Let me level with you,I'm not a huge Michael Cera fan neither am I a huge fan of the incredibly average comedy clan that is currently destroying my giggles (I'm talking to you Seth Rogan). However I am a huge fan of Edgar Wright and everything he's done, what can I say he speaks to me. I had been excited about Scott Pilgrim as soon as I heard that Edgar Wright was directing it and he started to cast this bad boy, the only blemish being Cera, still I was excited. Edgar Wright you have ignited a fire for Michael Cera a fire that burns brightly in my tummy.
What I witnessed while watching this was a genre defining film, true originality unfolding before me, it was breathtaking (mainly due to laughter). The story follows an unlucky in love indie geek Scott Pilgrim (Cera) as he tries to mend his once broken heart, get a record deal with his band Sex Bob-omb (who are actually pretty fucking good) and share a bed with his gay best friend (Kieran Culkin in fine form) He meets Ramona Flowers (Winstead) while still dating the 17 year old catholic Chinese school girl Knives (Ellen Wong, who is one of the best things about this film). Ramona is his dream girl and he must have her no matter who gets hurt and Scott gets hurt a lot. He must fight Ramonas 7 evil exes so he can date her, take part in the battle of the bands and try to avoid Knives after a tricky break up. The fights are very well directed, played out like Street Fighter and Mortal Combat they send you in to a kind of delirious joy when they randomly break out and then leave you giggling as you realise there are scattered coins in the shape of men on the floor (great touch made me think of sonic). Visually they are spectacular, computer style graphics mixed with lightning quick kung fu and witty dialogue makes for a constant smile on the face (I hope you're reading Stallone) All the evil exes are great in their own way but Lucas Lee (Chris Evans) Todd Ingram (Brandon Routh) and Gideon Graves (Jason Schwartzman, always amazing) are by far the most evil and funny.
The dialogue is witty, quick and very Edgar Wright it will make you chuckle throughout and it is actually very quotable. The performances are great especially Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin and Ellen Wong. Cera carries the film and delivers, not only that he is amazing in the fight scenes, he actually looks like a seasoned pro when kicking a man's head of his shoulders (eat your heart out Adrian Brody). I am actually listening to the soundtrack right now I liked it that much, Beck providing the songs for Sex Bob-omb is a master stroke, they sound rough and sloppy but really catchy and the addition of T-Rex's Teenage Dream and The Bluetones Sleazy Bed track added to my love for this film. Edgar Wright is operating on another level here its like we are in his wet dream and loving every minute of it, he directs action like a white John Woo and and intimacy like Sam Mendes which is no easy feat yet you always know its him behind the camera, quick edits and geek culture prove that to us (as seen in the amazing Spaced). If you only watch one action/comedy/musical/romance/comic book/retro computer themed film this year make it this one.
In short, Edgar Wright I fucking love you, sticking to your guns and not going all Hollywood I applaud you sir. GREAT FLICK.
Rating 11/10 (actually 10/10) bit of Spinal Tap amp style in his film, look for it.
Much love El Papa Diablo
P.S Magnum, go fight some dudes for the love of a women and then go fuck yourself.
Diablo you dirty fuck - you killed the only woman I ever loved!!!
ReplyDeleteCe mi hombre, did ju know her favourite song was Funky Town.
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