Screenwriter William C. Martell in his book The Secrets of Action Screenwriting talks about the villain’s plan before he talks about the hero and how he plans on stopping the villain. Martell points out that there are two kinds of heroes in films which he calls “Superman Type”(Superman) and “Everyman Type” (Indiana Jones). Martell also points out that an important lesson is that the villain must be stronger than the hero.He also points out there is often a mirror image or the flip side connection between the hero in the villain.
“Heroes and villains are frequently linked. Belloq tell Indiana Jones: ‘You and I are very much alike….I am a shadowy reflection of you. It would only take a nudge to make you like me; to push you out of the light.’ and in The Empire Strikes Back (also written by Lawrence Kasden) Darth gives a similar speech to Luke.”
William C. Martell
[…] Screenwriter William C. Martell in his book The Secrets of Action Screenwriting talks about the villain’s plan before he talks about the hero and how he plan’s on stopping the villain. Martell points out that there are two kinds of heroes in films which he calls “Superman Type”(Superman) and “Everyman Type” (Indiana Jones). Martell also […] Original Source… […]