Fanboys (2009) — Screenplay
A dying Star Wars fan and his three friends road-trip to Skywalker Ranch to steal a pre-release Episode I, racing against time and studio security.
- Written by
- Ernest Cline, Adam F. Goldberg, Dan Pulick
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Crime
- Studio
- The Weinstein Company
- Length
- 113 pages
This road-trip comedy balances raucous humor with genuine emotional stakes, anchored by a clear four-character dynamic that drives every scene. The script is a masterclass in tonal shifts, moving from slapstick gags to heartfelt moments without losing momentum. Study how Cline, Goldberg, and Pulick use shared pop-culture obsession to build both conflict and camaraderie, making the premise feel universal despite its geeky specificity.
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