Simon Sez (1999) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An Interpol partnership becomes entangled in a missing fortune, a hostage exchange, and stolen military targeting technology.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Broken Arms Deal

Simon and Nick Miranda observe an arms transaction involving Colonel Jacques Telore. The colonel refuses the weapon sale, prompting Simon's confrontation and revealing a larger scheme.

Key Events

• Aerial Arms Surveillance — Simon and Nick Miranda observe an arms transaction from the air. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: Aerial surveillance area
• The Arms Deal Begins — The surveillance reveals a meeting concerning the sale of a weapon. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Colonel Jacques Telore Location: Arms transaction site
• Colonel Refuses the Sale — The colonel refuses to sell the weapon, collapsing the agreement. Characters: Simon, Colonel Jacques Telore Location: Arms transaction site
• Simon Challenges Betrayal — Simon intervenes and confronts the colonel about betraying the agreement. Characters: Simon, Colonel Jacques Telore Location: Arms transaction site
• Influence Behind the Deal — The encounter indicates that the arms dealer has influence over the colonel. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Colonel Jacques Telore Location: Arms transaction site

The Empty Briefcase

A briefcase becomes the center of competing efforts and distrust. Instead of two million dollars, it contains a CD and bricks, shifting attention toward the missing money and mysterious disk.

Key Events

• The Briefcase Becomes Contested — Several competing groups begin pursuing a briefcase. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: Urban meeting area
• Money Replaced by Bricks — The case expected to hold two million dollars contains only a CD and bricks. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Briefcase exchange site
• The Missing Money Deepens Distrust — The missing money and mysterious disk intensify distrust among the competing sides. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Urban safe location
• The Hostage Becomes Leverage — The hostage is held as leverage while recovery of the disk is demanded. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Unknown holding location

Escape Under Fire

Michael is pressured by the hostage situation while Simon and Nick Miranda attempt to move the hostage to safety. Their escape develops into a car chase, gunfire, and pursuit through the city.

Key Events

• Michael Is Pressured — Michael is pressured to complete an exchange to protect the hostage. Characters: Michael Gabrielli Location: Exchange preparation area
• A Difficult Escort Begins — Simon and Nick Miranda attempt to move the hostage to safety. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: City streets
• Escape Through the City — Arguments during the escort develop into an elaborate escape. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: City streets
• Gunfire and Pursuit — Attackers pursue the vehicle through the city while gunfire erupts. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: City streets
• The Hostage Stays Alive — Simon and Nick Miranda prevent the hostage from being recaptured. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: Temporary safe location
• Humor Amid the Danger — Simon's obvious attraction adds humor and tension to the partnership. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: Temporary safe location

The Weapon's Secret

The family hostility behind the conflict is explained, and the stolen software is identified as a targeting system. Its connection to a long-range portable laser weapon raises the stakes.

Key Events

• Humor Amid the Danger — Simon's obvious attraction adds humor and tension to the partnership. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda Location: Temporary safe location
• The Family Hostility Explained — The hostage explains the hostility between William and Michael's family. Characters: Michael Gabrielli, William Fence Location: Safe meeting location
• Military Software Identified — The stolen software is identified as a targeting system. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Safe meeting location
• The Laser Weapon's Range — The system controls a portable laser weapon with a three-hundred-mile range. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Safe meeting location

The Deceptive Exchange

Michael joins Simon and Nick Miranda for an exchange involving William Fence. The exchange becomes a deception, leading to a rescue plan and an unresolved disguised assault.

Key Events

• Michael Joins the Team — Michael joins Simon and Nick Miranda for the planned exchange and rescue. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Operational safe house
• The Exchange Plan — The group plans to exchange the disk for the hostage with William Fence. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli, William Fence Location: Exchange site
• The Exchange Is Deceptive — The exchange becomes another deception, forcing the group to organize a rescue. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli, William Fence Location: Exchange site
• A Rescue Is Organized — Simon, Michael, and Nick Miranda reorganize their plan to recover the hostage. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Operational safe house
• Disguised Attack Team — Simon, Michael, Nick, and a disguised group prepare to attack the arms dealer. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Attack staging area
• Unresolved Final Assault — The available sequence ends as the disguised team prepares its assault, leaving the outcome unresolved. Characters: Simon, Nick Miranda, Michael Gabrielli Location: Arms dealer's operation

Story Breakdown

• Aerial Investigation — Simon and Nick Miranda begin by observing an arms transaction from above.
  • Improvised Surveillance — Their equipment provides a clear view of the transaction.
  • Arms Deal Meeting — The surveillance captures the meeting involving Colonel Jacques Telore.
• Broken Weapon Deal — The weapon transaction collapses when the colonel refuses to honor the agreement.
  • Colonel Refuses — Colonel Jacques Telore refuses to sell the weapon.
  • Simon Confronts Him — Simon challenges the colonel over the apparent betrayal.
• Briefcase Mystery — A contested briefcase shifts the conflict toward missing money and a mysterious disk.
  • Competing Pursuers — Several groups become involved in the struggle for the case.
  • Bricks Instead Of Money — The expected two million dollars is replaced by bricks and a CD.
• Hostage Escape — The hostage becomes leverage while Simon and Nick Miranda attempt a dangerous rescue.
  • Michael Under Pressure — Michael Gabrielli is pressured to complete an exchange.
  • City Chase — The escort turns into a car chase with gunfire and attackers.
• Military Technology — The disk is connected to a targeting system for a powerful portable laser weapon.
  • Family Hostility — The conflict is partly rooted in hostility involving William Fence and Michael Gabrielli's family.
  • Three Hundred Miles — The targeting system is tied to a weapon with a three-hundred-mile range.
• Deceptive Exchange — The protagonists attempt to trade the disk for the hostage but encounter another deception.
  • William Fence Meeting — The group arranges an exchange with William Fence.
  • Failed Negotiation — The deceptive exchange forces the protagonists to organize a rescue.
• Final Assault Setup — The available sequence ends with the protagonists preparing a disguised attack.
  • Michael Joins — Michael Gabrielli joins Simon and Nick Miranda for the operation.
  • Unresolved Attack — The disguised group prepares to attack the arms dealer, but the outcome is not shown.

Directed by

Kevin Alyn Elders

Key Cast

• Dennis Rodman — Simon
• Natalia Cigliuti — Claire Fence
• Emma Wiklund — the Dancer
• Dane Cook — Nick Miranda
• John Pinette — Micro