Monday, November 14, 2011

GOON

Finished the script by Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg.

The script has heart.  The duo have created a likeable character in Doug.  A simple man whose only skill in life is knocking people out.  Doug makes his way to the hockey minor leagues and starts to gain a cult-like status as a goon.

The script has its moments however, it's not fully realized.  Doug isn't a good hockey player.  He can barely stay upright on his skates.  All he's good for is fighting.  Shouldn't the script arrive at a moment where Doug realizes fighting's only going to get him so far?  That he can't live life being a goon?  Shouldn't there be a moment where he turns away from fighting?

They've written a lead without a character arc.  When that happens, your lead comes across flat and boring after awhile since there isn't any growth. 

The script has heart.  Now, they have to surround it with a body.  The way its written now, the film will not crossover and be a huge hit.

  

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