This was a different story than from what I'm used to. This was a different take on the idea of angels and mortals.
First off I do like the idea of starting off with an action scene. It grabbed my attention right away.
However, my attention and interest seemed to fade...
A couple notes on why that may have been:
- Excessive use of SUPER: This became extremely distracting...This was a different story than from what I'm used to. This was a different take on the idea of angels and mortals.
First off I do like the idea of starting off with an action scene. It grabbed my attention right away.
However, my attention and interest seemed to fade...
A couple notes on why that may have been:
- Excessive use of SUPER: This became extremely distracting as it seemed to be used for most of the scenes. You don't need to constantly use SUPER: to tell the reader where the scene is taking place. Let the action and dialogue do the talking.
- the dialogue seemed a bit hazy and I found myself lost on more than one occasion.
-Charles seemed a little too over the top. I don't mean in his action, but more in his dialogue...this is more of a personal thing to me but just something to consider.
- The story itself was difficult to follow. As I was reading I was hoping for a resolution to the questions and confusion in my head and I continued to read to find it, but it never came...you need to go through and ask yourself whether some ideas are drawn out for too long before the truth is revealed.
- Another pet peeve of mine...you do not need to write out the names of the aircrafts or vehicles. To the average reader, they may not have a single clue as to what you are talking about. Use "helicopter" instead of the name or type of the actual helicopter. Remember, write to your audience...and I'm sure most, including myself, are not familiar with certain vehicles and aircrafts.
- Typos.
Overall, I believe that this has the potential to be a good story, but right now it needs work.
I hope that this review helps you. If you have any questions do let me know.
P.S. Love the phosphorus bullets and the Golden Gate scenes!
The concept of this script is a mixture of two ideas that one wouldn't think would go together, but you brought the two together perfectly. The idea of ancient gods living in the gangster-era of the 1940s is very unique and creative. I applaud you on such creativity.
Pros:
- Phineas is an amazing character. His attitude, his demeanor show a dark man, yet the way he is...The concept of this script is a mixture of two ideas that one wouldn't think would go together, but you brought the two together perfectly. The idea of ancient gods living in the gangster-era of the 1940s is very unique and creative. I applaud you on such creativity.
Pros:
- Phineas is an amazing character. His attitude, his demeanor show a dark man, yet the way he is wanting to be a mere mortal instead of a god, and how is towards Pandora, shows that he has heart and behind the darkness is a hero. It is a perfect mix or god and mortal.
- Everyone drinking any chance they get. I think this fits the darker, gangster-era quite well. I especially like Phineas constantly drinking burbon.
- The scene when he jumps from the rooftop onto the train tracks...a very creative scene. I enjoy Phineas defeating his opponents by way of outsmarting them.
- the little things clues you leave throughout the movie. The lemon in the empty glass, the lipstick on the cigarettes, you make the reader say "how did I miss that?"
- the ending. I especially like when Pandora notices the pack of cigarettes left in the seat.
Cons:
- The dialogue can seem a little too mechanical at times. Especially early on. Even with Phineas, it seems like it takes a little while for his dialogue to open up so that we can see how he really is. Also, there seems to be a lot on names in the dialogue. I.E. "It will be taken care of, Apollo." or "Are you a good woman, Pandora?" It may just be your style, but for me, there are my conversations where one of the characters will use the other's name, and it just seems out of place, especially since they have already been engaged in conversation.
- There are some typos. Not many, just a few to go through and change. Pg. 16 "fronts" should be "front." Pg. 91 "I'm" should be "I." Pg. 61 "Office" should be "Officer."
- When Nicholas is first introduced in a flashback his name should be in all caps.
-Page 23. Phineas says "Why have you summoned me?" This to me doesn't sound like Phineas, especially with his attitude and demeanor.
-Page 44. Herc gives too much away when Phineas asks him about Pandora.
- Page 69. When Phineas walks in on Pandora she is rushing around. But once he comes in, she goes for drink? It's awkward to me that she just stops what she was doing.
Overall, this was a great read and I applaud you on your creativity.read
Thanks for reading and reviewing "Night Falls on Olympus". You offered some good notes that I will take into consideration. Also, thanks a bunch for catching those typos!
This was a different story than from what I'm used to. This was a different take on the idea of angels and mortals.
First off I do like the idea of starting off with an action scene. It grabbed my attention right away.
However, my attention and interest seemed to fade...
A couple notes on why that may have been:
- Excessive use of SUPER: This became extremely distracting...This was a different story than from what I'm used to. This was a different take on the idea of angels and mortals.
First off I do like the idea of starting off with an action scene. It grabbed my attention right away.
However, my attention and interest seemed to fade...
A couple notes on why that may have been:
- Excessive use of SUPER: This became extremely distracting as it seemed to be used for most of the scenes. You don't need to constantly use SUPER: to tell the reader where the scene is taking place. Let the action and dialogue do the talking.
- the dialogue seemed a bit hazy and I found myself lost on more than one occasion.
-Charles seemed a little too over the top. I don't mean in his action, but more in his dialogue...this is more of a personal thing to me but just something to consider.
- The story itself was difficult to follow. As I was reading I was hoping for a resolution to the questions and confusion in my head and I continued to read to find it, but it never came...you need to go through and ask yourself whether some ideas are drawn out for too long before the truth is revealed.
- Another pet peeve of mine...you do not need to write out the names of the aircrafts or vehicles. To the average reader, they may not have a single clue as to what you are talking about. Use "helicopter" instead of the name or type of the actual helicopter. Remember, write to your audience...and I'm sure most, including myself, are not familiar with certain vehicles and aircrafts.
- Typos.
Overall, I believe that this has the potential to be a good story, but right now it needs work.
I hope that this review helps you. If you have any questions do let me know.
P.S. Love the phosphorus bullets and the Golden Gate scenes!
The concept of this script is a mixture of two ideas that one wouldn't think would go together, but you brought the two together perfectly. The idea of ancient gods living in the gangster-era of the 1940s is very unique and creative. I applaud you on such creativity.
Pros:
- Phineas is an amazing character. His attitude, his demeanor show a dark man, yet the way he is...The concept of this script is a mixture of two ideas that one wouldn't think would go together, but you brought the two together perfectly. The idea of ancient gods living in the gangster-era of the 1940s is very unique and creative. I applaud you on such creativity.
Pros:
- Phineas is an amazing character. His attitude, his demeanor show a dark man, yet the way he is wanting to be a mere mortal instead of a god, and how is towards Pandora, shows that he has heart and behind the darkness is a hero. It is a perfect mix or god and mortal.
- Everyone drinking any chance they get. I think this fits the darker, gangster-era quite well. I especially like Phineas constantly drinking burbon.
- The scene when he jumps from the rooftop onto the train tracks...a very creative scene. I enjoy Phineas defeating his opponents by way of outsmarting them.
- the little things clues you leave throughout the movie. The lemon in the empty glass, the lipstick on the cigarettes, you make the reader say "how did I miss that?"
- the ending. I especially like when Pandora notices the pack of cigarettes left in the seat.
Cons:
- The dialogue can seem a little too mechanical at times. Especially early on. Even with Phineas, it seems like it takes a little while for his dialogue to open up so that we can see how he really is. Also, there seems to be a lot on names in the dialogue. I.E. "It will be taken care of, Apollo." or "Are you a good woman, Pandora?" It may just be your style, but for me, there are my conversations where one of the characters will use the other's name, and it just seems out of place, especially since they have already been engaged in conversation.
- There are some typos. Not many, just a few to go through and change. Pg. 16 "fronts" should be "front." Pg. 91 "I'm" should be "I." Pg. 61 "Office" should be "Officer."
- When Nicholas is first introduced in a flashback his name should be in all caps.
-Page 23. Phineas says "Why have you summoned me?" This to me doesn't sound like Phineas, especially with his attitude and demeanor.
-Page 44. Herc gives too much away when Phineas asks him about Pandora.
- Page 69. When Phineas walks in on Pandora she is rushing around. But once he comes in, she goes for drink? It's awkward to me that she just stops what she was doing.
Overall, this was a great read and I applaud you on your creativity.read
Thanks for reading and reviewing "Night Falls on Olympus". You offered some good notes that I will take into consideration. Also, thanks a bunch for catching those typos!
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Thanks for reading and reviewing "Night Falls on Olympus". You offered some good notes that I will take into consideration. Also, thanks a bunch for catching those typos!
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