Blankman

Blankman

Year: 1994

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Mike Binder

ComedyFamilyAdventureCrimeAction

Armed with a childlike enthusiasm and a knack for turning junk into gadgets, Darryl invents a way to make his clothing bullet‑proof. He adopts a low‑budget superhero persona, using his homemade gear to protect those around him, all while delivering the tongue‑in‑cheek promise, “Coming to save your butt!”

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Timeline – Blankman (1994)

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1

Grandma's murder during Harris' campaign

After Alderman Harris publicly refuses a bribe from Minelli, Grandma Walker is murdered at Harris's campaign headquarters. The shocking crime jolts Darryl and awakens him to the urban decay around them. The tragedy sets the revenge-seeking vigilante arc in motion.

Night Harris campaign headquarters
2

Darryl's first vigilante act

Darryl saves an elderly transit passenger from a mugging, showing his instinct to help. He overreaches by storming the nearby crackhouse to rebuke the gang. The moment marks his shift from bystander to would-be crimefighter.

Soon after murder Transit station and nearby crackhouse
3

Darryl crafts his arsenal

Using his technical prowess, Darryl builds gadgets and a bulletproof cloth to protect civilians. He dedicates himself to becoming Blankman and sketches out plans in his hidden workspace. His confidence grows as he tests prototypes and imagines a safer neighborhood.

Montage/Weeks later Darryl's workshop
4

Near-death and arrest

While protecting a citizen on the street, Darryl nearly loses his life and is detained by the police who ridicule him. He demands to see the police commissioner, challenging the system publicly. The incident adds to his determination to fight crime, ironically through the lens of a lone vigilante.

Night City street and police station
5

Kevin's psychiatric visit

Kevin tries to get Darryl evaluated, taking him to a psychiatrist. The doctor examines Darryl, but Kevin's perspective shifts as the session unfolds. Kevin ultimately decides to support the fantasy that Darryl creates, viewing it as a coping mechanism and a plan for a neighborhood watch.

Day Psychiatrist's office
6

Elevator baby and the birth of Blankman

During a rescue operation, Darryl helps deliver a baby trapped in an elevator. Reporters circle the scene, and when asked for his name, Darryl goes blank. Kevin proclaims the moment as Blankman, giving the hero his iconic alias.

During rescue Elevator
7

Kimberly Jonz's interview and romance

Kimberly Jonz, a fellow reporter, interviews Blankman at the Blank Station and is drawn to his humility. She learns that his grandmother's death inspired his crusade. Their professional bond quickly blossoms into romance, complicating Kevin's plans.

After the interview Blank Station / newsroom
8

Mayor Harris hostage crisis and bank bombs

Minelli's henchmen seize the bank money and take the mayor hostage, threatening detonations. Blankman attempts to intervene with Kevin's help but fails to avert the bombs. The crowd loses faith as the city braces for disaster.

Night Bank / vicinity of campaign HQ
9

Darryl becomes a pariah and starts a new life

The bombs explode, killing Harris and destroying Blankman's credibility. The crowd turns on Darryl, and he abandons crime fighting. He takes a job at a McDonald's, attempting an ordinary life away from vigilantism.

After bank incident City streets / fast-food restaurant
10

Minelli seeks an exclusive interview

Larry Stone brokers a deal: an exclusive interview with Minelli in exchange for information about Blankman's love life. The newsroom becomes a chessboard as Minelli uses the arrangement to manipulate Kimberly and Kevin. The pursuit intensifies the danger surrounding the heroes.

Following bank incident Newsroom / Minelli's influence
11

Kimberly discovers Minelli's identity and is kidnapped

Kimberly learns Minelli's true identity while researching the case and calls Kevin in a panic. Minelli takes Kimberly hostage to force Blankman into a confrontation. The stakes rise as the heroes prepare for a dangerous showdown.

Before confrontation Minelli's operations or TV studio
12

Final showdown at the TV station

Blankman and Other Guy confront Minelli at the TV station, rescuing hostages and fighting his goons. They are captured, placed in a water tank, and escape with the help of J-5. The explosives are hidden in J-5, which detonates, destroying the robot and sparing Kimberly's life.

Final confrontation TV station
13

Tracking Minelli to the factory

Blanksman and Other Guy track Minelli to his factory hideout for the final battle. Other Guy suffers a wound due to non-bulletproof costume, highlighting the dangers of improvised gear. Blankman relies on ingenuity and gadgets to gain the upper hand.

Final showdown Minelli's factory
14

Victory and award

Blankman defeats Minelli and hands him over to the police. The city honors the duo with the Mayor Harris Award for outstanding community service. The crowd's praise marks a new era of hopeful vigilantism.

Post-battle City ceremony
15

Ending: romance confirmed

Kimberly pretends to see a purse snatcher to test Darryl's vigilance, then confirms that he is Blankman by kissing him. The couple's awkward moment ends on a hopeful note as a banner proclaims their support: We Love You Blankman and Other Guy.

After awards Ceremony / street

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