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Need help coming up with examples of a movie theme
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:04 pm
I need to get a list of as many movies as I can, that are similar in theme to the following:
Main character would be a young boy in a family, ideally one with an older brother. Older brother is popular, over-achiever, strong, daddy's pride and joy. Younger brother lives in brothers shadow. Conflict arises and older brother proves he's not as strong as perceived and younger brother proves to be the hero.
Anything with the younger leaving home?
I know there are some great examples out there, just drawing a blank.
TIA
Main character would be a young boy in a family, ideally one with an older brother. Older brother is popular, over-achiever, strong, daddy's pride and joy. Younger brother lives in brothers shadow. Conflict arises and older brother proves he's not as strong as perceived and younger brother proves to be the hero.
Anything with the younger leaving home?
I know there are some great examples out there, just drawing a blank.
TIA
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:07 pm to VanRIch
you doing a study on shitty, formulaic plots?
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:13 pm to VanRIch
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Main character would be a young boy in a family, ideally one with an older brother. Older brother is popular, over-achiever, strong, daddy's pride and joy. Younger brother lives in brothers shadow. Conflict arises and older brother proves he's not as strong as perceived and younger brother proves to be the hero.
Home Alone
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Anything with the younger leaving home?
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:13 pm to VanRIch
It doesn't exactly fit but what about The Goonies?
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:16 pm to VanRIch
Wolverine.
Sabertooth is his older brother.
He leaves home first.
Sabertooth is his older brother.
He leaves home first.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:17 pm to VanRIch
The first serious answer that comes to mind is Imaginary Heroes. Great movie.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:19 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
Thanks for the serious responses guys. All of these will work! Keep em coming.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:19 pm to VanRIch
A bit of Stand by Me, but not exactly 'cause I think older popular brother died before the movie started.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:21 pm to AmosMosesAndTwins
I was thinking The Goonies too
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:22 pm to VanRIch
The Fighter also comes to mind for some reason, although that may be a bit a stray from what you're looking for.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:23 pm to VanRIch
Perfect example would be A league of Their Own, just with women...... Unless you think Dottie dropped the ball on purpose
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:23 pm to VanRIch
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:24 pm to VanRIch
American History X, kind of.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:35 pm to fleaux
Thats exactly it, I just feel like we're missing some obvious ones for some reason.
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:38 pm to VanRIch
Happy Days
Richie's older brother was so weak he disappeared
Richie's older brother was so weak he disappeared
Posted on 8/26/13 at 7:39 pm to VanRIch
K so its official that I win the grand prize for A League of Their Own, but I will keep thinking
Posted on 8/26/13 at 8:57 pm to VanRIch
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