It’s a good thing Scott Pilgrim is the best fighter in the world because he’s up against some stiff competition this beautiful summer weekend. The Ryan Murphy helmed “Eat. Pray. Love.” starring Julia Roberts is bound to attract a wider audience. Maybe Julia Roberts is the eighth evil ex that Scott can’t muster up enough power to defeat but that doesn’t change the fact that there are plenty of devoted Pilgrimites who have been anticipating Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the hiply societal graphic novels for some time now and I can say with the upmost confidence that they will not be disappointed.

If you’re not familiar with the novels, Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is a self centered,  oblivious, lazy excuse for a young man. He is kept afloat by his homosexual roommate and best friend Wallace Wells, portrayed perfectly by the under appreciated Kieran Culkin. Scott’s biggest problems in life used to include what he would eat for dinner, or which pop culture referencing t-shirt he should wear. Now that Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) has entered his life, it just got a little more complicated. In order to be with her, Scott must defeat her seven evil exes — I know what you’re thinking, boy, haven’t we all been there?

Now that you’ve heard the poor man’s summary I can move on to my thoughts, the first being thank god for Edgar Wright! His previous films “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hott Fuzz” gave birth to a whole new brand of comedy that no one except Wright himself can create. “Scott Pilgrim” is his first adaptation and is undoubtedly new territory for him, however his ability to impress me is still the same. If you’re familiar with Wright’s previous work, get ready for more endless cuts and precision transitioning that makes you feel like you’re reading an intensely interactive version of the comics.

One of the most impressive aspects of this film is their accuracy in casting the roles. With the exception of Anna Kendrick as Stacey Pilgrim, everyone was spot on. While many people may be growing tired of Michael Cera’s so called shtick, I think everyone will be able to agree he was the only choice for Pilgrim. However if you’re still not convinced, let me assure you that Cera’s behavior is a lot more outgoing and much more devoted to character than his previous roles.

The only problem with “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is that there are no problems at all, and that’s not really a problem, is it? It’s the perfect summer movie. It’s contains intense action, hilarious dialogue and eye catching visuals. What more can we ask for besides an exceptional final product, and did I mention it also has that going for it as well? Before you package away your summer clothes and fatten up for hibernation, make one last trip to the theater, take a seat and have some fun as you watch one of the best movies this year.