Are They Really Apples and Oranges?: The Difference Between a Hollywood Script and an Independent One

It's pretty simple, actually: budget. Other than that, there's no difference, really.

Yes, a Hollywood film may have big sets, stunning CGI, precision-executed special effects, massive explosions (thank you, Michael Bay; may I have another), ticket-selling actors, and crazy camera shots that look like money (and they are), but that's not story. That's what's on the screen as dictated by what's in the writing, sometimes.