MALTA is a character driven psychological journey. The script feels original and refreshing. The script offers a mesmerizing and spellbinding journey that follows a troubled man seeking redemption and salvation as he searches for his estranged wife.
From the opening until the ending, the story captures one’s interest. The script offers a complex protagonist and compelling dialogue. The tone is beguiling and surreal.
The external goal for the protagonist is clear and the stakes feel personal. The story is driven by the themes of redemption, healing, and salvation.
The first act has a solid inciting event with the reveal that Sara learned about Ben’s infidelity. The catalyst that propels the story is Sara leaving Ben and the letter from …show more content…
He’s fascinating to watch and a bit chilling. However, one never gets to see Bill’s face. The audience is teased about this and anticipation is build, but not seeing his face becomes frustrating for the viewer at the end. The relevance of the lion-like wax is never explained.
While one doesn’t get to see much of Sara, she’s believable as the betrayed wife. The supporting casts all are eccentric and very distinctive.
Ben’s mother is the main antagonistic force in Ben’s life. Her agenda is clear and she’s also beguiling to watch. However, more backstory about their relationship and why she thinks Ben needs help would assist the viewer in understand the story more effectively.
One of the major strengths is the dialogue. The dialogue is sharp and has a crisp rhythm. It’s filled with subtext and reveals information about the characters.
The overall tension doesn’t feel as if it fully escalates. There’s some mild suspense and anxiety regarding if Ben will find Sara. There’s personal conflict between Ben and his mother. But it doesn’t make sense how his mother and the doctor find him on the train, so part of this doesn’t feel
From the opening until the ending, the story captures one’s interest. The script offers a complex protagonist and compelling dialogue. The tone is beguiling and surreal.
The external goal for the protagonist is clear and the stakes feel personal. The story is driven by the themes of redemption, healing, and salvation.
The first act has a solid inciting event with the reveal that Sara learned about Ben’s infidelity. The catalyst that propels the story is Sara leaving Ben and the letter from …show more content…
He’s fascinating to watch and a bit chilling. However, one never gets to see Bill’s face. The audience is teased about this and anticipation is build, but not seeing his face becomes frustrating for the viewer at the end. The relevance of the lion-like wax is never explained.
While one doesn’t get to see much of Sara, she’s believable as the betrayed wife. The supporting casts all are eccentric and very distinctive.
Ben’s mother is the main antagonistic force in Ben’s life. Her agenda is clear and she’s also beguiling to watch. However, more backstory about their relationship and why she thinks Ben needs help would assist the viewer in understand the story more effectively.
One of the major strengths is the dialogue. The dialogue is sharp and has a crisp rhythm. It’s filled with subtext and reveals information about the characters.
The overall tension doesn’t feel as if it fully escalates. There’s some mild suspense and anxiety regarding if Ben will find Sara. There’s personal conflict between Ben and his mother. But it doesn’t make sense how his mother and the doctor find him on the train, so part of this doesn’t feel