movie. :P
Still, worth seeing, for the first 3/4 of the movie. :P
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: valyn_faer on September 15, 2010, 12:14:31 AM
Post by: valyn_faer on September 15, 2010, 12:14:31 AM
I haven't seen it yet. I feel sort of ambivalent towards it. I'm kind of sick of the whole "man having to compete for the woman and earn her love" concept. I'd like to see a movie about a woman taking the initiative, pursuing, and competing for a man.
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: Silver on September 15, 2010, 12:41:24 AM
Post by: Silver on September 15, 2010, 12:41:24 AM
I was turned off to it by the ad.
"An Epic of Epic Epicness"
Seriously? Fail.
"An Epic of Epic Epicness"
Seriously? Fail.
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: amm12388 on September 15, 2010, 03:39:02 AM
Post by: amm12388 on September 15, 2010, 03:39:02 AM
You're right about the ending, for sure - the last 10-15 minutes were totally forgettable...
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: AmySmiles on September 15, 2010, 08:43:26 PM
Post by: AmySmiles on September 15, 2010, 08:43:26 PM
I went into it not expecting much, but I actually ended up enjoying it. Lots of cute video game randomness.
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: FebruaryFalls on November 25, 2010, 09:20:25 AM
Post by: FebruaryFalls on November 25, 2010, 09:20:25 AM
One of my favourites this year for sure.
The issue with the ending was that the final graphic novel wasn't completed yet, so they were essentially going in blind with a bit of information and influence from O'Malley (the author)
For example, in the books, Envy plays a far larger role in the overall turn of events, whereas Knives drops off in importance
The issue with the ending was that the final graphic novel wasn't completed yet, so they were essentially going in blind with a bit of information and influence from O'Malley (the author)
For example, in the books, Envy plays a far larger role in the overall turn of events, whereas Knives drops off in importance
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: Crimbuki on November 25, 2010, 12:13:03 PM
Post by: Crimbuki on November 25, 2010, 12:13:03 PM
Probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. I loved everything about it and I don't really see any problem with the ending. The fight scene was intense, effects were fun, what more do you want from a movie like this. Ramona is a kick-ass damsel and if anything she is the source of distress, not a victim of it.
I would have liked to have more references, though. :P
I would have liked to have more references, though. :P
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: Elsa on November 25, 2010, 01:17:05 PM
Post by: Elsa on November 25, 2010, 01:17:05 PM
when I heard about the movie I was like oh .. well nothing else to do... but I'm glad I watched it, it's a very fun movie to watch :)
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: Will on November 27, 2010, 02:42:34 PM
Post by: Will on November 27, 2010, 02:42:34 PM
I didn't enjoy Ramona as much in the movie as I did the books, but I didn't understand why. I think perhaps it was the damsel in distress business mentioned above. Ramona in the books was cool. I understood why Scott would fight for her in the books, but in the movie she just seemed like. Slightly annoying girl with choppy colored hair, so what? But in general the movie was pretty good. Better than most.
Title: Re: Scott Pilgrim
Post by: shamu on November 17, 2012, 10:14:07 PM
Post by: shamu on November 17, 2012, 10:14:07 PM
Felt bad that scott got beaten up in every scene :(