Outline of the First Term Paper: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

1. Introduction
1. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
2. In Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010),” the movie breaks the laws of physics in our own world in order to create a humorous and epic movie that pays homage to video games and comic books around the world with its use of supernatural energy, exaggerated paths of action, and strange inertia.  
2. Supernatural energy
1. Matthew Patel fireballs
2. Vegan powers
3. Giant energy monsters that battle
3. Exaggerated Paths of Action/Lack of Gravity
1. Scott vs. Matthew – Scott sends Matthew into the air with an uppercut kick, jumps high and uppercuts Matthew again, barrages him with a flurry of punches, lands a final punch that sends Matthew hurtling to the earth as Scott floats and watches from above.
2. Scott vs. Lucas Lee – Scott and Lucas charge at each other and jump into midair. Lucas kicks Scott backwards through a backdrop.
3. Ramona vs. Roxy – Romana dodges a hit from Roxy by flipping backwards high into the air with her giant hammer.
4. Strange Inertia
1. Scott vs. Matthew – Scott blocks Matthew who does a 100mph flying punch, stops him midair, punches him backward and sends him tumbling through the air
1. However, there is still a realistic sense of inertia and gravity when Matthew lands on his feet.
2. His motion is stopped by the ground, an equal and opposing force.
2. Scott vs. Todd – Bass sends Scott through several walls without slowing him down.
3. Ramona vs. Roxy – Ramona blocks Roxy from kicking Scott midair and they hold the pose for three seconds real time.
5. Conclusion
1. By intentionally breaking the laws of physics in the “Pilgrim” world, Edgar Wright enhances the comic-book and video-game feel of the movie to make it more entertaining to audiences and stay true to the comic.