Tomorrow Never Dies script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Bond’s daring ascent and ski descent into the Afghan arms bazaar establishes his world and tone.

There has to be an easier way to earn a living.

In the MI-6 war room, M and colleagues note the fine line between service and spectacle, hinting at media’s power theme.

I'll be sure to acknowledge 007's 'assistance' in my report to the Prime Minister. But this is, still,...

Bond’s familiarity, gadgets, and mission briefing to pursue Harmsway in Venice are all established.

Q's retirement party. I'd just put the knife into the cake, and -

Bond is officially assigned to Venice after briefing on Elliot Harmsway, launching the main plot.

Perhaps. But it does explain how an ex-KGB agent turned illegal-arms dealer is suddenly portrayed as a long-time...

Bond questions his gadgets and contemplates unexpected help when he meets Paris Harmsway at the carnival.

Paris?!? What are you doing here?

Bond fully enters Venice under cover at the Carnival, marking the shift into Act II.

Paris?!? What are you doing here?

The light romantic banter with Jenny Wu/Moneypenny call provides Bond’s human connection subplot.

Not at all, Moneypenny. I was just brushing up on a little Chinese.

Bond’s infiltration of the Sea Dolphin II, fighting, and discovery of uranium exemplify the espionage thrills.

The sinking ship and crew panic represent a false defeat or “point of no return.”

Abandon ship! Break radio silence! Send our position!

Harmsway sabotages his own building and manipulates news, tightening his grip on global events.

Morning, all my golden retrievers. What kind of havoc shall we create in the world today?

Bond and Wade are captured at the salvage barge, and Sidney nearly drowns—seemingly hopeless.

Just give me one good reason - Mister Bond, from Lloyds of London - why I shouldn't kill...

Bond urges Sidney to believe him moments before Harmsway’s forces close in, reflecting their desperation.

Listen to me! I'm a British secret service agent. And we have about two minutes before Harmsway kills...

Using the window-washer rig to escape Harmsway Towers marks Bond’s plan for the final confrontation.

All I know is one thing: If we get out of here alive, that gold is mine. I've...

Bond assaults the Sea Dolphin II by helicopter and confronts Harmsway as it sinks, resolving the central conflict.

I never believe what I read in the newspapers.

Back in M’s office, Bond’s successful mission is reported, mirroring the opening briefing and completing the cycle.

Moneypenny, take the following release: The body of Sir Elliot Harmsway was found floating in the South China...