10 Movies You Most Regret Not Seeing At The Cinema

3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Edgar Wright is not a filmmaker who feels the need to abide by such rudimentary constraints as genre and logic. His movies walk nimbly along the line between genius and stupidity, from the Cornetto Trilogy to video game homage Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. The latter film is an inventive, witty use of the cinematic format that was at the height of its powers on the big screen. Unfortunately, despite some very positive notices from critics, the film only managed to make $50m at the box office, from a production budget nearer to $60m. This nixed any chance of a sequel and has rendered the film something of a forgotten gem outside of the nerd haven of the internet. That's a huge shame because Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a refreshing film that dared to take huge risks, both in terms of narrative and certainly in terms of visual flair. It features Michael Cera's best performance to date and is full of loving, fan-pleasing nods to video game culture. However, there's more than enough spectacle to entertain those who don't know their PlayStation from their Mega Drive, spectacle which is greatly diminished anywhere other than the cinema.