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This blog tracks script reviews for upcoming films, aggregating links to the latest written. Compiled by Chris Faile, of FilmJerk.com.
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Saturday, June 21, 2003
In his preview page for "Plastic Man," Greg Dean Schmitz of Greg's Previews at Yahoo! Movies takes a look at the script that has been around for ages (even linking to it) and gives it the thumbs-up.
Schmitz: "What makes this script a fun read, however, isn't really the story or even the humor, in itself, but imagining what it would be like to see the images described as a live-action movie (which, duh, is the fun of reading any script, but with this one, it's a bit more applicable)."
Schmitz: "What makes this script a fun read, however, isn't really the story or even the humor, in itself, but imagining what it would be like to see the images described as a live-action movie (which, duh, is the fun of reading any script, but with this one, it's a bit more applicable)."
Harry Knowles over at Ain't It Cool News gets worked up over something yet again, and this time it is the "World of Tomorrow"screeplay.
As he says there: "We here at AICN have been woken up to the project and I’m thrilled. I had no idea that something this cool had gotten this far along. I wish all involved the absolute best luck, cuz the geek in me is screaming for this project to be perfect. I love that all involved are keeping the studios out of it, till they are finished. GREAT IDEA! This is the sort of particular vision that must be completed before many at the studios would get it. Personally, as a geek, I’d love to see this sucker picked up by New Line – cuz frankly I would just love to see them get this project. Of course, if it gets nailed, I can’t imagine Dreamworks passing on it, or Universal or any other studio for that matter. This has the ability of completely and thoroughly recreating and re-imagining that “thrilling days of yesteryear” vibe into something retro, but something we’ve never seen done to perfection. This film takes "Raiders of the Lost Ark"as a jumping pad and dreams so much bigger than any of Indiana Jones’ adventures ever dared to dream."
I dunno...this sounds like it will be either hit or miss, and I'm guessing on the latter. I read the column and just find myself thinking "Mars Attacks!" Ugh, not one I'm looking forward to.
As he says there: "We here at AICN have been woken up to the project and I’m thrilled. I had no idea that something this cool had gotten this far along. I wish all involved the absolute best luck, cuz the geek in me is screaming for this project to be perfect. I love that all involved are keeping the studios out of it, till they are finished. GREAT IDEA! This is the sort of particular vision that must be completed before many at the studios would get it. Personally, as a geek, I’d love to see this sucker picked up by New Line – cuz frankly I would just love to see them get this project. Of course, if it gets nailed, I can’t imagine Dreamworks passing on it, or Universal or any other studio for that matter. This has the ability of completely and thoroughly recreating and re-imagining that “thrilling days of yesteryear” vibe into something retro, but something we’ve never seen done to perfection. This film takes "Raiders of the Lost Ark"as a jumping pad and dreams so much bigger than any of Indiana Jones’ adventures ever dared to dream."
I dunno...this sounds like it will be either hit or miss, and I'm guessing on the latter. I read the column and just find myself thinking "Mars Attacks!" Ugh, not one I'm looking forward to.
Sunday, June 08, 2003
I get to review myself again, oh goody. Over at FilmJerk.com, I've gotten the first looks at the Gregory Jacobs/Steven Soderbergh script “Criminal.” Great read, one of the best I've written recently (and I should preface this in that I've read through a couple dozen the past four weeks, reviews coming soon for the bulk of them).
As I say in this review: "With the deft hands of a Manhattan street hustler orchestrating three-card monty, Steven Soderbergh and Gregory Jacobs’ “Criminal” offers an engaging glimpse into the life of two crooks trying to swindle a media magnate out of $750,000. A remake of the 2000 Argentinean feature “Nine Queens,” the film mixes stylistic dialogue into a character study rich in multi-faceted characters, as well as offers twists and turns (some implausible, some slickly done). The script works in spades overall, bringing viewers an enjoyable look into this shadowy world and making it truly something that can be termed “con artistry,” with a final twist showing who’s conning who."
As I say in this review: "With the deft hands of a Manhattan street hustler orchestrating three-card monty, Steven Soderbergh and Gregory Jacobs’ “Criminal” offers an engaging glimpse into the life of two crooks trying to swindle a media magnate out of $750,000. A remake of the 2000 Argentinean feature “Nine Queens,” the film mixes stylistic dialogue into a character study rich in multi-faceted characters, as well as offers twists and turns (some implausible, some slickly done). The script works in spades overall, bringing viewers an enjoyable look into this shadowy world and making it truly something that can be termed “con artistry,” with a final twist showing who’s conning who."
Friday, June 06, 2003
Verbal, a frequent contributor to TNMC.org's "Untitled Deadpool Column," gives a look at the forthcoming Tom Hanks/Coen Bros. film "The Ladykillers."
As he writes there, the only minor gripe he has with this script is the ending, but concludes by saying, "What a great script. The Coens have done it again. With Hanks and Wayans already signed and the inevitable use of the usual Coen brothers suspects, this script ought to be deftly translated to the big screen with raves by the critics and possibly even some end of the year awards."
As he writes there, the only minor gripe he has with this script is the ending, but concludes by saying, "What a great script. The Coens have done it again. With Hanks and Wayans already signed and the inevitable use of the usual Coen brothers suspects, this script ought to be deftly translated to the big screen with raves by the critics and possibly even some end of the year awards."
Stax's newest script review is another oldy-but-goody: DC Comic's "Plastic Man." Bringing it over from his old site, Flixburg, this script is dated circa 1995 and penned by Larry and Andy Wachowski ("The Matrix").
As he writes there: "Overall, the characters are all rather broadly sketched and two-dimensional. Argon needs more fleshing out (excuse the horrible pun) to avoid being just a sight gag. The plot is convoluted and kid-friendly but I'm nevertheless confident that if the Wachowski brothers were directing they could make Plastic Man a fun flick...What made Plastic Man enjoyable was its biting wit, cleverness and visceral imagery. The imaginations that would later create the world of The Matrix can clearly be seen in this 1995 draft."
As he writes there: "Overall, the characters are all rather broadly sketched and two-dimensional. Argon needs more fleshing out (excuse the horrible pun) to avoid being just a sight gag. The plot is convoluted and kid-friendly but I'm nevertheless confident that if the Wachowski brothers were directing they could make Plastic Man a fun flick...What made Plastic Man enjoyable was its biting wit, cleverness and visceral imagery. The imaginations that would later create the world of The Matrix can clearly be seen in this 1995 draft."
