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Match Point script analysis

Match Point script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Chris, a former tennis pro, secures a job in London, marries wealthy Chloe, but is drawn into an affair with aspiring actress Nola. The affair spirals into conflict, leading Chris to commit murders to protect his secret. As the police close in, he discards evidence and narrowly avoids capture. In the end, life goes on unravaged on the surface, with Chris and Chloe celebrating their unborn child.

72 Save the Cat fit score 35% analysis confidence / 74 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

40%

Introduces Chris reflecting on luck at the tennis court, setting tone and character.

The man who said "I'd rather be lucky than good" saw deeply into life. People are afraid to...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 5% target

30%

The line about ‘luck over skill’ hints at fate and chance driving the story.

The man who said "I'd rather be lucky than good" saw deeply into life. People are afraid to...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-5 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

35%

Chris arrives, interviews for the tennis job, meets Chloe’s world and Tom’s family.

4

Catalyst

Scene 10 / 12% target

40%

Chris first encounters Nola at the estate stairs, sparking the affair.

What did I walk into?
5

Debate

Scene 20 / 20% target

35%

Chris and Nola discuss their relationships, showing his internal conflict.

So you are aware of your affect on men?
6

Break into Two

Scene 25 / 25% target

40%

Chris and Nola share a kiss, and he chooses to deepen the affair.

I don't mean to intrude.
7

B Story

Scene 9 / 30% target

30%

Chris and Chloe bond by the pool, establishing their marital relationship.

Not at all. You have a very unique style.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 16 / 40% target

30%

Chris and Chloe celebrating his new job shows their blissful domestic life.

Here, I brought you this to celebrate.
9

Midpoint

Scene 34 / 50% target

35%

Conflict peaks when Nola reveals her pregnancy and they argue about the future.

It occurred to me that even if you had the child, I could help you out financially.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 36 / 65% target

35%

Chris steals a shotgun, indicating darker impulses and stakes rising.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 47 / 75% target

40%

Chris murders Nola in the stairway, representing his point of no return.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 71 / 80% target

30%

Chris is haunted by nightmares, showing guilt and despair.

13

Break into Three

Scene 72 / 85% target

30%

Detective Banner pieces together how Chris committed the crimes, providing clarity.

14

Finale

Scene 73 / 95% target

35%

Banner explains the theory, closing the investigation and showing Chris evades capture.

No, he didn't have to. The old woman's wedding ring was right in his pocket.
15

Final Image

Scene 74 / 99% target

30%

Chris and family celebrate the baby, mirroring the opening with unresolved irony.