Page One: “The Way Way Back” (2013)

Written by Nat Faxon, Jim Rash

The movie version of the opening:

The movie cuts the SUV with gawking teens who flip off Duncan. The interaction with Trent is debilitating enough as it is for the kid. It probably felt like overkill when they were in post, if they shot that footage. As is, it’s a great way to introduce these two key characters and set the stage for Duncan’s journey as a Protagonist figure.

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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