Sunday, September 20, 2009

Script-of-the-Week: Adaptation


by Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman (129 pages)


Awards: Nominated 2003 Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay


Points of Interest:


  • Pacing: Quick. Even though the story moves back and forth in time, it’s only for a short period and the story moves forward. There are no tedious bits.


  • Screen Visibility: High. Scenes are well crafted and do not leave the reader confused as to what’s on the page.


  • Formatting: Standard. Nothing new here, but it works well all the same.


Recommendation: For writers who want to become familiar with unique story telling and want to experience screenwriting at its best. Kaufman is deceptively simple.

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