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A miraculous triumph of art over the buck. -- Stephen King, from his introduction
Frank Darabont, with this one work, declares himself a special talent. -- Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
Frank Darabont, with this one work, declares himself a special talent. -- Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune
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Includes Darabont's shooting script, his notes on the scene-by-scene changes made in production and post-production stages written exclusively for this edition, selected storyboards, over 35 stills, with King's comments about the adaptation. 35 b/w photos, storyboards.
The Newmarket Shooting Script(tm) Series features an attractive 7 x 9 1/4 inch format that includes a facsimile of the film's shooting script, as chosen by the writer and/or director, exclusive notes on the film's production and history, stills, and credits.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A great buy for any film student or "Shawshank..." lover,
By Edna A. Pierce (Cooper Landing, Ak United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script (Paperback)
As Frank Darabont says in the introduction of the book, who else would buy the screenplay unless they really want to know more about the film? Sticking to that idea, Darabont has given the film student/buff, and those who simply love the movie, a real treat with this book. Not only does it contain the screenplay, it's the screenplay (I emphasize) AS IT WAS WRITTEN BEFORE FILMING. He's published it exactly as he wrote it when he adapted it from King's novella. I point this out because, as Darabont himself points out in the intro, so many screenplays that are thrown out by merchandise wizards are nothing but the finished movie transcribed. And really, what good is that to someone who wants a deeper knowledge of the film?Not only does he give us the original screenplay, he gives us a scene-by-scene comparison of the screenplay vs. the finished film, and why things got changed/added/left out. This, in particular, says a lot about Darabont to me. This is a man who wants to use his work not only to be what it is (a GREAT film), but to educate as well. This book inspires. He includes storyboards, as well (including a storyboard for a deleted scene- oh, goody, goody!) and introductions by both himself and Stephen King, and a summarizing bit of advice to budding filmmakers and screenwriters. I devoured this book in short time (one night), lol, and found myself going back to the film to compare and analyze- if you don't do the same after reading it, I'll eat my foot.. okay, maybe not. But something drastic, I warrant you. If you are at all inclined to learn about filmmaking, writing, or even if you just love "The Shawshank Redemption" (which is what lead me to the book in the first place), this is a real must-have. It's worth the price alone just to read what he had to say about filming Freeman's scene walking through the field after discovering Andy's message. Trust me. By the way, fellow "Shawshank..." lovers are welcome to ...discuss it. Enjoy this book, everyone. It's a real find. And I'm SO glad I chose to buy it. The ONLY reason I give it four stars as opposed to five is because, personally, I would have liked to have seen more storyboards.
5.0 out of 5 stars
It just doesn't get any closer than this...,
By Pedro Silva (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script (Paperback)
This is a truly fantastic piece of work!!! If you really enjoyed the movie, and is fascinated by the art of filmaking, this book is for you. More than just the script of the film, the analysis by Frank Darabont takes to a totally different level and perspective. It actually makes you think like a Director. Other than this, just being in the production yourself... This is a true making-of The Shawshank Redemption, that is totally worth the price.
5.0 out of 5 stars
True to the story.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script (Paperback)
I've read Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" which is one of my favorite novellas. With "The Shawshank Redemption" Frank Darabont held true to the story's spirit, often borrowing phrases straight from the book. However, writing the story for a visual presentation caused Darabont to take some dramatic liberties, which proved to be wise choices.
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