The Pitch Review: World War Z
BRAD: So I'm supposed to kill all the zombies and save the world?
DIRECTOR: Yes and no. These aren't just your run-of-the-mill zombies. These are crazy fast scary zombies! I'm going to have them sound just like deranged, sick Wookiees. And the special effects team is awesome. Wait till you see what they can do with floods of zombies. Hmm. We'll need tons of extras...
BRAD: This is from a book?
PRODUCER: Yes. But this is going to be way more intense. You're perfect for this role. You're likable. You can be serious. But the role won't stretch you too far, don't worry. You don't have to be the Indiana Jones of zombies, just...be "you" dealing with speed-zombies.
BRAD: And I'm still a badass?
PRODUCER: Totally! Well, mostly. So how are we going to get this done?
DIRECTOR: I'm thinking we play on people's primal fears. Take away all hope. Because people are scared of being absolutely powerless.
BRAD: So? Why would they care?
DIRECTOR: Because I'm going to make them care. From the very beginning. With family.
BRAD: Yeah, a beautiful family. Has to be all girls, to make my guy seem to want to protect them extra!
PRODUCER: Excellent. Bring in the family, and take away hope.
DIRECTOR: And then its going to be about pacing. I'll get their hearts racing at the very beginning until they will wonder if we will sustain it the whole time. Then I'll bring them down for a minute and then I'll take it up again. By the third cycle, they'll be programmed enough to know to be scared. I will end it before they're too exhausted.
BRAD: Make sure my family will be as beautiful as me, or close, or no one will care.
PRODUCER: Shut up Brad.
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