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MAD MAX II script analysis

MAD MAX II script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

In a post‐apocalyptic wasteland, lone road warrior Max rescues survivors and leads a fuel convoy to safety while fending off marauders. Along the way he grapples with his solitary nature before reengaging with humanity. The story peaks in a high-stakes chase and climactic showdown, ending with a hopeful vision of rebuilding.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

70%

Introduces the barren wasteland through the Narrator’s opening monologue.

The vision dims and all that remains are memories. They take me back - back to the place...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 5% target

60%

The Narrator hints at courage and humanity through Max, suggesting the story’s moral.

But, most of all, I remember the courage of a stranger, a road warrior called Max. To understand...
3

Set-Up

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

65%

Establishes Max’s world, skills, and immediate danger as he’s chased by Wez.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 2 / 12% target

60%

Max is ambushed by Wez’s gang, propelling him into the central conflict.

5

Debate

Scene 6 / Pages 2-3 / 20% target

55%

Max hesitates when warned about the booby‐trapped tanker, weighing his involvement.

The car's booby-trapped. Touch those tanks and BOOM! You'll blow yourself apart.
6

Break into Two

Scene 12 / Page 4 / 25% target

60%

Max decides to act by racing back to save the endangered woman.

Hey! What about me?!!
7

B Story

Scene 13 / Page 4 / 30% target

50%

Max bonds with Nathan and reveals his motivations while securing fuel.

Let's get this straight. I'm doing it 'cos I need fuel.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 14-23 / Pages 5-10 / 40% target

50%

Montage of Max driving the tanker, preparing the convoy, and initial skirmishes with marauders.

9

Midpoint

Scene 24 / Page 10 / 50% target

65%

The full high-speed chase begins, raising the stakes and commitment.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 26 / Page 11 / 65% target

60%

Marauders discover the tanker is empty, intensifying the threat.

I know where there's guzzolene,
11

All Is Lost

Scene 34 / Page 14 / 75% target

55%

Max finds Wez dead, suggesting failure and loss of purpose.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 35 / Page 14 / 80% target

50%

Max watches the convoy depart, reflecting on his isolation and what he’s lost.

That was the last we ever saw of him...
13

Break into Three

Scene 31 / Page 13 / 85% target

50%

Max decides to reengage fully, preparing his final attack on the Humungus machine.

14

Finale

Scenes 32-34 / Pages 13-14 / 95% target

55%

Max’s climactic battle with Wez’s forces and pursuit of the Humungus machine.

15

Final Image

Scene 37 / Page 15 / 99% target

60%

The Narrator’s reveal as the Feral Kid offers a hopeful vision of survival and legacy.