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HANCOCK script analysis

HANCOCK script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

The script introduces a reluctant hero, Hancock, whose violent antics contrast with the domestic life of the Longfellow family. After a public display of heroism, he slowly becomes entwined with Mary’s family while battling inner demons and mounting external threats. The midpoint emotional beats deepen his bond with the family, but his self-destructive streak leads to tragedy. In the third act, Horus steps up to save Mary, culminating in a catastrophic finale.

30 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 81 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

30%

Hancock crashes from the sky, establishing his chaotic arrival

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

25%

Schoolyard bullying raises questions about protection and responsibility

The principal did'nothing. Like schoolyard terrorism is no worse than being tardy. What's the matter with education?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-4 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

20%

We see Hancock's petty crimes and the Longfellow family’s routines

4

Catalyst

Scenes 12-13 / Pages 3-4 / 12% target

30%

Hancock stops a bank robbery, transforming public perception

Everybody out, please.
5

Debate

Scenes 16-18 / Pages 4-5 / 20% target

25%

Aaron’s bullying and Hancock’s rescue raise doubts about heroism

The asshole peed on me. I'm dog shit.
6

Break into Two

Scene 21 / Page 5 / 25% target

30%

Hancock rescues tenants from a fire, fully committing to heroism

7

B Story

Scene 29 / Page 6 / 30% target

20%

Gina appears, offering to help Hancock with his personal issues

You've been to Hell, it looks. And you're tired... and in need.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 33-35 / Pages 6-7 / 40% target

30%

Hancock bonds with Aaron, giving life advice and saving him from bullies

Of course you don't. Nothing but a kid. Smoke no evil.
9

Midpoint

Scenes 40-41 / Pages 7-8 / 50% target

30%

Emotional sharing at dinner reveals Hancock’s vulnerability

No... there's no shame in it. The crying. It's relief...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 68 / Page 12 / 65% target

30%

Horus discovers Roheim beaten by Scarpo’s men, raising danger

They-jumped me. That bastard Scarpo and his boys. They were waiting on me.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 76 / Page 13 / 75% target

25%

Hancock abducts Mary, his worst impulse realized

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 74 / Page 13 / 80% target

25%

After killing a hoodlum, Hancock feels deep remorse

13

Break into Three

Scene 80 / Page 14 / 85% target

25%

Horus resolves to rescue Mary, stepping into the hero role

14

Finale

Scenes 79-81 / Pages 14-15 / 95% target

30%

Rescue attempt leads to building collapse and Mary’s death

I made them go away.
15

Final Image

Scene 81 / Page 15 / 99% target

30%

Hancock’s final line underscores his lonely power