The Greatest Graphic Novel Adaptation Is Now Streaming On Max
Max subscribers are in for an absolute treat right now, as the best graphic novel adaptation is currently available on the streamer. Filled with music, dazzling colors, an insanely stacked ensemble, and a vibe that makes you feel like you’ve been transported into the pages of a comic book, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is the perfect choice for your next movie night. Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie is undoubtedly one of the best pieces of the filmmaker’s catalog as he seamlessly blends an animated universe into live-action.
Battle With The Seven Evil Exes
Starring Michael Cera (Arrested Development) in the titular role, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World centers around none other than Scott Pilgrim, a young musician who has a love-at-first-sight moment with an Amazon delivery girl named Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Although the pair hit it off almost immediately, they both have some baggage from their past dragging along behind them. Prepared to do whatever it takes to win Ramona’s heart, Scott embarks on a journey to battle and destroy each of her seven evil exes.
The All Time Cast
Perhaps the best part about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World – aside from its really fun and inventive visual effects – is the ensemble cast. Get this: the movie features the likes of Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Kieran Culkin (Succession), Aubrey Plaza (Agatha All Along), Anna Kendrick (A Simple Favor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Jason Schwartzman (The Darjeeling Limited), and so many more.
The Movie Looks Like A Comic
Giving credit where credit is due, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World would never have been a thing had it not been for Bryan Lee O’Malley, the visionary behind the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series. As mentioned, Edgar Wright served the title as its director and also co-penned the screenplay alongside Michael Bacall. For Wright, the movie arrived in cinemas shortly after he dropped the comedy classics Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, staying on track with his knack for the genre.
Unappreciated In Theaters
In a wild shakeup that we honestly still don’t understand, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was a bomb at the box office, earning only $51.7 million, which came nowhere close to breaking even with its production cost of $60-85 million. The thing is, like so many other box office blunders, the vibrant and musical film would age like a fine wine, eventually reaching its target audience. Right now, the movie sits on Rotten Tomatoes with the Certified Fresh critics’ rating of 82 percent.
The Comic Book Classic Is On Max
Sure, there’s so much going on throughout the entire film, but that’s part of what makes Scott Pilgrim vs. the World such an immediate fan favorite. By the time its 10th anniversary rolled around, Scott Pilgrim fever was at an all-time high, with a re-release set in the UK and the U.S. While it still happened, it was postponed until the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s no denying that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a standout film that blends a fantastical storyline with top-tier acting and cameos that will make you continuously say, “I didn’t know they were in this!” With a legacy that’s only grown over the last nearly 15 years since its release, there’s never been a better time to check out Edgar Wright’s iconic feature than now while it’s streaming on Max.
