Page One: “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012)

Screenplay by David O. Russell, novel by Matthew Quick

The movie version of the opening:

This is the equivalent of the "I want" song in a Disney movie where the protagonist clearly states what their goal is. Here Pat States his goal: to get back with his wife Nikki. In 30 seconds, we learned this crucial concern of the protagonist end it remains his conscious goal for much of the movie.

You may download the screenplay here.

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Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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