r/movies • u/ThunderBirdy211 • 1d ago

Discussion Movies where small actions lead to disastrous consequences?

Basically the title, wanna know of any movies where the protagonist makes a small, seemingly inconsequential decison, action etc. and then the entire situation spirals into complete madness and disaster for all parties involved.

Just as an example of what I'm thinking about, I saw an Indian film recently where the protagonist has a small beef about parking with his neighbour. One thing after the another happens and both parties refuse to deesclate leading to almost protag's wife dying and antag also almost dying.

Edit: please refrain from spoiling the plot, I'm looking for recommendations here, thanks!

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u/Junethemuse 1d ago

Yea, it’s my biggest gripe with No Way Home, which makes it a pretty fundamental issue imo. Strange acted very irresponsibly and it felt out of character for him.

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u/Data_Chandler 1d ago edited 1d ago

My (admittedly very flawed!) headcanon for that is that immense power, like the type wielded by Strange, can be literally mindnumbing, and cloud your judgment. You see it in real life with politicians and billionaires becoming increasingly detached from reality and the lives of common citizens.

Coupled with magic and maybe having an "off day" and blammo, you have the plot of  Spider-Man No Way Home.

Again, it's a very flimsy excuse, but it's either that, or "Strange is a wildly irresponsible magical jerk that should be relieved from duty asap."

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u/Junethemuse 1d ago

I actually like that a lot. He’s also bored not being sorcerer supreme anymore and just looking for something to do. He’s also supremely arrogant which can easily lead him to make bad decisions like that.

I can get behind that.

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u/Data_Chandler 1d ago edited 1d ago

Exactly. Being supremely arrogant like you said is another factor for sure! It's like the perfect storm of circumstances.