Stars: 5/5
Video game adaptations have always had a bad reputation in the film industry. Itâs a long and complex relationship that has never truly been cracked with most adaptations ranging from mediocre to unabashed garbage. Thankfully, there is one film that stands out among the rest. Not the movie we needed, but the one we deserved.
Edgar Wrightâs "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."
Okay I may have stretched the truth earlier because this film is actually based on the "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novels by Canadian author and artist Bryan Lee O'Malley. So, itâs not a video game adaptation and more of a comic book movie, but there are so many undeniable similarities and sensibilities that the film shares with video games. The eight-bit sounds, seven evil exes, incredible punk-rock soundtrack and boss battle level action bear all of the video game mediumâs trademarks. Therefore, I believe itâs the best video game movie we may ever get.