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The entire Midwest NARP went to see it Friday night. It was great fun and a great movie. I had only read the first book, but I really enjoyed the film. Michael Cera wasn't bad either, though I still don't think he looked the part, he managed to get a little bit outside his normal awkward young guy schtick. Anyway yeah, I really liked the movie.
It was to be expected. Quality doesn't get sales like a brand and all the other game movies had brands imprinted on peoples brains beforehand.
i spoke with a friend last week about this film. He didn't know about the comic, so he said to me "I'm tired of these "Cera - Geeky - Trying too hard" type of movies; so i don't care about it".
I'm going to see it because it looks FANTASTIC, but maybe a lot of people have the same opinion as him. And he is a Comic-lover, and Gamer.
I'm going to see it because it looks FANTASTIC, but maybe a lot of people have the same opinion as him. And he is a Comic-lover, and Gamer.
I thought it would beat Super Mario Bros. at least. I really enjoyed it, definitely one of the best films this year but Inception still takes the cake in my opinion. I'm not so sure if its the best video game film but it is better than most movies based on games that recently came out. I thought Mortal Kombat wasn't so bad it kept true to everything especially the characters.
Well technically I didn't pay for it cause my buddy knew the manager, but if I didn't watch it on the day of release 2:30am in the mourning for free, I would have totally payed for it.
Can we stop having a Scott Pilgrim article just because it has small references to video games? This is only slightly better "zomg u guiz! Eminem sed 'nintendo' in a song!!!1!one!!"
Uwe Boll was the leading star in AITD? Man, he looked an awful like Christian Slater!
I didn't go see Scott Pilgrim because I'm nearly 30 and I had my 'emo' phase in the late 90's/early 00's.
I didn't go see Scott Pilgrim because I'm nearly 30 and I had my 'emo' phase in the late 90's/early 00's.
I was not aware that many ppl don't like Cera, I think he's decent. He did good in this though. I love the movie, I've seen it twice, I'm bummed it's not doing well.
Hey, I was away last weekend. I'm gonna go see it with my girlfriend today, okay? :P ...so what's your excuse for not seeing it?
ouch this lost out to so BAD films like seriously not one film in that list was even half way decent. they are probably in need of removing from the face of the earth forever. obviously quality doesnt equal $$$ but... there is a line.
scott pilgrim is not a video game movie, stop treating it like one.
when will you review Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore?
when will you review Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore?
@Mr Zurkon:
When Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore features abundant and blatant references to videogames and gamer culture?
When Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore features abundant and blatant references to videogames and gamer culture?
I still haven't seen it because I'm seriously lacking in funds (haven't been to work in almost a month) and would rather wait until I can see it with all of my friends. Plus, I had to spend $10 on SPvTW on PSN.
Loved it and I plan on seeing it again Saturday (with the girlfriend who loved it too). It was a terrible idea to release it on the same day as Expendables and Eat Pray Love though. That completely split the market.
No plans to see it. I read a bit of the comic. The character seems like a dick and I didn't like the art style. Also, I don't like Cera. Maybe if I was younger I'd go and see it. I used to watch any piece of shit tv show with the most tenuous of links to videogames or videogame culture. I do like Edgar Wright, though.
Saw it this weekend. Theater was practically empty on a weekend at 7:30 PM. Terrible.
Also, I throw my hat into the ring that it's not a videogame movie. Not for any real reason other than it just didn't feel that videogame heavy to me. It felt like a nerd flick for sure but a videogame movie I wouldn't call it.
I feel like if you're gonna call Scott Pilgrim a videogame film you need to rewrite the definition and if you rewrite that definition you have to welcome a lot of other films that came before Scott Pilgrim into that category.
Also, I throw my hat into the ring that it's not a videogame movie. Not for any real reason other than it just didn't feel that videogame heavy to me. It felt like a nerd flick for sure but a videogame movie I wouldn't call it.
I feel like if you're gonna call Scott Pilgrim a videogame film you need to rewrite the definition and if you rewrite that definition you have to welcome a lot of other films that came before Scott Pilgrim into that category.
I saw it three times, and I plan to see it a good few times more before it fully leaves the theaters (that includes the dollar theaters if it goes to them) and then I will buy the BluRay on day one.
I enjoyed the hell out of this movie. It isn't for everyone, but it was most certainly for me.
I enjoyed the hell out of this movie. It isn't for everyone, but it was most certainly for me.
Sorry for the double post (if it ends up being back to back) but I saw Xzyliac's post and most definitely agree. This was not a video game movie, but merely a movie that loves video games. Big assed difference.
But... I guess you could argue the game came out before the movie <<..... lol
But... I guess you could argue the game came out before the movie <<..... lol
Xyliac:
Haven't seen the movie yet, surprised it was so empty for you. What you said makes sense because Scott Pilgrim as a comic was never totally about videogames, it's more about nerd culture and being a nerd amongst "cool" people.
Haven't seen the movie yet, surprised it was so empty for you. What you said makes sense because Scott Pilgrim as a comic was never totally about videogames, it's more about nerd culture and being a nerd amongst "cool" people.
I don't think age is an excuse. I don't care about whether it's video game or not, I'm 28 and I enjoyed the shit out of it.
go to movies sucks big time, having the bluray, be able to pause and have my pee break, not having stupid kids kicking my seat or stupid people talking nearby its priceless, thats why I will never go to me movies ever again, bring the bluray and let me be.
God dammit. See people, THIS is why Hollywood will never made good video game films. On the one occasion they actually have, a bunch of gamers got freaking snooty about and didn't see it because they wanted to be cool. If one more person says "I'm not going to see it because I hate how they're pandering to gamers" or other such nonsense, I may get violent.
In short, THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS!
In short, THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS!
This breaks my heart... </3
I saw it on Saturday and loved it.
I hope to see it again soon.
Also, I eagerly anticipate the Blu-ray/DVD release.
I saw it on Saturday and loved it.
I hope to see it again soon.
Also, I eagerly anticipate the Blu-ray/DVD release.
Blah blah not a videogame movie blah..who cares...are you running out of available internet space on your screen? Skip the article if you don't like it.
This is pretty unfortunate the movie was rad, way better then the other crap that's beaten it. I think it was a combination of factors, coming out at the same time as The Expendables and a marketing campaign that made most people who don't know anything about it go "what the hell?".
I heard it didn't open in the UK last weekend, so hopefully this weekend it'll gain some more sales. Lots of Edgar Wright fans over there.
This is pretty unfortunate the movie was rad, way better then the other crap that's beaten it. I think it was a combination of factors, coming out at the same time as The Expendables and a marketing campaign that made most people who don't know anything about it go "what the hell?".
I heard it didn't open in the UK last weekend, so hopefully this weekend it'll gain some more sales. Lots of Edgar Wright fans over there.
I don't understand how this tanked so hard.
I suppose just too niche? Either way, it may not of made a lot of money, but i think I and many others would give the film a thumbs up for quality. I for one can't wait to pick it up on bluray.
I suppose just too niche? Either way, it may not of made a lot of money, but i think I and many others would give the film a thumbs up for quality. I for one can't wait to pick it up on bluray.
That's a real shame........And speaking of Video Game movies, Inception felt like a Video Game movie throughout.
"I feel like if you're gonna call Scott Pilgrim a videogame film you need to rewrite the definition and if you rewrite that definition you have to welcome a lot of other films that came before Scott Pilgrim into that category."
Well said.
And yes, Cera will literally be the reason I don't pay to see it. He will also be the reason I take my time to wait for the DVD release on the off chance that I even feel like taking a few minutes to find a free copy online.
Well said.
And yes, Cera will literally be the reason I don't pay to see it. He will also be the reason I take my time to wait for the DVD release on the off chance that I even feel like taking a few minutes to find a free copy online.
michael sera is the reason why i'm skipping this one. the guy has played the same person over and over again, and i'm convinced that he plays the same person in this film as well. the guy hasn't any talent. i might check it out when it comes to dvd, but then again, i might completely forget about it in six months. either way, i'm not too shook up about it.
Ok First I am 32 years old. 2nd I LOVED this movie.3rd people need to look up the term Hipster because Cera and Scott don't fit in that category.Hell you might as well call them Alternative cause they are far more that then EMO or whatever the hell you guys take as Hipster. 4th no this movie is not a film based on a video game But what this film is is a pop culture film based off a comic that was Largly influenced by games and written by a hardcore gamer. You all need to knock off your hipster self important chips off your shoulders and grow a pair and go see this movie! It is as fun as Shaun of the dead was for a zombie flick or Hot Fuzz was for a buddy cop flick. This is Edgars love story with music and video games flick so go see it and pull your collective whiney heads out of your asses!! Thanks Bye!!! Also loved your orig review on the movie!
I could see why people wouldn't want see it. The trailer doesn't really make it look that good and people are sick of Michael Cera.
That's too bad. Hope it does okay this weekend.
And more complaints from people unfamiliar with Scott Pilgrim assuming, misinterpreting, and stereotyping what the series and fans are like. Typical Scott Pilgrim article. "Scott Hipster" isn't clever or witty, it just shows your ignorance.
And more complaints from people unfamiliar with Scott Pilgrim assuming, misinterpreting, and stereotyping what the series and fans are like. Typical Scott Pilgrim article. "Scott Hipster" isn't clever or witty, it just shows your ignorance.
The problem was that, while they might have sold it right, the fans sold it wrong. It's not the comics. It's a companion piece to the comics, what would happen if a ten year old read the comics, magically understood them, then imagined them in the most badass light possible.
Basically, they put too much emphasis on the feelings (which, literally, are covered in the trailer scenes. There's no emotional scene you haven't seen, if you've watched the trailers) and no emphasis on the explosions and the cleverness, which is 100% of the movie.
Basically, they put too much emphasis on the feelings (which, literally, are covered in the trailer scenes. There's no emotional scene you haven't seen, if you've watched the trailers) and no emphasis on the explosions and the cleverness, which is 100% of the movie.
They gave away too much of the film in the trailers, completely depleted all interest I had in seeing it. I'm disappointed to see Gamer so far down the list, that movie was awesome.
This really is garbage. Scott Pilgrim is easily the best video game movie ever and it's beat out by...well, any previous video game movie was horrible.
Saw it twice, loved it. It was just as much of a video game movie as Tron was, except being digitized into the game, life WASthe game. Not surprised at the gross, though, I'm sure that general audiences had no idea what to make of it.
Als,o I promise the people complaining about Michael Cera that you all have rapidly become more annoying that Cera could ever possibly be to you.
Als,o I promise the people complaining about Michael Cera that you all have rapidly become more annoying that Cera could ever possibly be to you.
It came out the same weekend as The Expendables and Eat. Prey. Love two of the biggest genre films of the year catering to the 18-34 male and female demographic respectively. Scott Pilgrim was never going to set the box office on fire, word of mouth will carry this film a lot longer than The Expendables and Eat. Prey. Love and it'll make it's money back on DVD/Blu-Ray
It ended up 5th over the weekend which is Edgar Wrights biggest US opening and is on course to make more money than either Shaun of the Dead ($30) or Hot Fuzz ($80) made in their time at the worldwide box office.
Luckily it opens against nothing in the UK, giving it a bit more a chance. I know my tickets are already booked.
It ended up 5th over the weekend which is Edgar Wrights biggest US opening and is on course to make more money than either Shaun of the Dead ($30) or Hot Fuzz ($80) made in their time at the worldwide box office.
Luckily it opens against nothing in the UK, giving it a bit more a chance. I know my tickets are already booked.
Still got 2 days to wait until its released here. Planning to see it but I still have to finish off the books.
Let me try that again, because that was damn near incoherent.
Saw it twice, loved it. It was just as much of a video game movie as Tron was, except instead of being digitized into a game, life WAS the game. Not surprised at the gross, though, I'm sure that general audiences had no idea what to make of it.
Also, I promise the people complaining about Michael Cera that you all have rapidly become more annoying that Cera could ever possibly be to you.
Finally, EDIT BUTTON.
Saw it twice, loved it. It was just as much of a video game movie as Tron was, except instead of being digitized into a game, life WAS the game. Not surprised at the gross, though, I'm sure that general audiences had no idea what to make of it.
Also, I promise the people complaining about Michael Cera that you all have rapidly become more annoying that Cera could ever possibly be to you.
Finally, EDIT BUTTON.
I'm kinda sick of Michael Cera, too, but I've loved everything Edgar Wright has done and the trailers looked like something I'd enjoy, so I might go check it out. Or maybe I'll wait a few months until Netflix has it on bluray and watch it on my 56" screen.
Good lord I almost cannot take the "oooh noooe Micahel Cera is the same in every mooovie waah waaah" whiny bullshit! Jesus fucking hell what a sheep fucking statement.
You know who else is the same in everything he does? Sylvestor Stallone, Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken (recently), Jason Bateman, Vince Vaughn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ving Rhames, and so on and so on. Does it get tiring seeing them play the same things over and over again? Yeah sometimes. Do they do what they do well? YES!
Some actors, play a certain kind of part really really well. Michael Cera happens to play 20-somethings really well. What do you want to see him as, a boxer? A hard boiled cop? A flying magician who rides a motorcycle (that flies)? If you answered yes to anything but the last, you are ridiculous.
You hate him because it's the hip thing to do. Shove those prejudices down, go see the movie and DECIDE FOR YOURSELVES.
Plus, he his kind of an unintentional badass/jerkass in this movie. Does that fit into your SAME ROLE EVERY TIME ZOMG ideal?
You know who else is the same in everything he does? Sylvestor Stallone, Jet Li, Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken (recently), Jason Bateman, Vince Vaughn, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ving Rhames, and so on and so on. Does it get tiring seeing them play the same things over and over again? Yeah sometimes. Do they do what they do well? YES!
Some actors, play a certain kind of part really really well. Michael Cera happens to play 20-somethings really well. What do you want to see him as, a boxer? A hard boiled cop? A flying magician who rides a motorcycle (that flies)? If you answered yes to anything but the last, you are ridiculous.
You hate him because it's the hip thing to do. Shove those prejudices down, go see the movie and DECIDE FOR YOURSELVES.
Plus, he his kind of an unintentional badass/jerkass in this movie. Does that fit into your SAME ROLE EVERY TIME ZOMG ideal?
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