Contextual Breakdown of a Script

Learnt something interesting in our Screenwriting class today.

6 important elements to take note of when evaluating and understanding a script for contextual analysis:

1. Summarise the story in a sentence.
2. What does the protagonist want?
3. What does the antagonist want?
4. Can you identify the premise & theme(s) in the story?
5. What is your opinion of the story (plots/characters)?
6. What is your opinion of the script?

Importantly, we understand the difference between Premise and Theme.

Premise - a message/statement found in the film.
Theme - what the entire context is about.

E.g. "Simple Plan" where the theme is about Greed and the premise simply is ...crime does not pay.