Character Analysis Of 'The Jetson Vs. Judson's Wonder Boy'

The rule is to enter a scene late and leave early. Try to end a scene on tension.

Here are specific examples to consider:

The scene around page 4 between Dalton and Elizabeth can be tightened. Elizabeth arrives and wants to know how her dad is doing. It only requires Dalton to say one line, a visual reaction from Elizabeth, who says “It’s almost as if he’s living in another world,” and then cut the rest of the scene. No need to discuss doctors.

On page 6, cut Wonder Boy saying “Let’s get some coffee.” End the scene on: “And I need your help.”

On page 8, cut and tighten dialogue. It sounds awkward for Elizabeth to say, “Based on the unusual readings…” Essentially, tighten the first 10 pages, make Elizabeth less repetitive about doctors.

On page 107, the Jetson vs. Judson feels confusing. Wonder Boy is a great character for talent. He’s very believable. The audience fully roots for him. He learns how to forgive. He realizes that the best magic of all is one 's sense of wonder. However, he doesn’t always feel conflicted about his identity and this is something that might be considered and explored.

Elizabeth really believes her father has a head injury. It’s sweet to see her do a magic trick with him and at the end she shines when she protects him from NASA. She undergoes a character arc when she accepts her father 's identity, the world of magic, and opens her mind to the world of wonder. She is still a bit repetitive in her dialogue.

Tommy is terrific as the bully. He’s another great role for an actor. The visual of him with horns and a snout is delightful. He 's a perfect villain. He 's slimy and amoral (the perfect burglar with a bomb). He’s a bomb ready to explode. However, there 's also something very appealing about him and a bit sad.

Margaret is extremely likable and authentic. She’s believable as the alienated and conflicted woman in Wonder Boy 's life. Their love is fully convincing and they share nice chemistry. Lizzy is sweet as Wonder Boy’s human mother and she reminds one of the mother in Forrest