I watched "Atonement" last night with the script in front of me. This is one of my favorite films ever, and it was totally awesome to watch it with the film script right there. I get a different appreciation for the writing (as well as the acting) when I can see the words in print, and see on screen how the actors delivered them.
What you don't see is how the script writer (Christopher Hampton) adopted the screenplay from the novel by Ian McEwan. I read the novel after seeing the movie in 2008, and I think Mr. Hampton did a great job. Of course, Robbie Turner is supposed to be big and tall, but I am so happy that description was ignored and James McAvoy was cast instead. I think the role was perfect for him.
At any rate, watching Atonement was part of this week's assignment for my screenwriting class. Part of the re-write for my own script includes updating my period from the 1860's to the early 1900's, so my instructor wanted me to see how a romance/mystery/period piece looks on the page, and get a feel for the language. I also saw how to make notes for stage instructions. I see I need a lot more description in my own writing. I'm sure I'll be referring back to it over and over as I proceed with my own writing...
Anybody else have an experience of seeing the words in print for the first time, and how it broadened your perspective?
What you don't see is how the script writer (Christopher Hampton) adopted the screenplay from the novel by Ian McEwan. I read the novel after seeing the movie in 2008, and I think Mr. Hampton did a great job. Of course, Robbie Turner is supposed to be big and tall, but I am so happy that description was ignored and James McAvoy was cast instead. I think the role was perfect for him.
At any rate, watching Atonement was part of this week's assignment for my screenwriting class. Part of the re-write for my own script includes updating my period from the 1860's to the early 1900's, so my instructor wanted me to see how a romance/mystery/period piece looks on the page, and get a feel for the language. I also saw how to make notes for stage instructions. I see I need a lot more description in my own writing. I'm sure I'll be referring back to it over and over as I proceed with my own writing...
Anybody else have an experience of seeing the words in print for the first time, and how it broadened your perspective?
