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grademan
Posted: August 23rd, 2016, 5:05am Report to Moderator
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At first I thought Ned might be a dirty cop but that didn't make sense once I realized he would know the bag was a set up. So much for my theory. I didn't like the radio exposition but I did the phone call. The pop at the end was pretty good. The script was not a fast read as I scoured each page for clues. I thought the handcuffs slapped on Mitch qualified as trapped. Solid but flawed entry.
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ChrisBodily
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Pretty solid B+ from me.

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Abe from LA
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Great writing here, interesting story, but logic flies out the window once Ned reveals himself.  I do like the undercover cop angle, but maybe he has a throat wound and can't speak.  the story would work better for me if Ned shuts up
His reveal as an undercover cop at the end would be good enough, so I think.

Ned and Mitch's speech pattern is similar.
Not sure if Ned is supposed to be a dirty cop, but of course, he would know about the dye-pack. But if he's dirty, he wouldn't be feeding back accurate info. to his PD.

As for Mitch, I like his character but take it further. I see him as a down-and-out type, a guy always making low-stakes bets. Maybe we see him scratching Lottery tickets in the beginning.
Focus the story on this cabbie who never gets a break in life. Until the day he picks up a rider who has a ton of stolen loot.
Make it a moral story, so Mitch is conflicted with doing the right thing, or seizing an opportunity. He might even confer with a confidant, somebody who tells him that he's entitled to the money. And then he gets in way over his head.

This story could be expanded.  It has potential to be a feature.  The turning point could be that he lets an undercover cop die.  But before he gets a serious case of regrets, more dirty cops come looking for him.
Whatever you do, flesh out Mitch's character. I like him, but want to see his inner conflict. A good man tempted by $$.  Be aware that we would root for him more if it's not stolen bank loot, but cartel or mob money.

Again, excellent story-telling skills on display.  This story was rushed for the OWC, but I like your style. Good luck.
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Thanks to all for the reads and comments.  Bit of a rush job to get this down hence a sloppy approach to the logic and an OTN phone call for a reveal didn’t help.  The first idea was to keep Ned as one of the bank robbers, but it made (albeit tenuous) sense for him to be an undercover cop to add a twist and most importantly bring in the handcuffs to trap Mitch.  

Encouraged by some comments to take this further - kind of torn right now between broadening this into the start of something longer or reworking it as a short..?  Maybe both...  Thanks again for taking the time.


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Jeremiah Johnson
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This was good.  When you get a rewrite down, I'd like to read it.  You did this good with a rush job, the rewrite should be really good with no "restrictions" on page count, etc.  It was in my top six.


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stevemiles
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Thanks Jeremiah/Jeff - I'll let you know when I figure it out.


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Steve, I like the use of street language...credible and smooth. However, the story, as the other commentators have said, it's not 100% convincing. Overall, a good script. Too cool?
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stevemiles
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Thanks for the read Fausto - if I can return the favour point me towards a script.

This is a revised draft of an OWC from last year.  The original had some logic issues as readers pointed out.  I stripped back areas of exposition and gave the characters more motive to (hopefully) smooth out some of those issues.  Whether or not it's a stronger script for it I don't know...  Figured I'd repost to see what people make of it.  

Happy to return reads, just let me know where or PM me.

Steve


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Fausto
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Steve, I'll read the script again. As I said, I like the "street talk"...this should stay. The ending is a little rough but it can be made more ...should I say logic? Maybe, a few more pages will do the trick. The premise is excellent! A good French "film noire"
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