Get Smart script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Introduces young Max playing spy in his home, establishing his fantasy life.

Maxwell Smart! I have had it with you!

The Chief affirms Max’s potential, planting the theme of self-worth and proving oneself.

No, Max. You passed. In fact your scores were exceptional.

Establishes Max’s home life, dream world, and CONTROL workplace dynamics.

Discussion of the warehouse explosion brings KAOS threat into focus.

Max and 99 meet amid chaos, and he questions his field readiness.

I'm Agent 99. I just got back from deep cover -- and walked into this.

They’re dropped into the Italian countryside, committing to the mission’s unknown dangers.

Introduces the emotional subplot with Agent 99 and the budding partnership.

Max comically clumsily tails suspects in the bistro, showcasing spy tropes.

I'm sorry, were you talking to me? I don't speak Italian.

Max discovers the KAOS weapons lab – a clear victory and point of no return.

99, I found yellow cake!

On the rooftop, they directly confront the Huge Man, and stakes escalate.

You're Dalip! Dalip, Listen! You can kill me if you want to -- I mean, obviously -- but...

Agent 23 arms the missile in the SUV, seeming unstoppable.

Launch code sent. Missile armed?

Max reflects on past failures and the enormity of the KAOS threat at the driving range.

In the sixty years Control has fought KAOS, none of us has ever seen Siegfried's face.

They commandeer a biplane, finding a creative solution to chase the missile.

99 fights Agent 23 in the moving SUV, and Max ultimately neutralizes the threat.

Max is celebrated and given a puppy, mirroring his playful opening image.

I shall call you... Fang.