Movies: The Idea Is Everything

This thought was posted on Thinkaloo on 24 October 2007 by member helena

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Ok, this is an idea about an idea. I have always been wondering what is it that makes a movie a good movie?

It's the idea, stupid! The one spark that gets your script going, and you've got your film. Most films that really grab you can be summed up in one line.

Don't believe me? Try these :

Jaws - 'Man afraid of water pursues killer shark'
Reservoir Dogs - 'Diamond heist goes wrong.'
Independence Day - 'Aliens invade Earth'

Asking yourself, 'what if...' might help

For example 'What if...an alien visitor gets left behind on Earth' (ET), 'What if...toys came to life' (Toy Story), 'What if...a lodger dies leaving behind a suitcase with a million pounds in it' (Shallow Grave).

Try to create a couple of these by asking yourself 'What if...' and post them here.

Let's see who can come with the next million dollar idea for a great movie.

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