Coma- Rated R- Starring Edward Norton, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Douglas, Seth Green, Chris Penn, and Lisa Gay Hamilton. Directed By David Fincher.
Ever wondered what it is like to be in a coma? What do you feel? What do you see? I can answer all that. You see, Im in a coma. Its like sleeping, only theres one dream. You have a new life, one you never thought existed. Ive got a wife, a father, friends all of which I lack in real life. No one would miss me. Why cant I stay here? The only thing I fear is waking up leaving my world behind. What would happen then? Id be a nobody all over again.
Soundtrack-
- Sing For The Moment- Eminem
- Crawling- Linkin Park
- Rollin- Limp Bizkit
- Complicated- Avril Lavigne
- Dont Stop Dancing- Creed
- Stick Em Up- Quarashi
- Breaking Me Down- Soil
- Only God Knows Why- Kid Rock
- Miracle- Vertical Horizon
Reviews:
"I really like the plot"--- Trilateral
CHAMBER PICTURES PRESENTS
A MAC THE MOVIEGUY PRODUCTION
EDWARD NORTON
JENNIFER LOPEZ
MICHAEL DOUGLAS
COMA
SETH GREEN
CHRIS PENN
LISA GAY HAMILTON
WRITTEN BY JOHN CLAYTON
PRODUCED BY MAC THE MOVIEGUY
DIRECTED BY DAVID FINCHER
PICTURE: David McCormack (Edward Norton) lying in a hospital bed.
Yeah. Thats me. David McCormack. A nobody. A fuckin nobody. Do you know what I do for a living? Do you have any idea? Im one of those goddamn telemarketers that calls you while youre eating dinner. Im a ghost. No one knows who I am. Im an only child and my parents were only childs. My parents are dead. My father was a drunk and wrapped his car around a tree with my mother in the passengers seat. I was eight.
Do you know the worst part about being in a coma? Its not like sleeping, its like living. You live your dreams. Some people stay in comas for ten, fifteen years. It gets to the point where the line between the two worlds is blurred.
The world I live in? Its great. Ive got a father, a wife, and a kid on the way. Everything I could have ever wanted. The best part? There isnt a David McCormack. Its David Jackson. Jackson. I always liked that name.
PICTURE: Shelly Jackson (Jennifer Lopez) lying in bed at their home.
Thats my wife Shelly. Shes the best. She works as an advertising consultant for this large firm in the city. My dad comes over everyday to have lunch with me. My life rocks.
****THE NEXT DAY*****
Eddie came by today..my friend? Oh. I didnt tell you about him. Eddie Renner, my best bud. We went to school together at Marrington High. We played on the football team together. We even played college ball together. It was great. I loved every moment of it. He came by to ask me out to lunch. So, we went.
SCENE: Eddie (Seth Green) and David eating lunch.
He started talking about his new job. He works at this insurance firm where people buy life insurance, in case theyre gonna die. He tells me that theres this guy whos cashing in his policy and the companys shelling out some 100,000 dollars to him. Can you believe that? 100,000 dollars? Thats insane! Anyway, he keeps reminding me that I dont have life insurance and that I should get some before the babys born. I told him Id talk to Shelly about it. I always run things by her first.
SCENE: Shelly and David at home. Shes just come home from work and David is giving her a back massage to ease her nerves.
Tonight, well make love. Tomorrow, well make love. In my world, I live my fantasies.
SCENE: Shelly and David having sex. There isnt any narration to this.
*****THE NEXT DAY*****
SCENE: David eating lunch with his father.
God. Last night. That was great. Sorry you guys had to sit through thatwaitno Im not. My dads carrying on in a boring conversation about how hes pulling the plug on his program and starting up a new one. He works at an elementary school with disabled children. Currently they have this program going, I cant remember what, and it doesnt seem to be working, so theyre going in a new direction.
SCENE: David eating dinner with Shelly.
Shellys stressed out again. There are some complications with the baby, but the doctors havent told her what. I hate seeing Shelly like this. When we first met, she was so happy and carefree. Now this? I cant stand it. Shes going through so much right now and I just dont want to see her get hurt. Id do anything to stop that.
*****THE NEXT DAY*****
SCENE: Eddie and David watching TV
Eddie came by today. He said that I dont have good enough health to pick up a policy on me. Can you believe that? Im in perfect shape! I dont smoke, drink, gamble! Why am I not in good health? Sheesh. When Shelly gets home, Im going to sleep.
*****THE NEXT MORNING*****
SCENE: David wakes up in a hospital room.
Shit. Where am I? A hospital room? Whats the deal? (David tries to move) Hey! I cant move! Am I paralyzed? Oh God. Im paralyzed.
****Davids father walks into the room with Kelly (Lisa Gay Hamilton) on his arm.
Dad! Dad! Hey. Whats wrong?
****They arent hearing him. Dr Morton Howe (Chris Penn) follows them in.
DAD! Whats going on? Whos that girl?
"Lets just get this over with."
"Robert, Louie isnt here yet."
DAD?
"You signed the paperwork so you know what this means, right?"
"Yes. Ive already done all that."
Done what? Dad? Whats going on? Why wont you talk to me?
"With the baby on the way.I already had to cash out my life insurance.I cant afford this anymore."
"I understand that this is a difficult decision and you shouldnt hold it against yourself. Hes been here for almost 10 years. Most families would have given up by now. With the trauma that he received from the crash, I was surprised he didnt die right there."
"I understand. Lets just get this over with."
Dad?
****Louie Van Widener (Seth Green) walks into the room.
Oh God. Eddie. Thank God youre here. Maybe you can talk some sense into him.
"Im sorry I couldnt pull that last minute insurance policy for you."
"Its nothing Louie. Youve done more than most friends would have."
"Its all my fault. I should have taken the keys."
What keys? I was sleeping!
"At least he didnt live to see Shelly die. That would have killed him."
"He shouldnt have driven home."
"But HE DID!"
Shelly? What happened to Shelly? Eddie? Whats going on? Wheres Shelly?
"He drove her home and its MY fault because I didnt want to leave the party."
"He should have known better."
Did something happen?
"Maybe now theyll get to be together."
Oh God. Shellys dead!
"Maybe now we can get on with our lives. Ive got a new daughter on the way, and with her disorder, were going to need all the money I can save."
"Its gotta be hard. My sister has down syndrome. I know what its like."
You dont have a sister. Whats going on! Why wont anyone talk to me!
"Does anyone have anything to say to David before I pull the plug?"
Pull the plug? NO! You cant! Im alive! Its murder!
"I think everything Ive wanted to say, Ive said a million times. Sorry buddy."
****Louie kisses David on the forehead and walks out of the room.
"Ill wait outside"
****Kelly steps out of the room. Robert gets up and hovers over David.
(sobbing) Dad. Please. Whatever I did, whatever I said. I promise Ill never Im sorry. Im sorry. Please.
"David. I know youll understand. Its for the best."
What best? YOURS?
"Youll get to be with Shelly againand Mom. (pause) This is the hardest thing Ive everever had to do. You were my first son. Youll always be my Davy, no matter what."
Dad!
****Robert gets up and kisses David on the forehead, nods to the Doctor and moves out of the room. The Doctor moves next to David and bends down.
Oh God. Please. No. Ill never do.
****The screen turns black.
THE END
