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Out Of Sight script analysis

Out Of Sight script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Bank robber Jack Foley is arrested but engineers a daring prison escape with federal marshal Karen Sisco in tow. As they navigate trust and attraction, Foley’s criminal crew plans a high-stakes heist. The midpoint romance, escalating threats, and a final betrayal lead to a dramatic shootout and Foley’s capture.

60 Save the Cat fit score 20% analysis confidence / 73 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

20%

The film opens on Foley’s stylized bank robbery, establishing his world of crime.

That's my partner. He has a gun in there. And if you don't do exactly what I tell...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 6 / Page 6 / 5% target

20%

Karen’s comment about loving her Sig-Sauer gun hints at themes of law versus outlaw life.

It's a -- Sig-Sauer .38. I love it.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-5 / Pages 3-5 / 10% target

20%

We see Foley in prison plotting escape and calling his ex, establishing stakes, allies, and his desire for freedom.

Some people are going out of here. What if I told you where and when?
4

Catalyst

Scene 10 / Page 10 / 12% target

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Foley and Buddy’s breakout under Karen’s nose forces the action into motion.

I'm a federal marshal and you're under arrest, both of you guys.
5

Debate

Scene 11 / Page 11 / 20% target

20%

Trapped in the trunk, Foley and Karen debate trust and whether she can stop him.

I bet I smell, don't I? Listen, you hop in the trunk and we'll get out of here.
6

Break into Two

Scene 20 / Page 20 / 25% target

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Foley insists Karen join them on the run, shifting into the main ‘upside-down’ world.

She's coming with us.
7

B Story

Scene 27 / Page 27 / 30% target

20%

The phone call between Foley and Karen deepens their personal connection aside from the heist plot.

I just wanted to see if you're okay, make sure Glenn didn't hurt you or, you know, anything.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 11-17 / Pages 11-17 / 40% target

20%

The trunk and early road-trip scenes showcase their witty banter and chemistry.

You know you don't have a chance of making it. Guards are out here already, they'll stop the...
9

Midpoint

Scene 52 / Page 52 / 50% target

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The bar scene where Foley and Karen reunite marks their romantic turning point.

Jack Daniel's, please, water on the side.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 60-63 / Pages 60-63 / 65% target

20%

Maurice’s crew readies the heist and Karen closes in on Glenn, raising the stakes.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 72 / Page 72 / 75% target

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Karen shoots Foley, seemingly ending their alliance and his freedom.

I'm sorry, Jack, but I can't shoot you.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 73 / Page 73 / 80% target

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Foley is taken back to prison, reflecting on the cost of his choices.

The Hejira was the flight of Mohammed from Mecca in 622.
13

Break into Three

Scene 73 / Page 73 / 85% target

20%

Meeting Hejira Henry sparks Foley’s resolve for one last plan.

The Hejira was the flight of Mohammed from Mecca in 622.
14

Finale

Scenes 67-71 / Pages 67-71 / 95% target

20%

The Ripley heist culminates in violence and Foley’s stand against the criminals.

Dumbfuck Glenn was right, there's about five million worth in there, wouldn't you say, Richard?
15

Final Image

Scene 73 / Page 73 / 99% target

20%

The closing image of Foley behind bars mirrors the opening but with changed stakes.

The Hejira was the flight of Mohammed from Mecca in 622.