LiT the script
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LiT the script
I’ve just read the script to LiT and I found it much different from the movie. Some of the scenes in the movie got placed in different spots like the day were bob goes golfing is a lot different in the script than in the movie. Also there was a lot of dialog that was added and taken out; there were also a couple scenes that I think were very important that also got taken out of the movie.
The emotions in the script seem to feel more strait forward and different then the emotions I picked up in the movie. All in all though I would have liked it if they had added more of the scenes and kept some of the dialog, but on the other side of things some of the dialog they changed was way better than what Sofia had written. I would highly recommend reading the script if you’re a fan of the movie and if your a fast reader it will probably take you less time to read it than watch the movie. Also tell me what you think about it all I would really like to know.
The emotions in the script seem to feel more strait forward and different then the emotions I picked up in the movie. All in all though I would have liked it if they had added more of the scenes and kept some of the dialog, but on the other side of things some of the dialog they changed was way better than what Sofia had written. I would highly recommend reading the script if you’re a fan of the movie and if your a fast reader it will probably take you less time to read it than watch the movie. Also tell me what you think about it all I would really like to know.
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i downloaded the script and im really glad all the changes were made
everything was a lot more subtle in the film and things were said without being said, if you know what i mean
like the scene where John (im losing my memory! Charlotte's husband is called John right?) asks Charlotte about the soul's search tape and says something like 'it's okay to be upset'.
the final script = much better
everything was a lot more subtle in the film and things were said without being said, if you know what i mean
like the scene where John (im losing my memory! Charlotte's husband is called John right?) asks Charlotte about the soul's search tape and says something like 'it's okay to be upset'.
the final script = much better
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There were a few scenes I wish had been kept. Of course, a lot of good stuff in the movie was improvised, so that wouldn't be in the script. But the script itself had these little details I really liked. One that stood out: the part when John's in the shower and is talking to Charlotte about the shoot.
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LiT Script
http://www.movie-page.com/movie_scripts.htm
There is a link to a PDF file; note there are enough scripts on this site to keep you reading for months!
There is a link to a PDF file; note there are enough scripts on this site to keep you reading for months!
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I think you could watch the movie and interpret the script/screenplay into what it would be like. I also think the movie is like the final version of the script. So in some ways you could see it like that but it is a very good question and I would still like to know how they do it.
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It could be the final version or not. The thing is, this movie was done in a flexible manner. Certain restrictions and problems during production changed certain aspects of the movie. A lot of times when you get on set, different ideas come to you and changes are made on the fly.
It's interesting to know that the script itself isn't actually the kind that would usually get made. The writing is a little unusual in terms of style. Sometimes the Academy will be diplomatic and spread the awards around to give every deserving film something, even when the choices don't make perfect sense. For example, a movie can win Best Picture and Best Actor/Actress but not win Best Director.
What they say is that the Academy gave the Oscar to the screenplay of LIT because Lord of the Rings was more deserving of Best Picture (not my opinion), but they didn't want to let LIT go empty-handed, either, so they gave it Best Screenplay. I hope this all made sense.
It's interesting to know that the script itself isn't actually the kind that would usually get made. The writing is a little unusual in terms of style. Sometimes the Academy will be diplomatic and spread the awards around to give every deserving film something, even when the choices don't make perfect sense. For example, a movie can win Best Picture and Best Actor/Actress but not win Best Director.
What they say is that the Academy gave the Oscar to the screenplay of LIT because Lord of the Rings was more deserving of Best Picture (not my opinion), but they didn't want to let LIT go empty-handed, either, so they gave it Best Screenplay. I hope this all made sense.
"[quote:1dc6db7ae7="justlikehoney"]What they say is that the Academy gave the Oscar to the screenplay of LIT because Lord of the Rings was more deserving of Best Picture (not my opinion), but they didn't want to let LIT go empty-handed, either, so they gave it Best Screenplay.[/quote:1dc6db7ae7]
What would have made sense to me would be LOTR getting best effects, and nothing else, unless there's a best original source material. "
What would have made sense to me would be LOTR getting best effects, and nothing else, unless there's a best original source material. "
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Please don't hate me for saying this .... I loved Lord of the Rings..I found the acting, directing, adaptation, and of course special effects to be amazing! I cannot compare L.O.T.R. to L.I.T. at all. They are two VERY different types of films.
I wish the Academy would just divide the catagory into "Best Hollywood Blockbuster Of The Year" and "Best Independant Film Of The Year" so both types of filmmakers could get there recognition that they both deserve. Everyone would be happy!
I wish the Academy would just divide the catagory into "Best Hollywood Blockbuster Of The Year" and "Best Independant Film Of The Year" so both types of filmmakers could get there recognition that they both deserve. Everyone would be happy!
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"[quote:0d54f2d85a="jml2"]I fell asleep during the most recent Star Wars movie[/quote:0d54f2d85a]
WOW, how DID you manage to do that?
I had to sit through that one myself. At least that's all there'll be."
WOW, how DID you manage to do that?
I had to sit through that one myself. At least that's all there'll be."
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