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Rating: I could say I've received thousands of emails, like the editorial board of that ABSolute masterpiece "cotto e mangiato" by the forever rock and rolling Benedetta Parodi, or simply, like in any review of dear PDL. But no, nothing. The truth is that no one gives a damn about me (sigh). So, I could fill you with nonsense like: this film is I-N-D-I-S-P-E-N-S-A-B-L-E (quote. Fabia, not the water) or my boyfriend is on Erasmus (quote. always Fabia, not the Skoda), but I won’t do any of that... What I will say is: Edgar Wright is a freaking genius.
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the world", the third feature film by the English director, is a surprising film. Directorially speaking, it’s something damn original and fresh, a unique work of its kind. In fact, what will appear before your fish-eyed stare will resemble a mega pastiche where video game, comic book and pseudo-romantic teen comedy coexist with so much nonchalance that even the most absurd events seem completely normal. The screens are enriched with comic-style onomatopoeic writings and are handled like real comic book panels (not to repeat comic book, not to brag). In the fight scenes, words like vs, combo, hits, KO, etc., will appear, often making you wonder if by mistake you haven’t inserted a Tekken CD into your DVD player. The editing is highly successful and often gives the feeling that what "turns" are not the frames of a camera but the pages of some Marvel booklet.
The story is based on a much-appreciated comic and, without using too many words, can be summarized into 2 simple concepts: a crazy mess. Scott Pilgrim, bassist of the Sex Bob-Omb, to conquer the beautiful Ramona, will have to defeat her 7 exes (boys and girls, lesbo sex is the best a wise person once told me) who are badass and equipped with superpowers (one is EVEN vegan, if you know what I mean).
What makes it all fun and light-hearted is the classic British humor that distinguishes every work of Edgar Wright. Among a thousand gimmicks, outrageously silly characters, musical references, and nerdy material (or nerd-like or nerdy, take your pick), the film manages to entertain with class from beginning to end (despite it being very redundant). A pleasant experiment, as well as a highly successful one. A breath of fresh air amidst the millions of titles inspired by the superhero world. Great Edgar!
Now, excuse me, but I need to empty my urinometer and level up nicely.
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