WRITERS LOVE THE SCRIPT
The script has garnered very strong reviewer comments from the prominent film industry platform The Black List.
Overall Script Quality
- The script is eloquently written.”
- “The quality of the writing is excellent…”
- “The quality of the writing is very high.”
- “[writer’s] passion for the subject practically drips from the page.”
- “The script has amazing characters and premise.”
Epic Nature
- “A sweeping, historical epic in every sense of the word.”
- “…on the scale of Ben Hur and Kubrick’s Spartacus, but probably best compared to Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon.”
- “The intricate look at the difficult birth of a nation, Aegis for Dreams is a feature of an epic not seen in decades.”
“There is nothing more important in making movies than the screenplay.”
Richard Attenborough, Director (Gandhi)
Story Structure
- “The ending was clever and poignant. It felt cohesive in terms of tone. It was a great closing to the film.”
- “The tension in the final scenes between Hamilton and Washington is wonderful, and their story and relationship only became more fascinating as it slowly unfolded.”
- “The drama and tensions that arise between [Washington and Hamilton] during the duress of the war, is well portrayed.“
Richness of Story
- “The author’s credibility to tell a story set in this world/amongst these historical figures is unquestionable.“
- “There are so many great, riveting pops of story throughout, that provide a wide range of insight…”
- “Flashbacks [as to] Hamilton‘s childhood are intriguing and allow the audience to catch a glimpse of his difficult upbringing.“
- “The inventive dioramas into these men’s wartime ‘inspirations’ are another clever touch, seen through Washington and Hamilton’s readings on Cato as they literally come alive.”
“To make a great film you need three things — the script, the script and the script.” Alfred Hitchcock
Characters and Relationships
- “..not only the voices, but also the attitudes of the characters are organic to the world of the piece.”.
- “The script perfectly captures the cheeky, brash, yet brilliant, tone of the real Alexander Hamilton.“
- “The amount of information and rounded out characters that the script is able to display is impressive to say the least.”
- “[The script contains] excellent scenes with either Washington or Hamilton (or both) that are impressive in their intimate and personal nature.”
- “The writer does a superb job of taking these characters from simply being historical figures and transforming them into tangible human beings.”
- “The relationship between Hamilton and Eliza felt organic and moving. She was a strong female character that would stay with audiences after the film.”
Research
- “…incredibly well-researched.”
- “…an almost intricate amount of factual detail.”
- “The writer’s vast knowledge of the time, and its people is beyond obvious.”
- “The dialogue reflects a great deal of knowledge of the subject on behalf of the writer.“
Dialogue
- “The dialogue is overall very solid.”
- “Overall, the dialogue is informative and strong.”
- “There is an authentic period cadence to the dialogue.”
- “The dialogue and diction is perfectly in tune with the time.”
- “The various relationships, feel authentic and realistic, and the events and conversations that transpire feel natural.”