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November Man has a well-Sequence structured Mystery-Quest-Betrayal design.
A 'Stalking' plot, except the stalker (Barbara Covett) creepily hides in plain sight and only the viewer knows what Barbara's intentions are towards Sheba through her narration.
(hide)North by Northwest is a classic example of a pursuit-mystery and is based on a mistaken identity.
Niagara set up the 'shock' scene where Rose sees the body perfectly, and reveals the identity in the next Sequence.
A relentless Quest story that progresses at a breathless pace from clue-to-clue and location-to-location.
A straightforward plot structure that is ideal to emulate for a coming of age screenplay. The mystery surrounding the reclusive Ricky Linderman adds depth.
(hide)A systematic progression through formulaic Sequences that follow clues to the villain, motive and means to execute the plan Bond will thwart.
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Mission Impossible has a well-structured plot and Sequence organization.
A mystery drives a powerful Pursuit-Escape plot set in an unusual world.
A 'romantic comedy/drama' Sequence composition tells of a man who helps his adopted child gain a sense of safety - the first step in the boy's recovery from abuse. Excellent foreshadowing and character development.
(hide)This is a classic structure of a three-character love-triangle drama taking place in a very restricted set of locations (originally a play by John Osbourne).
(hide)Perfect Road Movie: Unique characters, common goal, complications and an underlying morality theme. Everybody has an underlying character flaw and attribute.
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