Conflict Driven V CHaracter Driven Films

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Character development is an essential component to a successful film. This thorough and elaborate character development is a reason why diverse audiences are able to watch these films more than once. Joel and Ethan Coen, and Quentin Tarantino are all writers and directors that execute the theme of character driven films almost to perfection. The films O Brother, Where Art Thou, written and directed by the Coen Brothers, and Pulp Fiction, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, exemplify this.
The Coen Brothers are notorious for directing films that are more character driven as opposed to films that are conflict driven. The Big Lebowski, Fargo, and O, Brother Where Art Thou, are just a few examples of movies that have been successful even without having an actual conflict. In O, Brother Where Art Thou Everett McGill, Pete Hogwallop, and Delmar O’Donnell are three convicts that escape prison. The reason why this movie is so successful is not just because of its main characters, however. Everett McGill is a main character that exemplifies leadership, charisma, confidence and many...

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