Since it was released in 2010, the comedy classic Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World has been considered a cult classic, with a dedicated fanbase of its own. Rather than an exhilarating plot, the movie had heart and soul like all Edgar Wight movies and ended up appealing to fans all over the world. The movie holds a solid 82 on Rotten Tomatoes, and it was lauded for being an over-the-top cinematic masterpiece. A well-executed family all-rounder.
Scott Pilgrim was a unique movie that had gorgeous visuals and a story unlike any other. The film leaves a lasting imprint on the viewers even after multiple watching, leaving people to wonder if other titles exist in that genre to let them relieve the experience. Thankfully, there are some excellent movies like this comedic masterpiece, and they’ll also stick with you for a long time to come. So, get your popcorn ready and the viewing glasses polished because we’re kicking off this list with:
Hot Fuzz
This 2007 Edgar Wight film is considered to be a comedy goldmine. Hot Fuzz takes the audience on an emotionally adventurous ride to the small town of Sandford, where deep trouble is brewing. This murder mystery flick follows the path of Sergeant Angles, who is assigned to the remote town of Sandford situated in the countryside by his disgruntled superiors. However, upon arriving, he is met with a new mystery. A killer is on the loose. With cryptic clues and dead bodies lying left, right, and center, this comedy-murder-mystery will leave you wanting more.
Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American cult classic comedy film about a misfit teenager adjusting to small-town American life. Set in Idaho, Napoleon is brought up in a middle-class family with his equally eccentric brother, whose life revolves around internet chat rooms and roleplaying. The film meticulously chronicles the life of Napoleon and the relationships he must navigate during his time at high school. The story of a socially awkward teenager exploring his place in society is not new in cinema. Yet the director was able to revamp this typical narrative and update it with an array of whimsical elements and characters.
There are many components of this film that make it so distinctive and notable while making it stand the test of time. A lot of the weight and success are delivered from the performances given by Napoleon and his friend Pedro, played by Efren Ramirez. The portrayals of their characters are memorizing, though appropriately uncomfortable at times.
Napoleon’s half-glazed facial expressions to awkward running style are endearing and add to his peculiar character perfectly. Along with the superb acting, cinematographer Munn Powell captures these characters entirely and lets their individuality fly. These cues let the audience understand their internal monologues while also helping them get immersed into the character’s world.
Shaun of the Dead
This is the movie that kicked off the Cornetto Trilogy, with all three films starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Shaun of the Dead is a fan favorite flick, with Hot Fuzz and The World’s End coming as the latter part of the trilogy. There are numerous references to the previous films in the cornetto trilogy, meaning that in one way or the other, the movies are all canon. The characters in this movie are realistic and full of emotions, blending the themes of comedy and adventure into a Wight slushie.
Though Shaun doesn’t know how to be in a relationship, during the apocalypse, he becomes the leader of the group and saves them all. Ed is Shaun’s best friend and is lazy in even answering his phone during tense situations. Ed’s character is portrayed by Nick Frost and is by far the funniest in the movie.
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Deadpool
Captain Deadpool is one of the greatest anti-heroes we have seen so far in the comic genre. Wade Wilson is a special force personal turned mercenary who, after being subjected to an experiment, finds himself with abilities he never realized even existed. Armed with deadly weapons and packed to the brim with the darkest humor and puns, Deadpool will stop at nothing to extract justice as he hunts for the men responsible.
The action scenes are beautifully designed and well executed, employing playful visuals while using pretty much every camera technique available; nothing about this movie feels repetitive, and the pacing is wrapped up to perfection. But what sets Deadpool out in the genre is that despite all the carnage, action, and violence, the story has a heart. And that has a lot to do with how brilliantly Ryan Reynolds portrays the character and the great chemistry he has with his co-star Morena Baccarin.
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