BLOG QUESTION ADV: SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN SCAVENGER HUNT

After watching your selected script-to-screen video, how did the screen adaptation transform elements of the original script? What did you notice about the adaptation that you think makes the final film less or more effective?

Note: Try to think about how the following were affected in the final cut: character, pacing, tone or visual storytelling

The scene I chose is from The Social Network, and it depicts a flashback that shows an exchange between Mark and Eduardo, while also intercutting to the deposition room. In my opinion, I think the interpretation of the script on screen looks much more interesting than how the scene was described in the script. In the deposition room, the camera cuts to the reactions of different people rather than just primarily focusing on Gretchen, Eduardo, and Mark speaking, even though they were the only ones talking. It adds an element of tension in the scene as you get to see the reactions of people as they learn the details about what happened to the shares. The actors interpretations of the script also added an extra dramatic element, as Andrew Garfield channeled more emotion and anger through the character's dialogue, even though the script didn't have include any parentheticals to direct his tone/emotion. I think allowing the actors to channel the character's feelings allows for more natural and genuine acting, which is why the delivery of lines during this scene is so iconic.