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Overall Recommendation:
4 stars
Premise:
5 stars
Story structure:
5 stars
Character:
5 stars
Dialogue:
5 stars
Emotion:
3 stars
February 19, 2012
The power of the Amazon millions (of subscribers) brought together to enhance a movie project is pure brilliance. Not only will you draw upon the intellect of your scores of viewers, but Amazon will leave contributors feeling as though they are part of the project, making their eventual attendance at the theatre far more likely. I noticed that there is a toggle button that upon selection will allow contribtors to follow this project as it advances. This will further assist in bonding viewers to the project, generating excitement and improving the possibility of theatre attendance.
I very much appreciated the movie concept. I have always enjoyed 'Indiana Jones' style movies and this follows that genre beautifully.
My contributions to improvement are:
1. Show how Sarah escapes from the jungle. Even if it is brief, it will help to tie the opening sequence to the remainder of the movie.
2. Be certain to use the most recent film technology on the night scenes so that viewers do not need to strain to see. I noted that there were frequent night scenes that used the cover of darkness to enhance suspense. While this promises to be very effective, it will be important to remember that audiences are frustrated when they are unsure of what is happening and have to struggle to see a too dark scene.
3. Consider refining the role of African-American contributions in WWII. Reflect on the viewers comments and consider that leading pygmy warriors may be too condescending, at least in the manner they are currently portrayed. Perhaps a group of fierce and intelligent Maasai warriors (or whichever people are geographically correct for the area of Africa in question) would make a better statement. This is not a place for 'comic relief'.
4. Strengthining the 'follow the clues' portions of the movie, as done in the 'National Treasure' series might be effective.
5. It might be a nice touch for Sarah to say something at the close of the movie in rememberance of her Dad, who gave his life to protect her and the secrets of the temple.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this project, I look forward to viewing other Amazon projects! Nan in New Hampshire
I very much appreciated the movie concept. I have always enjoyed 'Indiana Jones' style movies and this follows that genre beautifully.
My contributions to improvement are:
1. Show how Sarah escapes from the jungle. Even if it is brief, it will help to tie the opening sequence to the remainder of the movie.
2. Be certain to use the most recent film technology on the night scenes so that viewers do not need to strain to see. I noted that there were frequent night scenes that used the cover of darkness to enhance suspense. While this promises to be very effective, it will be important to remember that audiences are frustrated when they are unsure of what is happening and have to struggle to see a too dark scene.
3. Consider refining the role of African-American contributions in WWII. Reflect on the viewers comments and consider that leading pygmy warriors may be too condescending, at least in the manner they are currently portrayed. Perhaps a group of fierce and intelligent Maasai warriors (or whichever people are geographically correct for the area of Africa in question) would make a better statement. This is not a place for 'comic relief'.
4. Strengthining the 'follow the clues' portions of the movie, as done in the 'National Treasure' series might be effective.
5. It might be a nice touch for Sarah to say something at the close of the movie in rememberance of her Dad, who gave his life to protect her and the secrets of the temple.
Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this project, I look forward to viewing other Amazon projects! Nan in New Hampshire