Trailer: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
As someone who has never read the Scott Pilgrim comic book series — I’m as intrigued as much as I’m scratching my head at the full trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. I’m purposely trying not to find out too much about it, but the more I see, the more confused I’ve become. Across the internets, folks are abuzz about this flick. Rightly so, Edgar Wright + Michael Cera + A Comic Book a lot of people love but I know nothing about = Instant classic? Who knows. I do admire Universal for allowing Edgar Wright to run wild with this. By no means is this your everyday run of the mill studio film. And with that, it has my support. What’s up with the video game elements to all of this? A simple Wiki search would answer my questions — but why spoil the fun?
This has the potential to be a sleeper hit during the back end of the 2010 Summer (August 13th), but it also has the potential to perform exactly like Kick-Ass. You see, Kick-Ass had the movie bloggers (not this one) hyping it up across Twitter, Comic-Con, messageboards — practically everywhere across the internet. But when actual box office receipts came out, it proved to be an instant financial dud. Unless your name is Batman, Spiderman, or Tony Stark, it’s tough to pull the non-comic geeks out to see comic book films. I’m hoping Michael Cera, the indie music focus, and the nutso trailers will peak some interest to the non-nerds. Like yours truly, of course. Due to the tremendous early screening buzz, I’m staying optimistic.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Teaser Trailer
Uh oh.
People have been going ape shit over early screenings and the comic books of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. As I stated a few days ago, this film has the potential to be fantastic. Edgar Wright + whacked out storyline = Brilliance? I’ve heard from many sources that this is going to be THE breakout hit of the summer. After re-watching Hot Fuzz, I fully embraced the hype. Edgar Wright is becoming one of my favorite directors — why not?
Damn.
As the teaser trailer was just released. Fanboys are going crazy on the messageboards with posts like,
“I was squealing like a Twilight chick. Looks awesome. Can’t wait for it!”
“I had tears by the time the trailer finished. It looks way better than I expected. And I expected alot.”
I might need to retire from this site. I just don’t get it. Maybe I’m out of touch. The first 25 seconds were amazing. It had the whole Eternal Sunshine-falling in love on the ice-crane shot vibe. Sweet.
Then, just as Michael Cera is punched in the head, I received the same treatment. What the hell? It’s Michael Cera playing Michael Cera – again. Video game sound effects with comic book titles. Sigh.
I’ve heard the graphic novels are fantastic and if I’ve read them, I’d know all the greatness in store for me. But really? Check out the teaser trailer that everyone is going nuts over. I just don’t get it. I’m really hoping I’m proven wrong soon.
You Want to Know About This: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
There’s a good chance this film is no where near your radar. Unless you’re a comic book geek, an obsessed fan of Edgar Wright, or someone who spends way too much time informing themselves of all things film *ahem*, this post is meaningless. I’ll admit, the Oscar picks here were WAY off. But my track record on the “2009 Obsessions” were right on point. I steered you towards Avatar when you thought it looked like an elaborate video game. I gave you early info on Inglorious Basterds. And I gave you an early head’s up on the sleeper hit of the year – (500) Days of Summer. With all of my negativity towards the remakes/reboots and board game adaptations, it’s probably hard to realize that I’m actually excited for a ton of films this year.
One in particular is Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. And there is only one reason why. Edgar Wright. 
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