Page One: “The Bucket List” (2007)

Written by Justin Zackham

The movie version of the opening:

Here’s an odd video I found featuring quotes from screenwriter Justin Zackham, voiced by a computer (I believe).

Here’s the money quote:

“For me, screenwriting is all about setting characters in motion and as a writer, just chasing them. They should tell you what they will do in any scene you put them in.”

You may read 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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