GITS Script Reading and Analysis Series: “Up In The Air”

Welcome to Week 16 of the GITS Script Reading & Analysis series. This week we will be analyzing the screenplay for Up In The Air (screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner, based on a novel by Walter Kirn).

You can access the 8/19/08 draft here.

Let’s use this post today for your general reactions to the script.

Did you enjoy it? Why? Why not?

What are the script’s strengths? Are there areas you felt were strengthened in the movie version?

What takeaway can we glean from the script as an example of an adult drama?

See you in comments!

NOTE: This series is for educational purposes only!

Schedule

Monday, Feb. 27: General Discussion

Tuesday, Feb. 28: Structure

Wednesday, Feb. 29: Characters

Thursday, March 1: Themes

Friday, March 2: Dialogue

You may access discussions on the previous scripts in this series, here.

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