Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
I had been aware of this movie for a while, but not aware that it was directed by Edgar Wright, who was also responsible for Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and other British films I had been fan of. I should have been paying more attention. I also didn't really become aware of what the whole plot line of this film was until quite late. It did look to me when I saw the previews that it was a typical film featuring a guy trying to get some inaccessible girl. Again, I probably wasn't paying attention, as anything sounding like a romantic comedy since Love Actually went as far with that type of movie as possible makes me role my eyes. Unlike many people, I have no opinion whatsoever on Michael Cera, so that never informed my opinion. The video game element, once I started hearing more about it, got my attention. Also what got my attention is the discussion of the "manic pixie dream girl," which has now been done to death and made blanket to throw over many female