BOOK vs MOVIE
It is hard to tell which is easier to capture an audience's persuasion; A book of still shots rendering an action through page after page of dark ominous illustrations, or an action pack visualization of hot robot bods and electric streams of gun fire. Although, Bruce is one hot surrogate, I have to say I preferred the book.
Not only were the illustrations awing but they matched the author's dark intention with the novel. Surrogates is a dark tale about the miss use of technological innovation - best seen in dark tones and shadings. Obviously the movie was easier to get through, but I don't like the idea of the novels artistic integrity being compromised. Flashes of light and eye-catching stunts keep the audience involved but it doesn't deliver the same sour message as the graphic novel does.
Haha you're funny, I never thought of Bruce as a sexy surrogate! I think I agree that the book was better even though I was hesitant to "read" a graphic novel. The pictures were interesting and I think they fit the dark tone of the story that you mentioned better than the movie.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree that the book's dark illustrations help to bring out the overall tone the author was trying to convey. This book was hard for me to put down once I started reading it. The movie however, left me bored and disappointed.
ReplyDeleteI did like to watch the movie because it was hard to picture things through a comic book, but with most stories, I always like reading the book better. I love how you thought that Bruce had a hot surrogate and I agree! haha
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