If that were so, every movie would be the same, perspectives would not grow or change, and the movie industry would be dull. ... Even though this occurs, the movie was not meant to be another factual depressing movie about the Holocaust, I can understand why it is hard to accept this film for what it is. ... The issue of the Holocaust was still appropriate because it is how the movie was meant to be. ... Benigni, with a clear demonstrated idea, climbs out of the hole and introduces a fun, heart to heart film that can be recognized as brilliant. ... Filmmakers do have the freedom to create a ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

" Well that's just one of this movie's many flaws. ... This movie couldn't even consistently decide whether or not Murphy was a robot or a cyborg throughout. ... Overall this movie was terrible. ... The plot is stale, bland, and predictable throughout the movie, lacking any suspense or tension. ... It manages to keep you thinking, it at least tries to crack a few jokes here and there (they won't make you laugh, but they tried), it has multiple sub plots (that led to many lose ends, and plot holes), and you could tell there was actually effort put into making it a good ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Incongruity is a comedy convention that can be seen in the movie. ... This happens when two spies, Gary and Gurdi, get lost in the desert and accidentally fall into a large hole filled with camel feces. ... Elements of horror are continuously seen throughout the movie. ... This is an example of the characteristic of source because a large part of the movie takes place on the island, which is primarily based on legend. ... A western convention in the movie was the theme of abusing authority. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School