Tori VonKaenel
Mrs. Lodge
Period 5 Language and Composition
12 February 2012
Movies come out every day. Good and bad, funny, boring, heartbreaking, romantic, lame, whatever they maybe, just signs of the times. Movies that tomorrow we’ll cease to undertand how they once mesmerized us. Few and far between are the stories we can hold onto and pass on to our children. So what is it that makes these “timeless tales” we hold so dear? To be considered classic, a movie must withstand the test of time. To pass the ultimate asessment, it absolutely needs a plot intriguing to all generations, noteable actors playing charismatic, relateable characters, and a familiar, attractive setting.
In 1961 arose the influential comedy, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, exploring the life of young New Yorker, Holly Golightly and her relationship with her new neighbor Paul Varjak. Breakfast at Tiffany’s should be recognized as a classic film by all generations. The romantic plotline never loses touch with its everchanging audience, consistently intrigued by love. Holly and Paul embody the youthful American spirit, however materialistic, and relate to their audience as both who they want to be and who they are. New York City of the 1960’s serves as the perfect backdrop for such a tale of love, the center of all commerce and excitement in the US yesterday, today, and most likely tomorrow.
Tomorrow’s generation is just as sure to be intrigued by the mystery of love. Over the years movies followed the same formula with these recurring themes and current landscapes. Everyone can relate to the uncertainties and insecurities of lovely Miss Holly, too noncommital to even name her cat. Audrey Hepburn’s classic beauty yet childlike innocent persona appeals to all, even half a century later. The hustle and bustle of the cityscape is still relatable filled with familiar buildings, memorable faces and style that will never go out of fashion. Even if someday it is out of fashion, it is feasible to think that our era will have left a noteable mark on the future, and that our way of life wil still hold some interest.
So many would call the film and unrealistic rendition of the times, with a silly, idealistic plot, stacked with beautiful faces. But it gives such a thrill to see our favorite faces fall in love and meet up with a good old fashioned happily ever after.
I've felt that many of the reviews on here have been pretty formulaic in their introductions, but I like the difference, especially since it's very well put together.
ReplyDeleteI like how you mention not only the fact that the movie is memorable and easily passed through generations, but you mention exactly why. It shows the impact the movie has on our society.
I do just have to say, although I've wanted to say this about other reviews, I would just like to see a rating (e.g.: 8/10), just to get an overall feel of what you thought of the movie.
First things first, your introduction was amazing! Often times, people sacrifice the kind of flow and progression that you have included. This detracts from its value, but instead, you made you review even stronger. :) Similarly, the definition that you chose for a classic movie was intertwined with the review as a whole, providing the reader with a easy read with simple yet powerful words. This writing carries on throughout your article and the reasons that you provided really proves that this review was amazing. I just want to reiterate that both you introduction and conclusion were probably my favorite, as they were filled with pathos.
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