Even the
Rain
Compare
and contrast the indigenist and mestizo (Vasconcelos) worldviews in the film.
How are their views different? How do these views clash?
GUIDELINES
Your essay
must have a strong thesis statement.
Your essay
must also engage with both the film and theories seen in class.
Be sure to
use examples from the film to prove your thesis statement.
This paper
must be typed, double-spaced and follow MLA style. Please do not forget to
staple your essay.
Please
respect the word limit.
Critical
Analysis of Film (essay) vs. Film Review
The
film essay engages with ideas about a film, not just our likes and dislikes,
which is what distinguishes it from a film review. A film review: tends
to focus on the surface story, providing a lengthy description of the plot;
perhaps the thrill of some aspects of the film, such as the special effects, or
movie’s context (eg: the director’s other work), make it easier to understand.
A review typically makes recommendations about whether the film is worth
watching.
A
critical analysis of
a film involves research, critical thinking and analysis, and may just as well
be about a movie you disliked, as one that you really enjoyed. It avoids a
lengthy reprise of the plot except where it is necessary to remind the reader
of important themes or elements. The film essay supports a clearly
articulated argument (your thesis) by looking closely at some feature of the
film and will often situate the work in the context of other critical writing
about the film.
It may examine various aspects of the film’s
elements as well as consider the film’s production history and context, the
film’s reception and consumption by audiences.