A Top 10 compilation of Edgar Wright scenes (spoilers ahead)

HM: Gary King's breakdown - The World's End

This film is on the whole, easily the weakest of Edgar Wright's efforts I've seen, and I'll admit that most of his usual kinetic style and energetic editing is kind of nullified by the over-complicated storyline. Credits must go to this scene, however, for being a pretty affecting one. The whole film's dramatic undercurrent builds up to this revelation about what Gary King's deal is, while Simon Pegg and NickFrost's performances help make it a memorable moment.

10. Shaun's obliviousness - Shaun of the Dead

More effective in the context of the film than as a standalone scene, this is a terrific example of Wright's more understated side of his humour using the medium of film to perfection. Shaun's (Simon Pegg) utterly mundane routine contrasted with the ominous signs of a zombie apocalypse as he goes about his morning routine is comedy gold.

9. Scott goes on Amazon.ca - Scott Pilgrim v.s. the World

Small and short scene, but I love how much exposition Wright manages to get across with such brisk and sparse, and also very funny dialogue, and the transitions in this scene are particularly great. It also foreshadows one of the best jokes in the film in the first Evil Ex fight against Matthew Patel.

8. The interrogation of Simon Skinner

Could only find part of the scene online, but this is a golden sequence in the film where Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) feels like he's finally got ahold of Skinner only to quite hilariously fail, as Skinner quite deftly provides an alibi for everything. An ingeniusly conceived scene as we watch someone so obviously guilty 'prove' his innocence, and culminating in one of my favourite shots of Edgar Wright's, that of Timothy Dalton's double-shit-eating grin as he invites Angel to 'spool through'.

7. Shaun and Ed figure out how to kill zombies - Shaun of the Dead

Once again, such a fun scene that has jokes of both the slapstick variety (the sight of Shaun and Ed experimenting how to kill zombies) and of the more subtle sort (Shaun meekly suggesting that they'd better close the door, Ed's caustic comments on some of Shaun's record collection).

6. 'Don't Stop Me Now' - Shaun of the Dead

One of the last predominantly lighthearted scenes before the film becomes rather dark (the death of Barbara and Shaun's reaction features some fantastic acting on Simon Pegg's behalf), a welcome little respite of musical co-ordination with the visuals (which I'd imagine Baby Driver has in spades) plus some downright brilliant jokes like the line about killing the Queen.

5. Scott v.s. Todd - Scott Pilgrim v.s. The World

Everything about this scene is amazing. The sheer ridiculousness of everything from Todd's vegan powers to the sound editing, makes this an iconic scene, and it's probably the sequence most suited to Michael Cera's onscreen presence as Scott Pilgrim.

4. Discovering the truth about Sanford - Hot Fuzz

Testament to Edgar Wright's talent that what's in essence a typical 'villainous revelation' scene can have such a unique twist. First and foremost a great homage to The Wicker Man, hilariously ludicrous depiction of the lengths the Sanford community went to keep it the 'Best Village'. It's quite chilling while being quite darkly hilarious at the same time.

3. Scott v.s. Matthew - Scott Pilgrim v.s. the World

My favourite scene of the whole film, and a scene that's a bit underrated. Scott's fights against Lucas, and Roxy may contain the most laughs, the fight against the Katayanagi twins the most visual delights, and the fight against the final boss Gideon Graves may contain the most weight and stakes, but this first showdown contains so many delightful moments. The editing is perfect, the action is stellar, the wry asides from Wallace are terrific, and the way it sets the tone for the rest of the film is so exhilarating.

2. Raid on Somerfield - Hot Fuzz

1. Angel's return - Hot Fuzz

Not only is Hot Fuzz one of my favourite comedies of all-time, it's also one of my favourite action films of all-time. The whole film is a fantastic ride, but really it's the third act where it truly becomes a masterpiece. Edgar Wright goes all-in with all the foreshadowing he'd established beforehand with dialogue, visuals etc. and makes the return of Sergeant Nicholas Angel a pulse-pounding, riveting and witty scene.