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Swingers script analysis

Swingers script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Mike, still hung up on his ex, follows his friend Trent to Vegas where he gambles, meets women, and tries to move on. Back in L.A., he flails through parties and bar scenes until a real connection with Lorraine gives him hope. In the end, he chooses new love over old.

75 Save the Cat fit score 15% analysis confidence / 78 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Establishes Mike alone at Bourgeois Pig, depressed and stuck in L.A.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

12%

Mike wonders aloud about giving up on his ex: “And what if I don't want to give up on her?”

And what if I don't want to give up on her?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Page 1 / 10% target

10%

We meet Mike’s life: coffeehouse talk, lonely apartment, and Trent’s call about Vegas.

4

Catalyst

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 12% target

10%

Trent invites Mike to Vegas, setting the adventure in motion.

We're going to Vegas.
5

Debate

Scene 7 / Page 1 / 20% target

10%

Mike hesitates over betting strategy: “I took out three hundred, but I'm only gonna bet with one.”

I took out three hundred, but I'm only gonna bet with one.
6

Break into Two

Scene 11 / Page 1 / 25% target

10%

Arrival on the Vegas Strip marks the leap into the new world of high-stakes fun.

7

B Story

Scene 16 / Page 1 / 30% target

12%

Mike meets Christy at the lounge, planting a subplot of new romantic possibilities.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 12-15 / Page 1 / 40% target

12%

Montage of Mike and Trent gambling, flirting with the coffee shop waitress, and living it up in Vegas.

9

Midpoint

Scene 16 / Page 1 / 50% target

12%

Intimacy between Trent and Christy and Mike’s chemistry with Lisa shift stakes and deepen relationships.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 41 / Page 1 / 65% target

10%

At the bungalow party, Mike’s failed approaches underline his mounting insecurities.

There are so many beautiful women here.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 52 / Page 1 / 75% target

12%

Mike is rejected by Nikki who hangs up: “Don't call me ever again.”

Don't call me ever again.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 63 / Page 1 / 80% target

10%

Mike contemplates moving back East, feeling defeated.

I think I'm gonna move Back East.
13

Break into Three

Scene 69 / Page 1 / 85% target

12%

Mike meets Lorraine and sparks true connection, giving him a new path forward.

Hi, Mike. I'm Lorraine.
14

Finale

Scene 70 / Page 1 / 95% target

12%

Mike and Lorraine exchange cards and a kiss, Mike commits to moving on.

15

Final Image

Scene 78 / Page 1 / 99% target

12%

Mike chooses Lorraine’s call over his ex’s, showing his growth.

Fine... I guess. You?