The first thing I am going to do is embed a picture of the 22 narrative theory.
This Theory guarantees that every story line will be based on one of these 22 main stories, this is why there are so many film with similar stories.
An example of Temptation from the 22 narratives theory is the godfather. Michael has to make a moral choice between what's right and what's wrong. He has to choose between a life of crime with his dad or whether to become a proper family with his wife.
An example of rags to riches from the 22 narratives theory is trading places. Billy Ray Valentine and his friend become rich after uncovering a scheme by Randolph and Mortimer. They go from being poor to rich.
An example of the riddle from the 22 narratives theory is the da vinci code. A 2003 mystery detective novel by Dan brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu after a murder in the louvre museum in Paris. When they become involved in a battle.
An example of metamorphis from the 22 narratives theory is Pinocchio. When the woodworker Geppetto sees a falling star, he wishes the puppet he just finished Pinocchio, could become a real boy. In the night the blue fairy grants Geppetto's wish and asks Jiminy cricket to serve as the wooden boys conscience.
An example of rescue from the 22 narratives theory is the golden compass. Lyra Belacqua lives in a parallel world in which human souls take the form of lifelong animal companions called daemons. Dark forces are at work in the girls world and many children have been kidnapped by beings known as gobblers. She sets out on a mission to save her world.
An example of tragedy from the 22 narratives theory is the impossible. In December 2004 close knit family maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas the holiday turns into a nightmare, when a terrifying roar rises from the seas that is a terrible tsunami.
An example of love from the 22 narratives theory is grease. Stephanie Zinone is the leader of Rydell high school's pink ladies, a gang of girls are counterparts of the school's group of greasers called the T-birds. Stephanie is tired of her relationship with top T-bird Johnny Nogerelli so she breaks up with him and quickly catches the eye of English exchange student Michael Carrington. Hoping to win her over. Michael tries to overcome his nerdy ways while holding off the jealous Johnny.
An example of monster force from the 22 narratives theory is the Exorcist. When young Regan starts acting odd - levitating, speaking in tongues - her worries mother seeks medical help, only to hit a dead end. A local priest, however, thinks the girl may be seized by the devil. The priest makes a request to perform an exorcism, and the church sends in an expert to help with the difficult job.
An example revenge from the 22 narratives theory is the last house on the left. Mari and her friend look forward to a holiday at the remote collingwood lake house, but instead an escaped convict and his crew kidnap them and later leave them for dead. Mari makes her way back home, where her parents, John and Emma, have unwittingly offered shelter to the thugs. When John and Emma find out what happened to their daughters, they decide to make the strangers rue the day they harmed Mari.
An example of transformation from the 22 narratives theory is pretty woman. While on a business trip in LA Edward who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a hooker, Vivian, on a lark. After Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their different worlds.
An example of fish out of water from the 22 narratives theory is Mr Bean's holiday. When London's wet weather becomes too much to bear, pratfall-prone Mr Bean heads to the French Riviera for some fun in the sun. As usual, his plans do not go smoothly, and he is mistaken for both a kidnapper and an award winning filmmaker when he arrives with a Romanian director's son and an aspiring actress in tow.
An example of maturation from the 22 narratives theory is Juno. When precocious teen Juno MacGuff becomes pregnant, she chooses a failed rock star and his wife to adopt her unborn child. Complications occur when Mark, the prospective father, begins viewing Juno as more than just the mother of his future child, putting both his marriage and the adoption in jeopardy.
An example of pursuit from the 22 narratives theory is Goldfinger. Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and outgun the powerful tycoon to prevent him from cashing in on a devious scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the worlds economy.
An example of rivalry from the 22 narratives theory is Rocky. Rocky Balboa, a small time boxer from working class Philadelphia, is arbitrarily chosen to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed when the undefeated fighter's scheduled opponent is injured. While training with feisty former bantamweight contender Micky Goldmill, Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian, the wallflower sister of his pal Paulie.
An example of underdog from the 22 narratives theory is Forrest Gump. Slow witted Forrest Gump has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother, he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the difficult to save, his childhood love the sweet but troubled Jenny.
An example of discovery from the 22 narratives theory is close encounters. Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a "sunburn" from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOS's.
An example of escape from the 22 narratives theory is saw. Photographer Adam Stanheight and oncologist Lawrence Gordon regain consciousness while chained to at either end of the filthy bathroom. As the two men realise they have been trapped by a sadistic serial killer nicknamed "jigsaw" and must complete his perverse puzzles to live, flashbacks to the fates of of his previous victims.
An example of journey and return the wizard of oz. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Tonto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of oz. They follow the yellow brick road towards the Emerald city to meet the wizard, and en route the meet a scarecrow that needs a brain, a tin man missing a heart and a cowardly lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the wicked witch of the west to earn his help.
An example of comedy from the 22 narratives theory is ace ventura pet detective. When the dolphin mascot of Miami's NFL team is abducted, Ace Ventura, a zany private investigator who specializes in finding missing animals, looks into the case, soon Miami dolphin players are kidnapped too including star player Dan Marino making Ace's sleuth even more pressing. Working with dolphin representatives Melissa Robinson, Ace closes in on the culprits, but not before many ridiculous misadventures.
An example of quest from the 22 narratives theory is the Goonies. When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find it. They are all looking out for the X and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure.
An example of sacrifice from the 22 narratives theory is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. A clash between good and evil awaits as young Harry, Ron and Hermione prepare for a final battle against Lord Voldemort. Harry has grown into a steely lad on a mission to rid the world of evil. The friends must search for the horcruxes that keep the dastardly wizard immortal. Harry and Voldemort meet at Hogwarts castle for an epic showdown where the forces of darkness may finally meet their match.
An example of wretched excess from the 22 narratives theory is Citizen Kane. When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's dying words, his investigation gradually reveals the fascinating portrait of a complex man who rose from obscurity to staggering heights. Though Kane's friend and colleague Jedediah Leland, and his mistress, Susan Alexander, shed fragments of light on Kane's life, the reporter fears he may never penetrate the mystery of the elusive man's final word "Rosebud."
My next post will be about the AS Film brief (Genre Specific).
