tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post8585533401375748456..comments2023-11-05T07:45:02.082-05:00Comments on Mystery Man on Film: Script Review – “Law-Abiding Citizen”Mystery Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486331815227364944noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-13645077053334685712010-05-11T11:09:06.690-04:002010-05-11T11:09:06.690-04:00I like your blog. Thank you. They are really great...I like your <a href="http://nlla20.blog126.fc2.com/" rel="nofollow">blog</a>. Thank you. They are really great . <br />Some new style <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow"> Puma Cat</a> shoes is in fashion this year. <br />The <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow">Nike Air Shoes</a> is a best <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow">Air Shoes </a>. <br /><a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow"> Nike Air Rift</a> is good and<a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow"> <br /><br />Cheap Nike Shoes</a>.<br />If you are a fans of <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow"> Puma basket</a>,we would offer the good <br /><br />and <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow">Cheap Puma Shoes</a> for you .the <a href="http://www.airshoes.us" rel="nofollow"> cheap ugg boots</a>is best christmas gift now.<br />The information age is really convenient .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-79451096059649375612010-02-26T02:01:01.469-05:002010-02-26T02:01:01.469-05:00Can I get some clarification on something? I read ...Can I get some clarification on something? I read the Darabont rewrite and the beginning seems very different from the filmed version. The suspects don't speak, and the child is not raped.<br /><br />I ask this because I am wondering when those choices were made...at what point in the process?<br /><br />I wonder about this because I was writing a similar script in a college class in early '09, which had almost an identical rape/murder scene to the one that was shot but not in the script. I also had the 'guy who did the killing flips on the non-killer for a deal' part, but I see that that's in the script.<br /><br />I seem like a paranoid freak, right?<br /><br />Well the only thing feeding my paranoia is that my act review partner for that script is a producer's assistant at Sony Pictures.<br /><br />It's conceivable that he passed along my act 1 or the idea or whatever...<br /><br />But, I don't really care about that. The rest of my script was completely different anyway.<br /><br />However, part of what I thought made the script weak was the lack of motive in the section that copied my script (relax, just kidding...I doubt that ever happened).<br /><br />For instance, in my script the 'Killer' has a motive to be killing the man's family (in his own mind), and the 2nd robber has a reason to be with the filthy killer (a debt, to be paid under the guise of a'robbery'...he doesn't know the 'killer's' real plan)and gives the D.A. a real reason to deal with him (blackmail). <br /><br />So, next time a wacky professor and a wannabe hotshot studio development intern Teacher's aid give me crap about my setup, I guess I'll tell them to go call Frank Darabont.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400780736072955625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-24744925543375622682010-02-04T12:12:59.121-05:002010-02-04T12:12:59.121-05:00mirc indir
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1) The beginning wasn't all that ...Two things:<br /><br />1) The beginning wasn't all that original. Stylized? Yes, but not very interesting. In fact, I would've liked it more had they started with the "IT'S MY BIRTHDAAAAAY!" scene. Very funny. And the story would've lost nothing.<br /><br />2) This one is a bit nitpicky. But still, I think it pertains to bad logic and needs to be mentioned. From an off-the-books meeting behind the prison:<br /><br /><br /><b><i>CLYDE<br />You should have, you know. Prosecuted both.<br /><br />NICK <br />I’d have lost.<br /><br />CLYDE<br />With your head held high. And without any blame from me.</i></b><br /><br /><br />That's fucking weak. Why? Nick's job is to look out for the best interests of everybody, not just Clyde. So yeah, why didn't he ask the 1 million dollar question- what happens if I lose and he kills someone else? What then, Clyde? That would've shown how flawed Clyde's logic was. It pissed me off that Nick wouldn't stand up for his decision.<br /><br />So anyway, I wouldn't be worried about the producers. Look how well Lord of War turned out with all the producers on that film. Nah, I'm more worried about F. Gary Gray. This could pay huge dividends as long as he doesn't fuck it up. Even though it was bit predictable, I thought it was a very well told story. Even the "we sees" didn’t bother me as much here. <br /><br />And for god's sake man, stop apologizing for working. Lol... it's good to see people like you getting work. I just hope you are playing as hard.<br /><br /><br />-- David AlanDavid Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00954618022277834648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-10674180021561653682009-06-26T09:18:24.953-04:002009-06-26T09:18:24.953-04:00I agree with your points, though for most of it I ...I agree with your points, though for most of it I was totally with it, it read like a bullet for me ... for me the ending was a letdown of sorts (because, uh, cameras?) and that was the largest disappointment. <br /><br />In terms of dialogue, it's hard to tell when so many writers and people have their thumbs in it, you know?Joshua Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239067667651048280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-68877004533495226672009-06-26T06:57:02.269-04:002009-06-26T06:57:02.269-04:00Uhmm...I don't think anybody would "reek ...Uhmm...I don't think anybody would "reek havoc", from a cell or not, unless they hadn't showered either. They might "wreck havoc", though.<br /><br />Might wanna correct that, sir. Otherwise, good review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-67759723674107445542009-06-26T05:15:31.713-04:002009-06-26T05:15:31.713-04:00I was so bowled over by Fahrenheit that I jumped r...I was so bowled over by Fahrenheit that I jumped right into this, another Darabont script, but I found it paled in comparison, and I gave up on it about a quarter way in. Hey, I write, my time is precious.<br /><br />It had its merits and was clearly written by a professional, but I found it too obvious where everything was headed, I thought I could spot things a mile off.<br /><br />Now, of course, I flipped through to read the last few pages and realised how wrong I was, that there had been some major reversals. But the lesson I took away from the script is that what comes before can't be a slave to a major reveal or reversal, it has to stand up to scrutiny in its own right.<br /><br />If the plants and set-ups are too obvious, then a neat switcheroo won't exonerate what has seemed dully-predictable beforehand.<br /><br />An audience should have to work for its red herrings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-71020649043804283032009-06-26T01:34:56.768-04:002009-06-26T01:34:56.768-04:00"I can already hear the argument: “what the h..."I can already hear the argument: “what the hell’s wrong with above average B-movie thrills?” I say fuck that. Shoot for the moon." <br /><br />I love that. <br />For me, if you're writing something, and committing as much emotion and conflict and drama and tension and subtext and suspense as you can, that's the job. Anything else would be a soul-wounding waste of time. I wouldn't work on anything if I didn't think people would absolutely love that shit, or at least that I would love it. I wouldn't say anything to anyone about selling out - this is an industry as much as it's an art - but if you're going to half-ass it, why not half-ass something else; I want to watch movies like The Dark Knight, not Righteous Kill. <br />Can I get a "Hell yeah!"<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30413383.post-84968971040464107352009-06-26T01:17:19.429-04:002009-06-26T01:17:19.429-04:00I actually read this script not to long ago... one...I actually read this script not to long ago... one of the better scripts I read actually... I loved some of the dialogue and hated other parts.<br /><br />As far as your points... I agree with your first point, that script is begging for just them to be alone... I was saying the exact same thing... it was driving me nuts, because I kept waiting for it...<br /><br />Point 2... Nicks aggression, now I'm not sure I agree or disagree here, I will spoil it here a little for people who have yet to read... Nick received that DVD of one of those murders and his daughter ended up watching it... so there was some cause for him to flip out a little, though they might have over done it a tee bit.<br /><br />Point 3... I don't know, I sort of like how they played that little scene, and the whole "tie" convo they had... I'm sure audiences will laugh at the end of that scene.<br /><br />And also... the ending, I have my doubts... but overall, I really didn't think it was a half bad script... although, I've been reading a lot of crappy ones.<br /><br />Most likely will see the movie, just to see the audience reactions to certain parts.GabbaGoonoreply@blogger.com