War of the Worlds: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script) [Paperback]

Josh Friedman (Author), David Koepp (Author)

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Josh Friedman is also the author of the screenplay The Black Dahlia, based on the novel by James Ellroy, currently in production with director Brain De Palma. His screenplay Orphan's Dawn is in development at 20th Century Fox. A graduate of Brown University, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and child. David Koepp most recently served as writer-director of the films Secret Window, Stir of Echoes, The Trigger Effect, and Suspicious. He wrote or co-wrote the films Spider-Man, Panic Room, Snake Eyes, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, The Paper, Jurassic Park, Carlito's Way, Death Becomes Her, Bad Influence, and Apartment Zero.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press (October 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557047014
• ISBN-13: 978-1557047014
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,263,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse into the creative mind, August 18, 2006

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This review is from: War of the Worlds: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script) (Paperback)

Viewing the War of the Worlds script is a bit like getting into the creative artist's head. In this film -- so rich with symbolism -- it was a pleasure to look behind the curtain to see what exactly the author intended and how this was translated into film. The script has a few surprises that make reading it a delight. In the film, you get the feeling that there are several key scenes missing. The script has proved this feeling correct. Also, several key changes from the original script helped shape the mythological elements that Steven Spielberg appears to use, such as the change from using a chevy impala as the hero's car to the Ford Mustang.

But more importantly, reading the script allows you to appreciate just how rich the language is from the start, thick with humor and with human feeling.

5.0 out of 5 stars The shooting script to the ultimate war, March 17, 2006

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D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer "California B... (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: War of the Worlds: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script) (Paperback)

The shooting script of WAR OF THE WORLDS based on H.G. Wells' classic science fiction tale will also attract specialty movie-going fans, with a screenplay by Josh Friedman and David Koepp paired with a centerfold of color photos from the film. Wells's novel was a radio show, a movie, and even a rock musical: the shooting script book includes its screenplay, an introduction by screenwriter David Koepp, and more.