100 Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time

4. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Scott Pilgrim Ramona Hammer
Universal Pictures

Not finding an audience when it first released, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is one of the few bona-fide cult-classics of the decade so far, and even a glimpse at its kinetic, musical style will tell you why. Chronicling the love story of Michael Cera’s Scott and Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s Ramona Flowers, the first 20 minutes play out like the best damn late-2000s indie romance film you’ve ever seen, until the twist is revealed: Scott has to defeat Ramona’s seven evil exes to be with her, Street Fighter style.

If you’ve seen any of director Edgar Wright’s other movies then you know exactly the kind of experience you’re in for - and you’ll also know that it’s an experience which only becomes richer when picking up on new details on your fourth or fifth viewing.

It also helps that the cast also reads like a who’s who of future acting superstars. Chris Evans, Brandon Routh, Brie Larson and Aubrey Plaza all show up in pitch-perfect supporting roles, each stealing every scene they’re in.

Scott Pilgrim himself is a little s**t, and Knives Chau deserved better, but that doesn’t stop Scott Pilgrim vs. the World being one of the best comic-book movies ever made.

[JB]

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