‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ is deeply rooted in pubescent romantic fantasy
Posted by admin1 on August 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
In many ways, “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is the equivalent of the “Twilight Saga” for boys. It is deeply rooted in pubescent romantic fantasy, albeit this time from the male’s point of view. It is foolish and shallow about the ways of relationships, pandering to the basest instincts of the target audience. Like the “Twilight Saga,” one could argue that the lessons imparted from this film could be almost dangerous if applied to the real world, although I will again remark that it’s only an escapist fantasy. And like that blockbuster series, I genuinely enjoyed nearly everything about it except for the core love triangle. The film is visually dazzling, often stunningly imaginative and playful. It is bright and colorful and filled to the brim with delightful and intelligent supporting characters. I just couldn’t stand to spend any real time with Bella, Edward, and Jacob… I mean Scott Pilgrim, Romona Flowers, and Knives Chou.
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