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| Downtown |
Posted - 10/03/2007 : 20:11:46
I'm looking for examples of the classic cliche where no matter how important the hero's job is - he could hold the fate of the entire universe in his hands - the only thing his significant other seems to care about is that he never has enough time for her and the kids.
Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! |
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| Tori |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 06:07:49
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Originally posted by ChocolateLady
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Originally posted by Downtown
I'm looking for examples of the classic cliche where no matter how important the hero's job is - he could hold the fate of the entire universe in his hands - the only thing his significant other seems to care about is that he never has enough time for her and the kids.
Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm not totally sure, but I do think that Unbreakable might fit your bill.
His marriage actually got better once he became a hero, so it doesn't apply. |
| MisterBadIdea |
Posted - 10/15/2007 : 05:25:47
Ooh, and The Insider. And Erin Brockovich.
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| GHcool |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 19:40:28
Although it is not yet released as films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows fits this mold. |
| TitanPa |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 08:51:13
Dick Tracy - Has no time for Tess
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| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 10/07/2007 : 07:43:54
What about Kramer vs. Kramer - doesn't his wife leave him because he works too hard? |
| Salopian |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 23:05:00
Again, not exactly a hero, but Michael Clayton doesn't have time to read his son's book/stay at his dad's birthday party. He's presumably divorced for a similar reason.
Evan Almighty fits completely. |
| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 20:05:32
What about Shall We Dance? While Gere isn't really 'saving the world' he certainly is doing something else while neglecting his wife and family. For that matter, there's also Gere in Bee Season where he certainly neglects his wife and son, while paying only attention to his daughter. |
| MisterBadIdea |
Posted - 10/06/2007 : 19:34:09
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
The Naked Gun 33 1/3 |
| Animal Mutha |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 18:39:49
Face Off
Heat
The Last Boy Scout
Zodiac
Donnie Brasco |
| Downtown |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 18:01:46
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Originally posted by Stalean
Bruce Willis in Die Hard...
Pretty sure the "fate of the entire universe" was not at stake.
How about My Super Ex-Girlfriend?
Don't take me so literally. Die Hard could be good, except that by the time the movie started they're already separated...but you're on the right track, a spouse whining about a cop being too busy fighting crime and saving lives is the right idea. |
| MisterBadIdea |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 14:19:13
Ray, Walk the Line, Bound for Glory |
| Stalean |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 14:12:41
Bruce Willis in Die Hard...
Pretty sure the "fate of the entire universe" was not at stake.
How about My Super Ex-Girlfriend? |
| Beanmimo |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 13:42:14
Willioan H Macy in Mystery Men |
| ChocolateLady |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 13:38:38
quote:
Originally posted by Downtown
I'm looking for examples of the classic cliche where no matter how important the hero's job is - he could hold the fate of the entire universe in his hands - the only thing his significant other seems to care about is that he never has enough time for her and the kids.
Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
I'm not totally sure, but I do think that Unbreakable might fit your bill.
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| Salopian |
Posted - 10/04/2007 : 09:08:07
If you expand from marriage, Stop or My Mom Will Shoot is a bit like this.
Did Heroes have a feature-length pilot? The policeman's wife is like this to start with. |
