Grease and Annie are both musicals from the 20th century. Grease was produced in 1978; whereas, Annie was produced in 1982. The two are very different, despite both being musicals. In Grease, there is comical adult humor surrounding the entire plot of the movie. The plot is definitely more catered to adults rather than children. The entire plot revolves around a summer couple that happens to find themselves together again. They go through all of these difficulties and eventually are together at the end. In Annie, the plot is catered towards everyone, for Annie was first used as relief during the Great Depression. The movie has resemblance towards the comic from the 1920s to the 1930s. Annie is about an orphan who finds a better life and makes …show more content…
Because they were set in different eras, they have different musical tones, despite being made in the same century. The characters were different in the movies as well. The main characters in Grease were teenagers. The main character in Annie is a little girl. The setting of Grease was mostly at the high school. The setting in Annie was mostly at the orphanage and Daddy Warbuck’s house. In Grease, there was not one main plot throughout the movie. Multiple sub plots, such as Danny and Sandy’s love, the dance, and the car chase. There is, however, one main plot in Annie. The entire time Annie is trying to find her parents with the help of Daddy Warbucks. One of the last differences is the theme. In Grease, one of the main themes is identity. Throughout the whole movie, Danny is fighting to try to find his true identity. You can see this when he lies about how he acted during the summer on the beach with Sandy. Another time is when he tries all these different sports to try and find the one he likes. Another time where we see the theme of identity is when Sandy changes who she is to be with Danny. In Annie, the theme was optimism. Throughout the entire movie, optimism is key. Annie never gives up, and that’s why she continues to look for her parents. Along the way, she wins over the affection of Daddy Warbucks and her adopts her. This shows that never give up on optimism and you will find good things in …show more content…
I can honestly say I like them both a whole lot. However, I like the music in Grease a lot better. The music style is so much catchier than the songs in Annie. The character development in Grease was much better than the character development in Annie. Danny and Sandy changed to be with each other, which also plays into the theme of the movie, identity. In Annie, not many people changed, except Daddy Warbucks. He was completely against the idea of having an orphan in his house, let alone a girl orphan! Another reason I liked Grease better was because of the plot. The plot was more interesting than Annie’s plot, for it had more things going on throughout the entire
Comparing A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof In the game of life, a man is given the option to bluff, raise, or fold. He is dealt a hand created by the consequences of his choices or by outside forces beyond his control. It is a never ending cycle: choices made create more choices. Using diverse, complex characters simmering with passion and often a contradiction within themselves, Tennessee Williams examines the link between past and present created by man's choices in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. "
Grease is a beautiful musical, but sometimes two isn’t better than one. For die hard Grease fans is was truly sad to see how much of a disappointment Grease two was. The music in Grease two doesn’t even compare to the music in Grease one, even the theme of the two were completely different. They could at least be somewhat similar so that I could tell it’s a Grease sequel. Grease two was kind of like a reject version of the first Grease. I just strongly feel that Grease two was awful, and Grease one will always be one of the best
Each version also has the main characters boarding up the windows. Anyone who thought the birds won’t attack are usually found dead, but in the movie they are found with their eyes pecked out. Also, both the story and the movie have REALLY bad endings! They aren’t very similar, but they both leave you hanging. When you see a movie or read a book you want to know what happens to the main characters. In these two, you didn’t get an ending. They left you hanging and for some people that ruins it all.
...s, the directors of both films were able to use characters to express social issues and the political lunacy of 20th century America. Whether it was Bonnie and Clyde or Annie and Bart, these couples mirrored the resistance against order otherwise known as the government. The socialist overtones are died down by the thrills and action in the films yet, retaining the original message: Be aware of what is happening in our society and the government's involvement in socio-cultural spaces. Joseph H. Lewis's characters and the use of noir to break from order into the element of chaos; moving from ignorance and mindless obeisance to awareness and individualism. Arthur Penn uses of depression era gangsters reflect the grim events of the 60's. In conclusion, the couples of both films are similar through social-historical contexts as well as film elements of order and chaos.
The Hunger Games and “The Lottery” are similar in regards to symbolism and tradition although they differ in characters. Both of
How are they different? This is due to many factors beginning with how “The Hunger Games” provides endless amounts of information and giving the reader/watcher what they paid for. Unlike “The Lottery” where it leaves out information on who these people are and where do they come from, “The Hunger Games” does the complete opposite and gives all of the information on who these characters are, what they do, where they come from, and what they are fighting for. Due to these reasons this is why “The Hunger Games” is a novel piece and “The Lottery” is a short
...tail. Also, many camera angles that exploit the atmosphere of sexuality make these films very similar in the eyes of a regular viewer. Both movies allow the viewer to experience how life is much tougher under social pressures from the point of view of many characters. Not only do these movies focus on small details in various scenes, they show the complexity of making movies while incorporating a unique story line and keeping the viewer involved with each and every characters problems.
These two films are not only similar on these surface levels, but also in their narrative structure and intent as well. Dorothy and Alice, both find themselves trapped in a world of their own fantasy, but with no context on how to navigate their way home. They are then lead by an array of strange characters who guide them on their journey. Dorothy meets the scarecrow, the tin man, the cowardly lion, and so on. While Alice crosses paths with the white rabbit, the cheshire cat, the mad hatter, and so on. With the assistance of their companions, both heroines maneuver their way through the challenges each fantasy presents. Perhaps the biggest similarity these films share narratively, is the underlying emphasis on empathy and perspective. Both
There are other subtle differences between the two movies, including the scenes. The original movie is set in a very traditional setting. The party takes place in a castle and everything is very fitting for the time frame. Not very original, but still effective. The new version is a bit more imaginative. It's not only more modern, but it's an amplified version of our world today; something that appeals to the viewing public. There are guns, security guards, cars, a pool, and a modern ballroom with a working elevator. These differences in the settings all have an effect on the overall movie. Other things that change the mood are the drugs, the wild party, and the drag queen. All things that add a lot of character to a movie.
Although the novel and film are similar in terms of plot and theme, they are different in terms of characters. Charlie’s emotions and personal trials were a large part of both plots because the whole story is about his personal maturation and experiences. Intolerance was an important issue in the life of Charlie Gordon because it was hard for him to be accepted anywhere else but the bakery. Although some of the original characters were removed from the film, their personalities were incorporated into that of another character.
By definition, feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights - equality with men. The idea that women are inferior to men has been around since biblical times, and somewhat still is. Feminism is still an issue in today’s ever-changing society. There are still wage differences, occupational restrictions, and social expectations that men do not have. Two movies I feel display feminism through friendship are Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes. Although Fried Green Tomatoes has an engaging plot, Steel Magnolias has incredible chemistry between characters, as well as witty dialogue.
In both the novel and movie focus on the war. The war influences the characters to enroll.Also, the main setting is at the Devon School. However, in the novel Gene visits Leper at his house but in the movie Leper lives in the woods.In the novel Gene is coming back to the Devon School 15 years later.However, in the book he is coming to Devon as a new student.Therefore, similarities and differences exist in time and setting in the novel and the movie.In the novel and the movie there are similarities and differences in events, character, and time and setting.
While Annie still resides in Harlem, the film is influenced by the social and technological advancements of the time. One example of the influential power of social norms shines through in the form of foster care. Ditching a history of orphanage based child care, a modern Annie finds herself within the home of Colleen Hannigan. However, the current portrayal of a young Miss. Hannigan is consumed with the thoughts of her failed acting career and the search for love. With her sights set on herself, a new empowered Annie is able to slip through the cracks of Hannigan’s view. Taking advantage of her freedom, the young girl engages in a very manipulative and street smart nature by exploring the streets. Due to her almost pain free livelihood, Annie’s rise to the life of rich and powerful comes off as a small enhancement rather than a transformational change. Failing in both tension and climax, the modern adaptation takes away the inspirational nature of the
The original movie was a black and white silent film that only lasted thirteen minutes long and while the characters are still on a quest to find the wizard some of the scenes are moving at a faster tempo or are not included at all as the audience is filled in though text what is happening. In the new version it also starts out in black and white but it there is sound as well as better special effects. As the story progresses the movie gains colour and a whimsical, fantasy look to it making it look similar to Wonderland in `Alice in Wonderland`. The new film 's plot also differs for the original as it shows the audience what happened before Dorothy came to the land of Oz. While analyzing the films there were small aspects that appeared in both like the good witch, wicked witch and the emerald city. Also the newer version had an added concept of romance in the form of a love triangle that explained to the viewers the hatred that the wicked witch has against the good side. With every alternation of things added or removed it changes the story a bit and gives a new perspective into the story but there still remains the backbone of the story that Lyman Frank Baum had written all those years ago. Over time the plot didn 't change all that much but was tweaked to become more appealing as well as modernized with filmmaking
From the beginning of the film until the end Annie is struggling to find her own self, often she is experiencing the negative cycle of the self-concept. Contributors to the self-concept include; self-esteem, reflected appraisal and social comparison, and all of this can be subjective, flexible and resistant to change. In the first parts of the movie it really showcases that