THE ASTOR REVIEW

A ground-breaking comic book adaption. Wright breaks all the rules in his adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel series about a young man who finds love but must fight for it. Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams. The only catch is Scott must defeat her seven evil exes. What follows is an incredible synthesis of contemporary pop culture. Catch it on the Astor Superscreen while you can! Ben Lipson

IMDB SYNOPSIS

Scott Pilgrim plays in a band which aspires to success. He dates Knives Chau, a high-school girl five years younger, and he hasn't recovered from being dumped by his former girlfriend, now a success with her own band. When Scott falls for Ramona Flowers, he has trouble breaking up with Knives and tries to romance Ramona. As if juggling two women wasn't enough, Ramona comes with baggage: seven ex-lovers, with each of whom Scott must do battle to the death in order to win Ramona.