Blu-ray Movie Reviews

Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) falls for the girl of his dreams—literally. In order to win her heart he must battle her seven evil exes or die trying. Does he have the power to defeat them?

I'm a big fan of Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead), but this one is a little too quirky for my tastes. I liked how the sounds and graphics from video games were integrated into the picture, but I couldn't relate to any of the characters. Maybe I'm getting too old?

Video Highlights

• AVC/1080p encodes
• Excellent clarity and detail
• Adequate black levels
• Well-resolved colors

Audio Highlights

• DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack
• Outstanding dynamics
• Hefty bass response
• Decent surround activity
• Clear dialog

While I didn't connect with the characters I loved the audio/video presentation, which looks and sounds outstanding. Fine object detail is well above-average and the DTS track rocks!

Bonus Materials

• Feature commentaries (4)
• Insider Documentaries (3)
• Alternate footage, deleted, and alternate scenes
• Bloopers
• Pre-Production featurette
• The Music of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
• Visual effects featurette
• Sound work featurette
• Trailers & TV spots
• Behind-The-Scenes production blogs
• Free bonus movie to stream Tremors or Pitch Black via BD-Live
• Trivia track
• Galleries
• U-Control PIP, Pocket Blu app, and Digital Copy of film

I have to give Wright credit for creating an interesting and unique screenplay, but it doesn't hold up as well as his other projects. Regardless, the presentation is fabulous and is well worth giving it a look for that reason alone.

Release Date: November 9, 2010
Studio: Universal

Movie: 6/10
Picture: 9/10
Sound: 9/10

Review System

Source
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player

Display
JVC DLA-RS1 projector
Stewart FireHawk screen (76.5" wide, 16:9)

Electronics
Onkyo Pro PR-SC885 pre/pro
Anthem PVA-7 power amplifier
Panamax M5400PM power conditioner

Speakers
M&K S-150s (L, C, R)
M&K SS-150s (LS, RS, SBL, SBR)
SVS PC-Ultra subwoofer

Cables
Monoprice HDMI cables (source to pre/pro)
Best Deal analog-audio cables
PureLink HDC Fiber Optic HDMI Cable System (15 meters) from pre/pro to projector

Acoustical treatments from GIK Acoustics