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    This is probably a long shot, but does anyone know of any films where the main protagonist starts off their journey in their home city... crap happens and they need to go to another city or country, then return to their home city by the start of the second act to continue their journey?

    Thanks
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    Re: Looking for a particular structure...

    Almost every James Bond film.
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    • #3
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      Sweet Home Alabama?
      Something to Talk About?
      Dolores Claiborne (the daughter?)

      My memories of these are fuzzy...

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      • #4
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        Oh, that Sandra Bullock movie. Hope Floats? Is there any particular genre you're looking for?
        The end is too damn nigh.

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          Re: Looking for a particular structure...

          Originally posted by twk69045 View Post
          Oh, that Sandra Bullock movie. Hope Floats? Is there any particular genre you're looking for?

          I'm writing a revenge story.

          Thanks everyone for all of your suggestions so far. Any more?
          Never let the competition know what you're thinking... and never tell the unseen masses your story idea.

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            Re: Looking for a particular structure...

            Most, if not all, the movies listed so far have the protag coming back to their home towns at the start of the story...

            You want movies where the protag starts in their home town, goes away, then comes back, right?

            The only one I can think of is BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY... it starts off with Ronnie as a boy, he becomes a teen, goes off to war. After he gets injured he comes back, can't adjust (penis! penis!) & goes off to Mexico.

            Maybe look for movies similar to BORN?

            PS Ron Kovic's home town is Massapequa, Long island, also home to the Baldwin Bros & many other famous people.
            Last edited by Laura Reyna; 07-22-2008, 10:52 PM. Reason: adding useless trivia

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            • #7
              Re: Looking for a particular structure...

              Not exactly what you're looking for, but History of Violence comes to mind.

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              • #8
                Re: Looking for a particular structure...

                Originally posted by stvnlra View Post
                You want movies where the protag starts in their home town, goes away, then comes back, right?
                That's right.
                Never let the competition know what you're thinking... and never tell the unseen masses your story idea.

                -- Rule 85, Ferengi Rules of Acquisition (updated by cmmora)

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                • #9
                  Re: Looking for a particular structure...

                  The Dark Knight.

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                  • #10
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                    Not a perfect example but Walking Tall.
                    The end is too damn nigh.

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                      Re: Looking for a particular structure...

                      Originally posted by cmmora View Post
                      This is probably a long shot, but does anyone know of any films where the main protagonist starts off their journey in their home city... crap happens and they need to go to another city or country, then return to their home city by the start of the second act to continue their journey?
                      Isn't that an exact synopsis for Batman Begins?

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                        Originally posted by vmf View Post
                        Isn't that an exact synopsis for Batman Begins?
                        Good call. I totally forgot. I guess the glow of the Dark Knight blinded me to the first.

                        Anymore?
                        Never let the competition know what you're thinking... and never tell the unseen masses your story idea.

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                        • #13
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                          The Lion King?

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