Page One: “Trainwreck” (2015)

Written by Amy Schumer

The movie version of the opening:

This is such a great opening, not only because it’s funny and sets the tone for the movie, it also explains straight up why the Protagonist (Amy) has developed the life-philosophy she has: She parties and has casual sex, no thought toward having a monogamous relationship because her father “branded” her with his propaganda. Efficient, entertaining writing.

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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