Overall Impression – How can you not root for this underdog? THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Rocky Balboa. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: beat Apollo Creed in the ring. Personal: win Adrian’s heart. Private: prove that a nobody can become a champion. Who’s trying to stop him? – Mostly it’s… Continue reading ROCKY
Month: April 2009
THE GODFATHER
Overall Impression – An all time classic. I can’t believe I wasn’t forced to watch this in film school. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Michael Corleone. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: help the Corleone family survive. Personal: figure out where his loyalties lie. Private: figure out what kind of person he… Continue reading THE GODFATHER
CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE
Overall Impression – CRANK 2: FULL THROTTLE delivers exactly what it promises: non-stop electrified action! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Chev Chelios. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: stay alive long enough to get his heart back. Personal: N/A. Private N/A. Who’s trying to stop him? – Chinese gangs, Mexican gangs,… Continue reading CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE
LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA: A Cautionary Screenwriting Tale
I’m not going to do a full breakdown of this movie, but just a quick mention. I saw it last night on cable. Lush, beautiful, and a total CAUTIONARY TALE ABOUT THE DANGERS OF A WEAK MAIN CHARACTER!!! The two lovers Fermina and Florentino meet in their youth and he takes a vow to love… Continue reading LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA: A Cautionary Screenwriting Tale
I LOVE YOU, MAN
Overall Impression – One of the best comedies this year! THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Peter Klaven. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: find a best man for his imminent wedding. Personal: find his first best friend. Private: truly cut loose and be himself. Who’s trying to stop him? – Mostly… Continue reading I LOVE YOU, MAN