If you are interested in writing screenplays it's always worthwhile studying ones others have written.
Recently, Spike Lee released the screenplay for his unproduced film about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues. You can read that script here.
In 2013, a film called "42," also about Jackie Robinson, was released. It was written and directed by Brian Helgeland and starred Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.
Rotten Tomatoes called "42" an "earnest, inspirational, and respectfully told biography." Critics rated it at 80%, the audience score was 85%. You can read the script here.
I suggest you read both scripts.
I found "42" a little TOO earnest and didn't like the fact that the first page basically tells you the whole story. Lee's opening scene drew me in more, but both scripts have their strong and weak points.
Which one do you think works better?
Why?
What can you learn from the strengths and weaknesses of each?
