Category: Movies Comparison

The theme of suffering for the achievement of important goals is inherent to numerous novels, movies, and fairy tales of all time. The current paper compares The Little Mermaid, written by Hans Christian Andersen, and The Devil Wear Prada, directed by David Frankel. From one point of view, these two stories have little in common.…

Table of Contents Introduction Good Hair Americas: Mirrors of the Heart Films Analysis Works Cited Introduction Racial identity may be defined as a specific sense of belonging to a particular racial group. It is based on the persons perception that he or she shares the same heritage with this group. The examination of racial identity…

I have recently watched several romantic comedies that seem to be quite engaging and thought-provoking. In particular, I would like to speak about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and About Time. Both of them were released in 2013. Although these movies differ in terms of plot, character development, and cinematography, they focus on very…

Table of Contents Close Analysis Research on Context Further Question Works Cited Close Analysis Produced early in the Farockis roughly fifty-year profession, Inextinguishable Fire is a critique of the war in Vietnam and the industrys role in producing deadly chemical weapons. In the movie, the young artist is pictured at his desk, reading a document…

Michael Curtizs Casablanca (1942) and Vittorio De Sicas Bicycle Thieves (1948) are great movies with definite objectives. The production years are relevant for both movies, and the themes presented are factual. Vittorio De Sicas Bicycle Thieves fits Italian Neorealism where through the leading protagonist, Antonio Ricci, the movie depicts the prevalence of economic hardship within…

Comparing and analyzing the two films directed by Franco Zeffirelli: The Taming of the Shrew (1967) and Romeo and Juliet (1968), one may point that both of them are based on William Shakespeares same name works and are devoted to the motives of the history. Both films were released successfully and were appreciated by the…

When comparing the themes of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), viewers can note one fundamental difference  the former provides a superhero story, while the latter is a parody of this genre. Both movies show middle-aged characters, but unlike Batman, who is forced to return to superhero…

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of the Odyssey Contrasts in the Odyssey and Troy Similar themes in the Odyssey and Troy Conclusion Reference List Introduction Odyssey is an epic poem on the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as written by Homer. Odysseus was the son of Laertes and Anticleia and he married Penelope the…

Drugs are one of the most pressing problems in the world, shown not only in the news but also in movies. In most of the paintings of the last century and the present, the theme of drugs is very common. In both these movies, it is demonstrated how using drugs affects peoples lives. Drugs destroy…

Introduction The films The Mummy produced by Karl Freund and Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari are some of the earliest horror movies that based their plot on mysterious murders and the use of paranormal powers. The Mummy is a film that blends the ancient Egyptian culture and practices with the ones in the early 20th…