GITS Script Reading & Analysis: “Gladiator”

We kick off this new GITS series with the 10.22.1998 draft of “Gladiator,” your choice for the Action genre. If you haven’t had a chance to read the script yet, you can go hereto access it as we will be discussing the script throughout the week.Let’s use this post today for your general reactions to the script.

Did you enjoy it? Why? Why not?

Did it surprise you in comparison to the movie? Are there aspects that struck you about the script that you did not catch when watching the movie?

What are the script’s strengths? Are there areas you felt could be strengthened?

What takeaway can we glean from the script as an example of action writing?

Tomorrow I propose we discuss the script’s structure including a breakdown of the story’s major plot points with a special focus on the significant differences between the script and movie ending.

If people are up for it, we could discuss in the days to come character, dialogue, scenes, themes, and so forth.

See you in comments!

[Remember next week’s genre is comedy. The script: Bridesmaids.]

NOTE: THIS SERIES AND THE USE OF SCRIPTS IS STRICTLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES!

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