Comments on Dawn's Rise: Free Plot Idea #53

I watched "Taken" last night. I identifi...

2009-07-14T13:30:09.816-07:00

I watched "Taken" last night. I identified the turning points as I watched it, but I failed to identify the most important. The hero was exactly the same throughout the whole movie, the bad guys falling like dominoes before him. I never felt like he was in real danger at any point of the movie (or felt fear). There was never a point where he felt all hope was lost and then decided to persevere. The stakes were there, but I would have liked to see what he was willing to sacrifice to achieve his goal.
What I did like about the movie was that the hero had no moral ambivalence about torturing and killing the bad guys (or his friends for that matter). Sometimes it's nice to see that.

How exhausting would it be to do all of that while...

2009-07-14T10:56:09.070-07:00

How exhausting would it be to do all of that while you're sleeping?

Yeesh.

Great story idea.

So you'll be writing that story then? You'...

2009-07-10T21:05:07.097-07:00

So you'll be writing that story then? You'd better. I'm intrigued by the premise.

And yes, when you start reading your work with a critical eye, you start reading EVERYTHING with a critical eye. It can be very annoying :)

I've been finding myself unconsciously editing...

2009-07-10T16:36:42.913-07:00

I've been finding myself unconsciously editing books as I read them. Taking out words that aren't necessary, tightening sentences, etc. It's really annoying. And that is an awesome story you have going there. You should run with it!!

Quite a storyline you have going. I understand w...

2009-07-10T12:59:24.655-07:00

Quite a storyline you have going.

I understand what you mean about critiquing everything. Everytime I go to the movies I find myself studying characterization. I especially do it with my favorite authors.

I remember seeing Monsters, Inc. When it was over I thought: what made that a good story, how did they get you to fall in love with particular monsters and hate others. Then there's Boo who never really said or did much, but you love her anyway.

Will I ever be normal again and watch a movie and leave it thinking 'that was good' and nothing else? Will I ever read another book and not disect the dialogue? Probably not. Oh well I guess that's the price I have to pay.