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Spider-Man 2 script analysis

Spider-Man 2 script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Peter Parker struggles to balance his life as Spider-Man with his personal relationships. After losing his powers and burning his suit, he must confront his responsibilities when Doc Ock endangers New York and Mary Jane is kidnapped. Ultimately, Peter reclaims his heroism and reconciles with MJ.

85 Save the Cat fit score 80% analysis confidence / 60 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

75%

Spider-Man swings through Manhattan, establishing his world and burdens.

You probably think it'd be cool to trade places with this guy. Styling costume. Awesome powers. Greatest damn...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

70%

JJJ’s scolding underscores the cost of heroism and responsibility.

Parker, you're fired!
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

80%

We see Peter juggling photo work, pizza deliveries, and his strained finances.

4

Catalyst

Scene 8 / Page 2 / 12% target

85%

Octavius’s rig goes out of control, setting up the villain’s turn.

5

Debate

Scene 27 / Page 5 / 20% target

85%

Peter creates a cure chip, debating giving up his powers to live a normal life.

I'm not going to lose Mary Jane because of Spider-Man. I can be Spider-Man, or I can have...
6

Break into Two

Scenes 28-30 / Pages 5-6 / 25% target

80%

Peter decides to discard his Spider-Man identity by burning his suit.

7

B Story

Scene 23 / Page 4 / 30% target

75%

MJ and Otto’s dinner introduces the B-story of Mary Jane’s relationship.

I could describe it to you. But you would never believe it.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 42 / Page 7 / 40% target

80%

Peter and MJ’s boardwalk scene shows romantic highs and Peter’s guilt.

Those guys are crazy, MJ. That's all I can say. I saw you. You were awesome.
9

Midpoint

Scene 32 / Page 6 / 50% target

85%

Peter witnesses violence on the subway and does nothing, marking his low point.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 46 / Page 8 / 65% target

80%

Doc Ock pressures Harry for resources, escalating the villain’s threat.

I don't have time to waste, Osborn. I need money. Lots of it. Quickly. And a well-equipped laboratory.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 52 / Page 9 / 75% target

85%

MJ is kidnapped, leaving Peter helpless and alone.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 59 / Page 10 / 80% target

75%

Harry’s hallucination and betrayal deepen Peter’s despair.

All right, Harry. It's your turn now. I want to see what kind of stuff you're made of.
13

Break into Three

Scene 58 / Page 9 / 85% target

90%

Peter rescues MJ, reigniting his purpose as Spider-Man.

Least of our worries.
14

Finale

Scene 57 / Pages 9-10 / 95% target

85%

Peter confronts Doc Ock and Harry in the climactic showdown at the HQ.

Hello, Harry. Come to watch? I guess you've been waiting quite some time for this moment. I suppose...
15

Final Image

Scene 60 / Page 10 / 99% target

80%

Peter and MJ reconcile, showing his restored balance of hero and man.

I do love you. I have loved you all my life, Mary Jane Watson. I just can't have...