Film Goal and Character Outline

I want this film to be more entertaining.  Although, it can enlighten as a theme of the story is admitting your sins, accepting them, and taking responsibility for your actions although regret is evident.

Questions to answer:

How is your character introduced in the story?

Is there a backstory and how will it be told?

What are your characters wants and needs?

How do your character needs and wants change throughout the story?

How does the character’s change influence the plot?

Does you character influence other characters?

What are your character’s strengths and weaknesses?

-Character: Nelson

    

Nelson is first shown tied to a chair in scene one. Although he has a backstory, bits are missing but are seen through random memories throughout the film. Confused about the situation at hand, he first wants to know why his friend is holding him captive and doesn’t understand the point of their actions. As the story progresses, he begins to realize his actions and though he originally attempted to block them out, Nelson comes to terms with what he has done. Nelson has no influence on other characters besides the fact that he killed Donovan’s family, setting in motion the events that play out in the story. Nelson has ability to block memories that are too painful to remember, which helps him live with his sins in everyday life without feeling regret. However, he does have conflict in that he had ties with Donovan in the past and even considered him as a friend. When he goes down on his luck, he can be easily persuaded into doing things, which also makes him selfish in that he would put himself before any other.

-Character: Donovan

Donovan is first introduced when he is seen standing besides Marcel. He doesn’t have much backstory however, we learn that Nelson apparently killed his family after he lost luck and accepted a hit that would take them out. Donovan wants Nelson to explain himself, as he is somewhat hurt that his friend, who he once thought of as a brother, could betray him for his own benefit. In the beginning of the film, Donovan tries to keep his composure but as he continues to think of the crime that took place, he gets angrier and angrier. Eventually, he loses his calm and goes full out rage.  As he loses his cool, the plot becomes more serious than it was in the beginning. Donovan influences Nelson to finally admit to his crime and to be honest with himself. Since Donovan is a “business man,” he has to maintain a professional attitude towards the situation. His weakness is that he has feelings for Nelson, making his conflict and the betrayal that much harder to deal with; he would never think his friend could commit such horrors to him.

-Character: Marcel

Marcel is first seen standing beside Donovan, acting as somewhat of an assistant though they are probably closer than just partners as well. He is given no backstory in the film. Marcel has a sadistic feel to him, which makes him want to see something violent happen to Nelson and he doesn’t want to wait for it either. He doesn’t change much from beginning to end. Marcel sort of influences Donovan to quit wasting time and take care of the problem. So, in a way he is provoking Donovan to be as brutal with Nelson as possible. His strength is to not feel any compassion toward Nelson, making the situation easier to deal with. However, he is sadistic, which makes him not care about anyone, not even Donovan’s dead family. He is also jittery, making it hard to maintain his calm and making him the exact opposite from Donovan.