
This script uses a nonlinear structure that bounces around the 500 days of the protagonist Tom’s relationship with the hard-to-pin-down Summer and the funny, odd, and sad impacts on his life during and after their relationship.

It uses the conventions of romantic comedies, like boy and girl getting together at the end, as well as memorable lines, props, and characters that make it just plain funny. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ringĭiablo Cody’s Oscar-winning script weaves quirky teenage humor, quick flashbacks, and high emotional stakes to tell a story about family, love, and motherhood.With the tower as such a limited location, the action is contained and the tension of every scene carries over and builds, increasing suspense. Die HardĪn oldie but a goodie, this Bruce Willis-lead film pits his rough-around-the-edges cop against a story-driving villain. It covers exposition in a skillful way to let the audience in on the plan without over-explaining, and readers and watchers alike invest quickly in the suave protagonist Danny Ocean as he leads his team through hiccups, improvisations, and terrific comedy riffs.

With sequels and a spin-off film, this movie is a modern remake that follows a motley crew of skilled but quirky “professionals” in a fun, twisting heist adventure. Nolan and the other writers combine the comic book hero action with dark, crime-thriller choices for the protagonist, Bruce Wayne/Batman. This grim superhero film is not only one of director Christopher Nolan’s most notable films, but it also established one of the most intriguing villains, thanks to The Joker’s mixture of sinister and goofy characterization.
