After working an 8 hour overtime shift on Saturday this weekend I took my daughter Kylie and her boyfriend to a movie. We saw Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. It was fun.For a movie based on a comic book that was based on video games it was full of the expected amounts of cheesiness, but only in a wonderful, hilarious way. Of course I've loved everything I've seen Michael Cera in, from Arrested Development on TV, to Superbad to Juno, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed this film. His character was not a huge step outside his normal typecasting but he was a little less wimpy, a little more confident, and a lot more bad ass considering that he has to do battle with all of Ramona's evil Xs. Romana was played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead who is lovely, and performed the character admirably (as far as I know, not being familiar with the comic) but she was also completely unknown to me before this film, so that may have helped. My daughter also thought she and her entire look were completely awesome, so I suppose there is that too.
All in all it was a fun movie and I would recommend it too anyone who enjoys this kind of thing. It was not as much of a romantic comedy as most of Michael Cera's other adorable films, but it did have some of those elements. I would suggest a rental or a matinee, unless you are really into comics and video games, then you should go for it.
That's it for today. Except that I reached 300 followers on Friday. W00T!
34 comments:
I want to see this one once it is available here. I really didn't like Juno, though, mainly because I couldn't find anything at all to like about the lead character.
I so want to see this too. Only two more days till it comes out here in the UK.
300 followers...yay!
Glad you survived the OT shift. Congrats on the 300.
glad you had a nice day at the cinema. SCOTT PILGRIM is not my cup of tea, but I'm planning to watch it on DVD because I mustn't miss Chris Evans in action :)
I agree with your daughter. Some of the characters' looks are rocking.
I am so out of the movie loop ever since I pretty much stopped watching TV. I'll probably wait for this one to be available on Netflix.
Thanks for the review! And congratulations!
Congrats on the followers! I hadn't heard of this movie until one night last week when I dropped daughterling off at the theater. No clue it was based on a comic book that was based on a game. The blogosphere enlightens me yet again!
Congrats on the followers! WOOT
I have to see this movie, mainly because I LOVE Michael Cera. I even liked Year One just because he was in it--I realize no one else did! Thanks for the recommendation. :)
Michael Cera is awesome!
Congrats on 300 followers!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on the 300 mark!
My daughter doesn't allow me to come to movies with her but I know she wants to see this one. I'll let her know it got a good review.
I like Michael Cera, and I don't even watch many of his films! I just like the geeks I guess. Great review! Now I want to see it.
Cera's a good actor. Year One would've been completely unwatchable if not for his character's delivery of funny lines.
hi mr matthew! wow you got 300 followers! now you gotta do a contest. that movie sounds cool. maybe im gonna go see it.
...smiles from lenny
Michael Cera rocks! And yay for 300 followers!!!!
I've been wondering about this movie--it's one of those that looks like it would turn out pretty good or pretty bad. I love Cera and would hate to watch a film that would 'ruin' him for me, you know?
Have you watched Youth in Revolt? Again, I wasn't sure if that would be a winner or not, so I haven't seen it.
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DYING to see this movie!
i ADORE Michael Cera! he so funny! and you just want to root for him! i think i've liked everything i've seen him in... and i love cheesy super-hero geek flicks!! so this is a def must netflix one! glad to hear it's good!
I think Michael Cera is one of those actors you either love, or can't stand. I love him. I think he's adorable, even if he always seems to play the same type of character. Looking forward to seeing this one.
Congrats on 300!
Hey, Matt--that movie looks interesting; must check it out...
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OK, Ew. That sounds disgusting. But I do need some male input. Care to help?
Wow! That's a chunk of following my dear! :o) Congrats!
Sounds like a fun movie :)
The movie looks like a fun one. Congrats on 300!
Ooooh definitely one for rental or borrowing off some kind person!! LOL!
Thanks for the review and CONGRATULATIONS with your 300 and growing followers!! Yay!!
p.s. so nice of you to go to the movies with your daughter AND boyfriend! Awww! :-)
Take care
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Thanks for the movie rec. Vetted by kids, always the best.
Dezmond mentioned Chris Evans, the other person from my tiny hometown after Paula Poundstone.
I love her look too! Woot! Great review Matt ~ looking forward to seeing this movie! :)
This movie is on my to-see-list. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Congrats on 300 followers. How old is your daughter? I'm wondering if my teen boys would like this movie.
Yay for getting to 300 followers! Thanks for the review, my son has been bugging me to take him so maybe I'll break down and go.
So glad you enjoyed the film! I saw it, and have read the graphic novels, so I totally loved it.
Michael Cera can save me anytime he wants :)
Oh, and super squee for 300 followers!
Wow look at you! Total rockstar racking in the fabulous 300!!! You really know how to climb the charts in the blogging world!!!
As for Scott Pilgrim, not my cup of tea but glad to see you enjoyed it!
Sounds like an interesting movie! Congrats on 300! :)
Gah - I'm hungover with all the SCOTT PILGRIM stuff this week and last! Pics from the autograph signing session with Cera and Schwartzman up at my blog...UGH. My kids need something ELSE to obsess over now :/
Scott Pilgrim vs the World was pretty awesome. I loved the music and the action sequences, because they were so topnotch. It's a good adrenaline rush as any really. I think I might even buy the film when it comes out on DVD.
Write on and rock on!
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