# Summarize a fantastical plot as mundanely as possible **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 22, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623 "2016-07-22T20:32:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/101 "2016-07-30T12:21:55Z")
A man goes on a trip to see his niece. The Searchers ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/102 "2016-07-30T15:25:48Z")
Three men take a plane ride It’s Snakes on a Plane A tale that takes place on an airplane Airplane ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/103 "2016-07-30T20:01:52Z")
_Perfect Storm_- Fishing boat goes missing ---
**Author:** ![Derleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/104 "2016-07-30T21:18:49Z")
Classmates experience stress in pursuit of three-year vo-tech degree. _The Paper Chase_ Austrian expat experiences professional setbacks. _Downfall_ Child soldier experiences psychological problems. The first six Star Wars movies. Adolescents have to clean up their parents’ problems. The Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Man seeks to be re-united with his family. The Halloween movies. Adolescents learn the importance of duty. The Friday the Thirteenth movies, _Platoon_. ---
**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/105 "2016-07-31T02:46:16Z")
A man’s new job goes badly for his family. The Shining ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/106 "2016-07-31T03:08:31Z")
Couple takes a stolen vehicle on a long albeit circular road trip, gets away with it. Mad Max : Fury Road Couple takes a stolen vehicle on a long road trip, doesn’t get away with it. Thelma & Louise Special investigator isn’t very good at his job, eventually quits it. Blade Runner Hitch hiker ruins trip. Alien Man finds ways to cope with trauma-induced mental illness Memento Cross-country trekking with hostile or incompetent co-workers Pitch Black National park guide reluctantly helps tourists retrieve lost property Cliffhanger ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/107 "2016-07-31T03:59:45Z")
A man’s daughters keep marrying men he doesn’t approve of: Fiddler on the Roof A young man takes up the family business: The Godfather Another man takes up the family business: Young Frankenstein A dog steals a bone: Bringing Up Baby ---
**Author:** ![Lok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e8c25b/32.png) [@Lok](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lok)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/108 "2016-07-31T04:55:20Z")
> [@Kobal2](#): > > Special investigator isn’t very good at his job, eventually quits it. > > Blade Runner My memories say he was actually very good at his job, that was why he was chosen to investigate. ---
**Author:** ![Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/malleus_incus_stapes/32/3293_2.png) [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/109 "2017-03-21T20:11:03Z")
Dysfunctional family goes on a trip together. -or- A man’s insecurity about his family jewels has unforeseen repercussions. The Silmarillion ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/110 "2017-03-22T16:53:30Z")
Superman vs. the Evil Land-Development Scheme: The Movie! (Two or three times, conservatively!) ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/111 "2017-03-22T17:58:25Z")
Two men compete for the love of an adolescent boy. Toy Story ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2017, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/112 "2017-03-22T18:03:16Z")
> [@Barking\_Dog](#): > > Civil engineering in South Asia > > Bridge Over the River Kwai I was thinking _Volunteers_ but yours works too. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/113 "2017-03-22T18:06:07Z")
A young man comes home from WWII and reluctantly has to take over and save the family business after his older brother’s death. The Godfather ---
**Author:** ![Sefton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623/114 "2017-03-22T18:10:57Z")
A quirky childhood acquaintance reunites a man with his daughter. (Major spoiler) Oldboy [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summarize-a-fantastical-plot-as-mundanely-as-possible/760623.md?page=5)