[Nerdspresso] Movies from a Different Point of View

They say there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the truth.

Well, there’s also several ways to watch the same movie if you look at it from the point of view of the different characters. 

Let’s try something. Think of your favorite movie. Then latch onto a character in the flick, but not the one driving the story. 

Think Happy Hogan, not Tony Stark.

Biggs Darklighter, not Luke Skywalker.

Kit De Luca, not Vivian Ward.

I know, I know. I lose major man points for referencing Pretty Woman, but cut me some slack. It is a modern-day fairy tale, just with call girls. 

Plus, I get so giddy when Richard Gere slams that box on her hand and she gives us that million-dollar smile (along with that 100 decibel laugh). 

For a giggle, here are a few movies told from the POV of a supporting character. Name the movie and the character in the comments section below.

If you get them all right, you win the prize of knowing you got them all right. And come on, let’s be honest, your self-esteem is what’s most important here.

I mean, learning to love yourself IS the greatest love of all. And. Here. We. Go.

1. I was a cook for this underwater lab where these scientists were trying to grow bigger brains in sharks to cure diseases and stuff. Bad idea. 

2. I lived next door to this hot cellist in NYC and then I got possessed by this demon thing who gave me some master keys. These guys in jumpsuits found me and put a colander on my head but then I got to make out with the cellist and turn into a dog.

3. My neighbors forgot their kid at home when they left for vacation. He got into some mischief and I had to take care of business.

4. I’m a police shrink and I have a detective that’s hardcore and just freaking nuts (professional diagnosis). They’re going to partner him with this reliable guy who is about to retire. This should go well.

5. My Dad was president during an alien invasion. He made a big speech. It rhymed. 

How’d you do? Check your answers below. I’m sure you crushed it.

Now do you want to have some real fun? Create some of your own and share them with me. Who says movie nerds don’t know how to have a good time? Let’s get a little crazy!

Come on, give it a shot. What’s the worst thing that could happen? I mean, besides a giggling fit and a desire to watch your favorite old movies? And really, what is wrong with that? Sounds like a good time to me.

Put your spin on a classic below in the comments. I can’t wait to read them. 

Okay, need one more before I go? Here’s something for that post-credits scene. 

My daughter and her kids just moved in with me after her divorce. That’s okay, but their little friends trashed my house. And apparently, they’re all damn vampires. 

Now let me see what you can do.

Cowabunga!

Answers:

• A. Preacher in Deep Blue Sea.
• B. Louis in Ghostbusters.
• C. Old Man Marley in Home Alone.
• D. Dr. Woods in Lethal Weapon.
• E. Patricia in Independence Day.
• Bonus: Grandpa in Lost Boys.