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Deus Ex-Machina

posted 19 years ago by mastafishere
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Although I think the movie is hilarious and an underrated gem, I always refer to it in discussions of movie Deus Ex-Machina's. For those who don't know, Deus Ex-Machine is a contrived plot point or line of dialogue that speeds the heroes along to the end very conveniently.

The movie starts winding down and Blankman needs to get to Minelli. He shows up at Minelli's hideout, ready to bust him. How did he find the location? The Deus Ex-Machine occurs with Blankman saying saying to Minelli, who asked how they found the location, "You'll have plenty of time to figure that out in prison, Minelli!"

Conveniently, we gloss over having to explain how Blankman found the base! Anyone have any other examples they'd like to share from other movies?

[–] jayboi3000 19 years ago

I just saw the movie "waist deep" with Tyresse and Megan Good. The end of that movie is a VERY good example of what you're trying to say. I can't explain it because it will spoil the movie but check it out and you'll see what I mean.

[–] mikemca830 18 years ago

See Adaptation for the most brilliant use of this plot device in any movie.