SCARRED is a solid crime, mystery thriller. The plot is straightforward. The goal is clear and the stakes are extremely high. The tone is dark and dramatic. The script does a nice job in creating a good mystery. There are themes about revenge and redemption that drive the plot. In fact, it’s a classic eye-for-an-eye revenge thriller.
The plot easily engages and it’s effortless for the audience to like the protagonist Bill Hunt and to root for him. The script offers a traditional three-act structure. The opening robbery sets the tone, however, consider opening with the robbery versus the conversation (or open with the backstory). Jump right into the action.
The story is goal-driven. The story remains focused on the objective of finding…show more content… The story between the brothers isn’t fully developed. It’s unclear why they haven’t been in contact and whether or not this is related to the fire.
On another note, the character of Rick doesn’t feel essential. His threat to Bill feels out of place and not realistic. There’s also no follow through. Rick simply disappears from the story.
Dialogue reveals information about the characters, but there’s always room to polish it and make the characters sound sharper. For example, “that mustache almost makes a man outta you,” isn’t very exciting. It’s not fully believable that a medic would say, “This soldier dies, it’s on your ass.” Avoid on the nose dialogue, “Shit, this guy’s really out for you, Bill. This is more than simple revenge.” “Your slut and sperm shot” may not be the best choice of words.
Bill is a very likable character. He’s haunted by his past and what happened in the war. He’s also haunted by what happened to his brother. He’s good at his job. He likes working directly on the streets. He, however, is a bit of a generic character. He doesn’t really stand out from other characters in this genre. Like in DIE HARD, the hero had a fear of heights and is cleverly trapped in one of the tallest
