Introduction The story of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (Hoffman, 2012) focuses on a group of British retirees who decide to travel for their retirement to less costly and exotic Indian retirement community/ hotel. The group is lured by promotions for the recently reconstructed Marigold Hotel and are surprised when they arrive to find the hotel in disarray. Though the new surroundings is less luxurious than they had imagined, they are changed by their experiences.
Main Concept There were many issues and concepts that were arisen with this film. What seemed to be the major theme that predominated throughout the film was that being older does not mean that life ends. There are different issues that are dealt with when aging, but
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Another generational theme that came to making amends to past issues. The characters' Evelyn, Gram, and Douglas, played by Bill Nighy, and Jean, played by Penelope Wilton, characterize this theme throughout the film with their various struggles (Hoffman, 2012). Evelyn becomes independent in this film, first by coming to India and second by getting her first job (Hoffman, 2012). Gram makes amends with his past by seeking out a past relationship that never got closure. Douglas and Jean came to terms that their relationship was devoid of love and were able to end that chapter in their lives (Hoffman, 2012). One of the themes that was made clear throughout the film was that of a major role change. The focus of role change was retirement, this includes a working job or that of being a wife. All of the characters in the film recently went through a major change in roles which impacted their decision to go to the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Muriel, played by Maggie Smith, seemed to have the hardest time adjusting to a change in her role. Muriel was a very bitter and crotchety character in the beginning of the film and the reason was unclear until her story of being let go of her job came up. In the later part of the film she describes that she feels useless (Hoffman, 2012). Evelyn is also
To start, the film seems like your basic run-on-the mill coming of age tale with a group of teenagers growing up to desire more after they graduate high school. However, there are various more themes discreetly displayed throughout the runtime of the film. For example, one central sociological overtone of this film is Marxism. With this overtone, it becomes possible to view this light-hearted and comedic movie in a
This movie explores issues of greed, human relationships, betrayal and redemption, personal innocence and responsibility as well as the effects on the human mind
This movie Directed by Paul Haggis who also directed Academy Award Winning "Million Dollar Baby" and had also won an Academy Award for this movie as well puts a twisted story in this film. This movie is trying to symbolize what goes on in the world today in regards to racism and stereotypes. He tries to make a point on how societies view themselves and others in the world based on there ethnicities. This movie intertwines several different people's lives, all different races, with different types of beliefs. Such ethnicities include Caucasians, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Middle Eastern. This movie includes conflicts on both sides of the picture from cops and criminals as well
1. What are the main themes, politically and socially, that are portrayed in the film?
One of the themes that stand out the most in the film is the struggle to overcome adversity and push through problems in one’s life that could otherwise get in the way from achieving goals. In the film, many
4. What was the point of the movie? (ex: a political statement, a moral idea, reflections on society)
Q.1. What do you think is the main messages this movie is trying to deliver?
The playwright was trying to get quite a few messages when he created this play. First of all, I believe he was trying to show social change and the power and potential that an individual has inside of them, despite their circumstances. I think that this play/movie reveals the true messiness of life and how with the right mindset, you can make it through anything you
In the movie, there are many recurring themes such as, the never-ending supply of drummers, or the belief the main characters have of their extreme intelligence, when in fact they are not terribly bright. The movie also draws of real life parallels like in the case of John Lennon and
The film encompasses a variety of different themes as well. The issues are all connected to the different prejudices that are found in today’s society. Racism is the most dominant theme that is found in the film. Stereotyping is another theme that is viewed throughout this film. An example of this being when Daniel the Hispanic locksmith was changing the locks for the Caucasian District Attorney and his wife. Jean (the wife) assumes that Daniel is a no good gang banger based on the fact that he has tattoos, a shaved head, and is Hispanic. The film
It is easy to see that the text in this add strongly supports the authors credibility and character, otherwise known as ethos. The text describes the amenities of the hotel with many adjectives that suggest the MGM Grand is a top notch place to stay. The pictures also go along with the text to give the readers a better idea and actual picture of what they can expect at the hotel. You will not just get a regular continental breakfast, but you will have gourmet cuisine and fine dining. You should not just expect a mint on your pillow; they have luxurious accommodations for the whole family; such as luxurious suites. The MGM has more than just one pool. It has a 6.6 acre Grand Pool Complex. The use of these adjectives tells the reader that this is not just some normal hotel; it is the cream of the crop.
The main issue throughout the movie is racism and the perspectives on different cultures. The movie is set in Los Angeles, a city with a cultural mix of every nationality. The movie starts out at
Lastly, an allegory for our times with clearly connected themes was change. In the film, every single character have a simple, and brainwashed routine. For example, the father and mother in the beginning of the film, were doing their everyday routine, the mother cooked and the father sat at the table reading a newspaper. “You’re not going off to school with a hot breakfast inside you. Forward March” (movie). However, when something or someone is messing with their routine, he/she starts not knowing what to do. For example, when Mary Sue told her mother about the Lover’s Lane. “Well…you see, Mom, when two people really love each other very much, and they want to share that with each other, that’s when they decide to have sex” (movie). Because
The presence of any or all of these features triggers alienation by social roots. Before exploring the philosophical elements within the film, a simple summary of the
The movie takes up a lot of subjects. One obvious is slavery. There is also discrimination of women and human trafficking.