[Quick Summary: Murphy, a Vietnam war vet, investigates the murder of a Councilwoman with the help of a cutting edge police helicopter, Blue Thunder.]
I was curious to read a Dan O'Bannon script that was unrelated to anything Alien.
It's an ok script. The main character has a serious flaw and there is character development. I did get bored about half way through.
I did like this moment below when a decision has to be made. (Kate is Murphy's girlfriend who has the incriminating videotape.)
ex. INT. KLAC NEWS BUILDING - DAY
There is much activity. They've got a chopper up there broadcasting live the biggest story in the country at this time. Phones are ringing. People are running back and forth. She crosses up to a Security Guard --
KATE: I have a package for Mister Moyers --
SECURITY GUARD: He's very busy --
KATE: I know that. But this is from Frank -- Murphy --
SECURITY GUARD: Lady, there's a crazy man up there in a helicopter -- we got no time for --
The phone at his desk is ringing.
SECURITY GUARD: Just a minute.
As the Guard crosses to the phone, Kate looks around -- hugging her videotape - not knowing what exactly to do next.
ANOTHER ANGLE
As Icelan's buddy, Fletcher -- whom Kate has never seen before -- drifts up with a laid back smile.
FLETCHER: The most dangerous thing in the world is a little man afraid for his job -- (then) I'm Dick Fisher. I'll get that to Tony if you'd like --
As Kate looks at him....
WHAT I'VE LEARNED: Make it clear the what two things that the character must choose between. Then leave us at the decision point to increase suspense and tension.
Blue Thunder (1983)(9/30/81 draft)
by Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby, Dean Riesner
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