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LONDON HAS FALLEN script analysis

LONDON HAS FALLEN script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A Pakistani engineer’s family is killed in a drone strike, triggering a calculated attack on London while the President’s protector races to save him. The film interweaves themes of vengeance and duty as bad guys close in on the evacuation. In the finale, loyalties and sacrifices determine who survives.

45 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 31 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

25%

Introduces Kamran traveling through Lahore, setting tone of ordinary life before conflict.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 4 / 5% target

30%

Dialogue about love’s power hints at sacrifice and duty as core themes.

...the things love will make us do.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Page 1 / 10% target

30%

Establishes Kamran’s family, relationships, and normal life at the wedding.

4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / 12% target

35%

Drone strike kills Kamran’s family, inciting his quest for vengeance.

5

Debate

Scene 7 / 20% target

25%

Banning hesitates leaving his pregnant wife, revealing personal stakes.

6

Break into Two

Scene 16 / 25% target

30%

Kamran sees news of the strike and commits to retaliate.

7

B Story

Scene 13 / 30% target

30%

Banning escorts President Asher, establishing their dynamic as an emotional throughline.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 17 / 40% target

30%

Kamran and allies prepare and coordinate the attack, showcasing the villain’s plan.

Bowler, this is Marauder 1, and Deep Sweeper. Comms check.
9

Midpoint

Scene 24 / 50% target

35%

Explosions devastate London, marking the midpoint reversal with high stakes.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 26 / 65% target

30%

Banning’s convoy is pursued, increasing danger for protagonists.

Tango at our six, 50 out and closing. Safeties off.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 27 / 75% target

35%

Ambush leaves team pinned down, seeming defeat.

Lay flat! Belly down!
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 29 / 80% target

30%

Spotter tracks the Suburban, heroes face bleak outlook.

13

Break into Three

Scene 30 / 85% target

30%

Sultan issues final orders, setting up imminent confrontation.

Deep Sweeper, this is Bowler...
14

Finale

Scene 31 / 95% target

30%

Banning secures evacuation zone and prepares President, resolving action arc.

15

Final Image

Scene 31 / 99% target

25%

Returns to protective duty stance, contrasting opening’s calm travel with tense vigilance.