Go Into The Story Script Reading & Analysis: Looper
This week, we have been reading, analyzing, and discussing the script and movie Looper, written and directed by Rian Johnson.
IMDb plot summary: In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits — someone like Joe — who one day learns the mob wants to ‘close the loop’ by sending back Joe’s future self for assassination.
Scene-By-Scene Breakdown
Major Plot Points
Sequences
Themes
Takeaways
For my 7-part series on How to Read a Screenplay, go here.
Years ago, I came up with this mantra: Watch movies. Read scripts. Write pages. A link to my reflections on that here.
Cannot emphasize enough the importance of reading movie scripts.
Our next script analysis is for the movie Dallas Buyers Club. That begins on Monday, September 21. You may download a PDF of the script here.