FrankenScript :: Lee Gabel's Screenwriting Journal/Blog

A respectable true “David and Goliath” story, which shows Kearns’ battle to win recognition and remuneration from the “Big Three” automakers of the 60s and 70s. However, the stronger story, and the one left out of the film almost entirely is the family drama, how his decisions and obsession destroyed a lot of what he [...]

Not only is this film gorgeous to look at, it has a great story as well. Plus it’ll make you hungry. There are points when you see swarms of rats, and you are squeamishly reminded that they are rats, but in the end the rats will win you over. This is another solid addition to [...]

A definite family affair, quick moving with lots to entertain both adults and kids alike. Amy Adams plays a great Amelia Earhart, but Hank Azaria steals the show with his portrayal of Kahmunrah (as well as voicing The Thinker and Abe Lincoln). A nice example of a sequel that is notably better than the first [...]

At times visually stunning, but equally chaotic, loud, explosive and hard to follow. A thin story make this sequel entirely forgettable. Plus it’s too damn long. It’s more of the same, no surprises. Mindless and mind numbing.