Is this a a stupid idea?

[CrazyStalin]

Here's the general idea. The Grim Reaper gets fired for general misconduct, taking Bill Hicks instead of Dane Cook ect. He then moves in with his daughter who dislikes him because he keeps killing her pets accidentally and tries to find work as a kinder garden teacher, milkman, author ect....He fails miserably at speed dating and life in general, so he spends his days at home eating junk food. All the while undergoes psychotherapy with his buddy Elvis who isn't dead and in fact lives in his basement. Kinda like Dogma meets The Wrestler.

The first scene enclosed.

[mutant_gorilla]

I wouldn't really call that a "first scene", maybe just a snippet of a first scene. You could of just posted it on the boards too, instead of having us download 1.5 pages. But...In all seriousness, I kind of stopped reading after you mentioned "Dane Cook". I dunno. I'm not a fan of writing satires, or reading them.

So. It's leaning a little too far on the "Stupid" meter for me. Sorry.

[XvoorheesX]

Here's a question for you: how do you feel about it?

I think the thread title tells us. There's a reason why you posted what you did, as opposed to say, "I have a great new idea for a script, it's about the Grim Reaper getting fired, and --"

Methinks you're not too confident with it. And if that's the case, then no, you probably shouldn't write it. Write something you love.

[CrazyStalin]

Did you like it?

[XvoorheesX]

Did you like it?

I didn't read the scene, but as for just the concept... no, not really. It feels like the B story of an episode from Family Guy.

[TheJoAbides]

It would be neither legal nor funny to use Dane Cook or Elvis - stick with the Grim Reaper losing his job and having to move in with his sister, hijinks ensue.

Write the script, learn - read professional and amateur scripts, write another one, then repeat process.

Writing is a craft - treat it as such and you'll garner the interest of a hundred other craftsmen (directors, cinematographers, set designers et al.) and see your 'film' on the screen one day.

I hope the same for myself. Best success.

[Lost in Space]

I agree with everyone here. The idea in and on itself is not particularly original. That said, if you like it and think it would be fun to write, write the motherfucker. You're either writing because you want to do it for a living, in which case the only way to get noticed is by making the fucking thing. Or you're writing for your own pleasure, and if that's true, and you like this thing, go with it. Asking other people for approval to write something seems ridiculous, write the motherfucker, then let us take a look. Don't be intimidated, just jump in and do it.

[ilovemovies]

Guess I'm the only one who LOVES the idea. I think there is PLENTY of potential with that premise. I mean, there is potential that it could be a total disaster, but I could also see a really inspired and hilarious comedy be made from that premise.

[bima.pringgo]

I think it had potential. I like the irony, but I still don't get where the story is going. You only mention about how the guy sucks at living, but what is he going to do about it?

[areyoubeingserved]

Isn't this the plot of the Sopranos?

[nickula11]

Irony - The Grim Reaper sucks at living. Play it totally straight, he's 2 million years old and is more seventh seal than bill and ted 2... Though if you could get William Saddler - go for it.

[jdparker]

Since your idea doesn't go anywhere, it seems like you aren't pitching a movie, but a sitcom - Voorhees mentioned Family Guy, and I can see that. In addition, your script reads like bad TV. As others have noted, the central irony of the concept is funny, but you haven't developed it in any significant way. I think it could work if the right spin was put on it. You are a long way from that point. Is it fair to say you haven't spent very much time on this?