Sunday, June 26, 2011

CHRONICLE

Finished this script from Max Landis.

I like his writing style.  Script's a page-turner.  Very quick read.

Story's about Andrew Detmer who starts chronicling his life with a videocamera to show proof of his abusive, alcoholic father.

One night, he and two friends find a hole at the base of a hill.  They go inside and come out with superpowers.

However, this isn't a Marvel comics-type of movie.  This thing is dark and edgy, showing how the powers corrupt and mentally warp a 17-yr old kid. 

Script's written in the "found-footage" style.  While it's easy to tell Landis has skills, I just don't know how you go about marketing this movie.  Found-footage films seem to work best in the horror genre.  I don't think this style will be that effective when dealing with kids flying in the air.  It'll look gimmicky.

Definitely recommend the writer.  Pass on the script.   

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