I’ll start by saying I absolutely loved this script and film! It isn’t often that I can read a script in one sitting, but I did so with this one, and I started around midnight, I believe. When I get excited about a story, I have to stop my eyes from scanning down the page to see what happens next, and I found myself trying to do that while reading.
The script and film were pretty much the same, with minor changes in dialogue and songs. I wasn’t surprised, as Drew Goddard wrote and directed it. I may be a bit biased because he’s a writer from Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, and I tend to follow and enjoy work made by Buffy alumni.
I couldn’t help comparing this film to Last Night in Soho. Both focus on the 60s, with music being a major part of the film. I enjoyed the characters in this film more. Even the ones I hated, Billy Lee and Rosie, I was still intrigued by.
One time, some friends and I were chatting about Mortal Kombat. One was OBSESSED with finding out what happened to the baby in the beginning, after Scorpion slaughters the village. My other friend and I were trying to explain to him that it wasn’t important to the story, so that’s why it’s never addressed again. I couldn’t understand why he cared so much about that damn baby… I get it now because I’d gladly watch a movie about the backstory of these characters… even individual movies… Well, maybe not Darlene (I feel she didn’t have much of a backstory, but if a movie came out about her, I’d watch it.) Emily and Rose were the ones I was most curious about. Miles was a close second.
I wanted to know more about what happened to Rosie to make her so loyal to Billy Lee. Granted, it is implied what happened, but it seems like a story worth telling. Same with Miles. Such a tragic character, and then end when he finally gets to repent for his sins… It was so beautifully done.
I also love when watching something gives me inspiration for my own writing. I’ve had an idea I’ve wanted to tell regarding sisters. They have a love/hate relationship, initially inspired by Nina and Anna Williams from Tekken. This film, and the dynamic of Emily and Rose, has given me a new angle I can take with my own story.
The only thing I regret is not watching this film sooner. From what I read, it was a box office flop, and I hate that I contributed to that, because I loved this film. If you haven’t seen it, I didn’t spoil much… so go watch it!
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