Scott Pilgrim gets dominated.

[Sharkosauros]

Hmn , well this doesnt suprise me, The expendables is full of well known action stars, its bound to have major profit, well Scott pilgrim, as Michael Cera ... so yeah doesnt suprise me Scott Pilgrim is behind

Still i never actually seen either, but from the trailers i have seen, i woud enjoy Scott Pilgrim more, i woud have to imagine it with another actor as the lead tho <.<

 

[Xojins]

Noooooooooo!

I stand by my belief that Scott Pilgrim was the second best film this year after Inception, but honestly I'm not surprised. A movie full of retro video game references based off a small-time graphic novel doesn't really stand a chance against a movie with every action star ever in it, regardless of how awesome the former is and how terrible the latter.

I don't care though, I mark it as another success in Edgar Wright's perfect record. It was so great.

The lack of Samuel Jackson automatically renders the main selling point of The Expendables invalid.

I think we should all go see Scott Pilgrim. Right now.

Plus, as I've said: People are drugged monkeys who are easily entertained by random flashing coloured lights. That's the main reason The Expendables has made money at all.

I always thought Samuel L. Jackson was needed in The Expendables.

But probably the reason Scott Pilgrim didn't do so well is that people are tired of seeing Michael Cera play the same character in every movie. That and the commercials make it look like a 12-year-old's super hero movie.

 

[NorthernTrooper]

Does everyone really have such a large hate for Michael Cera? I'm gonna watch Scott Pilgrim, and enjoy every second of it, no matter who's the main acter.

 

[Kalabrikan]

I honestly wasn't expecting much from Scott Pilgrim, but what I got was one of the funniest and sweetest movies of the year underneath all the video game and 90's hipster culture references. I thought the role suited Cera perfectly.

Though I must admit this was kind of expected. This'll make more money via DVD sales than theater sales.

 

[Arehexes]

Noooooooooo!

I stand by my belief that Scott Pilgrim was the second best film this year after Inception, but honestly I'm not surprised. A movie full of retro video game references based off a small-time graphic novel doesn't really stand a chance against a movie with every action star ever in it, regardless of how awesome the former is and how terrible the latter.

I don't care though, I mark it as another success in Edgar Wright's perfect record. It was so great.

I can agree with that, I never even heard of the comic till a week ago (would have loved to read it though I like retro throw back ^_^)

The comic's even better than the film in a lot of ways; it's worth checking out.

I plan on it, my roommate is going to let me read them. It still is the fact I doubt a lot of people even heard of the books till the movie was out. Now that it's known about a lot of "net people" are making videos about how funny and awesome it is.

 

[ShadowDude112]

Successful troll is successful. I think this guy deserves a medal since his post was so original.

I'm not trolling, the guy is just a shit actor, he's awful. I would have gone to see the film if it had used someone else as the main protaganist.

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

 

[Phoenixlight]

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

It's not, watching him try to act makes me cringe, he?s just so uncharismatic and unbelievable.

 

[Arisato-kun]

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

It's not, watching him try to act makes me cringe, he?s just so uncharismatic and unbelievable.

Just try and say that after watching Scott Pilgrim.

 

[ShadowDude112]

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

It's not, watching him try to act makes me cringe, he?s just so uncharismatic and unbelievable.

Just try and say that after watching Scott Pilgrim.

He's not going to see it since he's an ass who only thinks his opinion is right and will never see it because of Micheal Cera. And even if he does he won't go in open minded so he'll think it'll suck either way.

 

[Arisato-kun]

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

It's not, watching him try to act makes me cringe, he?s just so uncharismatic and unbelievable.

Just try and say that after watching Scott Pilgrim.

He's not going to see it since he's an ass who only thinks his opinion is right and will never see it because of Micheal Cera. And even if he does he won't go in open minded so he'll think it'll suck either way.

Point taken. It's a shame though. Scott Pilgrim was like opening a can of awesome.

 

[squid5580]

Dear lord I just caught on the news in Canada how well the movies did. #1 was of course the Expendables. And Scott came in at #5. It couldn't even beat Inception lol.

 

[AgentNein]

I resent you implying that I'm not a pompous elitist know-it-all though, these are badges I wear with pride.

So you're a teenager/uni student that thinks they're one of the few people that thinks for themselves? Where is that old picture of all those people on the train thinking the exact same thing again? I really should save that for future reference.

Also, you seem to have forgotten the vitally important parts from what you quoted. You know, the horse's ass, dipshit, douchebag part of the title that goes with being a pompous, elitist know-it-all?

You can have those last few. I'm giving them to you. You've earned them.

For future reference I am neither a teenager, nor am I a uni student. Been there, graduated that. Just a well adjusted intelligent adult who doesn't enjoy macho American action movies designed to whip frat kids into a frenzy. Call it better taste, call it what you will.

 

[Applejack]

Does it really matter that the film didn't do well? The film was made so fans win. I didn't go see Zombieland because it looked really dumb but after hearing about how amazing it was I saw it. I'm guessing people will do the same with Scott Pilgrim after hearing about it.

 

[Busdriver580]

Ed wright deserves better than this

 

[Romblen]

I'm not really surprised, The Expendables is a movie that anyone can watch and probably enjoy. Scott Pilgrim on the other hand is not really targeted towards anyone but gamers.


That, and the Expendables had Willis, Stallone, Li, and Statham. Scott Pilgrim has Michael Cera, it's kind of hard to win in a situation like that.

 

[ShadowDude112]

That's just really fucking stupid. The movie is fantastic but your like "Oh, it has Micheal Cera I'm not gonna go see it. Hurr Durrr."

It's not, watching him try to act makes me cringe, he?s just so uncharismatic and unbelievable.

Just try and say that after watching Scott Pilgrim.

He's not going to see it since he's an ass who only thinks his opinion is right and will never see it because of Micheal Cera. And even if he does he won't go in open minded so he'll think it'll suck either way.

Point taken. It's a shame though. Scott Pilgrim was like opening a can of awesome.

It was. And since you think that you have been Director of Awesome approved. (PM me for the reference.)

 

[Hugh Mann]

I resent you implying that I'm not a pompous elitist know-it-all though, these are badges I wear with pride.

So you're a teenager/uni student that thinks they're one of the few people that thinks for themselves? Where is that old picture of all those people on the train thinking the exact same thing again? I really should save that for future reference.

Also, you seem to have forgotten the vitally important parts from what you quoted. You know, the horse's ass, dipshit, douchebag part of the title that goes with being a pompous, elitist know-it-all?

You can have those last few. I'm giving them to you. You've earned them.

For future reference I am neither a teenager, nor am I a uni student. Been there, graduated that. Just a well adjusted intelligent adult who doesn't enjoy macho American action movies designed to whip frat kids into a frenzy. Call it better taste, call it what you will.

Better taste? don't be so quick to discount a good as action film as juvenile, they said the same thing about about rock n roll back in the day (as opposed to classical music), don't try to act cerebral, its a different taste not better

OT: Scott Pilgrim felt like it stopped every five seconds to wink at you and say "Hey remember this video game, aren't we clever?!?" or "Hey we're breaking the fourth wall, isn't that imaginative?!?", Expendables looks a lot more straight forward, and less pretentious

 

[Skeleton Jelly]

Really? That's strange, I thought ALL the hipsters would go see Scott Pilgram, and there's certainly a lot of hipsters in this world now.

 

[wrecker77]

I resent you implying that I'm not a pompous elitist know-it-all though, these are badges I wear with pride.

So you're a teenager/uni student that thinks they're one of the few people that thinks for themselves? Where is that old picture of all those people on the train thinking the exact same thing again? I really should save that for future reference.

Also, you seem to have forgotten the vitally important parts from what you quoted. You know, the horse's ass, dipshit, douchebag part of the title that goes with being a pompous, elitist know-it-all?

You can have those last few. I'm giving them to you. You've earned them.

For future reference I am neither a teenager, nor am I a uni student. Been there, graduated that. Just a well adjusted intelligent adult who doesn't enjoy macho American action movies designed to whip frat kids into a frenzy. Call it better taste, call it what you will.

Better taste? don't be so quick to discount a good as action film as juvenile, they said the same thing about about rock n roll back in the day (as opposed to classical music), don't try to act cerebral, its a different taste not better

OT: Scott Pilgrim felt like it stopped every five seconds to wink at you and say "Hey remember this video game, aren't we clever?!?" or "Hey we're breaking the fourth wall, isn't that imaginative?!?", Expendables looks a lot more straight forward, and less pretentious

Give me one example of the breaking the fourth wall thing your talking about. Use spoilers.

 

[Snake Plissken]

I am very confused by all of the hate for "The Expendables". When did people stop loving cheesy action films and start liking pretentious lame stuff that is based off even more boring and pretentious indie comics?

I would pay twice as much to see Stallone give his worst performance than to see Michael Cera give his best.

By the way, do you think that Edgar Wright (the director of the Scott Pilgrim film) hates "The Expendables?" FUCK NO. He wrote Hot Fuzz, which was basically an homage to anything LIKE "The Expendables." He's probably goddamned honored to have a film open up next to Stallone.

Another thing:
Do I NEED to see Scott Pilgrim in theaters to get the full experience? No...it'll do just fine on DVD.
The Expendables NEEDS, nay, DEMANDS to be seen in the theater. Chances are it will end up in a 5 dollar bin in 2 years, so it HAS to bank on the theatrical run.

I love Edgar Wright, I really do. I hope he continues to make films...but he'll be just fine in second place.