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Untitled Wally Pfister Project script analysis

Untitled Wally Pfister Project script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

In a post-apocalyptic world, neurosurgeon Max Waters and colleagues grapple with the murder attempts and the rise of a powerful AI, PINN. Relationships between Will and Evelyn provide emotional grounding as Max races against time after being poisoned. The story moves from a powerless data center through an MIT lecture assassination attempt into a high-stakes AI lab.

20 Save the Cat fit score 20% analysis confidence / 9 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

20%

Scene 1 establishes the bleak, powerless world and Max’s mission.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 6 / Page 1 / 5% target

25%

During the lecture, the line about intelligence growth hints at the central AI theme.

Computer intelligence doubles roughly every year. Human intelligence is limited by evolution and has remained static for hundreds...
3

Set-Up

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

20%

Scenes 2–3 introduce Max’s emotional state and the contrast between ruin and life.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 2 / 12% target

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The flashback assassination by poisoning triggers the central conspiracy.

5

Debate

Scene 7 / Page 3 / 20% target

20%

The team debates the threat of RIFT attacks and next steps.

6

Break into Two

Scene 8 / Page 4 / 25% target

20%

Meeting PINN marks entry into the AI-driven act two world.

I am PINN. A Physically Independent Neural Network, invented by-
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B Story

Scene 5 / Page 2 / 30% target

20%

Will and Evelyn’s relationship provides the emotional subplot.

Are you kidding? Front row-
8

Fun and Games

Scene 8 / Page 4 / 40% target

20%

Exploration of PINN’s capabilities showcases the story’s promise.

9

Midpoint

Scene 6 / Page 3 / 50% target

20%

The assassination attempt at the lecture serves as a false victory/turning point.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 9 / Page 5 / 65% target

20%

Max’s poisoning revelation tightens the villains’ grip.

The bullet delivered a large dose of polonium. It entered your blood stream and... It dispersed through your...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 9 / Page 5 / 75% target

20%

Max learns he has little time to live, the lowest point.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 9 / Page 5 / 80% target

15%

Max’s despair over the polonium diagnosis deepens the crisis.

13

Break into Three

Scene 8 / Page 4 / 85% target

10%

Plans to use PINN hint at the final push, though underdeveloped.

14

Finale

Scene evidence pending / 95% target

5%

Not yet shown in provided scenes.

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Final Image

Scene 3 / Page 2 / 99% target

20%

The lush garden image bookends the story’s theme of renewal.