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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is one of the most enjoyable films that I constantly return to. Directed with frenetic energy by Edgar Wright and perfectly capturing the heart of the original comic, the film follows the titular Scott Pilgrim as he falls in love, gets in fights, and ultimately takes home his newfound love. While the film follows this rather standard plot, it’s with the fantastic side characters, the outstanding editing and energy, and the funny, sarcasm-drenched script that the film succeeds. But while this is simply a fun film one can watch without diving deeper, there is also an underlying theme entrenched throughout about responsibility, growing up, and learning respect for yourself and others.
All of the previously mentioned highlights of the film help play into these themes. By having manic editing and fight scenes, slower, more grounded scenes are allowed to breathe. Side characters don’t just provide funny asides but are fully fleshed out by people whose growth is evident and helps support the main character. The script is witty and sarcastic, but again this allows more realistic elements room to shine. We’re in for the ride but Wright knows to inject some pathos along the way.
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