Question: what themes are in action movies

 - Gandalf the Grey, The Lord of the Rings: The
Fellowship of the Ringby J.R.R. Tolkien
"Only after disaster can you be resurrected. It is only after you've lost everything that you're free to do anything." - Tyler Durden, "Fight Club"
The SUPREME ORDEAL is usually the central crisis in the
story. ( Not the climax...that comes later in Act III). In an action
movie, it will be the big action set piece of the movie. The key is that
there is a central theme of death and change. The hero will be
submitted to death in some way or form. It could be the failure of their
mission, the end of a relationship, the loss of their mentor, or facing their
greatest fears. This is usually where the hero will face the Enemy for the
first time in full form.

- Gandalf the Grey, The Lord of the Rings: The
Fellowship of the Ringby J.R.R. Tolkien
"Only after disaster can you be resurrected. It is only after you've lost everything that you're free to do anything." - Tyler Durden, "Fight Club"
The SUPREME ORDEAL is usually the central crisis in the
story. ( Not the climax...that comes later in Act III). In an action
movie, it will be the big action set piece of the movie. The key is that
there is a central theme of death and change. The hero will be
submitted to death in some way or form. It could be the failure of their
mission, the end of a relationship, the loss of their mentor, or facing their
greatest fears. This is usually where the hero will face the Enemy for the
first time in full form.

 In an action
movie, it will be the big action set piece of the movie. The key is that
there is a central theme of death and change. The hero will be
submitted to death in some way or form. It could be the failure of their
mission, the end of a relationship, the loss of their mentor, or facing their
greatest fears. This is usually where the hero will face the Enemy for the
first time in full form. Prior this stage the hero has been battling
cronies and THRESHOLD GUARDIANS, the Enemy was not truly out to stop the
hero. But now the worst the Enemy has will be thrown the hero's way. Whatever the outcome, the hero will emerge changed. Joseph Campbell breaks
the SUPREME ORDEAL into four different categories (SACRED
MARRIAGE, FATHER ATONEMENT, APOTHEOSIS,
and ELIXIR THEFT). All of them may take on
a physical nature and yet they are all deeply psychological, so to understand
these fully you may need to brush up on your Freud and Jung.

In an action
movie, it will be the big action set piece of the movie. The key is that
there is a central theme of death and change. The hero will be
submitted to death in some way or form. It could be the failure of their
mission, the end of a relationship, the loss of their mentor, or facing their
greatest fears. This is usually where the hero will face the Enemy for the
first time in full form. Prior this stage the hero has been battling
cronies and THRESHOLD GUARDIANS, the Enemy was not truly out to stop the
hero. But now the worst the Enemy has will be thrown the hero's way. Whatever the outcome, the hero will emerge changed. Joseph Campbell breaks
the SUPREME ORDEAL into four different categories (SACRED
MARRIAGE, FATHER ATONEMENT, APOTHEOSIS,
and ELIXIR THEFT). All of them may take on
a physical nature and yet they are all deeply psychological, so to understand
these fully you may need to brush up on your Freud and Jung.

The Outsiders (film) Themes | GradeSaver The Outsiders (film) Themes
The Outsiders (film)
by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders (film) Themes
Loyalty
Violence
Observation vs. Action
Protection and Self-Reliance
Abandonment and Loss
Class
Gender
 After Johnny dies, Dally does not know how to grieve the loss, and instead resorts to a violent performance, ending in his own death at the hands of the police. Observation vs. Action
Ponyboy is an active member of the gang, and wants to participate in the rumble, but he is also distinguished from his fellow gang members by his relative gentleness. He is strong and silent where others are rough-housing and wild. He is the thoughtful member of the group, content to observe rather than join in the fight. He reassures Cherry that he would not hurt Bob, after Two-Bit hands him a broken bottle to use as a weapon. While he must assume the postures of a violent gang member, he is not a man of action. Rather, he is a writer, recording all of the events of the film in his composition book. Protection and Self-Reliance
Along with the loyalty of the gang, the boys show one another a certain amount of protection. Evidently, none of their parents can offer them protection from the violence of their neighborhood and community. Thus, the boys need to protect one another.

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The Outsiders (film) Themes
The Outsiders (film)
by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders (film) Themes
Loyalty
Violence
Observation vs. Action
Protection and Self-Reliance
Abandonment and Loss
Class
Gender

After Johnny dies, Dally does not know how to grieve the loss, and instead resorts to a violent performance, ending in his own death at the hands of the police. Observation vs. Action
Ponyboy is an active member of the gang, and wants to participate in the rumble, but he is also distinguished from his fellow gang members by his relative gentleness. He is strong and silent where others are rough-housing and wild. He is the thoughtful member of the group, content to observe rather than join in the fight. He reassures Cherry that he would not hurt Bob, after Two-Bit hands him a broken bottle to use as a weapon. While he must assume the postures of a violent gang member, he is not a man of action. Rather, he is a writer, recording all of the events of the film in his composition book. Protection and Self-Reliance
Along with the loyalty of the gang, the boys show one another a certain amount of protection. Evidently, none of their parents can offer them protection from the violence of their neighborhood and community. Thus, the boys need to protect one another.

Crash Themes | GradeSaver Crash Themes
Crash
by Paul Haggis
Crash Themes
Race
Shame
Action Versus Inaction
Justice
Religion
The Relationship Between Parents and their Children
Blindness
 Following his inaction during his wife’s attack, we learn that Cameron is also ashamed of his passivity. Later, as he returns the gun to Anthony following the attempted carjacking, Cameron expresses that he is “ashamed” of Anthony’s criminal activities. Furthermore, Detective Waters feels shame when his mother repeatedly tells him of his negligent behavior. However, rather than confront their shame headfirst, both Thayer and Waters keep their feelings within them. It is only during extreme circumstances that the characters reach their breaking points and reveal their vulnerabilities to others. Action Versus Inaction
Throughout the film, we witness many circumstances in which characters must make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. In these instances, we become aware of the difference between action versus inaction. For example, both Officer Hansen and Cameron choose to be inactive bystanders when they allow Officer Ryan to assault Christine. The two characters are later haunted by their passivity and attempt to redeem themselves by taking extreme measures of action. For example, Cameron nearly gets himself killed by the police for being provocative and uncooperative during an investigation.

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Crash Themes
Crash
by Paul Haggis
Crash Themes
Race
Shame
Action Versus Inaction
Justice
Religion
The Relationship Between Parents and their Children
Blindness

Following his inaction during his wife’s attack, we learn that Cameron is also ashamed of his passivity. Later, as he returns the gun to Anthony following the attempted carjacking, Cameron expresses that he is “ashamed” of Anthony’s criminal activities. Furthermore, Detective Waters feels shame when his mother repeatedly tells him of his negligent behavior. However, rather than confront their shame headfirst, both Thayer and Waters keep their feelings within them. It is only during extreme circumstances that the characters reach their breaking points and reveal their vulnerabilities to others. Action Versus Inaction
Throughout the film, we witness many circumstances in which characters must make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. In these instances, we become aware of the difference between action versus inaction. For example, both Officer Hansen and Cameron choose to be inactive bystanders when they allow Officer Ryan to assault Christine. The two characters are later haunted by their passivity and attempt to redeem themselves by taking extreme measures of action. For example, Cameron nearly gets himself killed by the police for being provocative and uncooperative during an investigation.

World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film | The Artifice World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film
World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film
The Nature of the Enemy
The Nature of Our Allies
The Need to Work
The Need to Fight
The Need to Sacrifice
The Americas-What we are Fighting for
Lasting Impact
Works Cited
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 There were posters on every lamp post that read things such as “help the troops, buy war bonds”. It was in TV shows, commercials, and on the radio. Even Donald Duck contributed to the propaganda. Uncle Sam encouraging men to enlist in the military
Propaganda was most prevalent though in the Hollywood movies that came out during the war. The movies consisted of “propaganda themes” that aimed at influencing the American people and their view of the war. These themes were powerful weapons that not only motivated the troops to fight, but spread hatred of the Nazis and the Japanese. The propaganda consisted of six main themes: The Nature of the Enemy, The Nature of the Allies, The Need to Work, The Need to Fight, The Need to Sacrifice, and The Americans-What we are fighting for. These themes aimed to target every American in some way or another. Hollywood used these themes combined with well-known actors, such as Cary Grant, to influence the American people.

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World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film
World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film
The Nature of the Enemy
The Nature of Our Allies
The Need to Work
The Need to Fight
The Need to Sacrifice
The Americas-What we are Fighting for
Lasting Impact
Works Cited
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There were posters on every lamp post that read things such as “help the troops, buy war bonds”. It was in TV shows, commercials, and on the radio. Even Donald Duck contributed to the propaganda. Uncle Sam encouraging men to enlist in the military
Propaganda was most prevalent though in the Hollywood movies that came out during the war. The movies consisted of “propaganda themes” that aimed at influencing the American people and their view of the war. These themes were powerful weapons that not only motivated the troops to fight, but spread hatred of the Nazis and the Japanese. The propaganda consisted of six main themes: The Nature of the Enemy, The Nature of the Allies, The Need to Work, The Need to Fight, The Need to Sacrifice, and The Americans-What we are fighting for. These themes aimed to target every American in some way or another. Hollywood used these themes combined with well-known actors, such as Cary Grant, to influence the American people.

The Top 10 Action Movie Songs – Action A Go Go, LLC The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
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8. Guns N’ Roses – You Could Be Mine (from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’)
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7. U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (from ‘Batman Forever’)
6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
Imagine Dragons - Battle Cry [MusicVideo from "Transformers - Age of Extinction"]
5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
The Cure - Dredd Song (Credits Song) HQ
4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)
2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
Sting - Demolition Man (Official A&M)
1. Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page – Come With Me (from ‘Godzilla 1998’)
Puff Daddy "Come With Me"
 The Top 10 Action Movie Songs – Action A Go Go, LLC
The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
Paul Berney October 4, 2015
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Action is hands down the greatest genre in movies. There are many brilliant movies across many genres, but action cinema is by far the most rewarding. Big stars, big stunts and big explosions… Action movies have it all. But what makes them even better is when they have a killer soundtrack, a pounding score from someone like Hans Zimmer or Mark Mancina can add so much more to an action scene, making it a true experience. And topping it all off… a massive anthem theme song from a huge band or artist, a song that all of us action movie-loving fans can chant along with as the movie comes to a close. Over a handful of decades in action movies, many musicians have stepped up to the plate to deliver a tune worthy of the movie it features in, and many have scored major hits. Sadly, not everyone gets the hit they deserve and many incredible songs remain largely overlooked. So here is a major countdown of rock anthems, a mixture of these overlooked masterpieces, along with some iconic classics, the 10 greatest action movie songs, along with many of their original music videos. 10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
Songwriter:

The Top 10 Action Movie Songs – Action A Go Go, LLC

The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
Video unavailable
8. Guns N’ Roses – You Could Be Mine (from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’)
Watch later
7. U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (from ‘Batman Forever’)
6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
Imagine Dragons - Battle Cry [MusicVideo from "Transformers - Age of Extinction"]
5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
The Cure - Dredd Song (Credits Song) HQ
4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)
2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
Sting - Demolition Man (Official A&M)
1. Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page – Come With Me (from ‘Godzilla 1998’)
Puff Daddy "Come With Me"

The Top 10 Action Movie Songs – Action A Go Go, LLC
The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
Paul Berney October 4, 2015
Culture Movies 1 Comment
11818 views
Action is hands down the greatest genre in movies. There are many brilliant movies across many genres, but action cinema is by far the most rewarding. Big stars, big stunts and big explosions… Action movies have it all. But what makes them even better is when they have a killer soundtrack, a pounding score from someone like Hans Zimmer or Mark Mancina can add so much more to an action scene, making it a true experience. And topping it all off… a massive anthem theme song from a huge band or artist, a song that all of us action movie-loving fans can chant along with as the movie comes to a close. Over a handful of decades in action movies, many musicians have stepped up to the plate to deliver a tune worthy of the movie it features in, and many have scored major hits. Sadly, not everyone gets the hit they deserve and many incredible songs remain largely overlooked. So here is a major countdown of rock anthems, a mixture of these overlooked masterpieces, along with some iconic classics, the 10 greatest action movie songs, along with many of their original music videos. 10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
Songwriter:

Seven Samurai Themes | GradeSaver Seven Samurai Themes
Seven Samurai
by Akira Kurosawa
Seven Samurai Themes
Unity and the Nature of War
Relative morality
Pride vs. Humility
Sexual repression, violence, and shame
Individuality and accountability
Expectations and Identity
Class hierarchy and fluidity
 Throughout the film, rape and sexual coercion are frequently mentioned, and we see this as a key aspect of the bandits’ characteristics. We see Shino experience intense shame at her expression of sexuality with Katsushiro. Even more dramatically, Rikichi ’s wife kills herself after having been raped by the bandits, rather than return to her husband and live with the shame she feels. Individuality and accountability
The heroes of the film embody ideas of individuality, freedom of thought, and personal accountability for their actions throughout the film. These are some of the more democratic ideals that were new to samurai films at the time and which were brought about by changing attitudes in post-war Japan and pressure from American censors. The film focuses immensely on personal growth and development, and we see especially in Kikuchiyo the idea that an individual can redeem himself through his actions. Each of our samurai is defined by their individualism, as they stand out for their own ideas about how a samurai should be and what it really means to be honorable. The idea that the samurai should think for themselves, make their own moral judgments, and act on these rather than the will of a lord, was an important idea after the fall of the oppressive, militarized regime in Japan during WWII. They also focus heavily on personal accountability in the film, and Kambei in particular works to impress the importance of accountability on other characters, like Kikuchiyo, whom he scolds for acting selfishly and bringing harm to others. Expectations and Identity
A constant theme throughout the film is how class or group identity determines what is expected of individuals.

Seven Samurai Themes | GradeSaver

Seven Samurai Themes
Seven Samurai
by Akira Kurosawa
Seven Samurai Themes
Unity and the Nature of War
Relative morality
Pride vs. Humility
Sexual repression, violence, and shame
Individuality and accountability
Expectations and Identity
Class hierarchy and fluidity

10 Classic Movie Themes With Examples - 2021 - MasterClass 10 Classic Movie Themes With Examples
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 Death. Certain types of themes lend themselves to certain genres. In the heightened reality of the American Western, disputes quickly escalated to gunplay, and death was dealt casually by white hats and black hats alike. Traditional Westerns sometimes rely on death merely for stakes or as an efficient plot resolution, but revisionist Westerns have offered deeper explorations of the theme. In Lonesome Dove, Unforgiven, and No Country for Old Men, we’re reminded that death isn’t always just or fair—inevitably, it comes for us all. Perseverance. In Rocky, the main character is an underdog who triumphs over long odds through determination and hard work. Again, this theme is reinforced not only through the plot and dialogue, but with tools unique to the movie medium, like the montage. ( Who can forget the memorable montage of Rocky training, punching slabs of meat, and dashing up art museum steps as a choir on the soundtrack sings an anthem to tenacity: “ Trying hard now… Gettin' strong now… Gonna fly now.”)

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Death. Certain types of themes lend themselves to certain genres. In the heightened reality of the American Western, disputes quickly escalated to gunplay, and death was dealt casually by white hats and black hats alike. Traditional Westerns sometimes rely on death merely for stakes or as an efficient plot resolution, but revisionist Westerns have offered deeper explorations of the theme. In Lonesome Dove, Unforgiven, and No Country for Old Men, we’re reminded that death isn’t always just or fair—inevitably, it comes for us all. Perseverance. In Rocky, the main character is an underdog who triumphs over long odds through determination and hard work. Again, this theme is reinforced not only through the plot and dialogue, but with tools unique to the movie medium, like the montage. ( Who can forget the memorable montage of Rocky training, punching slabs of meat, and dashing up art museum steps as a choir on the soundtrack sings an anthem to tenacity: “ Trying hard now… Gettin' strong now… Gonna fly now.”)

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
 What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie?

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie?

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 Good vs. evil. The main theme of the Star Wars saga is good vs. evil, and the series provides an excellent demonstration of how all the elements of cinematic language can support a central theme. The good and evil characters are identifiable not only by their words and actions but by visual design. The Rebels and the Jedi are a diverse group of humans and aliens, clad in earthy, natural tones. Darth Vader and the rest of the Empire are cold, shiny, and uniform, a machine-like hegemon that crushes the individual. Death. Certain types of themes lend themselves to certain genres. In the heightened reality of the American Western, disputes quickly escalated to gunplay, and death was dealt casually by white hats and black hats alike. Traditional Westerns sometimes rely on death merely for stakes or as an efficient plot resolution, but revisionist Westerns have offered deeper explorations of the theme. In Lonesome Dove, Unforgiven, and No Country for Old Men, we’re reminded that death isn’t always just or fair—inevitably, it comes for us all.

Good vs. evil. The main theme of the Star Wars saga is good vs. evil, and the series provides an excellent demonstration of how all the elements of cinematic language can support a central theme. The good and evil characters are identifiable not only by their words and actions but by visual design. The Rebels and the Jedi are a diverse group of humans and aliens, clad in earthy, natural tones. Darth Vader and the rest of the Empire are cold, shiny, and uniform, a machine-like hegemon that crushes the individual. Death. Certain types of themes lend themselves to certain genres. In the heightened reality of the American Western, disputes quickly escalated to gunplay, and death was dealt casually by white hats and black hats alike. Traditional Westerns sometimes rely on death merely for stakes or as an efficient plot resolution, but revisionist Westerns have offered deeper explorations of the theme. In Lonesome Dove, Unforgiven, and No Country for Old Men, we’re reminded that death isn’t always just or fair—inevitably, it comes for us all.

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Current trends
Feminist theory
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 The 1988 film Die Hard was particularly influential on the development of the genre in the following decade. In the film, Bruce Willis plays a New York police detective who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a terrorist take-over of a Los Angeles office block. The film set a pattern for a host of imitators, like Under Siege (1992) or Air Force One (1997), which used the same formula in a different setting. Action films tend to be expensive, requiring big budget special effects and stunt work. As such, they are regarded as mostly a Hollywood genre, although there have been a significant number of action films from Hong Kong which are primarily modern variations of the martial arts film. Because of these roots, Hong Kong action films typically center on acrobatics by the protagonist while American action films typically feature big explosions and modern technology. Current trends
Current trends in action film include a development toward more elaborate fight scenes in Western film. This trend is influenced by the massive success of Hong Kong action cinema, both in Asia and in the west. Asian martial arts elements, such as kung-fu and karate can now be found in numerous non-Asian action films. Now, a distinction can be made between films that lean toward physical, agile fighting, such as The Transporter, and those that lean toward other common action film conventions, like explosions and plenty of gunfire, such as Lethal Weapon, although most action movies employ elements of both.

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Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood” | by Scott Myers | Go Into The Story Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood”
Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood” Showed all these foreign places, where foreigners live and all… I started thinking, man. Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the ‘hood. They had all this foreign shit. They didn’t have shit on my brother, man.” Key Things You Should Look For When Watching This Movie
Along with the main theme of the dangers of growing up in a poor, violent neighborhood, John Singleton explores several other themes in the film. There is a theme of the importance of responsibility, self-sufficiency, and restraint. There are themes related to the overarching society beyond the ‘hood too. Notice Furious Styles’ speech to the young men about how the real estate market and gentrification play a part in the problems of downtrodden urban areas. There are also various relationships depicted in the film — the relationship between father and son (or lack thereof), the relationships between women and men (mothers/sons and girlfriends/boyfriends), and the relationship between the neighborhood and the police (helicopters and patrolling officers). Thanks, Erika!

Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood” | by Scott Myers | Go Into The Story

Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood”
Classic 90s Movie: “Boyz n the Hood”

Showed all these foreign places, where foreigners live and all… I started thinking, man. Either they don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the ‘hood. They had all this foreign shit. They didn’t have shit on my brother, man.” Key Things You Should Look For When Watching This Movie
Along with the main theme of the dangers of growing up in a poor, violent neighborhood, John Singleton explores several other themes in the film. There is a theme of the importance of responsibility, self-sufficiency, and restraint. There are themes related to the overarching society beyond the ‘hood too. Notice Furious Styles’ speech to the young men about how the real estate market and gentrification play a part in the problems of downtrodden urban areas. There are also various relationships depicted in the film — the relationship between father and son (or lack thereof), the relationships between women and men (mothers/sons and girlfriends/boyfriends), and the relationship between the neighborhood and the police (helicopters and patrolling officers). Thanks, Erika!

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What Is a Theme in Movies?
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10 Classic Movie Themes and Why They Matter
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 Perseverance. In Rocky, the main character is an underdog who triumphs over long odds through determination and hard work. Again, this theme is reinforced not only through the plot and dialogue, but with tools unique to the movie medium, like the montage. ( Who can forget the memorable montage of Rocky training, punching slabs of meat, and dashing up art museum steps as a choir on the soundtrack sings an anthem to tenacity: “ Trying hard now… Gettin' strong now… Gonna fly now.”) Ultimately, the film declares that perseverance is a victory more important than winning in the ring. Coming of age. The Harry Potter series illustrates this theme not only because the cast literally ages in front of our eyes throughout the films, but also because the fundamental experiences of growing up are woven into the narrative. Harry grows beyond depending on older people and steps into an adult role when he becomes the leader of “Dumbledore’s Army”; he experiences a loss of innocence when witnessing the deaths of Cedric and Sirius;

Perseverance. In Rocky, the main character is an underdog who triumphs over long odds through determination and hard work. Again, this theme is reinforced not only through the plot and dialogue, but with tools unique to the movie medium, like the montage. ( Who can forget the memorable montage of Rocky training, punching slabs of meat, and dashing up art museum steps as a choir on the soundtrack sings an anthem to tenacity: “ Trying hard now… Gettin' strong now… Gonna fly now.”) Ultimately, the film declares that perseverance is a victory more important than winning in the ring. Coming of age. The Harry Potter series illustrates this theme not only because the cast literally ages in front of our eyes throughout the films, but also because the fundamental experiences of growing up are woven into the narrative. Harry grows beyond depending on older people and steps into an adult role when he becomes the leader of “Dumbledore’s Army”; he experiences a loss of innocence when witnessing the deaths of Cedric and Sirius;

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World War II’s Secret Weapon: Propaganda in Film
The Nature of the Enemy
The Nature of Our Allies
The Need to Work
The Need to Fight
The Need to Sacrifice
The Americas-What we are Fighting for
Lasting Impact
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 These themes were powerful weapons that not only motivated the troops to fight, but spread hatred of the Nazis and the Japanese. The propaganda consisted of six main themes: The Nature of the Enemy, The Nature of the Allies, The Need to Work, The Need to Fight, The Need to Sacrifice, and The Americans-What we are fighting for. These themes aimed to target every American in some way or another. Hollywood used these themes combined with well-known actors, such as Cary Grant, to influence the American people. Thus, how did Hollywood movies use propaganda themes to influence the American people, and ultimately influence the outcome of War World II. The Nature of the Enemy
The most common propaganda theme used in the films made during WWII was the nature of the enemy. Throughout the films stereotypes of Nazis and Japanese were used to spread racism and hatred for the enemy. Characters in the film commonly used offensive language. The goal of this was to make Americans hate the enemy so much that they were willing to do anything to help the United States defeat them.

These themes were powerful weapons that not only motivated the troops to fight, but spread hatred of the Nazis and the Japanese. The propaganda consisted of six main themes: The Nature of the Enemy, The Nature of the Allies, The Need to Work, The Need to Fight, The Need to Sacrifice, and The Americans-What we are fighting for. These themes aimed to target every American in some way or another. Hollywood used these themes combined with well-known actors, such as Cary Grant, to influence the American people. Thus, how did Hollywood movies use propaganda themes to influence the American people, and ultimately influence the outcome of War World II. The Nature of the Enemy
The most common propaganda theme used in the films made during WWII was the nature of the enemy. Throughout the films stereotypes of Nazis and Japanese were used to spread racism and hatred for the enemy. Characters in the film commonly used offensive language. The goal of this was to make Americans hate the enemy so much that they were willing to do anything to help the United States defeat them.

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Crash
by Paul Haggis
Crash Themes
Race
Shame
Action Versus Inaction
Justice
Religion
The Relationship Between Parents and their Children
Blindness
 Action Versus Inaction
Throughout the film, we witness many circumstances in which characters must make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. In these instances, we become aware of the difference between action versus inaction. For example, both Officer Hansen and Cameron choose to be inactive bystanders when they allow Officer Ryan to assault Christine. The two characters are later haunted by their passivity and attempt to redeem themselves by taking extreme measures of action. For example, Cameron nearly gets himself killed by the police for being provocative and uncooperative during an investigation. On the other hand, Hansen seeks an outlet for his professional frustration and passivity by unjustly murdering an innocent citizen. An example of a character taking action against aggression is when Lara decides to save Daniel with her “invisible impenetrable cloak.” Another instance that demonstrates the difference between action and inaction is the death of Peter Waters. When Waters’s mother collapses in the morgue, we understand that Detective Waters’s inaction ultimately led to her other son’s death. Justice
Many of the character’s actions are motivated by their quest for justice.

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Action Versus Inaction
Throughout the film, we witness many circumstances in which characters must make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. In these instances, we become aware of the difference between action versus inaction. For example, both Officer Hansen and Cameron choose to be inactive bystanders when they allow Officer Ryan to assault Christine. The two characters are later haunted by their passivity and attempt to redeem themselves by taking extreme measures of action. For example, Cameron nearly gets himself killed by the police for being provocative and uncooperative during an investigation. On the other hand, Hansen seeks an outlet for his professional frustration and passivity by unjustly murdering an innocent citizen. An example of a character taking action against aggression is when Lara decides to save Daniel with her “invisible impenetrable cloak.” Another instance that demonstrates the difference between action and inaction is the death of Peter Waters. When Waters’s mother collapses in the morgue, we understand that Detective Waters’s inaction ultimately led to her other son’s death. Justice
Many of the character’s actions are motivated by their quest for justice.

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The Top 10 Action Movie Songs
10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
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7. U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (from ‘Batman Forever’)
6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
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1. Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page – Come With Me (from ‘Godzilla 1998’)
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 Over a handful of decades in action movies, many musicians have stepped up to the plate to deliver a tune worthy of the movie it features in, and many have scored major hits. Sadly, not everyone gets the hit they deserve and many incredible songs remain largely overlooked. So here is a major countdown of rock anthems, a mixture of these overlooked masterpieces, along with some iconic classics, the 10 greatest action movie songs, along with many of their original music videos. 10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
Songwriter: MICHAEL DES BARRES
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Over a handful of decades in action movies, many musicians have stepped up to the plate to deliver a tune worthy of the movie it features in, and many have scored major hits. Sadly, not everyone gets the hit they deserve and many incredible songs remain largely overlooked. So here is a major countdown of rock anthems, a mixture of these overlooked masterpieces, along with some iconic classics, the 10 greatest action movie songs, along with many of their original music videos. 10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
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Superman (Henry Cavill)
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 Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times.

Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times.

Black Panther (film) Themes | GradeSaver Black Panther (film) Themes
Black Panther (film)
by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther (film) Themes
Challenging Power Structures
Absence of Fathers
African diaspora
The West's Views of Africa
Tradition vs. Change
Conflicting Identities
Violent Masculinity
 In the first throne room scene when he challenges T’Challa, he expresses these identities through language, flaunting his African-American dialect to needle the Wakandans. When he switches to Xhosa and reveals his identity it hits the room like a bomb, totally changing the demeanor of everyone inside. Killmonger plays the role of both outsider and insider, a living paradox. Violent Masculinity
Throughout the film, we see male characters reacting to challenging situations with violence, often unnecessarily or unproductively. N’Jobu helps initiate an attack on Wakanda to get the vibranium he needs, and T’Chaka kills N’Jobu during their confrontation. T’Challa attacks an entire militia just to retrieve Nakia. Killmonger responds to virtually every situation with violence. Obviously, we can account for some of this by the fact that Black Panther is an action movie, and the female characters get in on the action plenty of times. But there is a trend of the women in the film acting or attempting to act as moderating influenc

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Black Panther (film) Themes
Black Panther (film)
by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther (film) Themes
Challenging Power Structures
Absence of Fathers
African diaspora
The West's Views of Africa
Tradition vs. Change
Conflicting Identities
Violent Masculinity

In the first throne room scene when he challenges T’Challa, he expresses these identities through language, flaunting his African-American dialect to needle the Wakandans. When he switches to Xhosa and reveals his identity it hits the room like a bomb, totally changing the demeanor of everyone inside. Killmonger plays the role of both outsider and insider, a living paradox. Violent Masculinity
Throughout the film, we see male characters reacting to challenging situations with violence, often unnecessarily or unproductively. N’Jobu helps initiate an attack on Wakanda to get the vibranium he needs, and T’Chaka kills N’Jobu during their confrontation. T’Challa attacks an entire militia just to retrieve Nakia. Killmonger responds to virtually every situation with violence. Obviously, we can account for some of this by the fact that Black Panther is an action movie, and the female characters get in on the action plenty of times. But there is a trend of the women in the film acting or attempting to act as moderating influenc

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Rise of the action film
Current trends
Feminist theory
Sub-genres
 Because of these roots, Hong Kong action films typically center on acrobatics by the protagonist while American action films typically feature big explosions and modern technology. Current trends
Current trends in action film include a development toward more elaborate fight scenes in Western film. This trend is influenced by the massive success of Hong Kong action cinema, both in Asia and in the west. Asian martial arts elements, such as kung-fu and karate can now be found in numerous non-Asian action films. Now, a distinction can be made between films that lean toward physical, agile fighting, such as The Transporter, and those that lean toward other common action film conventions, like explosions and plenty of gunfire, such as Lethal Weapon, although most action movies employ elements of both. Feminist theory
Feminist film theory has been used to analyze action movies, owing to their rare variance from a core archetype. The separation between the physical male, who controls the scene and the gaze, and the female, who is almost always the object of the gaze, is very clear in most such films. Although female characters in most action films are nothing more than objects, a prize for the winner, hostages, loving wives and the like, there has been a move towards stronger female characters such as those in works by James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow, and a move towards "girl power"-style feminine empowerment (e.g. Charlie's Angels), in place of the traditional "damsel in distress". Sub-genres
Action drama - Combines action set-pieces with serious themes, character insight and/or emotional power. This sub-genre can be traced back to the origins of the action film.

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7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies - ScreenCraft 7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
 Gladiator gave us a protagonist that was a good and honorable man, sentenced to death by an Emperor that murdered his own father (who the protagonist was loyal to). But he survived and managed to attain some justice for himself and the family that he longed to return to, but were found murdered by that very same Emperor. The story theme of justice is often attributed to Revenge story themes in that respect. Whether it’s John Wick avenging the death of a puppy given to him by his dead wife, Mad Max avenging the death of his wife and child, or Django Unchained going to find enslaved love, the Revenge story theme of Justice intrigues us. 6. Human vs. Nature
There is no more ancient story theme than this. Since the dawn of humans, man and woman have been battling the elements. And this story theme can branch out into additional story themes of survival and philosophical quandaries. A castaway battling the elements. A man tasked with a horrific inevitable decision.

7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies - ScreenCraft

7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine

Gladiator gave us a protagonist that was a good and honorable man, sentenced to death by an Emperor that murdered his own father (who the protagonist was loyal to). But he survived and managed to attain some justice for himself and the family that he longed to return to, but were found murdered by that very same Emperor. The story theme of justice is often attributed to Revenge story themes in that respect. Whether it’s John Wick avenging the death of a puppy given to him by his dead wife, Mad Max avenging the death of his wife and child, or Django Unchained going to find enslaved love, the Revenge story theme of Justice intrigues us. 6. Human vs. Nature
There is no more ancient story theme than this. Since the dawn of humans, man and woman have been battling the elements. And this story theme can branch out into additional story themes of survival and philosophical quandaries. A castaway battling the elements. A man tasked with a horrific inevitable decision.

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Action Movies
Rise of the action film
Current trends
Feminist theory
Sub-genres
 Action Movies - Filmbug

Action Movies
Action films are a film genre where action sequences, such as fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions, take precedence over elements like characterization or complex plotting. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the hero, in contrast with most war films. The genre is closely linked with the thriller and adventure film genres. Rise of the action film
In the West, during the 1920s and 1930s, adventure films were popularised by actors such as Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn, but the settings were often period ones. The phenomenal success of the James Bond series in the 1960s and 1970s, helped to popularise the concept of the modern day action film in more recent years. The early Bond films were characterised by quick cutting, car chases, fist fights and ever more elaborate action sequences. The series also established the concept of the resourceful hero, who is able to dispatch the villains with a ready one-liner. Early American action films usually focused on maverick police officers, as in Bullitt (1968), The French Connection (1971) and Dirty Harry (1971). These were among the earliest films to present a car chase as an action set-piece. However, the action film did not become a dominant form in Hollywood until the 1980s and 1990s, when it was popularized by actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone.

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Action Movies
Action films are a film genre where action sequences, such as fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions, take precedence over elements like characterization or complex plotting. The action typically involves individual efforts on the part of the hero, in contrast with most war films. The genre is closely linked with the thriller and adventure film genres. Rise of the action film
In the West, during the 1920s and 1930s, adventure films were popularised by actors such as Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn, but the settings were often period ones. The phenomenal success of the James Bond series in the 1960s and 1970s, helped to popularise the concept of the modern day action film in more recent years. The early Bond films were characterised by quick cutting, car chases, fist fights and ever more elaborate action sequences. The series also established the concept of the resourceful hero, who is able to dispatch the villains with a ready one-liner. Early American action films usually focused on maverick police officers, as in Bullitt (1968), The French Connection (1971) and Dirty Harry (1971). These were among the earliest films to present a car chase as an action set-piece. However, the action film did not become a dominant form in Hollywood until the 1980s and 1990s, when it was popularized by actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature 15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 Tension moments where a character must take charge are a staple of this theme. A great film with this as the theme is “Enders Game”. It also is a great book. The Hero
Super heroes or just normal hero’s both fit into this theme. Here an extraordinary person accomplishes an even more extraordinary feat, often working towards a vision for society. The hero always faces an enemy while trying to live a normal life on the side. Spider Man, Super Man, Bat Man, Wonder Woman, are all hero’s with their own books or films. Some real life heroes are Gandhi, or Martin Luther Kind Jr. They also have many films and books about them. Death
Death in all its aspects are presented here, after death, impending death, obsession with death, the idea of how to deal with death, grieving, and more are all part of this theme. An example in film is, “Pay it Forward”, and an example in literature is “The Lovely Bones”.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion

Tension moments where a character must take charge are a staple of this theme. A great film with this as the theme is “Enders Game”. It also is a great book. The Hero
Super heroes or just normal hero’s both fit into this theme. Here an extraordinary person accomplishes an even more extraordinary feat, often working towards a vision for society. The hero always faces an enemy while trying to live a normal life on the side. Spider Man, Super Man, Bat Man, Wonder Woman, are all hero’s with their own books or films. Some real life heroes are Gandhi, or Martin Luther Kind Jr. They also have many films and books about them. Death
Death in all its aspects are presented here, after death, impending death, obsession with death, the idea of how to deal with death, grieving, and more are all part of this theme. An example in film is, “Pay it Forward”, and an example in literature is “The Lovely Bones”.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature 15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 This theme also often highlights the idea of building or destroying a society. Often a villain will be on the side of destruction and starting anew, while the good wants to preserve what’s already there and build. Film examples include, “Bullet Proof Monk”, and “Batman the Dark Night Rises ”. An example in literature is “Divergent”. The Battle
In works with this as a theme there is always a central battle that takes place. The battle does not need to be over right or wrong, good or bad though it often is. This theme centers on the idea of battles. It is usually easy for the audience to pick a side they want to win. An example in film is, “Battleship”, and an example in literature is “Atonement”. The Nobel Sacrifice
This theme is all about the greater good.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

This theme also often highlights the idea of building or destroying a society. Often a villain will be on the side of destruction and starting anew, while the good wants to preserve what’s already there and build. Film examples include, “Bullet Proof Monk”, and “Batman the Dark Night Rises ”. An example in literature is “Divergent”. The Battle
In works with this as a theme there is always a central battle that takes place. The battle does not need to be over right or wrong, good or bad though it often is. This theme centers on the idea of battles. It is usually easy for the audience to pick a side they want to win. An example in film is, “Battleship”, and an example in literature is “Atonement”. The Nobel Sacrifice
This theme is all about the greater good.

7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies - ScreenCraft 7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
 The story themes of justice in movies are powerful because audiences want to see the hero prevail. And it’s interesting because a hero often has to become an outlaw to see justice served. How many Robin Hood movies have we seen over the years? The iconic character of legend and lore lives on because he robs from the rich and corrupt, and gives it to the poor. Courtroom Dramas like A Time to Kill, Philadelphia, Amistad, and the ones mentioned above, give us a sense of justice in our lives, if not for just a couple of hours in the movie theater. Gladiator gave us a protagonist that was a good and honorable man, sentenced to death by an Emperor that murdered his own father (who the protagonist was loyal to). But he survived and managed to attain some justice for himself and the family that he longed to return to, but were found murdered by that very same Emperor. The story theme of justice is often attributed to Revenge story themes in that respect. Whether it’s John Wick avenging the death of a puppy given to him by his dead wife, Mad Max avenging the death of his wife and child, or Django Unchained going to find enslaved love, the Revenge story theme of Justice intrigues us. 6.

The story themes of justice in movies are powerful because audiences want to see the hero prevail. And it’s interesting because a hero often has to become an outlaw to see justice served. How many Robin Hood movies have we seen over the years? The iconic character of legend and lore lives on because he robs from the rich and corrupt, and gives it to the poor. Courtroom Dramas like A Time to Kill, Philadelphia, Amistad, and the ones mentioned above, give us a sense of justice in our lives, if not for just a couple of hours in the movie theater. Gladiator gave us a protagonist that was a good and honorable man, sentenced to death by an Emperor that murdered his own father (who the protagonist was loyal to). But he survived and managed to attain some justice for himself and the family that he longed to return to, but were found murdered by that very same Emperor. The story theme of justice is often attributed to Revenge story themes in that respect. Whether it’s John Wick avenging the death of a puppy given to him by his dead wife, Mad Max avenging the death of his wife and child, or Django Unchained going to find enslaved love, the Revenge story theme of Justice intrigues us. 6.

SYMBOLISM AND THEMES IN THE TERMINATOR AND JUDGMENT DAY – Action A Go Go, LLC SYMBOLISM AND THEMES IN THE TERMINATOR AND JUDGMENT DAY
SYMBOLISM AND THEMES IN THE TERMINATOR AND JUDGMENT DAY
Is The Terminator Basically A Greek Myth?
Judgment Day Is Here To Teach Us That Technology Is Destructive
Humanity’s Exterminator: We Are The Killing Machine
No Fate But What We Make (Hope)
Sources:
 This action represents humanity’s will to fight for life and goodness even when its own nature would see it die. Not bad for a couple of time travel movies about killer robots. Originally Published Mar 15, 2012. Special Thanks to TerminatorFiles.com. Sources: Ling, Van, dir. “ Other Voices”. Perf. Bradley Fiedel. MGM Home Entertainment, Inc., 2001.

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SYMBOLISM AND THEMES IN THE TERMINATOR AND JUDGMENT DAY
SYMBOLISM AND THEMES IN THE TERMINATOR AND JUDGMENT DAY
Is The Terminator Basically A Greek Myth?
Judgment Day Is Here To Teach Us That Technology Is Destructive
Humanity’s Exterminator: We Are The Killing Machine
No Fate But What We Make (Hope)
Sources:

This action represents humanity’s will to fight for life and goodness even when its own nature would see it die. Not bad for a couple of time travel movies about killer robots. Originally Published Mar 15, 2012. Special Thanks to TerminatorFiles.com. Sources: Ling, Van, dir. “ Other Voices”. Perf. Bradley Fiedel. MGM Home Entertainment, Inc., 2001.

Themes in Minority Report - Wikipedia Themes in
Minority Report

Themes in Minority Report
Contents
Free will vs. determinism
Political and legal
Media
Self-perception
Broken family
Notes
Sources
External links
 Is it possible that the act of accusing someone of a murder could begin a chain of events that leads to the slaying. In Anderton's situation, he runs because he is accused. The only reason he ends up in circumstances where he might be forced to kill is because he is a hunted man. Take away the accusation, and there would be no question of him committing a criminal act. The prediction drives the act – a self-fulfilling prophecy. You can see the vicious circle, and it's delicious (if a little maddening) to ponder." Film scholar Dean A. Kowalski argues that in this scenario free will still exists, as the perpetrators control their actions, and the precogs' visions are but the facts that resulted from their choices. The central theme of the movie is discussed in the film's fourth scene. Witwer discusses the PreCrime system with the division's staff. He believes that its main "legalistic drawback" is that it "arrests individuals who have broken no laws."

Themes in Minority Report - Wikipedia

Themes in
Minority Report

Themes in Minority Report
Contents
Free will vs. determinism
Political and legal
Media
Self-perception
Broken family
Notes
Sources
External links

Is it possible that the act of accusing someone of a murder could begin a chain of events that leads to the slaying. In Anderton's situation, he runs because he is accused. The only reason he ends up in circumstances where he might be forced to kill is because he is a hunted man. Take away the accusation, and there would be no question of him committing a criminal act. The prediction drives the act – a self-fulfilling prophecy. You can see the vicious circle, and it's delicious (if a little maddening) to ponder." Film scholar Dean A. Kowalski argues that in this scenario free will still exists, as the perpetrators control their actions, and the precogs' visions are but the facts that resulted from their choices. The central theme of the movie is discussed in the film's fourth scene. Witwer discusses the PreCrime system with the division's staff. He believes that its main "legalistic drawback" is that it "arrests individuals who have broken no laws."

The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today | Quintus Curtius The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today
The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today
Existential crises torment the main character
Self-destructive actions are a compulsive necessity
Alienation from other people in society
Feminine betrayal in one form or another is more or less inevitable
Sexual thrills come with a cost
The impossibility of escaping one’s character or fate
A universe of moral ambiguity, where good often loses to evil
Bad results usually come from good intentions
 While these types of movies can incorporate noir themes in them, they are not really noir films per se . A proper noir film has to have a certain thematic spirit to it. It needs a certain darkness, a certain heaviness. What matters is the overall “spirit” of the film. What is its message? What impression lingers on the viewer’s brain? All noir films deal with at least a few of the following themes: Existential crises torment the main character
Self-destructive actions are a compulsive necessity
Alienation from other people in society
Feminine betrayal in one form or another is more or less inevitable
Sexual thrills come with a cost
The impossibility of escaping one’s character or fate
A universe of moral ambiguity, where good often loses to evil
Bad results usually come from good intentions
To see what I mean, see any of the following films: Chinatown, After Dark My Sweet, The Long Goodbye, The Maltese Falcon, The Conversation, Croupier, Memento, The Third Man, Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, Le Samourai, Out of the Past, Vertigo . If you’re interested in the genre, you need to check out a few of these classics.

The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today | Quintus Curtius

The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today
The Dark Themes Of Film Noir, And Why They Matter Today
Existential crises torment the main character
Self-destructive actions are a compulsive necessity
Alienation from other people in society
Feminine betrayal in one form or another is more or less inevitable
Sexual thrills come with a cost
The impossibility of escaping one’s character or fate
A universe of moral ambiguity, where good often loses to evil
Bad results usually come from good intentions

While these types of movies can incorporate noir themes in them, they are not really noir films per se . A proper noir film has to have a certain thematic spirit to it. It needs a certain darkness, a certain heaviness. What matters is the overall “spirit” of the film. What is its message? What impression lingers on the viewer’s brain? All noir films deal with at least a few of the following themes: Existential crises torment the main character
Self-destructive actions are a compulsive necessity
Alienation from other people in society
Feminine betrayal in one form or another is more or less inevitable
Sexual thrills come with a cost
The impossibility of escaping one’s character or fate
A universe of moral ambiguity, where good often loses to evil
Bad results usually come from good intentions
To see what I mean, see any of the following films: Chinatown, After Dark My Sweet, The Long Goodbye, The Maltese Falcon, The Conversation, Croupier, Memento, The Third Man, Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, Le Samourai, Out of the Past, Vertigo . If you’re interested in the genre, you need to check out a few of these classics.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature 15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 Whatever the problem is, the main character can face it in peace because of their enlightenment. A book with this theme is the “Book of Mormon”. Realizing Leadership
There is leadership in you, but to find it you must lead! That is the theme of realizing leadership. In some cases the main character is a follower who thinks they should be the leader, and through many experiences realizes leadership in others. Tension moments where a character must take charge are a staple of this theme. A great film with this as the theme is “Enders Game”. It also is a great book. The Hero
Super heroes or just normal hero’s both fit into this theme. Here an extraordinary person accomplishes an even more extraordinary feat, often working towards a vision for society.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

Whatever the problem is, the main character can face it in peace because of their enlightenment. A book with this theme is the “Book of Mormon”. Realizing Leadership
There is leadership in you, but to find it you must lead! That is the theme of realizing leadership. In some cases the main character is a follower who thinks they should be the leader, and through many experiences realizes leadership in others. Tension moments where a character must take charge are a staple of this theme. A great film with this as the theme is “Enders Game”. It also is a great book. The Hero
Super heroes or just normal hero’s both fit into this theme. Here an extraordinary person accomplishes an even more extraordinary feat, often working towards a vision for society.

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 Finally, a god-like alien intelligence appears not as feeling and anthropomorphic, but as a cold, black monolith, as efficient and inscrutable as any machine. Sacrifice. The Lord of the Rings trilogy has several different themes throughout it, but the most unifying is that of sacrifice. While Sauron and Saruman are defined by their lust for power, the heroes—like Gandalf, Sam, and Frodo—distinguish themselves through their willingness to sacrifice themselves for others and the greater good. Even flawed characters like Boromir are redeemed through the virtue of sacrifice. Good vs. evil. The main theme of the Star Wars saga is good vs. evil, and the series provides an excellent demonstration of how all the elements of cinematic language can support a central theme. The good and evil characters are identifiable not only by their words and actions but by visual design. The Rebels and the Jedi are a diverse group of humans and aliens, clad in earthy, natural tones. Darth Vader and the rest of the Empire are cold, shiny, and uniform, a machine-like hegemon that crushes the individual.

Finally, a god-like alien intelligence appears not as feeling and anthropomorphic, but as a cold, black monolith, as efficient and inscrutable as any machine. Sacrifice. The Lord of the Rings trilogy has several different themes throughout it, but the most unifying is that of sacrifice. While Sauron and Saruman are defined by their lust for power, the heroes—like Gandalf, Sam, and Frodo—distinguish themselves through their willingness to sacrifice themselves for others and the greater good. Even flawed characters like Boromir are redeemed through the virtue of sacrifice. Good vs. evil. The main theme of the Star Wars saga is good vs. evil, and the series provides an excellent demonstration of how all the elements of cinematic language can support a central theme. The good and evil characters are identifiable not only by their words and actions but by visual design. The Rebels and the Jedi are a diverse group of humans and aliens, clad in earthy, natural tones. Darth Vader and the rest of the Empire are cold, shiny, and uniform, a machine-like hegemon that crushes the individual.

10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews | by M.G. Jasper | Medium 10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
What do we look for in a movie?
ATTENTION! There is a lot more behind the scenes that goes into making a successful film. We’ve narrowed it down to these big ten, the fundamental elements we believe should be present in order to make the best movie possible. Let’s look at them now…
1. Plot
Story Arc
Plausibility
2. Attraction
Premise
Entertainment Value
3. Theme
Identity
Intrigue
4. Acting
Characters
Performance
5. Dialogue
Storytelling
Context
6. Cinematography
Visual Language
Lighting, Setting and Wardrobe
7. Editing & Effects
Editing — Pace & Tone
Effects (VFX/SFX) — Integration
8. Sound & Music
Music — Harmony
Sound — Authenticity
9. Directing
Vision
Execution
10. The “It” Factor
One-of-a-Kind
Above & Beyond
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 But in addition to its other great qualities, Gladiator embraced powerful themes like revenge, sorrow, pride, control, jealousy, betrayal, and the afterlife. These themes were clearly conveyed and connected with us, a major reason Gladiator became such a successful fan favorite. Intrigue
The themes should also be intriguing. Even if we can’t identify them right away, we should be able to intuitively experience their effects. To be intriguing, themes should achieve at least one of the following: ( 1) teach us something; ( 2) make us think; or (3) form an emotional connection with us. An exceptional theme will accomplish all three. An intriguing theme plays an important role in forming a bond between us and the movie.

10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews | by M.G. Jasper | Medium

10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
What do we look for in a movie?
ATTENTION! There is a lot more behind the scenes that goes into making a successful film. We’ve narrowed it down to these big ten, the fundamental elements we believe should be present in order to make the best movie possible. Let’s look at them now…
1. Plot
Story Arc
Plausibility
2. Attraction
Premise
Entertainment Value
3. Theme
Identity
Intrigue
4. Acting
Characters
Performance
5. Dialogue
Storytelling
Context
6. Cinematography
Visual Language
Lighting, Setting and Wardrobe
7. Editing & Effects
Editing — Pace & Tone
Effects (VFX/SFX) — Integration
8. Sound & Music
Music — Harmony
Sound — Authenticity
9. Directing
Vision
Execution
10. The “It” Factor
One-of-a-Kind
Above & Beyond
* * * Read Cinema Scale Movie Reviews Here * * *

But in addition to its other great qualities, Gladiator embraced powerful themes like revenge, sorrow, pride, control, jealousy, betrayal, and the afterlife. These themes were clearly conveyed and connected with us, a major reason Gladiator became such a successful fan favorite. Intrigue
The themes should also be intriguing. Even if we can’t identify them right away, we should be able to intuitively experience their effects. To be intriguing, themes should achieve at least one of the following: ( 1) teach us something; ( 2) make us think; or (3) form an emotional connection with us. An exceptional theme will accomplish all three. An intriguing theme plays an important role in forming a bond between us and the movie.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
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 For example, while “justice” may be the overriding subject of a movie, a theme derived from this subject may be something like, “If a person doesn't first do herself justice, she can never do it for others.” In the film analysis below, we organize a number of types of themes into seven major subjects: God and Philosophy
Survival
Virtue and Values
Love
Good vs. Evil
Society
Discovering Self-Knowledge
For each of these subjects, we generate a list of subtopics, then analyze how classic films transform several of those subtopics into common themes in movies. Any given movie, of course, can yield multiple and overlapping movie theme examples from across these major subjects. Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Faith vs. doubt
Fate vs. self-determination
Reason vs. faith
Facing an empty universe
Destruction of the soul
Joel and Ethan Coen’s No Country for Old Men (2007) features themes derived from these topics. Typical themes in Coen Brothers' films include the idea that the universe is beyond comprehension or appeal. The Coens often symbolize this theme with a desk, which represents an implacable force that cannot be reasoned with, as seen in this video. Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
The symbol of the desk is used in No Country for Old Men, a movie in which the implacable force is pure evil in the form of Javier Bardem’s terrifying serial killer, Anton Chigurh, whose nature and motivations the other characters cannot fathom.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
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15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 Evil
Nearly every movie ever has this theme somewhere in the plot line. This theme brings up the age old philosophical question about what the right thing to do is. What is a just cause? Works with this theme challenge ideas or concepts about right, and wrong. When this theme is a major theme there will be two very easily discernable opinions’ that drive character goals in the work. This theme also often highlights the idea of building or destroying a society. Often a villain will be on the side of destruction and starting anew, while the good wants to preserve what’s already there and build. Film examples include, “Bullet Proof Monk”, and “Batman the Dark Night Rises ”. An example in literature is “Divergent”. The Battle
In works with this as a theme there is always a central battle that takes place.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

Evil
Nearly every movie ever has this theme somewhere in the plot line. This theme brings up the age old philosophical question about what the right thing to do is. What is a just cause? Works with this theme challenge ideas or concepts about right, and wrong. When this theme is a major theme there will be two very easily discernable opinions’ that drive character goals in the work. This theme also often highlights the idea of building or destroying a society. Often a villain will be on the side of destruction and starting anew, while the good wants to preserve what’s already there and build. Film examples include, “Bullet Proof Monk”, and “Batman the Dark Night Rises ”. An example in literature is “Divergent”. The Battle
In works with this as a theme there is always a central battle that takes place.

Top Gun Themes | GradeSaver Top Gun Themes
Top Gun
by Tony Scott
Top Gun Themes
Recklessness & Danger
Bravery & Altruism
Loyalty
Trauma
Family
Romance
Redemption
 At one point, Iceman tells him that he doesn't like him because he's dangerous, to which Maverick responds, "I am dangerous." It is not until Maverick suffers a tragedy that he learns to be more cooperative and play more by the rules, to channel his dangerous attitude towards constructive collaboration. Bravery & Altruism
Maverick is not just a reckless thrill-seeker. Rather, he tries to use his risk-taking nature and channel it into a kind of courage and altruism. This is evident in the first mission we see him on, when he helps Cougar land his plane. Maverick might be a hot-head, but he wants to help and he wants to be of service to his fellow pilots. After going through some harrowing lessons at Top Gun, Maverick learns how to channel his devil-may-care attitude towards helping others. He demonstrates the lessons he has learned when he helps Iceman in the rescue mission and saves the day. Loyalty
Loyalty is a major theme in the film and is encapsulated in the relationship between Goose and Maverick. They are best friends and co-pilots, attached at the hip from the start.

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Top Gun Themes
Top Gun
by Tony Scott
Top Gun Themes
Recklessness & Danger
Bravery & Altruism
Loyalty
Trauma
Family
Romance
Redemption

At one point, Iceman tells him that he doesn't like him because he's dangerous, to which Maverick responds, "I am dangerous." It is not until Maverick suffers a tragedy that he learns to be more cooperative and play more by the rules, to channel his dangerous attitude towards constructive collaboration. Bravery & Altruism
Maverick is not just a reckless thrill-seeker. Rather, he tries to use his risk-taking nature and channel it into a kind of courage and altruism. This is evident in the first mission we see him on, when he helps Cougar land his plane. Maverick might be a hot-head, but he wants to help and he wants to be of service to his fellow pilots. After going through some harrowing lessons at Top Gun, Maverick learns how to channel his devil-may-care attitude towards helping others. He demonstrates the lessons he has learned when he helps Iceman in the rescue mission and saves the day. Loyalty
Loyalty is a major theme in the film and is encapsulated in the relationship between Goose and Maverick. They are best friends and co-pilots, attached at the hip from the start.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
CLUELESS
UP NEXT
Theme: Definition and Examples
Showcase your vision with elegant shot lists and storyboards.
 This article will analyze how seven classic movies deliver profound movie experiences through common story themes. What is a movie theme? God and Philosophy
Survival
Virtue and Values
Love
Society
Good vs. Evil
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Theme in film
What is a movie theme? Robert McKee, the famous screenwriting teacher, defines stories as “equipment for living.” He argues that stories teach us how to live by dramatizing common themes that are central to our lives. McKee refers to movie themes as “controlling ideas,” which are “the purest form of a story's meaning, the vision of life the audience members carry away into their lives.” Here's McKee with further explanation. Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
As seen with McKee’s “controlling idea,” theme can be defined in a number of ways. Often, people define film themes in one, or perhaps several, words. Examples include:

This article will analyze how seven classic movies deliver profound movie experiences through common story themes. What is a movie theme? God and Philosophy
Survival
Virtue and Values
Love
Society
Good vs. Evil
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Theme in film
What is a movie theme? Robert McKee, the famous screenwriting teacher, defines stories as “equipment for living.” He argues that stories teach us how to live by dramatizing common themes that are central to our lives. McKee refers to movie themes as “controlling ideas,” which are “the purest form of a story's meaning, the vision of life the audience members carry away into their lives.” Here's McKee with further explanation. Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
As seen with McKee’s “controlling idea,” theme can be defined in a number of ways. Often, people define film themes in one, or perhaps several, words. Examples include:

10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews | by M.G. Jasper | Medium 10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
What do we look for in a movie?
ATTENTION! There is a lot more behind the scenes that goes into making a successful film. We’ve narrowed it down to these big ten, the fundamental elements we believe should be present in order to make the best movie possible. Let’s look at them now…
1. Plot
Story Arc
Plausibility
2. Attraction
Premise
Entertainment Value
3. Theme
Identity
Intrigue
4. Acting
Characters
Performance
5. Dialogue
Storytelling
Context
6. Cinematography
Visual Language
Lighting, Setting and Wardrobe
7. Editing & Effects
Editing — Pace & Tone
Effects (VFX/SFX) — Integration
8. Sound & Music
Music — Harmony
Sound — Authenticity
9. Directing
Vision
Execution
10. The “It” Factor
One-of-a-Kind
Above & Beyond
* * * Read Cinema Scale Movie Reviews Here * * *
 Theme
The themes are identifiable and intriguing. Courtesy of Pixabay
Identity
We should be able to identify the themes and sub-themes. What message is the movie trying to send other than to entertain us with a story? What’s truly special is when the theme is embedded into the story itself. Gladiator could have been just another flick about the Roman Empire. But in addition to its other great qualities, Gladiator embraced powerful themes like revenge, sorrow, pride, control, jealousy, betrayal, and the afterlife. These themes were clearly conveyed and connected with us, a major reason Gladiator became such a successful fan favorite. Intrigue
The themes should also be intriguing. Even if we can’t identify them right away, we should be able to intuitively experience their effects. To be intriguing, themes should achieve at least one of the following: (

Theme
The themes are identifiable and intriguing. Courtesy of Pixabay
Identity
We should be able to identify the themes and sub-themes. What message is the movie trying to send other than to entertain us with a story? What’s truly special is when the theme is embedded into the story itself. Gladiator could have been just another flick about the Roman Empire. But in addition to its other great qualities, Gladiator embraced powerful themes like revenge, sorrow, pride, control, jealousy, betrayal, and the afterlife. These themes were clearly conveyed and connected with us, a major reason Gladiator became such a successful fan favorite. Intrigue
The themes should also be intriguing. Even if we can’t identify them right away, we should be able to intuitively experience their effects. To be intriguing, themes should achieve at least one of the following: (

Top Gun Themes | GradeSaver Top Gun Themes
Top Gun
by Tony Scott
Top Gun Themes
Recklessness & Danger
Bravery & Altruism
Loyalty
Trauma
Family
Romance
Redemption
 Romantic love is an important subplot in the film, and is connected to the main storyline as well, in that each of them is interested in the other not simply because of romance, but also because they have something to offer one another in their shared connection to the Navy. Redemption
A major theme of the film is redemption, as by the end of the film, Maverick redeems himself in the eyes of his fellow naval aviators and saves the day in a decisive mission. After being a brave but inconsistent pilot, Maverick proves that he can be a team player by harnessing his talents to serve the rescue mission. He exchanges a hug with his nemesis Iceman, and is offered any job of his choice by the once-disapproving Stinger. Despite his fall from grace and his worry that he was responsible for Goose's death, Maverick is able to move on and help funnel his gifts as a pilot into helping the Navy. He has learned his lesson and moved on, much to everyone's approval. Study Guide Navigation
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Romantic love is an important subplot in the film, and is connected to the main storyline as well, in that each of them is interested in the other not simply because of romance, but also because they have something to offer one another in their shared connection to the Navy. Redemption
A major theme of the film is redemption, as by the end of the film, Maverick redeems himself in the eyes of his fellow naval aviators and saves the day in a decisive mission. After being a brave but inconsistent pilot, Maverick proves that he can be a team player by harnessing his talents to serve the rescue mission. He exchanges a hug with his nemesis Iceman, and is offered any job of his choice by the once-disapproving Stinger. Despite his fall from grace and his worry that he was responsible for Goose's death, Maverick is able to move on and help funnel his gifts as a pilot into helping the Navy. He has learned his lesson and moved on, much to everyone's approval. Study Guide Navigation
About Top Gun
Top Gun Summary
Character List
Cast List
Director's Influence
Glossary
Themes
Quotes and Analysis
Summary And Analysis
Part 1: Shipping off to Top Gun
Part 2: " I Am Dangerous"
Part 3: Take My Breath Away
Part 4:

The Underdogs Themes - eNotes.com The Underdogs Themes
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Survival
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Brutality
Nature
Money
Passion and Disinterest
Difference
Fatalism
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Survival
Contrary to the fatalistic nature of most of the characters in The Underdogs is the instinct of survival which the characters pursue first and foremost. Demetrio flees his home in order to survive; he fights in order to survive. If he and his men do not kill the enemy, the enemy will kill them. This “shoot or be shot” attitude persists until the increased acts of random violence suggest that maybe other factors are at play. But the men’s increased violence is simply an offshoot of the need to survive. When the stakes are life and death, nothing else really matters, and in this context the rapes, the torture, and the destruction of property can be easily understood. The men kill because it is better to be predator than prey. The only goal is to survive. There is no difference between accidentally shooting someone and intentionally pulling the trigger.

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Nature
Money
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Survival
Contrary to the fatalistic nature of most of the characters in The Underdogs is the instinct of survival which the characters pursue first and foremost. Demetrio flees his home in order to survive; he fights in order to survive. If he and his men do not kill the enemy, the enemy will kill them. This “shoot or be shot” attitude persists until the increased acts of random violence suggest that maybe other factors are at play. But the men’s increased violence is simply an offshoot of the need to survive. When the stakes are life and death, nothing else really matters, and in this context the rapes, the torture, and the destruction of property can be easily understood. The men kill because it is better to be predator than prey. The only goal is to survive. There is no difference between accidentally shooting someone and intentionally pulling the trigger.

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
 What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. +
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What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. +
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15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 The battle does not need to be over right or wrong, good or bad though it often is. This theme centers on the idea of battles. It is usually easy for the audience to pick a side they want to win. An example in film is, “Battleship”, and an example in literature is “Atonement”. The Nobel Sacrifice
This theme is all about the greater good. It is the idea that by giving up something good you can receive something great. Works of this kind will always build up a characters value and then for the greater good, will sacrifice it. Whether it be a life, or possession. Sometimes others will nobly sacrifice themselves for a person. This theme will always bring to the forefront a question of true worth.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

The battle does not need to be over right or wrong, good or bad though it often is. This theme centers on the idea of battles. It is usually easy for the audience to pick a side they want to win. An example in film is, “Battleship”, and an example in literature is “Atonement”. The Nobel Sacrifice
This theme is all about the greater good. It is the idea that by giving up something good you can receive something great. Works of this kind will always build up a characters value and then for the greater good, will sacrifice it. Whether it be a life, or possession. Sometimes others will nobly sacrifice themselves for a person. This theme will always bring to the forefront a question of true worth.

Apocalypse Now Themes | GradeSaver Apocalypse Now Themes
Apocalypse Now
by Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now Themes
Detachment
Desperation
Exploitation
Journey
Accountability
Innocence
Insanity
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Midway through the Vietnam War, many American soldiers felt a level of detachment stemming from a general lack of understanding as to why they were there. Others performed unadulterated acts of violence simply because they thought they were fulfilling a duty. Either way, the patriotic "war hero" figure that emerged after World War II was fully shattered for many young soldiers, and Coppola expresses this in several instances in Apocalypse Now. Kilgore has made a sport out of killing, eviscerating an entire village in order to move the PBR to the mouth of the Nung River. He celebrates the drama of killing by playing Ride of the Valkyries on a loudspeaker to signal the arrival of his Air Cavalry.

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Apocalypse Now Themes
Apocalypse Now
by Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now Themes
Detachment
Desperation
Exploitation
Journey
Accountability
Innocence
Insanity

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Midway through the Vietnam War, many American soldiers felt a level of detachment stemming from a general lack of understanding as to why they were there. Others performed unadulterated acts of violence simply because they thought they were fulfilling a duty. Either way, the patriotic "war hero" figure that emerged after World War II was fully shattered for many young soldiers, and Coppola expresses this in several instances in Apocalypse Now. Kilgore has made a sport out of killing, eviscerating an entire village in order to move the PBR to the mouth of the Nung River. He celebrates the drama of killing by playing Ride of the Valkyries on a loudspeaker to signal the arrival of his Air Cavalry.

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Existential crises torment the main character
Self-destructive actions are a compulsive necessity
Alienation from other people in society
Feminine betrayal in one form or another is more or less inevitable
Sexual thrills come with a cost
The impossibility of escaping one’s character or fate
A universe of moral ambiguity, where good often loses to evil
Bad results usually come from good intentions
 There are a great number of them, but some of the best examples are The Spanish Prisoner, The Usual Suspects, Cutter’s Way, Sexy Beast, Road To Perdition, The Pledge, Oldboy, Only God Forgives, La Femme Nikita, Memento …the list goes on and on. The genre can be traced to the feelings of disillusionment and dislocation that upset American society after the Second World War. The war changed everything, turning conventional morality on its head. Nobody really knew how to cope with the vastly changed landscape that war and social turbulence had created. With the world in chaos, the only safe refuge seemed to be a detached, cynical view of things, as a sort of protective shield. The mood of the times helped as well. The postwar years, and the Cold War that immediately followed, were characterized by feelings of paranoia, dread, and insecurity. Dark times called for dark themes. Noir films also had the advantage of being relatively cheap to produce. Studios originally shied away from noir, then reluctantly embraced it one they realized that there was a market for it.

There are a great number of them, but some of the best examples are The Spanish Prisoner, The Usual Suspects, Cutter’s Way, Sexy Beast, Road To Perdition, The Pledge, Oldboy, Only God Forgives, La Femme Nikita, Memento …the list goes on and on. The genre can be traced to the feelings of disillusionment and dislocation that upset American society after the Second World War. The war changed everything, turning conventional morality on its head. Nobody really knew how to cope with the vastly changed landscape that war and social turbulence had created. With the world in chaos, the only safe refuge seemed to be a detached, cynical view of things, as a sort of protective shield. The mood of the times helped as well. The postwar years, and the Cold War that immediately followed, were characterized by feelings of paranoia, dread, and insecurity. Dark times called for dark themes. Noir films also had the advantage of being relatively cheap to produce. Studios originally shied away from noir, then reluctantly embraced it one they realized that there was a market for it.

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Action Films
Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Epic
Family
Horror
Musicals
Science Fiction
Western
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 Some typical elements of action movies include brawls, car chases, natural disasters, and martial arts. Like some other genres, the plot of this type of film usually revolves around a battle between good and evil. The characters can range from everyday heroes and bad guys to high-tech robots and machines. Most big-budget films are action movies, simply because of the cost involved in putting these blockbuster scenes together. Examples of action movies include: X-Men
The Matrix
Fast and Furious
Adventure
The adventure genre is based on story-telling. Often combined with at least one other genre, such as action or science fiction, adventure films weave richly detailed settings together with a plot based on a journey or quest. Common themes in adventure movies include time travel, treasure hunting, historical time periods, and coming of age. These movies often contain a moral or social commentary. Some examples of adventure films are:

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Description of Film Genres
Description of Film Genres
Action Films
Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Epic
Family
Horror
Musicals
Science Fiction
Western
Using Film Genres

Some typical elements of action movies include brawls, car chases, natural disasters, and martial arts. Like some other genres, the plot of this type of film usually revolves around a battle between good and evil. The characters can range from everyday heroes and bad guys to high-tech robots and machines. Most big-budget films are action movies, simply because of the cost involved in putting these blockbuster scenes together. Examples of action movies include: X-Men
The Matrix
Fast and Furious
Adventure
The adventure genre is based on story-telling. Often combined with at least one other genre, such as action or science fiction, adventure films weave richly detailed settings together with a plot based on a journey or quest. Common themes in adventure movies include time travel, treasure hunting, historical time periods, and coming of age. These movies often contain a moral or social commentary. Some examples of adventure films are:

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 Carol Reed's The Third Man (written by Grahame Greene) was an award-winning predecessor of this sub-genre. Buddy cop - Two mismatched cops (or some variation such as a cop and a criminal) team-up as the main protagonists. Major examples are Rush Hour, 48 Hrs., Lethal Weapon, and Hot Fuzz. Action comedy - Mixture of action and comedy usually based on mismatched partners (the standard "buddy film" formula) or unlikely setting. The action comedy sub-genre was re-vitalized with the popularity of the Lethal Weapon series of movies in the 1980s and 1990s. Action thriller - Elements of action/adventure (car chases, shootouts, explosions) and thriller (plot twists, suspense, hero in jeopardy). Many of the James Bond series of films are icons of this popular sub-genre. Caper / heist - Protagonists are carrying out robbery, either for altruistic purposes or as anti-heroes. The film You Only Live Once, based on the exploits of Bonnie and Clyde, was one of the first examples of this sub-genre.

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Carol Reed's The Third Man (written by Grahame Greene) was an award-winning predecessor of this sub-genre. Buddy cop - Two mismatched cops (or some variation such as a cop and a criminal) team-up as the main protagonists. Major examples are Rush Hour, 48 Hrs., Lethal Weapon, and Hot Fuzz. Action comedy - Mixture of action and comedy usually based on mismatched partners (the standard "buddy film" formula) or unlikely setting. The action comedy sub-genre was re-vitalized with the popularity of the Lethal Weapon series of movies in the 1980s and 1990s. Action thriller - Elements of action/adventure (car chases, shootouts, explosions) and thriller (plot twists, suspense, hero in jeopardy). Many of the James Bond series of films are icons of this popular sub-genre. Caper / heist - Protagonists are carrying out robbery, either for altruistic purposes or as anti-heroes. The film You Only Live Once, based on the exploits of Bonnie and Clyde, was one of the first examples of this sub-genre.

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10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
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6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
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6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
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by Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas Themes
Violence and Force
Loyalty & Belonging
Drugs
Restraint and Silence
Immigration and "The Old Country"
Food Preparation
Power
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In a movie about the mob, it is not surprising that the use of violence and force are major themes. The mafia wields all its power because its members are willing to employ brutal violence and forceful, coercive measures in order to buy membership in its ranks. This violence, or the threat of it, is what makes government officials, cops, business owners, and others cooperate with the mob. Death is often around the corner, and throughout the film, we see almost all of the major members of the mafia "whacked," including Tommy. Martin Scorsese depicts much of the violence straightforwardly and unapologetically. It often comes in an unexpected way; Tommy shoots the young bartender Spider after giving him a vague look when he talks back to him, Morrie is ushered into a car as though it's an offer of friendship, then stabbed in the neck from behind; Tommy is brought in for what he thinks is a ceremony in his honor, before he is promptly shot in the face. Violence is not just an anonymous, structural force;

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Goodfellas
by Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas Themes
Violence and Force
Loyalty & Belonging
Drugs
Restraint and Silence
Immigration and "The Old Country"
Food Preparation
Power

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Violence and Force
In a movie about the mob, it is not surprising that the use of violence and force are major themes. The mafia wields all its power because its members are willing to employ brutal violence and forceful, coercive measures in order to buy membership in its ranks. This violence, or the threat of it, is what makes government officials, cops, business owners, and others cooperate with the mob. Death is often around the corner, and throughout the film, we see almost all of the major members of the mafia "whacked," including Tommy. Martin Scorsese depicts much of the violence straightforwardly and unapologetically. It often comes in an unexpected way; Tommy shoots the young bartender Spider after giving him a vague look when he talks back to him, Morrie is ushered into a car as though it's an offer of friendship, then stabbed in the neck from behind; Tommy is brought in for what he thinks is a ceremony in his honor, before he is promptly shot in the face. Violence is not just an anonymous, structural force;

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The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film.
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 His sense of hope is what keeps him sane as he chisels away for decades to freedom. The hope as he understands is not a vague thing that is bound to vanish after the inhuman treatment he receives, but something corporeal. Also Read | Themes and analysis | The Dark Knight | The Iron Giant
It can be argued if hope is really a force for good all the time. Too much hope, some believe, can destroy a person. But this theme is what makes this film so relatable to millions around the world and also, quite timeless. Friendship is another major theme that underpins the narrative of The Shawshank Redemption. Indeed, it is regularly featured in the list of best friendship-based films. In the harsh lives that the inmates lead, friendship can be a huge solace. Andy and Red could not be more different. And yet, they become fast friends almost immediately.

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The Shawshank Redemption: Themes and analysis
The Shawshank Redemption: Themes and analysis
The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film.
The Shawshank Redemption Ending

His sense of hope is what keeps him sane as he chisels away for decades to freedom. The hope as he understands is not a vague thing that is bound to vanish after the inhuman treatment he receives, but something corporeal. Also Read | Themes and analysis | The Dark Knight | The Iron Giant
It can be argued if hope is really a force for good all the time. Too much hope, some believe, can destroy a person. But this theme is what makes this film so relatable to millions around the world and also, quite timeless. Friendship is another major theme that underpins the narrative of The Shawshank Redemption. Indeed, it is regularly featured in the list of best friendship-based films. In the harsh lives that the inmates lead, friendship can be a huge solace. Andy and Red could not be more different. And yet, they become fast friends almost immediately.

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by Chris Columbus
Home Alone Themes
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 The characters have to pass through some trials to understand and really value what they have. Kevin wished his family to disappear, and the next morning he woke up and was alone in the house. At first he was happy, but as days passed he wished them all back, and even promised he would never misbehave. So the central theme of the film is what Christmas embodies – family and love. Illegal actions
Christmas is a very busy holiday, everyone is involved in preparations, adults have many things to get arranged, and kids have many dreams of what Santa will bring them. And there are those who try to take advantage of this troubled time – robbers, burglars and other criminals. It is the best time for their bad deeds, as little attention is paid to themselves. And in the film such two burglars – Harry and Marc – have a plan to rob the houses on the street where very rich people live. They find out who leaves the house for holidays and simply get into the house and take away everything they can carry. But their biggest target is the McCallisters’ house.

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Home Alone Themes
by Chris Columbus
Home Alone Themes
Written by Anastasia Melnyk
Christmas
Illegal actions
Children’s sincerity and cunning
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The characters have to pass through some trials to understand and really value what they have. Kevin wished his family to disappear, and the next morning he woke up and was alone in the house. At first he was happy, but as days passed he wished them all back, and even promised he would never misbehave. So the central theme of the film is what Christmas embodies – family and love. Illegal actions
Christmas is a very busy holiday, everyone is involved in preparations, adults have many things to get arranged, and kids have many dreams of what Santa will bring them. And there are those who try to take advantage of this troubled time – robbers, burglars and other criminals. It is the best time for their bad deeds, as little attention is paid to themselves. And in the film such two burglars – Harry and Marc – have a plan to rob the houses on the street where very rich people live. They find out who leaves the house for holidays and simply get into the house and take away everything they can carry. But their biggest target is the McCallisters’ house.

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10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
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8. Guns N’ Roses – You Could Be Mine (from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’)
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7. U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (from ‘Batman Forever’)
6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
Imagine Dragons - Battle Cry [MusicVideo from "Transformers - Age of Extinction"]
5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
The Cure - Dredd Song (Credits Song) HQ
4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)
2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
Sting - Demolition Man (Official A&M)
1. Puff Daddy & Jimmy Page – Come With Me (from ‘Godzilla 1998’)
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by Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now Themes
Detachment
Desperation
Exploitation
Journey
Accountability
Innocence
Insanity
 Throughout the production, Francis Ford Coppola was not unlike his protagonist. The director's wife, Eleanor, wrote in her journal that she saw her husband going through his own transformative experience during production. Like Willard, Coppola was taking his crew deep into the heart of the jungle, and had to face enormous difficulties and emotional issues in order to tell the story he wanted to tell while keeping his life - and his sanity - in tact. Accountability
One of the lingering controversies surrounding the Vietnam War is that of accountability. In one particularly brutal example, the My Lai Massacre (where 100 American Soldiers massacred over 500 innocent Vietnamese civilians over the course of 4 hours), resulted in very little judiciary action. Apocalypse Now, however, examines the impact of personal accountability. Although every soldier in the film has to commit some level of atrocity in the name of patriotism, these brutal acts eat away at a man's humanity. Kurtz, meanwhile, has seen such horrors that he can no longer climb out of his own darkness, but after their encounter, Willard learns to accept that darkness inside himself and chooses to suppress it. As he walks out of the temple after killing Kurtz, he could easily step into Kurtz's position, but he chooses not to. He holds himself accountable, even if his followers would not.

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Throughout the production, Francis Ford Coppola was not unlike his protagonist. The director's wife, Eleanor, wrote in her journal that she saw her husband going through his own transformative experience during production. Like Willard, Coppola was taking his crew deep into the heart of the jungle, and had to face enormous difficulties and emotional issues in order to tell the story he wanted to tell while keeping his life - and his sanity - in tact. Accountability
One of the lingering controversies surrounding the Vietnam War is that of accountability. In one particularly brutal example, the My Lai Massacre (where 100 American Soldiers massacred over 500 innocent Vietnamese civilians over the course of 4 hours), resulted in very little judiciary action. Apocalypse Now, however, examines the impact of personal accountability. Although every soldier in the film has to commit some level of atrocity in the name of patriotism, these brutal acts eat away at a man's humanity. Kurtz, meanwhile, has seen such horrors that he can no longer climb out of his own darkness, but after their encounter, Willard learns to accept that darkness inside himself and chooses to suppress it. As he walks out of the temple after killing Kurtz, he could easily step into Kurtz's position, but he chooses not to. He holds himself accountable, even if his followers would not.

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by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther (film) Themes
Challenging Power Structures
Absence of Fathers
African diaspora
The West's Views of Africa
Tradition vs. Change
Conflicting Identities
Violent Masculinity
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About Black Panther (film) Black Panther (film) Summary Character List Cast List Director's Influence Glossary Themes Quotes and Analysis Prologue: Wakanda's Origins and Oakland 1992 Part 1: Finding Nakia and Killmonger's Heist Part 2: M'Baku's Challenge, the Ancestral Plane, and Life in Wakanda Part 3: Busan, South Korea Part 4: Killmonger's Challenge Part 5: Killmonger in Ancestral Plane and Journey to Jabariland Part 6: T'Challa's Return, the Final Battle, and Epilogue Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Irony Imagery Black Panther's Role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Literary Elements Related Links Essay Questions Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Citations
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One of the dominant themes in Black Panther is that of challenging power structures. T’Challa is the leader of Wakanda, and throughout the film we find that many people want him out of power, beginning with M’Baku and of course ending with Killmonger. T’Challa faces indirect challenges to his authority (though not his throne) from his own friends and allies W’Kabi and Nakia.

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About Black Panther (film) Black Panther (film) Summary Character List Cast List Director's Influence Glossary Themes Quotes and Analysis Prologue: Wakanda's Origins and Oakland 1992 Part 1: Finding Nakia and Killmonger's Heist Part 2: M'Baku's Challenge, the Ancestral Plane, and Life in Wakanda Part 3: Busan, South Korea Part 4: Killmonger's Challenge Part 5: Killmonger in Ancestral Plane and Journey to Jabariland Part 6: T'Challa's Return, the Final Battle, and Epilogue Symbols, Allegory and Motifs Irony Imagery Black Panther's Role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Literary Elements Related Links Essay Questions Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Quiz 4 Citations
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One of the dominant themes in Black Panther is that of challenging power structures. T’Challa is the leader of Wakanda, and throughout the film we find that many people want him out of power, beginning with M’Baku and of course ending with Killmonger. T’Challa faces indirect challenges to his authority (though not his throne) from his own friends and allies W’Kabi and Nakia.

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Week 1: Theme, Tone, and Presentation
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 A theme is the overall message or argument that a film is trying to make. Movies (and all other works of art) are about something. Even bad movies are about something. Even Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is about something. It has a theme, even if it doesn’t want to. Screenwriter Paul Schrader says, “When you write, you have to know in some way what you are about to do… There has to be some sense of why you are doing this.” For some movies, the theme is obvious. Spiderman: With great power comes great responsibility;

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Week 1: Theme, Tone, and Presentation
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A theme is the overall message or argument that a film is trying to make. Movies (and all other works of art) are about something. Even bad movies are about something. Even Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is about something. It has a theme, even if it doesn’t want to. Screenwriter Paul Schrader says, “When you write, you have to know in some way what you are about to do… There has to be some sense of why you are doing this.” For some movies, the theme is obvious. Spiderman: With great power comes great responsibility;

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1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
 Perseverance
Perseverance Movies can be better defined in these contemporary times as Underdog Movies because when a protagonist is forced to persevere through conflict, trials, and tribulations, they are clearly the underdog in the situation or scenario. Audiences love to be moved and inspired. In a world where a majority of the population doesn’t get a chance to chase their ultimate dreams, it’s intriguing to experience a story theme through the eyes of a protagonist that does. It could be Sports Underdog stories ( Rocky, Rudy, Major League, Bad News Bears, Hoosiers ), Inspiring Dramas ( The Pursuit of Happiness, The Karate Kid ), or even Uplifting Courtroom Dramas ( The Verdict, A Few Good Men, Erin Brockovich ). Whatever the Perseverance or Underdog Story theme is, readers and audiences respond to them. Learn the best way to structure your screenplay with this free guide. 4. Coming of Age
Every generation has their go-to Coming of Age movie. It’s such a relatable theme because, at one point or another, everyone has that coming of age moment in their lives — and more likely a culmination of those types of moments and events throughout their lives. So these types of story themes stir nostalgia up for audiences.

Perseverance
Perseverance Movies can be better defined in these contemporary times as Underdog Movies because when a protagonist is forced to persevere through conflict, trials, and tribulations, they are clearly the underdog in the situation or scenario. Audiences love to be moved and inspired. In a world where a majority of the population doesn’t get a chance to chase their ultimate dreams, it’s intriguing to experience a story theme through the eyes of a protagonist that does. It could be Sports Underdog stories ( Rocky, Rudy, Major League, Bad News Bears, Hoosiers ), Inspiring Dramas ( The Pursuit of Happiness, The Karate Kid ), or even Uplifting Courtroom Dramas ( The Verdict, A Few Good Men, Erin Brockovich ). Whatever the Perseverance or Underdog Story theme is, readers and audiences respond to them. Learn the best way to structure your screenplay with this free guide. 4. Coming of Age
Every generation has their go-to Coming of Age movie. It’s such a relatable theme because, at one point or another, everyone has that coming of age moment in their lives — and more likely a culmination of those types of moments and events throughout their lives. So these types of story themes stir nostalgia up for audiences.

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The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film.
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 He also informs him that in a particular hayfield near Buxton, a package will wait for Red — when he is free too. The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film. One of the best lines in the movie is spoken by Andy to Red: “ Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” Andy is one inmate who remains perpetually hopeful about his eventual escape and a life beyond, even after he is repeatedly raped by a group of bullies called the Sisters, and harassed and exploited by the prison authorities. His sense of hope is what keeps him sane as he chisels away for decades to freedom. The hope as he understands is not a vague thing that is bound to vanish after the inhuman treatment he receives, but something corporeal. Also Read | Themes and analysis | The Dark Knight | The Iron Giant
It can be argued if hope is really a force for good all the time. Too much hope, some believe, can destroy a person. But this theme is what makes this film so relatable to millions around the world and also, quite timeless.

He also informs him that in a particular hayfield near Buxton, a package will wait for Red — when he is free too. The Shawshank Redemption in a way illustrated the power of hope, which serves as the primary theme of the film. One of the best lines in the movie is spoken by Andy to Red: “ Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” Andy is one inmate who remains perpetually hopeful about his eventual escape and a life beyond, even after he is repeatedly raped by a group of bullies called the Sisters, and harassed and exploited by the prison authorities. His sense of hope is what keeps him sane as he chisels away for decades to freedom. The hope as he understands is not a vague thing that is bound to vanish after the inhuman treatment he receives, but something corporeal. Also Read | Themes and analysis | The Dark Knight | The Iron Giant
It can be argued if hope is really a force for good all the time. Too much hope, some believe, can destroy a person. But this theme is what makes this film so relatable to millions around the world and also, quite timeless.

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
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What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller?

Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

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Action Questions
What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller?

A Huge List of Common Themes - Literary Devices A Huge List of Common Themes
A Huge List of Common Themes
Literature
Movies
Poetry
 The themes in movies are often said outright instead of hinted at. Some of the popular themes from movies today include: Abuse of power
Arrogance
Art
Autonomy
Beating the odds
Beauty
Beliefs
Betrayal
Bible
Bravery
Celebration
Chance
Change
Chaos and order
Children
Circle of life
Coming of age
Common Sense
Conservation
Conspiracy
Creation
Crime
Courage
Darkness and lightness
Death
Dedication
Democracy
Desire to escape
Despair
Disillusionment
Economics
Effects from the past
Empowerment
Everlasting love
Evils by humanity
Facing reality
Failure
Family
Fate
Fear
Feminism
Freedom
Friendship
Future
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender rights
God
Good vs Evil
Government
Greed
Growing Up
Happiness
Hate
Heritage
Hero
Heroism
Hope
Humor
Human Nature
Identity
Ideology
Ignorance
Illusion of power
Individuality
Inner peace
Innocence
Isolation
Jealousy
Justice
Kindness
Knowledge
Law
Leadership
Liberty
Life
Logic
Losing hope
Loss of innocence
Lost love
Love and sacrifice
Loyalty
Man vs nature
Man vs man
Man vs self
Man vs machine
Mankind
Maturity
Medicine
Mercy
Morality
Nationalism
Nature
Necessity
Optimism
Neglect
Normality
Opportunity
Optimism
Overcoming
Passion
Patience
Patriotism
Peace
Perfection
Peer pressure
Perseverance
Power and corruption
Prejudice
Pride
Progress
Purpose
Quests
Race
Reality
Redemption
Regret
Religion
Resistance
Reunion
Revolution
Revenge
Sanity
Secrecy
Segregation
Self-awareness
Self-discipline
Simplicity
Society
Social Construct
Solitude
Soul
Suicide
Survival
Technology
Temptation
Time
Tolerance
Travel
Trust
Truth
Universe
Unselfishness
Valor
Vices
Violence
Virtue
War
Waste
Wealth
Wisdom
Willpower
Winning and losing
Xenophobia
Youth
Poetry
Themes in poetry are often quite apparent, but that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the theme doesn’t make itself apparent and is instead up to the reader. Reading a poem aloud often helps with understanding the theme. Here are some examples: Adversity
Aging
america
Angels
Beauty
Birds
Change
Childhood
Comfort after death
Courage
Death
Deception
Destiny
Dying
Depression
Dreams
Dying
Earth
Emotions
Encouraging
Faith
Fame
Fate
Fear
Flowers
Forgiveness
Freedom
Friendship
Funerals
God
Gratitude
Grief
Happiness
Hate
Heartbreak
Heaven
Hope
Humility
Identity
Imagination
Impossibility
Innocence
Inner Peace
Inspiration
Jealousy
Joy
Justice
Knowledge
Life
Life – purpose of
Love
Marriage
Memories
Mountains
Mourning
Music
Nature
New Year
Not Giving Up
Oneness
Opportunity
Overcoming
Pain
Patience
Peace
Prayer
Regret
Revenge
Roses
Sadness
Simplicity
Sin
Soul
Stars
Suffering
Sympathy
Time
Trees
Trust
Unconditional love
War
Work
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15 Common Themes in Film and Literature 15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
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 The hero always faces an enemy while trying to live a normal life on the side. Spider Man, Super Man, Bat Man, Wonder Woman, are all hero’s with their own books or films. Some real life heroes are Gandhi, or Martin Luther Kind Jr. They also have many films and books about them. Death
Death in all its aspects are presented here, after death, impending death, obsession with death, the idea of how to deal with death, grieving, and more are all part of this theme. An example in film is, “Pay it Forward”, and an example in literature is “The Lovely Bones”. Revenge
Revenge can motivate and drive men to do horrible things. Any work with the theme of revenge will be a work about resolve and journey. The tension and desire for revenge is usually solved by the end, but does not have to be. It can end with the tragic results of unresolved revenge, often leaving the main character desolate, or it can be a happy where the main character can find peace. An example in film is, “Mean Girls”, and an example in literature is “Hamlet”.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion

The hero always faces an enemy while trying to live a normal life on the side. Spider Man, Super Man, Bat Man, Wonder Woman, are all hero’s with their own books or films. Some real life heroes are Gandhi, or Martin Luther Kind Jr. They also have many films and books about them. Death
Death in all its aspects are presented here, after death, impending death, obsession with death, the idea of how to deal with death, grieving, and more are all part of this theme. An example in film is, “Pay it Forward”, and an example in literature is “The Lovely Bones”. Revenge
Revenge can motivate and drive men to do horrible things. Any work with the theme of revenge will be a work about resolve and journey. The tension and desire for revenge is usually solved by the end, but does not have to be. It can end with the tragic results of unresolved revenge, often leaving the main character desolate, or it can be a happy where the main character can find peace. An example in film is, “Mean Girls”, and an example in literature is “Hamlet”.

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
 An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces.

An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces.

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
 An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain.

An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
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Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
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Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
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Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
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 McKee refers to movie themes as “controlling ideas,” which are “the purest form of a story's meaning, the vision of life the audience members carry away into their lives.” Here's McKee with further explanation. Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
As seen with McKee’s “controlling idea,” theme can be defined in a number of ways. Often, people define film themes in one, or perhaps several, words. Examples include: Love
Death
Justice
Coming of age
Man vs. nature
But strictly speaking, these are story topics or subjects, not themes. As we define it in our article on theme, a theme in film is actually “the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story.” THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film? A theme is the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story. Everything that happens within a story should reference back to a theme.

McKee refers to movie themes as “controlling ideas,” which are “the purest form of a story's meaning, the vision of life the audience members carry away into their lives.” Here's McKee with further explanation. Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
As seen with McKee’s “controlling idea,” theme can be defined in a number of ways. Often, people define film themes in one, or perhaps several, words. Examples include: Love
Death
Justice
Coming of age
Man vs. nature
But strictly speaking, these are story topics or subjects, not themes. As we define it in our article on theme, a theme in film is actually “the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story.” THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film? A theme is the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story. Everything that happens within a story should reference back to a theme.

Heroic Realism - Urbanomic Heroic Realism: Violence, Conservatism, and the Fate of Culture
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Amanda Beech
Bringing the hero back into action promises to reinvigorate the state or governmental power
Faith in Contingency
Values: Capital and Contingency
Schemas of Contingency
Destruction of Abstract Relations
Time and Contingency
Codes, Kills, and Community
We are all as much non-human as human, and there is no fixed location to be found that would allow us to escape this fact
Contingency Without Alienation
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In an epic trawl through the heroic narratives of Hollywood action movies, TV crime drama, and their maverick protagonists, from The Maltese Falcon to Dexter via 24, Amanda Beech explores the depiction of law, violence, and the politics of contingency, and asks what the resolute actions of these heroes have to tell us about conceptions of the political force of culture
A standard Hollywood version of the action hero that proliferated in the 1980’s is now the subject of parody from those outside of this system and its original perpetrators alike. 1 This is the kind of hero that ignored the law, pushed his (it was usually a man) personal agenda and was free from doubt, contemplation or anxiety. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis set the precedent for these A-list machismo-steroid-pumped agents of destruction, and their presence honed this genre with sequels, franchises and effective and simple slapstick-comic scenarios. Bringing the hero back into action promises to reinvigorate the state or governmental power
These heroes were often persuaded to return to action—to the role of the hero—with some resistance. And traditionally, this return to action was followed through because the threat to the larger body politic, often understood as the nation state, coincided with a threat to their family. Indeed, through this reluctant but necessary return to action, our heroes succeed in reconfiguring the normative good of the West simultaneously with the preservation or even restitution of their family unit. 2 This local interest/national interest axis underscores the link these narratives make between public and private and subject and world, since for these characters, nation is world. Bringing the hero back into action thus promises to reinvigorate the state or governmental power—often in the form of a benevolent liberal President as a universal condition of life. For these characters there is never a wrong turn:

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Heroic Realism: Violence, Conservatism, and the Fate of Culture
Heroic Realism: Violence, Conservatism, and the Fate of Culture
Amanda Beech
Bringing the hero back into action promises to reinvigorate the state or governmental power
Faith in Contingency
Values: Capital and Contingency
Schemas of Contingency
Destruction of Abstract Relations
Time and Contingency
Codes, Kills, and Community
We are all as much non-human as human, and there is no fixed location to be found that would allow us to escape this fact
Contingency Without Alienation

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by Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas Themes
Violence and Force
Loyalty & Belonging
Drugs
Restraint and Silence
Immigration and "The Old Country"
Food Preparation
Power
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In a movie about the mob, it is not surprising that the use of violence and force are major themes. The mafia wields all its power because its members are willing to employ brutal violence and forceful, coercive measures in order to buy membership in its ranks. This violence, or the threat of it, is what makes government officials, cops, business owners, and others cooperate with the mob. Death is often around the corner, and throughout the film, we see almost all of the major members of the mafia "whacked," including Tommy.

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In a movie about the mob, it is not surprising that the use of violence and force are major themes. The mafia wields all its power because its members are willing to employ brutal violence and forceful, coercive measures in order to buy membership in its ranks. This violence, or the threat of it, is what makes government officials, cops, business owners, and others cooperate with the mob. Death is often around the corner, and throughout the film, we see almost all of the major members of the mafia "whacked," including Tommy.

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by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders (film) Themes
Loyalty
Violence
Observation vs. Action
Protection and Self-Reliance
Abandonment and Loss
Class
Gender
 While he must assume the postures of a violent gang member, he is not a man of action. Rather, he is a writer, recording all of the events of the film in his composition book. Protection and Self-Reliance
Along with the loyalty of the gang, the boys show one another a certain amount of protection. Evidently, none of their parents can offer them protection from the violence of their neighborhood and community. Thus, the boys need to protect one another. Darry tries to be a responsible guardian for Ponyboy in the beginning, but his protective impulses come out as abuse. Dally, on the other hand, is happy to act as a protector. He takes a great deal of responsibility for Johnny and Ponyboy after Johnny kills Bob. He tells them where to go, he comes and finds them in a few days, and he treats them like his much-loved younger brothers. However, Dally also has a complicated relationship to dependence and self-reliance, and becomes upset when Johnny ends up in the hospital.

The Outsiders (film) Themes
The Outsiders (film)
by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders (film) Themes
Loyalty
Violence
Observation vs. Action
Protection and Self-Reliance
Abandonment and Loss
Class
Gender

While he must assume the postures of a violent gang member, he is not a man of action. Rather, he is a writer, recording all of the events of the film in his composition book. Protection and Self-Reliance
Along with the loyalty of the gang, the boys show one another a certain amount of protection. Evidently, none of their parents can offer them protection from the violence of their neighborhood and community. Thus, the boys need to protect one another. Darry tries to be a responsible guardian for Ponyboy in the beginning, but his protective impulses come out as abuse. Dally, on the other hand, is happy to act as a protector. He takes a great deal of responsibility for Johnny and Ponyboy after Johnny kills Bob. He tells them where to go, he comes and finds them in a few days, and he treats them like his much-loved younger brothers. However, Dally also has a complicated relationship to dependence and self-reliance, and becomes upset when Johnny ends up in the hospital.

 Theme, Plot, and Conflict
Theme,

Plot,

and

Conflict

Theme

Plot

Conflict

Working

Together

 To

Kill

a

Mockingbird,

The

Perks

of

Being

a

Wallflower

Pride

and

Downfall: Macbeth,

Downfall

(a

movie

about

Hitler’s

last

days)

Racism: “A

Worn

Path,”

Mississippi

Burning

Fight

Between

Good

and

Evil: “Where

are

You

Going,

Where

Have

You

Been,”

“A

Good

Man

is

Hard

to

Find,”

Superman,

The

Terminator

War

is

often

a

theme,

though

can

be

represented

in

different

ways: War

as

futile: All

Quiet

on

the

Western

Front,

Farewell

to

Arms

War

as

brutal: The

Things

They

Carried,

Full

Metal

Jacket

War

as

glory: Courage

Under

Fire

War

as

opposing

evil: Braveheart,

The

Dirty

Dozen

War

as

tragedy: Schindler’s

List,

Taking

Chance

War

as

survival:

Theme, Plot, and Conflict
Theme,

Plot,

and

Conflict

Theme

Plot

Conflict

Working

Together

To

Kill

a

Mockingbird,

The

Perks

of

Being

a

Wallflower

Pride

and

Downfall: Macbeth,

Downfall

(a

movie

about

Hitler’s

last

days)

Racism: “A

Worn

Path,”

Mississippi

Burning

Fight

Between

Good

and

Evil: “Where

are

You

Going,

Where

Have

You

Been,”

“A

Good

Man

is

Hard

to

Find,”

Superman,

The

Terminator

War

is

often

a

theme,

though

can

be

represented

in

different

ways: War

as

futile: All

Quiet

on

the

Western

Front,

Farewell

to

Arms

War

as

brutal: The

Things

They

Carried,

Full

Metal

Jacket

War

as

glory: Courage

Under

Fire

War

as

opposing

evil: Braveheart,

The

Dirty

Dozen

War

as

tragedy: Schindler’s

List,

Taking

Chance

War

as

survival:

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Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)
 Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller?

Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre. What are the typical conventions of action movies? The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller?

Crash Themes | GradeSaver Crash Themes
Crash
by Paul Haggis
Crash Themes
Race
Shame
Action Versus Inaction
Justice
Religion
The Relationship Between Parents and their Children
Blindness
 On the other hand, Hansen seeks an outlet for his professional frustration and passivity by unjustly murdering an innocent citizen. An example of a character taking action against aggression is when Lara decides to save Daniel with her “invisible impenetrable cloak.” Another instance that demonstrates the difference between action and inaction is the death of Peter Waters. When Waters’s mother collapses in the morgue, we understand that Detective Waters’s inaction ultimately led to her other son’s death. Justice
Many of the character’s actions are motivated by their quest for justice. However, this quest often takes an ironic turn. Farhad, aggravated by the robbery and vandalism of his store, seeks justice in punishing Daniel. However, avenging Daniel is not the way to pursue the path to righteousness—instead, Farhad wrongly blames an innocent man. Similarly, there is the overshadowing irony of the corrupt “justice” system. While Detective Cabot seeks to persecute the white undercover cop for killing a black undercover officer, we realize that this action is solely motivated by his quest to secure the “black vote” for his upcoming election.

Crash Themes | GradeSaver

Crash Themes
Crash
by Paul Haggis
Crash Themes
Race
Shame
Action Versus Inaction
Justice
Religion
The Relationship Between Parents and their Children
Blindness

On the other hand, Hansen seeks an outlet for his professional frustration and passivity by unjustly murdering an innocent citizen. An example of a character taking action against aggression is when Lara decides to save Daniel with her “invisible impenetrable cloak.” Another instance that demonstrates the difference between action and inaction is the death of Peter Waters. When Waters’s mother collapses in the morgue, we understand that Detective Waters’s inaction ultimately led to her other son’s death. Justice
Many of the character’s actions are motivated by their quest for justice. However, this quest often takes an ironic turn. Farhad, aggravated by the robbery and vandalism of his store, seeks justice in punishing Daniel. However, avenging Daniel is not the way to pursue the path to righteousness—instead, Farhad wrongly blames an innocent man. Similarly, there is the overshadowing irony of the corrupt “justice” system. While Detective Cabot seeks to persecute the white undercover cop for killing a black undercover officer, we realize that this action is solely motivated by his quest to secure the “black vote” for his upcoming election.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
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Theme: Definition and Examples
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 Eventually she makes friends in this world and decides to risk herself to save them. Even the film’s trailer describes her quest in terms of virtues and values. Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
Ultimately, Chihiro saves her parents and returns to the real world wiser, bolder, and more self-reliant. List of Themes
SPIRITED AWAY
Before you can help others, you must find the courage to conquer your own fears. A rewarding life requires both an adventurous and a childlike spirit. WATCH NOW
Movie Themes #4
Love
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Love vs. loneliness
Love vs. Social control
Finding self-love
Regret over lost love
Power/strength of family/friendship
Sacrificing for love
Love is one of the most common subjects in movies, and one of the most famous of all love stories is Casablanca (1942). The enduring influence and popularity of the movie is arguably due to the elegant and powerful way that it dramatizes themes of love. Rick (Humphrey Bogart), a former freedom fighter, has retreated into cynicism, self-pity, and alcoholism in his nightclub in Casablanca. The source of his misery is his former lover, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), who abandoned him years earlier and who now shows up at his club with her husband, Laszlo.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
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Theme: Definition and Examples
Showcase your vision with elegant shot lists and storyboards.

Eventually she makes friends in this world and decides to risk herself to save them. Even the film’s trailer describes her quest in terms of virtues and values. Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
Ultimately, Chihiro saves her parents and returns to the real world wiser, bolder, and more self-reliant. List of Themes
SPIRITED AWAY
Before you can help others, you must find the courage to conquer your own fears. A rewarding life requires both an adventurous and a childlike spirit. WATCH NOW
Movie Themes #4
Love
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Love vs. loneliness
Love vs. Social control
Finding self-love
Regret over lost love
Power/strength of family/friendship
Sacrificing for love
Love is one of the most common subjects in movies, and one of the most famous of all love stories is Casablanca (1942). The enduring influence and popularity of the movie is arguably due to the elegant and powerful way that it dramatizes themes of love. Rick (Humphrey Bogart), a former freedom fighter, has retreated into cynicism, self-pity, and alcoholism in his nightclub in Casablanca. The source of his misery is his former lover, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), who abandoned him years earlier and who now shows up at his club with her husband, Laszlo.

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
CLUELESS
UP NEXT
Theme: Definition and Examples
Showcase your vision with elegant shot lists and storyboards.
 Love
Death
Justice
Coming of age
Man vs. nature
But strictly speaking, these are story topics or subjects, not themes. As we define it in our article on theme, a theme in film is actually “the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story.” THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film? A theme is the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story. Everything that happens within a story should reference back to a theme. For example, while “justice” may be the overriding subject of a movie, a theme derived from this subject may be something like, “If a person doesn't first do herself justice, she can never do it for others.” In the film analysis below, we organize a number of types of themes into seven major subjects: God and Philosophy
Survival
Virtue and Values
Love
Good vs. Evil
Society
Discovering Self-Knowledge
For each of these subjects, we generate a list of subtopics, then analyze how classic films transform several of those subtopics into common themes in movies. Any given movie, of course, can yield multiple and overlapping movie theme examples from across these major subjects. Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include:

Love
Death
Justice
Coming of age
Man vs. nature
But strictly speaking, these are story topics or subjects, not themes. As we define it in our article on theme, a theme in film is actually “the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story.” THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film? A theme is the inferred stance taken on a topic of a story. Everything that happens within a story should reference back to a theme. For example, while “justice” may be the overriding subject of a movie, a theme derived from this subject may be something like, “If a person doesn't first do herself justice, she can never do it for others.” In the film analysis below, we organize a number of types of themes into seven major subjects: God and Philosophy
Survival
Virtue and Values
Love
Good vs. Evil
Society
Discovering Self-Knowledge
For each of these subjects, we generate a list of subtopics, then analyze how classic films transform several of those subtopics into common themes in movies. Any given movie, of course, can yield multiple and overlapping movie theme examples from across these major subjects. Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include:

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10. Power Station – We Fight For Love (from ‘Commando’)
9. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill (from ‘James Bond : A View To A Kill’)
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6. Imagine Dragons – Battle Cry (from ‘Transformers: Age Of Extinction’)
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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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2. Sting – Demolition Man (from ‘Demolition Man’)
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1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
 These human vs. machine storylines open up intriguing story themes about whether or not we will push technology to the point when technology takes over. Is playing God worth that sacrifice? Is creating artificial intelligence going to spiral out of control? The science fiction genre is one of the most popular genres in Hollywood because it explores where science and technology could take us as a human race — and where it could possibly leave us in ashes if we’re not too careful. Humans are curious by nature, so these thematic questions bring audiences to the movie theaters by showcasing answers to some of the best “What If…” questions we have about the future and the technology we’re so obsessed with studying and manufacturing. gif (1×1)
These are the seven most intriguing story themes that audiences are attracted to in neverending fashion — undying trends that screenwriters can always chase. Forget zombie movies, vampire movies, contained action, horror flicks, and any other trend that will come and go. Instead of trend-chasing, screenwriters should be theme-chasing. And if you want to increase your odds of reaching an audience (which includes scripts readers, producers, development executives, agents, and managers), look no further than the everlasting themes of Good vs. Evil, Love, Perseverance (Underdogs), Come of Age, Justice (and Revenge), Human vs. Nature, and Human vs. Machine. Ken Miyamoto has worked in the film industry for nearly two decades, most notably as a studio liaison for Sony Studios and then as a script reader and story analyst for Sony Pictures.

7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine

Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
What is a movie theme?
Movies Themes • Equipment for Living
THEME DEFINITION
What is a theme in film?
Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
Are the Coen Brothers Obsessed with Desks? • Subscribe on YouTube
Coin Toss Scene • No Country for Old Men
I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
Movie Themes #7
Discovering Self-Knowledge
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Cher’s new project
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 Eventually Red embraces living, leading to one of cinema’s most famous and moving endings. Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
List of Themes
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
No matter how bad your situation is, the way you react to it - what you learn, how you feel, and how you treat others - is up to you. If you don’t commit to actively living despite your circumstances, you aren’t really alive, and you might as well be dead. WATCH NOW
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Courage and heroism
Honor and loyalty
Hypocrisy
Facing fear/finding bravery
Greed as downfall
Pride as downfall
Rising to the occasion
Themes of virtue and values are typically dramatized in films for children, especially fantasy adventures such as Hayao Miyazaki’s animated classic Spirited Away (2001). The movie chronicles the adventures of a young girl, Chihiro, who stumbles into an alternate spirit world where her parents' greed turns them into pigs. In the early scenes Chihiro is fearful, clingy, and whiny, with no spirit of adventure. “It’s creepy! Let’s go home!” Determined to save her parents, Chihiro tentatively begins to face her fears, becoming braver and more adventurous as she stumbles into one strange and frightening situation after another.

Eventually Red embraces living, leading to one of cinema’s most famous and moving endings. Ending Scene • Shawshank Redemption
List of Themes
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
No matter how bad your situation is, the way you react to it - what you learn, how you feel, and how you treat others - is up to you. If you don’t commit to actively living despite your circumstances, you aren’t really alive, and you might as well be dead. WATCH NOW
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Courage and heroism
Honor and loyalty
Hypocrisy
Facing fear/finding bravery
Greed as downfall
Pride as downfall
Rising to the occasion
Themes of virtue and values are typically dramatized in films for children, especially fantasy adventures such as Hayao Miyazaki’s animated classic Spirited Away (2001). The movie chronicles the adventures of a young girl, Chihiro, who stumbles into an alternate spirit world where her parents' greed turns them into pigs. In the early scenes Chihiro is fearful, clingy, and whiny, with no spirit of adventure. “It’s creepy! Let’s go home!” Determined to save her parents, Chihiro tentatively begins to face her fears, becoming braver and more adventurous as she stumbles into one strange and frightening situation after another.

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At the suggestion of director John McTiernan, Ludwig van Beethoven 's Ode to Joy (Ninth Symphony, Fourth Movement) is the musical theme of the terrorists. Hans Gruber, the terrorist leader, even hums it at one point in the movie (while he is on the elevator with Mr. Takagi). Film composer Michael Kamen at first thought it was a "sacrilege" to use Beethoven in an action movie, telling McTiernan: " I will make mincemeat out of Wagner or Strauss for you, but why Beethoven?" McTiernan replied that Ode to Joy had been the theme of the ultra-violence in Stanley Kubrick 's A Clockwork Orange (1971). Kamen, a Kubrick fan, then agreed.

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At the suggestion of director John McTiernan, Ludwig van Beethoven 's Ode to Joy (Ninth Symphony, Fourth Movement) is the musical theme of the terrorists. Hans Gruber, the terrorist leader, even hums it at one point in the movie (while he is on the elevator with Mr. Takagi). Film composer Michael Kamen at first thought it was a "sacrilege" to use Beethoven in an action movie, telling McTiernan: " I will make mincemeat out of Wagner or Strauss for you, but why Beethoven?" McTiernan replied that Ode to Joy had been the theme of the ultra-violence in Stanley Kubrick 's A Clockwork Orange (1971). Kamen, a Kubrick fan, then agreed.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature 15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
15 Common Themes in Film and Literature
Conclusion
 Yin & Yang/Maintaining Balance
Having a great day? Don’t worry, something will go wrong. At least according to yin and yang it will, because good is balanced by evil. Works with this as the theme have a character so focused on something that they think is “good” to the point where they become unbalanced, allowing all the bad to come overcome them. If you want to keep your relationship you will have to work for it, balancing your life to keep that relationship intact, weather that is a job, person, or hobby. An example in film is “Inside Out”. An example in literature is “Evil Genius”. “ Evil Genius” is a series in which yin and yang are a main theme as the books come together. Coming Of Age
Great you’re old enough! Now you must deal with relationships, bills, children, the IRS, school payments, all kinds of debt, credit cards, and even the dreaded in-law’s!

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

Yin & Yang/Maintaining Balance
Having a great day? Don’t worry, something will go wrong. At least according to yin and yang it will, because good is balanced by evil. Works with this as the theme have a character so focused on something that they think is “good” to the point where they become unbalanced, allowing all the bad to come overcome them. If you want to keep your relationship you will have to work for it, balancing your life to keep that relationship intact, weather that is a job, person, or hobby. An example in film is “Inside Out”. An example in literature is “Evil Genius”. “ Evil Genius” is a series in which yin and yang are a main theme as the books come together. Coming Of Age
Great you’re old enough! Now you must deal with relationships, bills, children, the IRS, school payments, all kinds of debt, credit cards, and even the dreaded in-law’s!

An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings
An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings
The 67 Different Sub Genres
Action
1. Superhero
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
2. Spy
3. Martial Arts
Enter The Dragon (1973) Official Trailer - Bruce Lee Movie
4. Disaster
5. Buddy Cop
6. Swashbuckler
Thriller
1. Psychological
2. Mystery
3. Techno
4. Conspiracy
5. Film Noir
Comedy
1. Comedy of Manners
2. Parody
3. Black Comedy
4. Slapstick
5. Fish Out of Water
6. Sitcom
7. Mockumentary
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Official Trailer #2 (2016) - Andy Samberg Movie HD
Crime
1. Heist
2. Courtroom
3. Police Procedural
4. Gangster
5. Detective
Drama
1. Melodrama
2. Medical
3. Teen/Coming of Age
4. Legal
5. Docudrama
6. Period
7. Political
Fantasy
1. Contemporary
2. High Fantasy
3. Bangsian
4. Sword and Sorcery
5. Dark
Romance
1. Epic
2. Rom-Com
3. Supernatural
4. Romantic Thriller
5. Romantic Drama
Experimental
1. Absurdist
2. Surrealist
Horror
1. Slasher
2. Splatter
3. Monster
4. Occult
5. Found Footage
6. Psychological
7. Ghost
Historical
1. Biopic
2. Alternate History
3. Biblical
4. Epic
5. Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
1. Space Opera
2. Post-Apocalyptic
3. Future Noir
4. Utopian
5. Military
6. Punk
Western
1. Epic
2. Marshal
3. Empire
4. Revenge
5. Spaghetti
6. Revisionist
7. Outlaw
 Furthermore, a common theme in superhero screenplays is the clear hero and villain distinction among characters. There’s often little ambiguity, a clear evil obstacle for the good guys to overcome. A clear example are the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
2. Spy
Screenplays with a spy action theme often include characters that are secret agents or moles. This can involve a plot based on espionage for patriotic or altruistic motives. They might be carrying out their mission on behalf of a state or for their own personal reasons. The Mission: Impossible franchise and Phillip Noyce’s Salt are some popular examples of the spy action genre.

An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings

An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings
An Epic List of The 67 Film Sub Genres and Their Meanings
The 67 Different Sub Genres
Action
1. Superhero
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
2. Spy
3. Martial Arts
Enter The Dragon (1973) Official Trailer - Bruce Lee Movie
4. Disaster
5. Buddy Cop
6. Swashbuckler
Thriller
1. Psychological
2. Mystery
3. Techno
4. Conspiracy
5. Film Noir
Comedy
1. Comedy of Manners
2. Parody
3. Black Comedy
4. Slapstick
5. Fish Out of Water
6. Sitcom
7. Mockumentary
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Official Trailer #2 (2016) - Andy Samberg Movie HD
Crime
1. Heist
2. Courtroom
3. Police Procedural
4. Gangster
5. Detective
Drama
1. Melodrama
2. Medical
3. Teen/Coming of Age
4. Legal
5. Docudrama
6. Period
7. Political
Fantasy
1. Contemporary
2. High Fantasy
3. Bangsian
4. Sword and Sorcery
5. Dark
Romance
1. Epic
2. Rom-Com
3. Supernatural
4. Romantic Thriller
5. Romantic Drama
Experimental
1. Absurdist
2. Surrealist
Horror
1. Slasher
2. Splatter
3. Monster
4. Occult
5. Found Footage
6. Psychological
7. Ghost
Historical
1. Biopic
2. Alternate History
3. Biblical
4. Epic
5. Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
1. Space Opera
2. Post-Apocalyptic
3. Future Noir
4. Utopian
5. Military
6. Punk
Western
1. Epic
2. Marshal
3. Empire
4. Revenge
5. Spaghetti
6. Revisionist
7. Outlaw

Furthermore, a common theme in superhero screenplays is the clear hero and villain distinction among characters. There’s often little ambiguity, a clear evil obstacle for the good guys to overcome. A clear example are the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Official Trailer
2. Spy
Screenplays with a spy action theme often include characters that are secret agents or moles. This can involve a plot based on espionage for patriotic or altruistic motives. They might be carrying out their mission on behalf of a state or for their own personal reasons. The Mission: Impossible franchise and Phillip Noyce’s Salt are some popular examples of the spy action genre.

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Goodfellas
by Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas Themes
Violence and Force
Loyalty & Belonging
Drugs
Restraint and Silence
Immigration and "The Old Country"
Food Preparation
Power
 we also get an intimate sense of individual characters' violent impulses. Tommy, for instance, is a particularly savage killer, exhibiting a scary lack of remorse for his senseless acts. His violence is often unnecessary and impulsive, and he thinks little of the consequences. Though Henry is not as naturally violent as his companions, he has many violent moments in his personal life, as when he beats up Bruce for sexually assaulting Karen, and then when he throws Karen onto the ground after she threatens him with the gun. Violence is around every corner, unsentimental and gruesome, presented thematically to underscore the desperation and desensitization of the mob members' lifestyles. Loyalty & Belonging
The most important value in the mafia is loyalty. The movie illustrates the theme of loyalty and its importance very clearly. From the first time that Henry gets "pinched" by the cops, he keeps his mouth shut and doesn't rat anyone out. As the young Henry leaves the courthouse, Paulie and the crew congratulate him and shower him with praise for his restraint. His silence affords him a sense of belonging in the group unlike he has ever known.

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we also get an intimate sense of individual characters' violent impulses. Tommy, for instance, is a particularly savage killer, exhibiting a scary lack of remorse for his senseless acts. His violence is often unnecessary and impulsive, and he thinks little of the consequences. Though Henry is not as naturally violent as his companions, he has many violent moments in his personal life, as when he beats up Bruce for sexually assaulting Karen, and then when he throws Karen onto the ground after she threatens him with the gun. Violence is around every corner, unsentimental and gruesome, presented thematically to underscore the desperation and desensitization of the mob members' lifestyles. Loyalty & Belonging
The most important value in the mafia is loyalty. The movie illustrates the theme of loyalty and its importance very clearly. From the first time that Henry gets "pinched" by the cops, he keeps his mouth shut and doesn't rat anyone out. As the young Henry leaves the courthouse, Paulie and the crew congratulate him and shower him with praise for his restraint. His silence affords him a sense of belonging in the group unlike he has ever known.

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The Outsiders (film)
by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders (film) Themes
Loyalty
Violence
Observation vs. Action
Protection and Self-Reliance
Abandonment and Loss
Class
Gender
 The only reason Bob doesn't start a fight with Ponyboy and the others after the drive-in movie is that the girls are there. Then later at the playground, the Socs descend on Johnny and Ponyboy, almost drowning in a nearby fountain. The only thing that seems to prevent Bob from drowning Ponyboy is the intervention of Johnny, who stabs Bob. In the world of the film, 16 year old boys must resort to violence to protect their friends. Violence is both the only option and the worst symptom of the adolescent angst that pervades the Tulsa of the film. After Johnny dies, Dally does not know how to grieve the loss, and instead resorts to a violent performance, ending in his own death at the hands of the police. Observation vs. Action
Ponyboy is an active member of the gang, and wants to participate in the rumble, but he is also distinguished from his fellow gang members by his relative gentleness. He is strong and silent where others are rough-housing and wild. He is the thoughtful member of the group, content to observe rather than join in the fight. He reassures Cherry that he would not hurt Bob, after Two-Bit hands him a broken bottle to use as a weapon.

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The only reason Bob doesn't start a fight with Ponyboy and the others after the drive-in movie is that the girls are there. Then later at the playground, the Socs descend on Johnny and Ponyboy, almost drowning in a nearby fountain. The only thing that seems to prevent Bob from drowning Ponyboy is the intervention of Johnny, who stabs Bob. In the world of the film, 16 year old boys must resort to violence to protect their friends. Violence is both the only option and the worst symptom of the adolescent angst that pervades the Tulsa of the film. After Johnny dies, Dally does not know how to grieve the loss, and instead resorts to a violent performance, ending in his own death at the hands of the police. Observation vs. Action
Ponyboy is an active member of the gang, and wants to participate in the rumble, but he is also distinguished from his fellow gang members by his relative gentleness. He is strong and silent where others are rough-housing and wild. He is the thoughtful member of the group, content to observe rather than join in the fight. He reassures Cherry that he would not hurt Bob, after Two-Bit hands him a broken bottle to use as a weapon.

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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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 During the 1980s, a number of influential films focused on Americans who were prisoners of war or missing in action, such as Uncommon Valor, Missing in Action, and Rambo. In the realm of cinematic fantasy, the United States was able to reap revenge for the frustrations and losses it had experienced in Vietnam. Rambo's most famous line was, "Sir, do we get to win this time?" These films provided consolation concerning the morality of American forces in the conflict. In Uncommon Valor, a character tells a band of fellow veterans about to rescue a group of MIAs: " No one can dispute the rightness of what you're doing." Previous
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During the 1980s, a number of influential films focused on Americans who were prisoners of war or missing in action, such as Uncommon Valor, Missing in Action, and Rambo. In the realm of cinematic fantasy, the United States was able to reap revenge for the frustrations and losses it had experienced in Vietnam. Rambo's most famous line was, "Sir, do we get to win this time?" These films provided consolation concerning the morality of American forces in the conflict. In Uncommon Valor, a character tells a band of fellow veterans about to rescue a group of MIAs: " No one can dispute the rightness of what you're doing." Previous
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7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
 This is the story theme that coming of age movies explore. And this is what everyone can relate it and feel nostalgic about. 5. Justice
For decades, we’ve lived in a world where the rich and powerful exploit the weak, whether it’s through corrupt politics, criminal underbellies of society, or corporate schemes and corruption. Most of society just deals with it, knowing that not much can be done and hoping that justice will somehow prevail in the end. The story themes of justice in movies are powerful because audiences want to see the hero prevail. And it’s interesting because a hero often has to become an outlaw to see justice served. How many Robin Hood movies have we seen over the years? The iconic character of legend and lore lives on because he robs from the rich and corrupt, and gives it to the poor. Courtroom Dramas like A Time to Kill, Philadelphia, Amistad, and the ones mentioned above, give us a sense of justice in our lives, if not for just a couple of hours in the movie theater.

This is the story theme that coming of age movies explore. And this is what everyone can relate it and feel nostalgic about. 5. Justice
For decades, we’ve lived in a world where the rich and powerful exploit the weak, whether it’s through corrupt politics, criminal underbellies of society, or corporate schemes and corruption. Most of society just deals with it, knowing that not much can be done and hoping that justice will somehow prevail in the end. The story themes of justice in movies are powerful because audiences want to see the hero prevail. And it’s interesting because a hero often has to become an outlaw to see justice served. How many Robin Hood movies have we seen over the years? The iconic character of legend and lore lives on because he robs from the rich and corrupt, and gives it to the poor. Courtroom Dramas like A Time to Kill, Philadelphia, Amistad, and the ones mentioned above, give us a sense of justice in our lives, if not for just a couple of hours in the movie theater.

Seven Samurai Themes | GradeSaver Seven Samurai Themes
Seven Samurai
by Akira Kurosawa
Seven Samurai Themes
Unity and the Nature of War
Relative morality
Pride vs. Humility
Sexual repression, violence, and shame
Individuality and accountability
Expectations and Identity
Class hierarchy and fluidity
 The film focuses immensely on personal growth and development, and we see especially in Kikuchiyo the idea that an individual can redeem himself through his actions. Each of our samurai is defined by their individualism, as they stand out for their own ideas about how a samurai should be and what it really means to be honorable. The idea that the samurai should think for themselves, make their own moral judgments, and act on these rather than the will of a lord, was an important idea after the fall of the oppressive, militarized regime in Japan during WWII. They also focus heavily on personal accountability in the film, and Kambei in particular works to impress the importance of accountability on other characters, like Kikuchiyo, whom he scolds for acting selfishly and bringing harm to others. Expectations and Identity
A constant theme throughout the film is how class or group identity determines what is expected of individuals. All of our main samurai, with the exception of Kikuchiyo, form their identity in opposition to the social and cultural expectations of samurai in some way, mostly by determining that their own internal morality should supersede such expectations. Kikuchiyo, meanwhile, was in fact born as a farmer, and forms his identity in opposition to what is expected of him from birth. He is particularly interesting in that he has spent much of his life searching for some identity in the world—he does not even know is own given name, and wants desperately to be accepted as a samurai. To this end, the aspect of identity on which he becomes fixated is his proof of birth, but he only truly becomes accepted, and gains the identity he craves, when he learns from the other samurai that his identity should be based more on his actions than on society’s social rules. Of course, this theme weaves in and out of several other major themes, such as class mobility, morality, and individuality.

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Seven Samurai Themes
Seven Samurai
by Akira Kurosawa
Seven Samurai Themes
Unity and the Nature of War
Relative morality
Pride vs. Humility
Sexual repression, violence, and shame
Individuality and accountability
Expectations and Identity
Class hierarchy and fluidity

7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies - ScreenCraft 7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
7 Most Intriguing Story Themes in Movies
1. Good vs. Evil
2. Love
3. Perseverance
4. Coming of Age
5. Justice
6. Human vs. Nature
7. Human vs. Machine
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These are the seven most intriguing story themes that audiences are attracted to in neverending fashion — undying trends that screenwriters can always chase. Forget zombie movies, vampire movies, contained action, horror flicks, and any other trend that will come and go. Instead of trend-chasing, screenwriters should be theme-chasing. And if you want to increase your odds of reaching an audience (which includes scripts readers, producers, development executives, agents, and managers), look no further than the everlasting themes of Good vs. Evil, Love, Perseverance (Underdogs), Come of Age, Justice (and Revenge), Human vs. Nature, and Human vs. Machine. Ken Miyamoto has worked in the film industry for nearly two decades, most notably as a studio liaison for Sony Studios and then as a script reader and story analyst for Sony Pictures. He has many studio meetings under his belt as a produced screenwriter, meeting with the likes of Sony, Dreamworks, Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers, as well as many production and management companies. He has had a previous development deal with Lionsgate, as well as multiple writing assignments, including the produced miniseries Blackout, starring Anne Heche, Sean Patrick Flanery, Billy Zane, James Brolin, Haylie Duff, Brian Bloom, Eric La Salle, and Bruce Boxleitner. Follow Ken on Twitter @KenMovies
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Early movies
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
Present day
 1980s
In the 1980s dramatic film put emphasis on highly emotional themes. Do the Right Thing (1989), Spike Lees debut film, and The Color Purple (1985) were full character studies of African American culture and history. War dramas again played a big part as Platoon (1986) showed the horrors of Vietnam. Das Boot (1981) focused on the German viewpoint of WWII. Drama, with a science fiction edge was a theme when Steven Spielberg directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner (1982). 1990s
During the 1990s to Drama was put into epic proportion when films like Goodfellas (1990) came out. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) had strong themes of hope, as did Schindlers List (1993). Dramas also took a turn with thrillers with, Fight Club (1999), American Beauty (1999), and Leon (1994). Race relationships were a theme in American History X (1998), and the AIDs epidemic, and discrimination was focus of Philadelphia (1993). Comedy-drama was featured with films like Jerry Maguire (1996) and Barton Fink (1991).

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Drama Movies
Drama Movies
Timeline
Early movies
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
Present day

1980s
In the 1980s dramatic film put emphasis on highly emotional themes. Do the Right Thing (1989), Spike Lees debut film, and The Color Purple (1985) were full character studies of African American culture and history. War dramas again played a big part as Platoon (1986) showed the horrors of Vietnam. Das Boot (1981) focused on the German viewpoint of WWII. Drama, with a science fiction edge was a theme when Steven Spielberg directed E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and Ridley Scott directed Blade Runner (1982). 1990s
During the 1990s to Drama was put into epic proportion when films like Goodfellas (1990) came out. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) had strong themes of hope, as did Schindlers List (1993). Dramas also took a turn with thrillers with, Fight Club (1999), American Beauty (1999), and Leon (1994). Race relationships were a theme in American History X (1998), and the AIDs epidemic, and discrimination was focus of Philadelphia (1993). Comedy-drama was featured with films like Jerry Maguire (1996) and Barton Fink (1991).

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 And so it’s not too strange that the fairly enjoyable film, Behind Enemy Lines, is a little like Spy Game, Enemies at the Gate, Saving Private Ryan and well… every American war movie you’ve ever seen. All our favorite national themes are there: Treaties are never good and bind our hands morally and strategically (This is probably a hang-over from the Vietnam era when we lost the war because well, “they” didn’t want us to win.) Another theme: our guys are over there and we are going to bring them home even though one American life is worth three thousand non-American lives. Another theme: American soldiers are macho types who often need a war to realize how important America’s place is in the world. Well, you get the idea. The film is full of cliches. But hey, they’re our cliches.

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And so it’s not too strange that the fairly enjoyable film, Behind Enemy Lines, is a little like Spy Game, Enemies at the Gate, Saving Private Ryan and well… every American war movie you’ve ever seen. All our favorite national themes are there: Treaties are never good and bind our hands morally and strategically (This is probably a hang-over from the Vietnam era when we lost the war because well, “they” didn’t want us to win.) Another theme: our guys are over there and we are going to bring them home even though one American life is worth three thousand non-American lives. Another theme: American soldiers are macho types who often need a war to realize how important America’s place is in the world. Well, you get the idea. The film is full of cliches. But hey, they’re our cliches.

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Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters
Theme in film
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Movie Themes #1
God and Philosophy
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
Movie Themes #2
Survival
“There’s something inside they can’t get to”
“I guess it comes down to a simple choice.”
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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie Themes #3
Virtue and Values
“It’s creepy! Let’s go home!”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
SPIRITED AWAY
Movie Themes #4
Love
“You are our last hope.”
Judgement, Courage, Loyalty
CASABLANCA
Movie Themes #5
Social themes
Mookie and Pino
Death of Radio Raheem
DO THE RIGHT THING
Movie Themes #6
Good vs. Evil
The hottest spot north of Havana
“Why did you do that!?”
GOODFELLAS
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Discovering Self-Knowledge
Contempo casual
Cher’s new project
All by Myself
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 But then they subvert the genre’s typical triumph of good in the third act. Not only does evil vanquish good, but Sheriff Bell quits law enforcement, feeling that his actions can no longer make a difference. In this scene, Sheriff Bell lays out this existential quandary. I Feel Overmatched • No Country for Old Men
A final expression of the theme occurs near the end of the film, when Chigurh is badly hurt in a freak car accident. What could have easily become a moment of cosmic irony or poetic justice is left unresolved. Themes in Coen Brothers’ films
While viewers can read this as the villain getting his comeuppance, the random nature of it — as well as the fact that none of the main characters even realize that it happens — suggests the theme that the moral arc of the universe does not bend towards justice, no matter how much we want it to. List of Themes
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
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Survival
In this category, subtopics that yield common themes include: Human vs. nature
Human vs. human
Individual vs. self
Perseverance/finding strength
Resistance to oppression
Facing disease/mortality/addiction
Beating the odds
Survival is a subject that lends itself well to movies because it tends to feature intense conflict between an individual and another force (human, nature, machine), as well as between individual and self.

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 Any work of this kind will always be about change, weather it is to resolve the conflict or make it worse. Poor choices and great choices can be seen here, on topics of how to deal with, resolve, create, and prevent conflict. Films such as “The Bourne Identity” or “Hitch” are great examples of conflict. A literature example is “Catch-22”. Good Vs. Evil
Nearly every movie ever has this theme somewhere in the plot line. This theme brings up the age old philosophical question about what the right thing to do is. What is a just cause? Works with this theme challenge ideas or concepts about right, and wrong. When this theme is a major theme there will be two very easily discernable opinions’ that drive character goals in the work.

15 Common Themes in Film and Literature

Any work of this kind will always be about change, weather it is to resolve the conflict or make it worse. Poor choices and great choices can be seen here, on topics of how to deal with, resolve, create, and prevent conflict. Films such as “The Bourne Identity” or “Hitch” are great examples of conflict. A literature example is “Catch-22”. Good Vs. Evil
Nearly every movie ever has this theme somewhere in the plot line. This theme brings up the age old philosophical question about what the right thing to do is. What is a just cause? Works with this theme challenge ideas or concepts about right, and wrong. When this theme is a major theme there will be two very easily discernable opinions’ that drive character goals in the work.

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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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5. The Cure – Dredd Song (from ‘Judge Dredd 1995’)
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4. Billy Idol – Speed (from ‘Speed’)
3. Aerosmith – I DOn’t Want To Miss A Thing (from ‘Armageddon’)
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 This theme is when a character must now face a problem, or situation that their situation protected them from before. In the film “Brother Bear” a young man is dejected when he comes of age in his tribe, but does not feel he is respected. With the expectation of him to fulfill more jobs without additional recognition the young man goes through an experience that teaches him the true meaning of responsibly leading life. He “came of age” physically” but it took time for it to happen spiritually. A great book with this theme is “Where the Wild Things Are”. Spiritual Enlightenment
You are spiritual being having a human experience, but to know this you must be spiritual enlightened. Works with this theme always have a character that gains awareness of things around them. Their actions rationally change as a result of the newly obtained knowledge. This theme is all over the T.V. series “Avatar the Last Air Bender” as a young avatar must learn of the world he is expected to protect, he find spiritual enlightenment to be the key. Spiritual enlightenment always results in internal peace within the character.

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This theme is when a character must now face a problem, or situation that their situation protected them from before. In the film “Brother Bear” a young man is dejected when he comes of age in his tribe, but does not feel he is respected. With the expectation of him to fulfill more jobs without additional recognition the young man goes through an experience that teaches him the true meaning of responsibly leading life. He “came of age” physically” but it took time for it to happen spiritually. A great book with this theme is “Where the Wild Things Are”. Spiritual Enlightenment
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 There are boots on the ground, troops who I personally believe were sent there under false pretenses, so I hope this will be part of opening our eyes." He confirmed that "the Iraq stuff and the Vietnam stuff is there by design", adding that he did not think that the film was anti-military. Critic Charles Marowitz in Swans magazine remarked, however, that the realism of the suggested parallel with wars in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan "doesn't quite jell" because the natives are "peace-loving and empathetic". Cameron said that Americans have a "moral responsibility" to understand the impact of their country's recent military campaigns. Commenting on the term " shock and awe " in the film, Cameron said: " We know what it feels like to launch the missiles. We don't know what it feels like for them to land on our home soil, not in America." Christian Hamaker of Crosswalk.com noted that, "in describing the military assault on Pandora, Cameron cribs terminology from the ongoing war on terrorism and puts it in the mouths of the film's villains ... as they 'fight terror with terror'. Cameron's sympathies, and the movie's, clearly are with the Na'vi—and against the military and corporate men." A columnist in the Russian newspaper Vedomosti traced Avatar' s popularity to its giving the audience a chance to make a moral choice between good and evil and, by emotionally siding with Jake's treason, to relieve "us the scoundrels" of our collective guilt for the cruel and unjust world that we have created.

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 75 COMMON THEME TOPICS
75

COMMON

THEME

TOPICS

 75 COMMON THEME TOPICS
75

COMMON

THEME

TOPICS

theme

is

a

broad

idea,

message,

moral,

universal

truth

or

lesson

expressed. Confidence

vs.

insecurities

Overcoming

fears

Appreciation/

gratitude

Acceptance/

tolerance

Kindness

Honesty

Teamwork/

goals/

collaboration

Overcoming

adversities

Loss

of

innocence/

Coming

of

age

(Learning

about

the

harsh

realities

of

the

world)

Sacrifice

(What

will

you

do

or

say

to

save/

help

someone

else?) Nature

vs.

nurture

Fall

from

grace

(i.e.,

opening

Pandora’s

Box,

tasting

the

forbidden

fruit,

etc.) Love

(platonic

-

romantic)

Friendship

(How

far

will

you

go? Standing

up

for

friends,

etc.) Fate/

destiny

(Are

you

in

control

of

your

fate? Is

there

such

a

thing?) Revenge

(Good

vs.

bad

outcomes,

etc.) Taking

advantage

of…

The

unexplained

(mysterious

happenings

which

cannot

be

reasonably

explained)

The

importance

of

education/

Intellectual

education/

Moral

education

Bravery

vs.

cowardice

Racism

and

prejudice

Role

of

women,

minorities,

etc. Maturity

vs.

immaturity

Social

class

structure/

inequalities/

poverty

Code

of

conduct

Privacy

and

security

Uncertainty

(Or,

the

impossibility

of

certainty)

Life

and

death

(mortality

and

immortality/

circle

of

life)

The

American

Dream

(Or,

the

decline

of

it)

Time

(the

value

of

it)

Social

change

Civilized

vs.

uncivilized

society

Hatred

and

regret

Existence

of

good

and/

or

evil

The

power

of

one

Innocence

and

experience

Choices

and

possibilities

Guilt

vs.

forgiveness

Family

bond/

loyalty

Religion/

spirituality/

faith

Heroism

Freedom

(Causes

of/

consequences

of…)

Individuality

vs.

group

Liberty

and

authority

Fame

and

fortune

Greed

and

selfishness

Personal

vs.

public

property

Commitment

(marriage,

career,

family,

friends,

responsibilities,

etc.)

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 He displays this central theme because his wife passed away and he feels alone. His wife was his everything so when his wife died he felt alone and abandoned. Another central theme is money. Throughout the whole movie many of the characters have issues with money. Will Hunting thinks that he isn’t good enough for the girl he loved because he wasn’t rich. The girl he loved didn’t care about money at all, however Will thought that their relationship was based around money and how he wasn’t good enough for her. In the movie Will is always mentioning money an ends up never bringing her to his house because he is embarrassed. Lastly, another main issue or theme is fear. Every character in the movie at some point displays fear. Will Hunting is scared to trust and love anyone because of his past.

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6. Casino Royale (2006)
7. Rush Hour (1998)
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9. Yip Man (2008)
10. The Raid: Redemption (2011)
11. The Matrix (1999)
12. The Way of the Gun (2000)
13. The Bourne Identity (2002)
14. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)
15. Haywire (2011)
16. John Wick (2014)
17. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
18. Troy (2004)
19. 300 (2006)
20. Open Range (2003)
21. Rambo (2008)
22. Taken (I) (2008)
23. Wanted (2008)
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 For example, when Kikuchiyo acts selfishly and does not protect others, it weakens the village, several villagers die, and he eventually dies himself. This statement also highlights Kambei’s unique worldview, and may provide an explanation of his, and the other samurai’s, charitable decision to help the villagers: by protecting others (the villagers), they are making the world a safer place—which may help to protect them later. This is also connected to the villagers’ killing of retreating samurai—if these samurai protect the villagers, rather than harm them as samurai often do, then there might be more affection for samurai among villagers, who may be less likely to hunt defeated samurai at another time. More concretely, he is teaching them that war cannot be selfish, which is one of the important democratic ideals that arises in the post-war period. If people behave selfishly in war everyone will die, but the sacrifice of a few for the many provides an opportunity to overcome the invaders and protect their land and their people. Relative morality
An important theme throughout the film is that different individuals have differing senses of morality based on their own experiences in life, and that people must try to understand the views of others in the context of their personal experiences. The seven samurai are introduced as ronin, which means they have no lord, so they have had to determine their own sense of what is right and wrong in the world, rather than follow the instructions of a master. The audience comes to appreciate this about them, and in particular, that they have looked within themselves for guidance rather deferring to societal expectations, as some other ronin tend to do. However, the idea that their moral determinations should be considered absolute is challenged by Kikuchiyo, when he explodes in anger at the issue of the villagers’ hunting of samurai in the past—he points out that the way that samurai have oppressed farmers for centuries must be considered when judging these actions, even if it does not completely excuse them.

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Midway through the Vietnam War, many American soldiers felt a level of detachment stemming from a general lack of understanding as to why they were there. Others performed unadulterated acts of violence simply because they thought they were fulfilling a duty. Either way, the patriotic "war hero" figure that emerged after World War II was fully shattered for many young soldiers, and Coppola expresses this in several instances in Apocalypse Now. Kilgore has made a sport out of killing, eviscerating an entire village in order to move the PBR to the mouth of the Nung River. He celebrates the drama of killing by playing Ride of the Valkyries on a loudspeaker to signal the arrival of his Air Cavalry. On a smaller scale, Mr. Clean opens fire on a sampan of innocent Vietnamese people before Chef is able to discern if they are dangerous or not. Throughout, the soldiers who perpetrate feats of grotesque violence do not seem to process the full weight of their actions. Desperation
There are many levels of desperation in Apocalypse Now. From the opening scene, it is evident that Willard is fighting his inner demons, and has returned to Saigon because he does not recognize his pre-Vietnam life anymore. The sailors on the PBR are desperate to finish their duty and return home alive, especially Chef.

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Apocalypse Now Themes
Apocalypse Now
by Francis Ford Coppola
Apocalypse Now Themes
Detachment
Desperation
Exploitation
Journey
Accountability
Innocence
Insanity

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Doctor Manhattan
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Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
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Superman (Henry Cavill)
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 The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.

Aquaman
Bane
Batman (Adam West)
Batman (Christian Bale)
Batman (Michael Keaton)
Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer)
Doctor Manhattan
Harley Quinn
Hooded Justice
Joker (Heath Ledger)
Joker (Jack Nicholson)
Joker (Joaquin Phoenix)
Looking Glass
Nite Owl
Ozymandias
Rorschach
Shazam
Silk Spectre
Sister Night
Superman (Christopher Reeve)
Superman (Henry Cavill)
The Comedian
The Penguin
Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)
Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter)

The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty. What is an action thriller? An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax. What makes a movie an action movie? Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.

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Black Panther (film)
by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther (film) Themes
Challenging Power Structures
Absence of Fathers
African diaspora
The West's Views of Africa
Tradition vs. Change
Conflicting Identities
Violent Masculinity
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Black Panther (film) Themes
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Challenging Power Structures
One of the dominant themes in Black Panther is that of challenging power structures. T’Challa is the leader of Wakanda, and throughout the film we find that many people want him out of power, beginning with M’Baku and of course ending with Killmonger. T’Challa faces indirect challenges to his authority (though not his throne) from his own friends and allies W’Kabi and Nakia. But there are also broader examples of this phenomenon in the film. As king, Killmonger attempts to topple the Western-dominated world order and the structures that oppress black people worldwide. Despite the fact that most of these challenges come from adversaries, upsetting power structures is ultimately cast in a positive light by the film. T’Challa learns from Killmonger that Wakanda has become stagnant and needs to do more in the world, and so he ultimately challenges and reforms the traditions of his ancestors to help the world. Though always a controversial topic throughout history, overthrowing powers that are unfair or unjust is an important part of a successful society.

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Black Panther (film) Themes
Black Panther (film)
by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther (film) Themes
Challenging Power Structures
Absence of Fathers
African diaspora
The West's Views of Africa
Tradition vs. Change
Conflicting Identities
Violent Masculinity

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Key themes of film noir
Key themes of film noir
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Key themes of film noir

Key themes of film noir
Key themes of film noir
Key themes of film noir

The violin would create the effect of a weary romance, dying out with the rest of the city. Whilst the flute would be to used to emphasise the beauty ofthe female. 5. Themes  Themes such as fate and murder are used throughout Film Noir. Fate looks towards how the heroin and damsel are brought together and even through the toughest situations there is still a final romance. Not only this but the Film Noir dead city wouldn't be so gothic if it wasn’t for murder. This is crucial for any Film Noir and it would be a rarity to find one without murder. It gives the chance to bring in all the typical characters including the detective, usually the protagonist, on his journey to solve this crime or catch the sinner. As an audience you almost expect the city to be rundown with crooked and backwards themes. 6.