Film Analysis

Due Date (2010)

OW: Peter is married and on a business trip in Atlanta. He is on his way back to California where he lives.
Call: After the door of the car is taken off by another taxi he meets Ethan, and he knocks his baggage over on accident "Aren't you going to pick that up?"--  "Im not allowed to touch someone elses luggage at an airport."
Refusal: Peter cant stand Ethan and doesnt want to go with him "I feel like im traveling with a child"
Mentor: Peter and Ethan become eachothers mentors as they make their journey to California.
Crossing Threshold: Against all rational thoughts Peter gets into the car with Ethan as a last resort.
Tests: Cant stand eachother; Car crash and Peter gets a broken arm Ethan isnt hurt; Border control has Peter; limited money
Approach: Derryl helps him get back on the road, Ethan rescues him from border control.
Ordeal: Ethan convinces Peter that Derryl cheated with his wife and that the baby might not be his.
Reward: After Peter talks to his wife he is relieved and convinced that it is his baby and they will be a happy family.
Road Back: Once Peter and Ethan are banned from traveling on planes they must take the road to California and make it on time for Peters baby to be born.
Resurrection: Peter and Ethan are at the Grand Canyon when they get the call that Sarah is going into labor and they get back on the path with urgency to get there in time. He lets go that Ethan stole his wallet and had it the whole time, also that he just got shot in the leg in order to make it back in time.
Return with Elixir: Peter is reunited with Sarah and the new baby girl, Ethan made it to hollywood, they are all friends now.

**Favorite Quote: Before Ethan dumps his dads ashes at the grand canyon "Dad, you were like a Father to me." **