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LEGEND script analysis

LEGEND script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

The story opens with a mystical woodland threatened by goblin invaders, introducing Princess Lili’s yearning for wonder and Jack’s humble heroism. As the goblins’ dark master rises, Lili and Jack embark on separate journeys that converge through faerie aid and quests for a magical ring. Their trials climax in the underwater rescue and unicorn revival, ending with a triumphant return to the meadow.

75 Save the Cat fit score 72% analysis confidence / 44 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

Animals gather before a radiant light, establishing the enchanted forest tone.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 8 / Page 1 / 5% target

65%

Princess Lili sings of sunrise and rivers, hinting at themes of renewal and inner light.

Come down sparrow, sing me good morning. Rise up sun, light the arch of the sky. Living river,...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-4 / Page 1 / 10% target

75%

We see Blix and his goblins advancing and attacking the woodland creatures, setting stakes and villains.

4

Catalyst

Scene 5 / Page 1 / 12% target

78%

The goblins discover the silver hair, triggering the threat to Lili’s world.

What's that . . . . ? L-l-let me see, old chap.
5

Debate

Scene 6 / Page 1 / 20% target

70%

As goblins cross the bog, Tic’s capture underscores the peril and raises doubts about rescue.

Wish i was still a leprecaun. . . . Stay clear of nasty places like this and do...
6

Break into Two

Scenes 8-10 / Page 1 / 25% target

75%

Lili’s meadow song and her first encounter with Jack launch their entry into the quest world.

Jack. . . ! I know you're here. . . . Jack!
7

B Story

Scenes 10-11 / Page 1 / 30% target

70%

Lili meets Jack by the unicorn stream, introducing their romantic/supporting storyline.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 11-14 / Page 1 / 40% target

72%

Jack and Lili’s playful ring hunt and tragic unicorn shooting illustrate the magical world’s pleasures and dangers.

9

Midpoint

Scene 22 / Page 1 / 50% target

78%

Jack’s defeat of Meg Mucklebones marks a clear victory and point of no return.

What a splendid idea! You be so clever, Jack.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 23-27 / Page 1 / 65% target

74%

Darkness’s plotting and Jack’s capture in the Great Hall traps heighten the villains’ power.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 29 / Page 1 / 75% target

76%

Imprisoned with Blunder, Jack seems defeated and separated from Lili.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 33 / Page 1 / 80% target

70%

Lili’s refusal of Darkness’s throne shows her despair and rejection of power without love.

I don't want it! I'm not hungry!
13

Break into Three

Scene 34 / Page 1 / 85% target

68%

Gump’s dawn violin signals renewed hope and the plan to rescue Lili and the unicorn.

14

Finale

Scenes 35-41 / Page 1 / 95% target

80%

Jack’s underwater ring recovery, the unicorn’s revival, and the lovers’ reunion resolve the central crisis.

15

Final Image

Scene 44 / Page 1 / 99% target

82%

Jack rides the revived unicorn through the meadow, mirroring the opening’s wonder with a triumphant joy.