A movie that really appeals to a younger audience. The violence desensitized, TV addicted, blood sucking generation that we are. It is interesting however to find symbolism in a action/ prison movie. One thin g I noticed was the relationship with Rankin and Manny. They are in fact very similar people in very different positions. Rankin himself states "He'd do the same ting I would do" when asked how he knew where Manny was going. So logically if Manny is the bad animal then Rankin is the good animal that keeps him in check. This relates to the the theme of Good vs. Evil which is prominent in the movie, especially the Contrast of Black and White in the Credits.
Another interesting thing that I believe is interesting is the stage is now set for Manny and Buck to talk and release there inner most traits and qualities. So this movie is basically the analysis of man and the train car, being the alienated and separated place that it is, is the perfect place to do it. Basically I see it as a prison cell, so I find it ironic that they escaped from prison falling 300 feet, only to jump onto another prison.
I was thinking the same thing with Rankin and Manny. I really want to know what he's done in the past. I also found it interesting how Rankin is pretty much the bad guy in this movie. You'd think Manny, who's commited whatever crimes, would be the bad guy. And to Manny and Buck, I think that Manny's way smarter but at the end of the day, they're two guys just fighting for their freedom. I see the train as a bad lifestyle, mostly for criminals. Once you begin, you cannot stop and it only becomes worse and worse. The driver dies and you lose control over your life.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have restored my hope for the class. I'm so pleased, Ilya, that you saw the relationship between Rankin and Manny, and identified the most obvious quote that supports your conclusion. Especially pleased since I never mentioned it in class at all. So many other blogs are just a restating of exactly what I said in class. Frankly, it's a bit discouraging because I know it's a combination of butt kissing and laziness.
ReplyDeleteThis post is what I've been talking about. Tell you what I'm gonna do. I'll just let the film roll. See what you see and write it down.
See Mr. Bennett ?? this is so wierd. I posted on November 10nth and you guys commented on November 3. thats rlly wierd. So i did post last week and i have another post from saturday.
ReplyDeleteMy comment is from November 3rd, as is the post. I remember it very well, and I didn't comment on it three days ago. Since the date on your blog is unreliable, (for reasons we won't delve into too deeply) I will rely upon my own records. And my records show that you didn't post during the week ending November 14th.
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