Re: Rooting for Antiheroes
I'll admit that 1. I have not read the JW script. 2. I do not know the full behind the scenes story of how the script ended up being made. I know that Kolstad had written two scripts that Dolph Lundgren starred in prior to John Wick getting made.
The logline might not have intrigued many producers, I mean what's the hook? The only real hook is he is seeking revenge for his dog being killed. It would seem from the movie that the script had enough merits so that Keanu would agree to do it.
Independent of that, it's comes down to what's on the page. If a writer creates a compelling antihero character who propels a story that readers can't put down, that writer most likely will get a pass for not having a Save The Cat scene, or for breaking other "rules." It's what's on the page.
I have seen the first JW numerous times as it appeals to the pulp fiction section in my soul. As it was in a genre that I was not into as far as writing, I did not read the script. But I am interested.
Originally posted by SundownInRetreat
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The logline might not have intrigued many producers, I mean what's the hook? The only real hook is he is seeking revenge for his dog being killed. It would seem from the movie that the script had enough merits so that Keanu would agree to do it.
Independent of that, it's comes down to what's on the page. If a writer creates a compelling antihero character who propels a story that readers can't put down, that writer most likely will get a pass for not having a Save The Cat scene, or for breaking other "rules." It's what's on the page.
I have seen the first JW numerous times as it appeals to the pulp fiction section in my soul. As it was in a genre that I was not into as far as writing, I did not read the script. But I am interested.
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