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Downtown 
"Welcome back, Billy Buck"
The Hub of the Universe
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 Posted - 03/10/2007 : 20:11:46
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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! |
Edited by - Downtown on 03/10/2007 21:45:21 |
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GHcool 
"Forever a curious character."
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Posted - 03/10/2007 : 20:28:17
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| True Lies comes to mind. Also, in a weird way, Superman Returns. Star Wars Episode III might fit, except for the fact that the "hero" in this case is actually evil. Oh, and The Wrath of Khan. |
Edited by - GHcool on 03/10/2007 20:31:42 |
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MisterBadIdea 
"PLZ GET MILK, KTHXBYE"
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Posted - 03/10/2007 : 20:37:52
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| Spider-Man 2 and 3. Zodiac. Breach. |
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Downtown
"Welcome back, Billy Buck"
The Hub of the Universe
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Posted - 03/10/2007 : 21:45:40
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| Some good ones so far, thanks. Keep 'em coming! |
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MM0rkeleb
"Better than HBO."
Palo Alto, CA
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 01:03:23
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| I think JFK had this element. I'm sure 1776 did. |
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SixFourian 
"Four ever European"
The European Union
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 09:04:54
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| Not sure if he can count as a hero, but that dull film about the founding of the C.I.A. |
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SixFourian
"Four ever European"
The European Union
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 09:06:14
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Dhoom
Remind me to check whether this is the case in Krrish 2 in 2008. |
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SixFourian
"Four ever European"
The European Union
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 09:08:07
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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. |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
Israel
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 13:38:38
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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.
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Beanmimo
"August review site"
Ireland
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 13:42:14
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Willioan H Macy in Mystery Men |
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Stalean
"Back...OMG"
United States
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 14:12:41
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Bruce Willis in Die Hard...
Pretty sure the "fate of the entire universe" was not at stake.
How about My Super Ex-Girlfriend? |
Edited by - Stalean on 04/10/2007 14:15:52 |
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MisterBadIdea
"PLZ GET MILK, KTHXBYE"
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 14:19:13
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| Ray, Walk the Line, Bound for Glory |
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Downtown
"Welcome back, Billy Buck"
The Hub of the Universe
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 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. |
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Animal Mutha 
"Who would've thunk it?"
London, UK
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Posted - 04/10/2007 : 18:39:49
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Face Off
Heat
The Last Boy Scout
Zodiac
Donnie Brasco |
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MisterBadIdea
"PLZ GET MILK, KTHXBYE"
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Posted - 06/10/2007 : 19:34:09
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Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
The Naked Gun 33 1/3 |
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ChocolateLady
"500 Chocolate Delights"
Israel
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Posted - 06/10/2007 : 20:05:32
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| 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. |
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Married to a hero
