How the 'Scott Pilgrim' movie didn't stick to the comic books it's based on

Six graphic novels, one movie.
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How the 'Scott Pilgrim' movie didn't stick to the comic books it's based on
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It's gotta be hard to pack six graphic novels into one movie.

The filmmakers of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World did just that, basing the film, staring Michael Cera, off of the collection of Scott Pilgrim comic books.

So what was cut? What was kept? Find out in this episode of our CineFix series, What's the Difference?

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Mariya Abdulkaf

A lover of satirical debate, wine and a good bowl of guac. Originally from Ethiopia, Mariya received a B.A. from Vassar College, where she studied international relations, with a regional focus on the Middle East and concentrations in political science, history and film.


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