Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: A Fresh Blend of Genres

While all of Edgar Wright’s films have earned strong appreciation from genre fans, his 2010 comic book adaptation of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World found an affinity among younger viewers. The rest of Wright’s filmography served as parodies of previously existing genres; Shaun of the Dead was a riff on George Romero’s zombie movies, Hot Fuzz was a tribute to classic buddy cop action films, and The World’s End was Wright’s version of a “disaster epic.” However, Scott Pilgrim vs.

the World felt like a fresh blend of video game inspired visuals, 1980s music, and pop culture references, all of which appealed to a younger audience. Despite how goofy the film could get at times, Wright latched on to an authenticity in the way that he depicted adolescent relationships. While it’s obviously the love story between Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) that is at the center of the story, Scott is lucky to have a roommate like Wallace Wells (Kieran Culkin). He may not give the flashiest of Scott Pilgrim vs

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