hey all,
firstly, i have to say i love this film. there are sooo many scenes that just so emotive!
but... i read in the trivia that the original script was different and more complex.. and now im curious! anyone know where i can get a copy of it to read?
the human mind is not an omeletteshare
Yes, I would love to have a look at it too. I kinda liked this movie, but the script really was very off, I think the original idea of the writer, director, etc, was very different from what actually came out in the screen.
Great cast, though. And some lines that got saved were also amazing.
I know this is an old thread and I'm sorry, I can't help you with the script part.
I also read about that and I agree, I'd love to see or at least hear what it was going to be about.
However, there is a wonderful film, also starring Janeane Garofalo, called Sweethearts. I feel it's sort of similar to Cats and Dogs and I'm sure anyone who liked Cats and Dogs and wished it had a bit more substance or realism would love it. I certainly did.
this is in no way an answer but this interview with audrey wells might shed some light on the original direction of the script. she mentions some themes and inspirations.
http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/The-Truth-About-Audrey-Wells-Former-KJAZ-DJ-2983086.php
Interesting link, though as stated above it doesn't tell you anything about the original script. Which is a pity because (a) someone else mentioned they'd re-shot the last scene and I wondered if the movie originally ended differently, and (b) Garafalo apparently disowned this film because it was so different from the little Indy story they originally wanted to make. Personally I'm sorry to hear that because I really like this film - though I'm sure the other version would have been interesting as well.
It does mention that she, Audrey Wells, was partly inspired by 'Cyrano' which I was actually wondering about as I re-watched the film this evening - so bonus point to me for noticing that and an extra half point for referencing Steve Martin's 'Roxanne' as well.