Keep an eye on the screenplay category: Wilson died in 2005, but he'll be
the only credited screenwriter, even though fellow playwright Tony Kushner has since worked on the screen adaptation.
Not exact matches
Maybe the
only thing dumber than the film itself is the fact that it took four
screenwriters to bicker over the writing
credit.
Credit not
only Arteta, but
screenwriter Phil Johnston for playing scenes out no longer than they needed to be and by not going for the easiest of laughs.
Wallace is
credited as the sole
screenwriter but that is
only partially accurate.
Although even here Howard and his
screenwriters (
only the father - son teams of Lawrence and Jake Kasdan are
credited) can't resist making a call back all the way to a line in the original Star Wars, one which in a short sentence («We don't serve their kind here.»)
In fact, the
only factor about the screenplay that is remotely surprising is the presence of Mike White, the acclaimed writer of the likes of «School of Rock» and «Beatriz at Dinner,» as one of the
credited screenwriters.
Despite the palpable electricity between McQueen and Dunaway, the original's romance felt rushed and therefore somewhat forced; here,
screenwriter Leslie Dixon (who shares screenplay
credit with Kurt Wimmer, who, in a unique arrangement, handled
only the action scenes) fleshes out the love story, showing how their basic desire develops into real affection.
Seven
credited screenwriters polish a story
only parents can appreciate, though most moms and dads will miss half the movie because they'll be explaining jokes and themes to their befuddled youngsters.
Written and directed by Olivia Milch - the
only credited woman
screenwriter on the upcoming all - female Ocean's 8 - Dude boasts a predominantly female cast and a
credited female editor and cinematographer.