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His great cast (Fred Willard, Ricky Gervais, Eugene Levy) struggles to squeeze some pizzaz out of a mirthless screenplay, but bomb doing so.
The original "Gloria", a 1980 John Cassavettes film starring his wife Gena Rowlands, was an instant classic; be it his direction, the acting (particularly that of Rowlands, who so deserved her Oscar nomination for her performance as the titular character), the gritty look of the film, the authentic New York City locations in all their pre-Guiliani glory, or the screenplay, the film worked on just about every level.
He isn't helped any by a screenplay that manages to ape the original while making absurd "updates" and taking liberties that cleanly toss out such things as believability and common sense.
The screenplay by Daniel Goldberg and Len Blum (utilizing original stories from several talented writers, including Dan O'Bannon) may intrigue youthful audiences, yet these plots fail to pop and the thing seems to last a lifetime.
This screenplay is certainly not going to win any major writing accolades but within the context of this genre, the plot is believable, logical and fairly easy to follow.
Who wrote this screenplay?
A rather strange, slow-moving story about a writer (Hutton) working on a screenplay based on the exploits of a stripper (Burke) he has fallen for.
There's more going on behind the scenes, involving his financially desperate buddy (Joe P.) who needs the screenplay written or his kneecaps may be forfeit.
Average romance comedy that had bad screenplay and script.Hepburn and Tracy gave great performances though and carried the whole movie on their shoulders.The directing was almost below average as well.The best part of the movie was only the last 10 minutes.Very slow start which will really test how much you love Golf or these lead stars.Only for big fans of the famous Spencer Tracy/Katherine Hepburn love team.......
Jay Cocks' screenplay is a true rarity - a script that is stimulating emotionally as well as intellectually.
Emma Thompson did a phenomenal job with the screenplay for this movie.
Robert Rossen's direction is right on target, as well as Abe Polansky's screenplay.
An absolutely flawless screenplay which makes the acting look so simple.
Assisted immeasurably by John William's devastating, baroque score, Brian De Palma's film of Farris's screenplay is another example of stunning visual storytelling.
The screenplay omits two short passages that are important to the plot: (1) Cassius' avowal in the first act, after his attempt to persuade Brutus to oppose Caesar, that if their positions were reversed and he, Cassius, stood as well with Caesar as Brutus does, and Brutus made a comparable appeal to him, he would certainly not listen.
Not only does she enjoy a highly sympathetic character to work on the audience with, but in Wesley Ruggles she has obviously found a sensitive director with the ability to help her exploit every dramatic and comedic opportunity the clever screenplay provides.
Also, Mr. Williams and Mr. Miller wrote the screenplay this time.
Awful, awful, awful - from screenplay to casting to effects.
I can't imagine why someone didn't remind the people responsible for this film that in order to have a movie, you need a screenplay.
The kind of screenplay I would expect from an 11 year old and if it was an 11 year old writing the screenplay I would understand and say; 'Not bad kid.
It isn't any Shakespeare, but its all around fun for all ages, and has a clever screenplay.
This was done without any special effects but with some basically simple yet tight screenplay.
Whoever wrote the screenplay left a lot to be desired .
Cabaret is an exceptionally well made film - the music, choreography, acting, screenplay and direction are all of very high caliber.
Michael J. Fox (looking bloated and sleepy) struggles valiantly through it, and supporting players Woody Harrelson and Frances Sternhagen give it a little juice, but this screenplay leaves everyone stranded in sitcom-land.
Magical realism requires a deft directorial hand and a great screenplay that can present you with the absurd but still make you believe it.
Another gem from Kim-Ki-Duk, very complex movie in terms of concept and screenplay.
The screenplay is excellent, full of metaphors and a rich use of very carefully chosen words.
A great film, as soon as I saw it it made my top 10, I see almost every mexican film that comes out, and this is close to a masterpiece, the story is a little cliche, but it has a good screenplay, and the photography is just wonderful, and includes camera effects that are new in the mexican film industry; The soundtrack also integrates perfectly to the story, and is reduced to mostly mexican artists.
Tony Shalhoub & Stanley Tucci (one of the two directors,and who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joseph Tropiano)play the two brothers who try to keep the leaky boat that is their beloved restaurant afloat.
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