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TOMB RAIDER script analysis

TOMB RAIDER script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Lara Croft’s quest to uncover ancient secrets propels her from solo tomb raider to expedition leader facing mercenaries, natural perils, and betrayal. Along the way she grapples with loss, forms an uneasy alliance with Inspector Bryce, and confronts rival treasure hunters. Her journey tests her survival skills, resolve, and trust in others, culminating in a final battle at a desert canyon tomb.

70 Save the Cat fit score 52% analysis confidence / 27 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

60%

An avalanche ambush opens the story, establishing danger and tomb exploration stakes.

Carlos, bring the camera - I want to get a photograph!
2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 5 / 5% target

55%

Inspector Bryce warns Lara she’s the last survivor, hinting at themes of mortality and survival.

Surely you realize you are the last surviving member of this expedition? I mean - you must see...
3

Set-Up

Scene 4 / Page 4 / 10% target

58%

Lara’s tomb exploration, wolf attack, and golden mask retrieval establish her skills, world, and goal.

The Tomb of King Philip..!
4

Catalyst

Scene 5 / Page 5 / 12% target

53%

Detectives confront Lara about her expedition colleagues’ deaths, pushing her to investigate further.

Surely you realize you are the last surviving member of this expedition? I mean - you must see...
5

Debate

Scene 8 / Page 8 / 20% target

50%

With her passport canceled, Lara debates assembling a new team under legal constraints.

Seth here is my right hand man. That means there're only two slots open. Now let's begin.
6

Break into Two

Scene 12 / Page 12 / 25% target

56%

Lara’s entry into Act Two is marked by her departure to Greece with a new team and Bryce joining unexpectedly.

7

B Story

Scene 14 / Page 14 / 30% target

54%

Underwater exploration with Bryce begins their relationship subplot and trust issues.

Bryce, whatever you do, don't panic. They're intelligent and very curious. Above all, they're not man-eaters.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 13 / Page 13 / 40% target

50%

Lara and team prepare and dive at Aristotle’s submerged villa, showcasing adventure beats.

9

Midpoint

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 50% target

58%

Anzac is attacked by a tiger, escalating stakes with a literal life-or-death crisis.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 18 / Page 18 / 65% target

55%

Confrontation with Larson’s men turns hostile, tightening the antagonists’ grip.

May the best man win.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 22 / Page 22 / 75% target

57%

Lara discovers their vehicles burned, leaving them stranded and vulnerable.

You were supposed to be standing guard!
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 24 / Page 24 / 80% target

53%

Lara fights Bryce amidst chaos, questioning alliances and her path forward.

You son-of-a-bitch -
13

Break into Three

Scene 25 / Page 25 / 85% target

50%

After surviving the tiger fight, Lara commits to the final showdown on the cliff ledge.

Sorry, luv. Girl power.
14

Finale

Scene 26 / Page 26 / 95% target

59%

The climactic battle in the canyon tomb destroys Magog and collapses the structure.

15

Final Image

Scene 27 / Page 27 / 99% target

60%

Rescued by helicopter, Lara emerges scarred but victorious, closing the story visually.

Thanks. I'll see it gets in the right hands.