Average Joe (2021) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An unpowered recruit joins a covert hero organization as it confronts a criminal scheme that may depend on his suit.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Criminal Plot and a Bold Recruit

The Angel Gang steals a case and secures thorium for Lord Menace. An ordinary man claims remarkable abilities during an interview and is accepted by a covert superhero organization.

Key Events

• Angel Gang Steals the Case — The Angel Gang steals a case connected to Lord Menace. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Mall
• Captives Reveal the Code — The gang abducts a security guard and driver, then forces the driver to reveal the case code. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Unspecified
• Thorium Compound Secured — The Angel Gang announces it has obtained the thorium compound requested by Lord Menace. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Unspecified
• Recruit Claims Extraordinary Powers — An ordinary man claims he can fly, shoot lasers, withstand bullets, and lift buses. Location: Recruitment interview
• Recruit Accepted — The organization is impressed by the recruit's confidence and accepts him. Location: Recruitment interview

A Secret Team and a Dangerous Machine

The new recruit reaches headquarters and is paired with Hank. Investigators connect a wave of crimes to Lord Menace and discover that his time portal may need power from the recruit's suit.

Key Events

• Arrival at Headquarters — The recruit is sent to headquarters, where a scientist prepares him for field work. Location: Organization headquarters
• Hank Becomes His Partner — The recruit is paired with Hank, a legacy member who has no powers of his own. Location: Organization headquarters
• Covert Operation Revealed — The recruit learns the organization operates covertly because the mayor fears it lacks public support. Location: Organization headquarters
• Crimes Traced to Menace — Investigators connect the recent thefts, weapons, and attacks to Lord Menace. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Unspecified
• Time Portal Discovered — Investigators learn the criminals are assembling a time portal that lacks an extraordinary power source. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Criminal project site
• Suit Identified as Power Source — The recruit's suit may contain the power source needed by the portal. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Criminal project site

Shutdown and Freeway Escape

An explosion damages the criminal project, while the mayor attempts to shut down the heroes' operation. The recruit joins a dangerous freeway pursuit, flies with another hero, and helps the team escape.

Key Events

• Explosion Damages the Project — An explosion and confrontation damage the criminals' project. Characters: Lord Menace Location: Criminal project site
• Mayor Orders Shutdown — The mayor calls the heroes an embarrassment and attempts to shut down their operation. Location: Unspecified
• Freeway Pursuit — The recruit flies with another hero, survives gunfire and a near collision, and helps the team escape. Location: Freeway
• Flying Men Reported — The public begins reporting sightings of flying men, and the mayor orders an investigation. Location: City

A Celebration Interrupted

Public reports of flying men spread as the scientist warns that the suit's boosters are unreliable. Sarah Martin calls to celebrate the recruit's performance, but Lord Menace interrupts and makes clear that he has been seeking the recruit's attention.

Key Events

• Flying Men Reported — The public begins reporting sightings of flying men, and the mayor orders an investigation. Location: City
• Booster Warning — The scientist warns that the suit's boosters are unreliable and tells the recruit to return to civilian clothes. Location: Organization headquarters
• Sarah Calls to Celebrate — Sarah Martin calls to celebrate the recruit's freeway performance. Characters: Sarah Martin Location: Unspecified
• Menace Interrupts the Call — Lord Menace interrupts Sarah's call and reveals he has been trying to get the recruit's attention. Characters: Sarah Martin, Lord Menace Location: Phone call

Story Breakdown

• The Stolen Case — The Angel Gang carries out a theft connected to Lord Menace.
  • Case Taken — The gang steals a case connected to Lord Menace.
  • Code Revealed — The abducted driver is forced to reveal the case code.
• A Bold Interview — An ordinary man makes extraordinary claims and gains entry to the organization.
  • Power Claims — The recruit says he can fly, shoot lasers, withstand bullets, and lift buses.
  • Recruit Accepted — The organization accepts him after being impressed by his confidence.
• Covert Headquarters — The recruit begins training within a hidden superhero organization.
  • Scientist Prepares Suit — A scientist begins preparing the recruit for field work.
  • Hank Partnership — The recruit is paired with Hank, a legacy member without powers.
• Menace's Machine — Investigators uncover the criminal operation and its unusual power requirement.
  • Crime Connection — The thefts, weapons, and attacks are linked to Lord Menace.
  • Portal Power Source — The time portal needs extraordinary power that may be contained in the recruit's suit.
• Political Resistance — The mayor's lack of support puts the heroes' operation at risk.
  • Public Support Fear — The organization operates covertly because the mayor fears it will lack public support.
  • Shutdown Attempt — The mayor calls the heroes an embarrassment and tries to shut them down.
• Damaged Project — A confrontation and explosion disrupt the criminals' work.
  • Confrontation — The criminals' project is caught up in a confrontation.
  • Explosion — An explosion damages the project.
• Freeway Flight — The recruit's suit enables him to fly during a dangerous pursuit.
  • Flying Pursuit — The recruit joins another flying hero in the chase.
  • Team Escape — He survives gunfire and a near collision and helps the team escape.
• Menace's Direct Challenge — After the public notices the flying men, Lord Menace directly seeks the recruit's attention.
  • Suit Booster Warning — The scientist warns that the boosters are unreliable and tells the recruit to return to civilian clothes.
  • Interrupted Celebration — Lord Menace interrupts Sarah Martin's congratulatory call and addresses the recruit.

Directed by

Andrew Glassman

Key Cast

• Jason Sedillo — Joe Martin
• Caitlin Rose Williams — Sarah Martin
• Akasha Villalobos — Mary Maddox
• Taylor James Johnson — Heinrich Rammelstein
• Roman Garcia — Larry Leija