Page One: “Thelma & Louise” (1991)

Written by Callie Khouri

The movie version of the opening:

This is yet another example of using the opening scene to drop the audience into the middle of things. In this case, the fact that Thelma and Louise have decided on a plan, i.e., to go on a trip. In other words, the plot is already set into motion before the movie starts. That gives the opening a nice kick to start things off.

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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