Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels

Year: 2010

Runtime: 85 min

Language: English

Director: Rob Letterman

AdventureComedy

A charming and comedic update of Jonathan Swift's classic tale, this film follows Jack Black as Lemuel Gulliver, a mailroom employee who finds himself unexpectedly transported to Lilliput. There, he encounters miniature people and must navigate their quirky customs and political conflicts. Gulliver's size makes him a giant amongst them, leading to both humorous situations and unexpected challenges. He learns valuable lessons about courage, humility, and the importance of inner strength.

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1

Lemuel's Dissatisfaction

Lemuel Gulliver, feeling deeply disheartened, struggles with his uninspiring job in the mailroom of a New York City newspaper. Frustrated by his lack of prospects, he decides to confide in journalist Darcy Silverman about his dreams of being a writer.

New York City
2

Fabricating Tales

Desperate to impress Darcy, Gulliver fabricates tales about his supposed wealth of travel experience. He grapples with writer's block and resorts to copying articles, doubting that Darcy would be interested in someone of his lowly position.

3

Assignment to Bermuda

Darcy, impressed by Gulliver's assumed writing talent, assigns him the task of traveling to the Bermuda Triangle. He is to investigate the myth surrounding the mysterious disappearances of ships in the area, aiming to debunk the alien activity theories.

Bermuda Triangle
4

Journey into the Triangle

Once in Bermuda, Gulliver rents a boat and ventures into the infamous Triangle. Unfortunately, he dozes off while steering, leading to a violent storm that ultimately sweeps him away through a waterspout.

Bermuda Triangle
5

Landing in Lilliput

Gulliver regains consciousness on the shores of Lilliput, where the tiny inhabitants mistake him for a 'beast.' His enormous size leads to his imprisonment, where he meets fellow captive Horatio.

Lilliput
6

Horatio's Dilemma

Gulliver learns that Horatio is imprisoned due to his affection for Princess Mary, a target of the aggressive General Edward, who wishes to marry her. This predicament raises the stakes of their situation in Lilliput.

Lilliput
7

Rescue and Heroism

As the neighboring island of Blefuscu plots to kidnap Princess Mary, Gulliver escapes his labor and manages a daring rescue. His unconventional method of fighting a fire using urine draws the admiration of Lilliput's citizens, who declare him a hero.

Lilliput
8

Gulliver's Tall Tales

Embracing his newfound fame, Gulliver concocts extravagant lies about his identity, claiming to be the President of the United States. This deception further inflates his ego and changes how the citizens perceive him.

Lilliput
9

Retribution from Edward

General Edward, incensed with jealousy, seeks revenge against Gulliver for his rising status. As the people begin to unravel the truth about Gulliver's secrets, Edward's vendetta intensifies.

Lilliput
10

Siege of Lilliput

Chaos erupts when the Blefuscian Navy attacks Lilliput, and Edward sabotages the city's defenses. In a climactic battle, Gulliver fights to protect Lilliput from the invading forces, sustaining injuries in the process.

Lilliput
11

Betrayal and Exile

After being forced to reveal his true identity as 'just the guy from the mail-room,' Gulliver is banished by Edward to Brobdingnag. This marks a low point in his journey and sets up new challenges.

Brobdingnag
12

Captivity with Glumdalclitch

In Brobdingnag, Gulliver is captured by Glumdalclitch, a giant girl who treats him like a doll. This peculiar situation adds comedic relief to his otherwise perilous adventure.

Brobdingnag
13

Reunion and Rescue

Gulliver reunites with Horatio, who is heartbroken from his rejection by Princess Mary. Together, they learn that Darcy has also become a captive of the Blefuscians and plan their escape.

14

Final Confrontation

Gulliver and Horatio face Edward one last time to rescue Lilliput from imminent destruction. Utilizing clever tactics, they managed to defeat Edward's terrifying machine, solidifying their victory.

Lilliput
15

Return to New York

With peace restored between the islands, Gulliver and Darcy prepare to sail back to New York. Their adventure concludes with a sense of renewal and hope as they set off hand-in-hand.

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