Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), directed by Edgar Wright, is a visually inventive cult classic that brilliantly blends video game aesthetics with romantic comedy. Based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels, it follows slacker musician Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) as he battles his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in surreal, action-packed duels. Packed with witty dialogue, kinetic editing, and an iconic soundtrack, the film bombed at the box office but has since gained recognition as a groundbreaking mashup of pop culture, martial arts, and Gen-Y romance. Its hyper-stylized energy and heartfelt coming-of-age story make it one of the most original—and unfairly overlooked—films of its decade.