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BRIDESMAIDS script analysis

BRIDESMAIDS script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Annie’s life is upended when her best friend Lillian gets engaged, thrusting her into the chaotic world of wedding planning and forcing her to confront her own insecurities. She stumbles through bridal duties, personal setbacks, and a disastrous bachelorette party, hits rock bottom when Lillian goes missing, then rallies to save her friend and finds redemption. In the end, Annie reconciles with Lillian and opens herself to new beginnings.

80 Save the Cat fit score 72% analysis confidence / 59 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

65%

Annie’s mundane morning routine highlights her stuck, uninspired life.

What? No. I don't. Oh my God its the morning. I look terrible. I just woke up.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

68%

Ted’s confession he’s not looking for a relationship foreshadows Annie’s need to stop avoiding commitment.

So listen Annie, I like you. So, I want to be up front with you. I'm not really...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-6 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

70%

We meet Annie’s daily life: work, family, and her insecure friendship with Lillian.

4

Catalyst

Scene 9 / Page 3 / 12% target

75%

Lillian reveals her engagement, upending Annie’s world.

5

Debate

Scenes 9-12 / Pages 3-4 / 20% target

70%

Annie questions her worth as Maid of Honor and whether she can handle the role.

6

Break into Two

Scene 15 / Page 5 / 25% target

72%

After bombing her speech, Annie commits to the bridal world and its demands.

“Did you ever know that you're my hero...You're everything I wish I could be..” C'mon you guys know...
7

B Story

Scene 16 / Page 5 / 30% target

68%

Annie’s friendship with Lillian deepens as they confront party planning tensions.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 17-23 / Pages 6-8 / 40% target

74%

Bridesmaid misadventures—from manicures to dress fittings and awkward lunches—provide comedic beats.

Look at your cute little boobies. Ooh, is that the dress you like?
9

Midpoint

Scene 30 / Page 10 / 50% target

76%

The Vegas arrival marks the high-energy peak of the bachelorette fun.

I got a limo from the hotel. We're in Vegas! Yaaaay!!
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 31-38 / Pages 10-12 / 65% target

75%

Annie’s life unravels: hotel mix-ups, fired from work, and friendship strains.

Don't waste your life. Find out what your gifts are and use them.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 42 / Page 13 / 75% target

73%

Annie’s car crash and being blamed epitomize her lowest point.

You had no taillights! You did't get them fixed! You don't get to blame anyoe else. It's your...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 46 / Page 14 / 80% target

70%

Annie lies alone in bed, feeling abandoned by Lillian and directionless.

13

Break into Three

Scene 51 / Page 15 / 85% target

77%

Learning Lillian is missing jolts Annie into decisive action.

What do you mean she's missing?
14

Finale

Scenes 53-58 / Pages 15-17 / 95% target

74%

Annie leads the rescue, reconciles with friends, and orchestrates a joyful wedding reception.

Thanks for coming with me.
15

Final Image

Scene 59 / Page 17 / 99% target

71%

Annie, now hopeful, plans her return to school as Rhodes picks her up, showing personal growth.

A week. I'm scared. I'm gonna be the oldest one there.