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Will, a cynical pizza delivery driver, is fired from his job and argues with his best friend Chet about their stagnant lives and Will's feelings for Chet's sister, Kate. Meanwhile, Dwayne, obsessed with inheriting his father's money, conspires with his awkward sidekick Jay to hire an assassin, Vaughn, and devises a plan to rob a bank using a bomb vest. Dwayne and Jay ambush Will during a delivery, strap a bomb to him, and force him to rob a bank within thirty minutes, leading Will to seek Chet's help. Will and Chet attempt to disarm the bomb and then reluctantly prepare for the robbery, buying supplies and stealing a getaway car, but Will insists on confessing his love to Kate first.

Writer
Michael Diliberti & Matthew Sullivan
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1622547
Script date
12-11-09
65Scenes
9Characters
82Pages
8Dialogue samples

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30 Minutes or Less Save the Cat analysis

Pizza delivery guy Will is strapped with a bomb vest by two would-be bank robbers and must pull off a heist to save himself.

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Key characters

Will

Will is listed as Protagonist. 25 years old, pizza delivery driver, cynical, desperate. In the parsed data, Will is connected to 41 scenes, 149 dialogue lines, 162 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

41 scenes / 149 dialogue lines

Chet

Chet is listed as Protagonist. 25 years old, Will's best friend, school teacher, clean-cut. In the parsed data, Chet is connected to 28 scenes, 123 dialogue lines, 137 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.

28 scenes / 123 dialogue lines

Dwayne

Dwayne is listed as Antagonist. 32 years old, intense, obsessed with his inheritance, criminal mastermind. In the parsed data, Dwayne is connected to 22 scenes, 61 dialogue lines, 64 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

22 scenes / 61 dialogue lines

Jay

Jay is listed as Antagonist. 27 years old, Dwayne's sidekick, awkward, eager to please. In the parsed data, Jay is connected to 21 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.

21 scenes / 20 dialogue lines

Kate

Kate is listed as Supporting. Chet's twin sister, paralegal, Will's love interest. In the parsed data, Kate is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Vaughn

Vaughn is listed as Antagonist. Criminal, hired assassin. In the parsed data, Vaughn is connected to 6 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.

6 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Jerry

Jerry is listed as Supporting. Dwayne's father, retired USMC, wealthy. In the parsed data, Jerry is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.

5 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Juicy

Juicy is listed as Supporting. Stripper, Dwayne's associate. In the parsed data, Juicy is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

4 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Christopher

Christopher is listed as Manager. Manager of Giorgio's Trattoria. In the parsed data, Christopher is connected to 3 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY

    A rusted Mustang speeds down the highway.

  2. 2. EXT. SUBURBS - DAY

    The Mustang drives recklessly through suburban streets.

  3. 3. INT. MUSTANG - DAY

    The driver navigates through traffic.

    Will
  4. 4. EXT. HOUSE - DAY

    Will delivers pizza to two teenagers who claim it is late.

    Will
  5. 5. INT. GIORGIO'S TRATTORIA - NIGHT

    Will gets fired by Christopher for his behavior.

    Will, Christopher
  6. 6. EXT. SMALL APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT

    Will meets Chet outside their apartment building.

    Will, Chet
  7. 7. INT. STUDIO APARTMENT - DAY

    Will wakes up and finds his old college applications.

    Will
  8. 8. EXT. OPEN FIELD - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay test homemade explosives.

    Dwayne, Jay
  9. 9. INT. KITCHEN, NICE HOUSE - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay eat in the kitchen.

    Dwayne, Jay
  10. 10. INT. LIVING ROOM, NICE HOUSE - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay watch a 3D movie and are interrupted by The Major.

    Dwayne, Jay, Jerry
  11. 11. INT. DIVE STRIP CLUB - DAY

    Dwayne discusses his inheritance with Juicy.

    Dwayne, Jay, Juicy
  12. 12. INT. LAW FIRM - NIGHT

    Will visits Kate at her office.

    Will, Kate
  13. 13. INT. SPORTS BAR - NIGHT

    Dwayne and Jay discuss their criminal plans.

    Dwayne, Jay
  14. 14. INT. Radio Tower Office - NIGHT

    Dwayne and Jay discuss their plan to rob a bank using a bomb vest and decide to target a pizza delivery driver.

    Dwayne, Jay
  15. 15. INT. Chet's Apartment - DAY

    Will and Chet have a heated argument about their past and Will's feelings for Kate.

    Will, Chet
  16. 16. INT. Giorgio's Trattoria - NIGHT

    Will is sent on a delivery to a remote location.

    Will, Christopher
  17. 17. EXT. Radio Tower - NIGHT

    Dwayne and Jay ambush Will and strap a bomb to him.

    Will, Dwayne, Jay
  18. 18. EXT. Radio Tower - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay give Will instructions to rob a bank.

    Will, Dwayne, Jay
  19. 19. INT. Junior High School Classroom - DAY

    Will seeks help from Chet at his school.

    Will, Chet
  20. 20. INT. HALLWAY, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Will and Chet walk through the school hallway while Will is wearing a bomb vest. They argue about the danger and Will's anxiety.

    Will, Chet
  21. 21. EXT. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL - DAY

    Chet finishes a phone call and they prepare to get into Will's car, debating the danger of the bomb.

    Will, Chet
  22. 22. INT. MUSTANG - DAY

    Will and Chet drive away from the school, arguing about the lack of a plan and the bomb's sensitivity.

    Will, Chet
  23. 23. INT. BATHROOM, CHET'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Will tries to remove the vest in the bathroom while Chet researches bomb disarming online.

    Will, Chet
  24. 24. INT. CHET'S APARTMENT - DAY

    Will breaks down in tears, and Chet convinces him to rob a bank using the movie Point Break as a guide.

    Will, Chet
  25. 25. EXT. BACK PARKING LOT, DIVE STRIP CLUB - DAY

    Vaughn arrives at the strip club and meets Juicy, expressing his impatience to get his money.

    Juicy, Vaughn
  26. 26. INT. WALMART - DAY

    Will and Chet buy supplies for the robbery, including air pistols and masks.

    Will, Chet
  27. 27. INT. MINIVAN - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay watch the Walmart, with Dwayne discussing his future business plans for a tanning salon.

    Dwayne, Jay
  28. 28. INT. MUSTANG - DAY

    Will and Chet drive, arguing about the paint on the guns and the need to steal a getaway car.

    Will, Chet
  29. 29. EXT. THE FISHERS' GARAGE - DAY

    Will and Chet break into the Fishers' garage to steal a car.

    Will, Chet
  30. 30. INT. DATSUN - DAY

    Will and Chet drive away in the stolen car, and Will reveals he wants to see Chet's sister.

    Will, Chet
  31. 31. INT. Datsun - DAY

    Will and Chet argue about Will's desire to see Kate before their mission.

    Will, Chet
  32. 32. EXT. Office Building - DAY

    Will arrives at the office building while Dwayne and Jay watch from a minivan.

    Will, Dwayne, Jay
  33. 33. INT. Stairwell, Office Building - DAY

    Will calls Kate while running up the stairs.

    Will, Kate
  34. 34. EXT. Roof, Office Building - DAY

    Will confesses his love to Kate while explaining the bomb situation.

    Will, Kate
  35. 35. INT. Stairwell, Office Building - DAY

    Jay encounters Kate in the stairwell.

    Jay, Kate
  36. 36. INT. Minivan - DAY

    Jay returns to the minivan and reports to Dwayne.

    Dwayne, Jay
  37. 37. INT. Datsun - DAY

    Will and Chet prepare for the bank robbery.

    Will, Chet
  38. 38. EXT. Parking Lot, Donner-Wells National Bank - DAY

    Will and Chet prepare to enter the bank.

    Will, Chet
  39. 39. INT. Donner-Wells National Bank - DAY

    The robbery goes wrong, resulting in an accidental shooting.

    Will, Chet
  40. 40. EXT. Parking Lot, Donner-Wells National Bank - DAY

    Will and Chet escape the bank as police arrive.

    Will, Chet
  41. 41. INT. Minivan - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay watch the escape.

    Dwayne, Jay
  42. 42. INT/EXT. Datsun - DAY

    A high-speed chase through town.

    Will, Chet
  43. 43. EXT. Town Center - DAY

    Will and Chet escape the wreckage.

    Will, Chet
  44. 44. INT. Bus - DAY

    Will and Chet board a bus to escape.

    Will, Chet
  45. 45. EXT. STREET - DAY

    Will and Chet escape the alley and board a bus.

    Will, Chet
  46. 46. INT. BUS - DAY

    The guys catch their breath on the bus while watching the police.

    Will, Chet
  47. 47. EXT. TOWN CENTER - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay check the status of the robbery suspects.

    Dwayne, Jay
  48. 48. EXT. RESIDENTIAL STREET - DAY

    Will and Chet reach Will's Mustang.

    Will, Chet
  49. 49. INT. MUSTANG - DAY

    Will and Chet discuss the robbery and reconcile.

    Will, Chet
  50. 50. EXT. TOWN CENTER - DAY

    Dwayne receives a call from Will.

    Dwayne, Jay
  51. 51. INT. MCDONALD'S - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay eat and discuss their partnership.

    Dwayne, Jay
  52. 52. EXT. BOARDED UP GAS STATION - DAY

    Will meets Vaughn for the drop.

    Will, Vaughn, Juicy
  53. 53. INT. JAY'S GARAGE WORKSHOP - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay prepare for the next move.

    Dwayne, Jay
  54. 54. INT. LAW FIRM - DAY

    Dwayne and Jay kidnap Kate.

    Dwayne, Jay, Kate
  55. 55. EXT. NICE HOUSE - DAY

    Vaughn confronts The Major.

    Jerry, Vaughn
  56. 56. INT. BATHROOM, NICE HOUSE - DAY

    Vaughn treats his neck wound after killing The Major.

    Vaughn
  57. 57. INT. DWAYNE'S ROOM, NICE HOUSE - DAY

    Vaughn finds Dwayne's plans and destroys his fish tank.

    Vaughn
  58. 58. EXT. ROAD - DAY

    Will and Chet argue while Will receives a call from Dwayne.

    Will, Chet
  59. 59. INT/EXT. MINIVAN / ROAD - DAY

    Dwayne demands money at the radio tower and reveals he has Kate.

    Will, Dwayne, Jay, Kate
  60. 60. EXT. RADIO TOWER - NIGHT

    The exchange for Kate and the money takes place, interrupted by Vaughn.

    Will, Chet, Dwayne, Jay, Kate, Vaughn
  61. 61. INT. NICE HOUSE - NIGHT

    Dwayne finds his father dying and they reconcile.

    Dwayne, Jerry
  62. 62. EXT. BEACH - NIGHT

    Will and Chet discuss their future and Will kisses Kate.

    Will, Chet, Kate
  63. 63. EXT. Outside - NIGHT

    Will and Kate share a kiss and discuss Chet before heading inside.

    Will, Kate, Chet
  64. 64. EXT. Space - UNKNOWN

    A surreal sequence featuring a tanning bed in orbit and Dwayne's voice.

    Dwayne
  65. 65. INT. Major Tan - DAY

    A local commercial for Major Tan featuring Dwayne, Jay, and Juicy.

    Dwayne, Jay, Juicy, Jerry

Dialogue examples

I've been thinking about it, and I want you to start off working the counter. Sounds like a demotion, I know, but it's an important position. Because we're gonna be using code words and shit. For example, if a customer walks in and says he wants a tan, that just means he wants a tan. But if he says he wants a "deluxe tan," that means a blow job and you gotta get one of the girls in there to suck him off. You with me?

Dwayne / Scene 27

Once I step inside this car, I'm basically in a steel coffin with you and...that thing. And if it goes off, all they're gonna find in there are two charred bodies and pieces of a bomb. They'll assume we were driving to a government building to blow it up. It'll be all over the news. Next thing you now, some militia or Islam group is claiming us as members. My family will be humiliated.

Chet / Scene 21

Chet, as if it isn't apparent, I may die today. I'll probably die today. And if there's one small thing that's clear to me now, it's that I've wasted two and a half decades as a pussy, watching everything I want pass me by. I don't wanna peace out of this world as a pussy. I need to tell her how I feel.

Will / Scene 31

You seem like a pretty trustworthy guy. I mean, you got a job and all. But just in case you were gonna try to take the vest off, we booby trapped it to shit. There's also a remote detonator on the back, so we can trigger it by dialing a number.

Jay / Scene 18

If I had time to think about it...I'd probably tell you that I've always felt very strongly for you. And I've never thought of you as a brother.

Kate / Scene 34

I'm gonna trust you. But if you call the police, there's gonna be an undertaker styling his stupid fucking bangs! Now open the garage door.

Will / Scene 29

Fuck you! You just brought a gun to a bomb fight, officer! I pull these wires out and we all go! You got ten seconds to drop your gun and -

Will / Scene 40

I'm pretty sure this is exactly how a millionaire would do it. And the beauty of it is: we don't lose any sleep, 'cause no one gets hurt.

Dwayne / Scene 14

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