It has some very deep emotion in it and sentences that really makes you think about it. I noticed that in the movie they cut a lot of the long talking sentences that would help describe the character more. Is it because for a movie less is better? Direct to the point? Well no matter what, the script is great. Can't say that enough. Jan 14, Tim rated it it was ok Shelves: Steven Soderbergh is a big-time movie director. He has made a number of very successful and respected films, and yet this, his first, was probably his best.
I remember that it made a big splash when it was first released - it even won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, an event he discusses here. But this book was nothing great, and it seems to have been made in response to public demand for some written material by this blossoming young genius. It consists of the screenplay, coupled with an inoffensive Steven Soderbergh is a big-time movie director.
It consists of the screenplay, coupled with an inoffensive version of the filmmaker's diary from around the time he was beginning work on this film to the time it established him as a star. For the most part he comes across as a regular, hard-working guy who loves what he does. I would say see the movie instead. I bet that it still packs a punch, and is still a fresh, sexy, unique look at obessions and relationship troubles, with a dash of technology thrown in.
Somebody should write another book and explain why Soderbergh never made another film as vital and affecting as this one. Oct 20, lisa g.
Sep 26, Ryan rated it it was amazing. I put off seeing this film for the longest time--I can't explain why--but when I finally committed to it because it's Soderbergh I immediately recognized it as his best work in my humble opinion and the writing is exceptional on every level: Elements so sparsely exacting and tactfully implemented--I'm sure Allan Ball had more than one go on this script before he penned American Bea I put off seeing this film for the longest time--I can't explain why--but when I finally committed to it because it's Soderbergh I immediately recognized it as his best work in my humble opinion and the writing is exceptional on every level: Elements so sparsely exacting and tactfully implemented--I'm sure Allan Ball had more than one go on this script before he penned American Beauty.
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A classic film with an incredible ensemble that created some of the most riveting moments on screen. The diary gives you an insight into what it takes to move an independent film from idea to production to release in a highly competitive market and against unbelievable odds. I came away from this story unders A classic film with an incredible ensemble that created some of the most riveting moments on screen.
I came away from this story understanding that in Hollywood: I swallowed this play whole in a moment. I found the ending a little bit banal but it was the ending the audience wanted: I liked it, almost a little too much, because when I think back on it, I realise it could have been better.
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Still, a fascinating read. And I loved the refference to Anais Nin. Tense, creepy and disturbing screenplay. Contains the original screenplay the actual printed pages, complete with typos , and Soderbergh's production diary. The script to one of my favorite movies of all time. Erin rated it it was amazing Nov 17, John rated it liked it Apr 26, Clint Maas rated it it was amazing Nov 16, Jessa rated it it was amazing Jun 07, Mikhail Zakharov rated it it was amazing Oct 27, Jenny rated it it was amazing Aug 14, Jade Gorman rated it it was amazing Nov 30, Al rated it really liked it Jun 20, Brian rated it really liked it Nov 04, Annette rated it really liked it Mar 26, Rita Soto Yost rated it it was amazing Nov 02, Goshen rated it liked it Dec 21, Chris rated it it was amazing Aug 28, Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon.
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I loved the screenplay of this even more than the movie. I especially appreciated that this version of the book included directors notes, pictures, and information on how it came to be. Great product, even greater price. Steven Soderbergh is a big-time movie director. He has made a number of very successful and respected films, and yet this, his first, was probably his best. I remember that this made a big splash when it was first released - it even won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, an event he discusses here.
But this book was nothing great, and it seems to have been made in response to public demand for some written material by this blossoming young genius. It consists of the screenplay, coupled with an inoffensive version of the filmmaker's diary from around the time he was beginning work on this film to the time it established him as a star. For the most part he comes across as a regular, hard-working guy who loves what he does.
I would say see the movie instead.
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I bet that it still packs a punch, and is still a fresh, sexy, unique look at obessions and relationship troubles, with a dash of technology thrown in. Somebody should do another book and explain why Soderbergh never made another film as vital and affecting as this one. I have not yet seen the movie and read the screenplay and loove it!
Steven Soderbergh is not only a great director, but also a very good screenplay writer. The story was unique in the sense that it had a very contemporary feel to it - and yet at the end of it all addressing the same issues such as loneliness, sexual needs, love, strive, and hatred in a marriage or a failed relationship.
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