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I don't find it that shocking, to be honest. I mean, the majority of the dreams in an actual screenplay could be greatly shortened or removed altogether with the exception of the ones that serve as backstory, leading to a 130-150 page script, more likely.
Then, of course, we also need some more fluidity between scenes. Also, look at all the characters with V.O who died early on. their V.O could be shortened and/or removed as well.
I don't find it that shocking, to be honest. I mean, the majority of the dreams in an actual screenplay could be greatly shortened or removed altogether with the exception of the ones that serve as backstory, leading to a 130-150 page script, more likely.
Then, of course, we also need some more fluidity between scenes. Also, look at all the characters with V.O who died early on. their V.O could be shortened and/or removed as well.
--Julio
That's correct. The depth of characters and development of backstory within this lives more like a mini series.
To make it a movie, a lot would need to be cut and re-ordered. The survivor would need more time at the beginning of the script and lesser characters given less screen time.
I like Michael's beginning and his Voice Over. Colin's death would need to be changed IMHO.
The three parties involved in this interesting game of life on the edge: The Primitives, The Followers and The Blasphemers-- they, I think would need to make their debut early on as well.
209 pages???? Damn, that's amazing..shocking, actually. And even more amazing, is that, in theory, we're only 6 hours or so of real time from the very first word on the page.
Amazing...
How do you figure the six hours of real time Jeff?
I love words and the fact that when the page is blank...there's nothing there until words are formulated in my brain. Those thoughts...rushing through my viens and out my finger tips, find "life" on the page.
When people and places come to life...that to me is exciting.
MBCgirl =) My finger nails should look nice while I type - Red works!