War dramas often use brilliant scripts to tell compelling stories.
A good script can elevate an already dramatic story.
Scripts can also elevate an already captivating story set against the backdrop of war.
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These can make the protagonists of these stories all the more relatable.
The best war movies with excellent scripts leave an impact on viewers long after the credits roll.
Some movies, likeCome and See, have scripts that underline the horrors of war.
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The epic speech at the end of the movie is the pinnacle of this phenomenal script.
Das Boot’s scriptuses the story’s action to further develop the characters and their perspectives.
Ultimately, this script is smartly crafted in that it poses important questions about the nature of war itself.
Landa is known for brutally hunting Jews across Europe.
Inglourious Basterdsfeatures a typically snappy Quentin Tarantino script.
This works for this movie because the action is so fast and intense.
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The movie’s script allows the ensemble to create memorable character narratives.
The script uses the serious subject matter of the movie to tell a heartbreaking and important story.
The writing inPaths of Gloryunderlines the heartbreaking nature of the story, and the all-too-real cost of war.
This script also handles the nuanced commentary that remains topical to this day.
Pan’s Labyrinthhas a script that leans into the story’s more fantastical elements.
Lawrence of Arabia follows Lawrence’s military exploits, including his attacks on Aquaba and Damascus.
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Lawrence of Arabia’s script is complex and nuanced, like its protagonist.
The movie’s script paints Lawrence as a deeply flawed man who had a massive impact on world events.
The movie is an unflinching look at the violence of war through a civilian’s eyes.
Come and See’s script is as brutal as the overall story.
The script often features minimal dialogue.
This adds to the horrific nature of the story.
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What makes the script ofApocalypse Nowso exceptional is that it features a deep exploration of each character’s motivations.
This script is an example of one that takes an evil character and makes him compelling.
Casablanca’s script uses its romantic premise to create two compelling characters who it is impossible to root against.
The script also allows the characters to explore their moral ambiguity and the challenges that war presents.
The movie captures the fear that many Americans felt about the possibility of nuclear war.Dr.
Strangeloveis a satirical commentary on the dangers of poor leadership.
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Throughout the story, the American president is advised by a wild science advisor, Dr. Strangelove.
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