Screenplay by Paul Haggis

Based upon stories from Rope Burns by F. X. Toole

  • Maggie is a scrappy and spunky fighter. Based on what we’re told about her physical appearance, it seems like she’s taken some hits too, which pulls at our sense of intrigue. 

  • Note how her eyes stay fixed on Frankie. This suggests intent, focus and deliberateness. This tells us that, despite being unkempt and a clear underdog, Maggie is somebody who’s ready to fight for something — and we’re ready to follow her because we see that tenacity. 

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