When Tarantino wrote a movie and hated the result
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Published 2024-07-26
The video delves into an analysis of "Natural Born Killers," highlighting the differences between Quentin Tarantino's original script and Oliver Stone's final film, with Robert Downey Jr. It explores how Stone transformed Tarantino's darkly comedic narrative into a visually stunning, surreal experience. The characters in Tarantino's version were more grounded and complex, while Stone's adaptation focuses on their exaggerated personas and the media's influence. The themes shift from exploring personal struggles to critiquing media sensationalism. Plot changes, like the expanded role of Wayne Gale, emphasize the film's satirical edge. The endings also differ, with Tarantino's ambiguous conclusion contrasting Stone’s definitive statement on media exploitation. This analysis showcases how these changes impact the film's overall legacy, highlighting the unique vision that each creator brought to the story.
All Comments (21)
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No feet shots Tarantino: it's ruined
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With the difficulty Tarantino had getting started it makes you wonder how many other amazing directors are out there who never get the chance
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does anyone else miss when film video essays had actual titles and thumbnails
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The sitcom opening is what grabbed me right away. I can't even picture the movie without that scene
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every youtube video these days: "before we get to the point of the video, lets start from the beginning....." every damn video
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Downey Jr; the one American actor in showbiz who's put in the effort to craft a damn decent and pretty convincing Strayan accent haha.
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He hated that it was rewritten, he didn't hate the result of the script he wrote
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Why does Roger Avery never get credit from the public for being involved in writing Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs and True Romance.
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I just couldn't get Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Downey Jr.'s roles, dialogue and performances out of my head after I finished seeing it for the first time 1.5 decades ago. So over-the-top that they were perfect!
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I'm glad Stone made the movie he did. As with most successful artists, Tarantino is a control freak, and I get it. Ya can't win 'em all, bud!
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Oliver Stone: "It wasn't like we stole his script, he was paid very well." 3:28 "$10,000"...
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QT’s hate of the “I Love Mallory” sequence seems pretty simple; he didn’t think the co-protagonist needed an origin story. Much like how IMO Rob Zombie’s Halloween messed up by trying to explain why Michael Myers was like he was. Sometimes it’s more compelling when you don’t have an explanation.
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NBK came out in 1994 - just one year after the documentary version of Manufacturing Consent - and both combined had such a profound impact on the way I see media and how it is used to influence people's values and opinions.
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Tarantino making his version would be a pretty fitting choice for his last movie imo
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If Tarantino directed: Tim Roth as Wayne Gale, Michael Madsen as Jack, with Val Kilmer as Mickey and Angelina Jolie as Malory
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Tarantino: "First off, Oliver cut over 28 minutes of Juliette's feet. I wanted nothing to do with it after that."
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The sit com part is incredible. It's such dark twisted absurd satire. Really brilliant ridicule of a deeply disturbed nation.
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I love that movie. Some of my favourite ever performances. It’s a funny, wacky, psychedelic, horrific road movie. It’s no Wild at Heart though. I don’t think Tarantino understands or at least cares about Satire and that movie is 100% satire.
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A Great film and a Great soundtrack...
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A solid documentary, excellent editing. Very good stuff man!