Synopsis/Details
Chet’s a regular guy going about his regular guy business when a suave international superspy steals his car. Being left behind, Chet’s life unravels. He loses his job, his girlfriend and his dog. Once he gets the car back, it’s totally wrecked, but the superspy who stole his care left behind a saddle back holding a mysterious item.
The superspy wants the bag back, but others are hot on his tail after he teams up with a rideshare driver, Steff. They try to hide from the cops, international criminals and a biker gang. Can they escape pursuit and help the superspy win the day? Or will the worst day of Chet’s life keep getting worse?
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Escape
Story Situation:
Falling prey to cruelty/misfortune
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Bad Man, Disrespect
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Aerial image effects, Blood, Minor cgi, Significant pyrotechnics, Stunt rigs/wire systems
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary, Unfortunate
Villian Type:
Criminal
Stock Character Types:
Everyman, Fall guy, Girl next door, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Villain
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action Comedy, Action Suspense-Thriller, Chase, Comedy Thriller, Escape, Fish-out-water, Guy, James Bond, Spoof
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Pyrotechnics, Vehicular Stunts, Weaponry
Life Topics:
Mid-life Crisis/Middle Age
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Relationship Topics:
Breakup
Writer Style:
Christopher McQuarrie, Craig Mazin, Guy Ritchie
