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http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/universal/scottpilgrimvstheworld/

New Michael Cera movie, but it looks better than his usual stuff. Same sort of pseudo-indie theme, though... this one even moreso, since it's based on an indie-music-obsessed comic book.

Mission Valley is having an advance screening for it at 7PM on Wed, July 28.
We've got about 15 or so completely free tickets left (Admit 2 per ticket) for it here at the Talley Student Center info desk, if anyone really cares to see it early.



Personally, I'm not sure what to think of this movie. On the one hand, I don't really care about it at all, having never read the comic book. On the other hand, it looks like it could be pretty good or at least amusing. On the third hand, it looks like it might end up being a complete mess.

[Edited on July 22, 2010 at 3:57 PM. Reason : .]

7/22/2010 3:53:13 PM

Jesus more Michael Cera

I was hoping he'd never catch on

He'll look 17 when he's 40

7/22/2010 3:59:18 PM

He'd be a bit better if he ever played something besides an awkward high school kid.

(...or maybe not. For all I know, that's the only role the guy can play half-decently.)

[Edited on July 22, 2010 at 4:03 PM. Reason : .]

7/22/2010 4:00:25 PM

don't like it? don't see the fucking movie

7/22/2010 4:32:27 PM

he better be sporting pilgrimshoes

7/22/2010 4:50:30 PM

Wish I was still in Raleigh to catch the preview.

I've read the first 2 Scott Pilgrim books. Pretty funny stuff, lots of videogame references.

I'm okay with Cera always playing the same character. This time, instead of an awkward high school kid he's an awkward college grad that somehow is a hit with the ladies. Also he can fight.

The real draw to this movie is Edgar Wright and his enthusiasm for it. They're really treating the source material well and I expect big things from the director of Shaun of the Dead (and Hot Fuzz and Spaced).

7/22/2010 5:12:06 PM

We also have tickets available at the concession stand at the campus cinema. Free showing of Alice and Wonderland (blu ray) tonight at 10.

7/22/2010 7:07:57 PM

it has Chris Evans and Jason Schwartzman and I will see it.

7/22/2010 10:35:17 PM

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"He'll look 17 when he's 40"

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"What do I look like, a baby-faced psychic? ~Michael Cera"

His answer to being asked that question. Haha.

7/22/2010 10:50:02 PM

OH FUCK IT ALL, I won't be in Raleigh and can't see the advanced free screening or whatever.

I have all six of the comics (last one came out on the 20th) that the movie is based on. It's pretty entertaining as far as psuedo-indie American comics goes.

The movie could flop or be great. I subtract points for Michael Cera, but award them back for Edgar Wright.

They're doing an interesting take with actually incorporating more video game elements into what is already a very heavily video game centered series (they're doing a lot of video-game audio and music, which makes sense but might be overkill).

I'm generally excited about this though, bad or not.

7/22/2010 11:03:57 PM

video game came out on PSN today

8/10/2010 7:14:12 PM

pink hair broad is from rocky mount

8/10/2010 7:15:47 PM

there is only one video game movie that i will ever recognize



LUCAS

SAVAGE

RILO KILEY

8/10/2010 8:43:03 PM

and UTAH

8/10/2010 10:22:56 PM

I have several passes for this.

8/10/2010 10:48:41 PM

probably will continue to have them

8/10/2010 10:51:23 PM

I'll end up seeing mainly because of Aubrey Plaza.

8/11/2010 12:27:20 AM

hilarious.

8/13/2010 2:30:06 AM

I'm pleasantly surprised that this is at 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

I never doubted that I personally would enjoy it, I was just expecting it to get snubbed by the critics.

Excited for tonight.

8/13/2010 3:06:23 PM

Saw this last night at Brier Creek ad the crowd was loving it. Haven't been in a movie that got that big of a reaction in a long time.

I personally loved it too.

8/13/2010 3:55:47 PM

i loved this movie, and every female in it.

8/13/2010 4:14:57 PM

^^Explosivo,

I was at that sneak preview at Brier Creek as well. I highly enjoyed the film... but yeah, that audience was VERY into it. Great viewing.

8/14/2010 12:57:57 AM

As I get older it seems it is harder for movies to impress me, this one was great. I really enjoyed it, but the wives/gf might not enjoy this one unless they are a little geeky.

8/14/2010 8:29:38 AM

saw this last night because some friends wanted to... didn't really know anything about it. i _really_ enjoyed it

8/14/2010 11:44:04 AM

Perfect.

It nails the "comic book movie" feel better than any other.

It's a better video game movie than any other (depsite not being a video game. well, not at first).

It's a great comedy for nerds and non-nerds alike. Everyone in the theater laughed a lot.

If you're tired of Michael Cera playing the same character, this one is... very different. And similar. At the same time.

A++ Can't wait to see how crazy awesome the DVD extras are.

8/14/2010 2:13:55 PM

between this and inception i think 2010 is the first time i've said "wow" outloud at a movie since Jurassic Park. very well done.

8/14/2010 7:10:40 PM

I have read the comics. Saw it today. Really great.

The beginning is panel for panel almost. They fit a lot of the comic in the time, very well done and true to the source material.

8/14/2010 9:36:31 PM

Absolutely enjoyed it. Had me chuckling and smiling the whole time.

It caters to a niche of people, and others may not be able to handle it. It's one thing if you don't catch some of the pop-culture references, it's another thing if the visual style makes you feel like you might have a seizure. It was definitely right up my alley though.

8/14/2010 9:55:04 PM

i liked it a lot

8/15/2010 12:14:25 AM

thought it kicked ass. i've never read any of the comics. how does the movie match up? is it the full story or are there more comics?

8/15/2010 1:03:42 AM

Book 2 of 6 is Versus the World which I'm skimming through now, will see hear all about from old roommate how it matches up.

8/15/2010 9:08:25 AM

good movie, liked the Flash Gordon and Kung Fu Hustle references.

8/15/2010 5:38:59 PM

Loved it & played the PS3 game a bit too, which is very River City Ransom-ish ... a plus!

8/15/2010 10:47:20 PM

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"i've never read any of the comics. how does the movie match up? is it the full story or are there more comics?"

the movie is pretty much exactly the same up until the clash at demonhead concert (ending of book three.) after that, there is some plot divergence but the movie still covers the full arc of the comics. the books obviously go far more into character motivations/backstories and knives and kim get a lot more screen(page)time

8/15/2010 11:25:00 PM

Saw it...loved it...will see again

8/16/2010 8:33:39 AM

Michael Cera plays an awkward young man trying to score w/ a girl. Ex's on both sides get in the way. Michael finds self-confidence. Also, there's a band, concerts, and gushing over the former.

If I didn't know this was a comic book, I'd say they took Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist and added a bunch of video-game references. Still, I enjoyed this movie immensely.

8/16/2010 9:21:40 AM

Best of the year so far, BY A LOT.

8/16/2010 6:50:28 PM

this wasn't better than inception

8/16/2010 7:52:22 PM

oh it most definitely was better than inception.

8/16/2010 8:59:57 PM

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"thought it kicked ass. i've never read any of the comics. how does the movie match up? is it the full story or are there more comics?"

They did make/film the movie before the final book came out.

8/16/2010 10:10:45 PM

Holy cow, I just realized that Roxy Richter is played by Mae Whitman.

aka Ann Veal from Arrested Development.

which makes it even funnier when Scott Pilgrim is having trouble figuring out who Evil Ex #4 is.

Her?

8/17/2010 3:16:58 PM

http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/avatarCreator/

8/17/2010 3:18:05 PM

Don't be such an Annhog.

8/17/2010 3:43:23 PM

vinylbandit how awesome is D D D D D D D D D

8/17/2010 3:46:52 PM

i laughed my fucking ass. this guy definitely knows my type of humor well!



LoL at the customer service parts!

8/19/2010 4:02:59 PM

hahaha


annhog


i was also super happy that egg was roxy

8/19/2010 5:24:15 PM

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"hilarious. "

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"Perfect. It nails the "comic book movie" feel better than any other. It's a better video game movie than any other (depsite not being a video game. well, not at first). It's a great comedy for nerds and non-nerds alike. Everyone in the theater laughed a lot. If you're tired of Michael Cera playing the same character, this one is... very different. And similar. At the same time. A++ Can't wait to see how crazy awesome the DVD extras are."

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"Absolutely enjoyed it. Had me chuckling and smiling the whole time. "

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"i liked it a lot"

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"thought it kicked ass."

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"Saw it...loved it...will see again"

QFT

8/19/2010 6:02:21 PM

Great.

8/19/2010 10:49:43 PM

I might see this tonight at 11pm. I love these type of movies!

8/20/2010 9:18:51 PM

ugh so good

i wish the marketing was better, maybe it wouldn't have been a monumental failure financially.

They could have played up the various bands and such, for instance.

8/20/2010 9:29:50 PM