In this movie, I definitely respond more to the formal elements. One of the formal elements that sticks out to me is the acting. Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, and Betty White are three great actors/actresses. The humor that they bring to this movie is why I like it so much. I also love the plot. The storyline is very intriguing for anyone watching. I would consider this movie a romantic comedy. I think in most romantic comedies, the formal elements are what matter most. However, there are some movies where the cultural elements can be just as important. An example of a cultural element from this movie could be prejudices about gender. Ryan Reynolds works as an editor's assistant, and his father seems to think that job is not good enough for a man. No matter how many times I see this movie, I laugh just as hard as I did the first time. With acting like this, and a plot that is so intriguing, it isn't hard to want to watch it time after time, and call it my favorite.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Journal 2: More Than Just a Movie
The term "favorite movie" seems to be a term that is thrown around often. It often seems as though you hear people talking about their "favorite movie" only to hear them change their mind the next time it gets brought up, which is why it made it difficult choosing just one. However, one movie stuck out more than others for me, The Proposal. No matter what mood I am in, this movie can cheer me up.
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I liked that you could identify both cultural and formal elements from the movie. I agree with you pointing out that there were three big stars in this film. They really made the movie, for me, more enjoyable. I think if anyone else would've played the role it may not have been as profitable as it was. I also think you made a good point by saying that the plot is still intriguing even though it is a comedy. Despite, its humor, there are still elements that make it more than that.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how you stated in your first paragraph that "favorite movie" is thrown around to easily and people change their mind because I was thinking the exact same thing. But concerning your movie, The Proposal, I think in my mind what makes the movie the best it could possibly be is the acting crew, lead by Betty White. In addition, I think you made good points how their is more than just a romantic comedy here because the story incorporates more than that.
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