Newton's Third

Author(s): Jaron
Location: Central Illinois

“Newton's Third"

Director: Sam Mendes
Writers: Paul Thomas Anderson & Michael Cunningham

Principal Cast:

19th Century:
Lora: Sharon Warren
The Duke: Albert Finney
Charlotte: Julianne Moore
Tré: Djimon Hounsou
Ellie: Sophie Okonedo
Anthony: Ewan McGregor
The Queen of England: Meryl Streep

20th Century:
Laura: Kate Winslet
The Duke: Tim Curry
Charlotte: Ellen Burstyn
Trevor: John C. Reilly
Eleanor: Helena Bonham Carter
Anthony: Ed Harris
Susan B. Anthony: Meryl Streep

21st Century:
Lara: Nicole Kidman
Darryl “Duke” Diamond: Jack Nicholson
Char: Felicity Huffman
Trey: Bruce Willis
Ella: Jennifer Connelly
Tony: Greg Kinnear
Madam President: Meryl Streep

Tagline: "For every action is an equal and opposite reaction"

Synopsis: Throughout the centuries, epic fights over discrimination have been fought. Newton’s Third blends together these stories through their common theme- one from the 1800’s, one from the 1900’s, and one in the not-too-distant future.

In the 19th century, Lora is a woman who is tired of discrimination just because she is a slave. Her master is a highly respected English Duke and his wife, Charlotte, is even crueler than he is. Lora one day stands up for her rights publicly and causes quite a shock throughout the nation. With support from her husband, Tré, and her best friend, Ellie, she is
trying her best to win her own rights. But when Ellie’s secret husband, Anthony, finds out about this situation, he is stuck on where to stand, due to his high-paying job as the Duke’s assistant.

In the 20th century, Laura is a woman who is frustrated with the prejudice men show to her just because she is a woman and has less rights. But the governor of her town, a former Duke is merely treating her as plain as he would every other woman. His own wife Charlotte is even against her, comfy in her position as a hostess. With support from her best friend, Eleanor, and help from her husband Trevor, Laura fights diligently for her rights.
But, Eleanor’s husband Tony is the Sheriff of the town and doesn’t know where to stand in this position.

In the distant 21st century, Lara is a woman who lives in a box and has no money. In this time, class is held in high regard and those who can’t sustain for themselves are treated brutally. Laura invades one of Darryl “Duke” Diamond’s campaigning speeches for president and asks about standing up for those rights. Laura becomes famous overnight and starts a committee to standing up for her rights, with the help of her middle-class friends Ella and her husband Trey. However, Eleanor’s husband, Tony, gets into legal trouble when the government gets suspicious of their illegal participation in Lara’s committee.

Just as all three stories seem will reach no end, The Queen of England, Susan B. Anthony, and the Madam President all step in and have a word to say.

All the stories jump around throughout the film, each one connecting and cutting back and forth in a fluid-like state.

The opening expresses the title of the film: For every action is an equal and opposite reaction, as stated by Sir Isaac Newton in his Third Law of Motion.

What the press would say:

Best Picture of the Year
Best Director: Sam Mendes
Best Original Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson & Michael Cunningham
Best Actress in a Leading Role: Sharon Warren
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Ewan McGregor
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Felicity Huffman
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Meryl Streep
Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Best Editing: Thelma Schoonmaker
Best Original Score: Philip Glass