Is this even really a discussion? With a few notable exceptions, it is common knowledge that the source material tends to be better than the adaptation. That being said, though the original series of Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley is the superior version, the movie Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World still has its own legs to stand on. The difference in media plays a huge role in a comedic story with consistent fourth wall breaks. Many gags in the graphic novels revolve around "reading the previous issue" and other such lines. The film wasn't able to keep this content, but rather had to make its own edits in order to provoke visual stimulus and maintain smooth transitions. Obviously a live-action movie will never be as animated as a comic, but it does its best with special effects, creative cinematography, and over-the-top performances. Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World also had to condense 8 years worth of content into one script. Many problems arise in the form of cuts including the exclusion of iconic moments, a character, and even the entirety of the fourth novel. This seems like a lot of content, but the most jarring shift is the use of gimmicks from the erased material in other scenes. It creates a disconnect with the source material, and that makes the exclusions seem worse than they actually are. Disconnects are the main reason that the movie is considered worse by the fan base. A viewer new to Scott Pilgrim is much more inclined to recognize the new material added. Utilizing its new medium, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, was able to add new bits that still blend with the tone of the narrative. These inclusions were funny, but they also helped differentiate the movie. This adaptation may not fully live up to its predecessor, but it has its own charm, and stands perfectly well on its own merits.
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2/20/2020 10:53:36 pm
Scott Pilgrim is one of the best characters in movies. I know that most people do not think that way, but it is how I look at it. I always enjoy the idea of his character. I mean, I can relate to his character so much, and that is probably the biggest reason why I feel this way. If I can go and start my own blog, I would probably start by writing my thoughts when it comes to the life of Scott Pilgrim.
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