In Reply to: Re: I saw it quite differently posted by mr grits on December 26, 2006 at 16:08:02:
and I am not trying to be, but do you really think the film drew those lines or did you? There were many Americans in this movie, how many were emotional and demanding? There were many Japanese people in this movie, how many were scarred and emotionally detached? Same for the Mexicans. Many of them in the movie, how many were simply stupid? I don't think the movie makes any stereotypes. The individuals act on their own. As I see it no one is stupid or emotional or self-centered because they are of one nationality or another in this movie. Funny thing is all the main characters share the same frailties and virtues.
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Follow Ups
- At the risk of being insulting - Analog Scott 16:26:51 12/26/06 (7)
- Your statement is apt - boa2 19:27:10 01/08/07 (0)
- Stereotypes come from movies and this one nailed everybody--intentionally or not. * - mr grits 16:42:22 12/26/06 (5)
- Maybe I am misunderstanding you but stereotypes do not come from movies - Analog Scott 16:51:24 12/26/06 (4)
- I meant nailed with a negative portrayl . . . stereotypes can be created by mass media . . . - mr grits 17:20:20 12/26/06 (3)
- That is a relief - Analog Scott 18:26:06 12/26/06 (2)
- Well, the guy helping Pitt was the only "redeemable" Muslim . . . - mr grits 21:46:22 12/26/06 (1)
- I thought all the Muslims were helping and caring. nt - Duilawyer 21:50:50 12/26/06 (0)