Sunday, November 2, 2008

Babel



I recently watched the film Babel. It is a film about 4 different cultures trying to survive their lifes hardships. At first it seems as if the familys have nothing to do with eachother and then you find out that they are all connected through one symbol. I think this symbol really portrays the theme that you should not trust others around you. If you cant trust them then stay away. I thought this was a strong theme because almost all of the familys in the film struggle with trust. They dont really know who to turn to for help. This movie also had alot of great footage. It took place in 4 different countreys, Japan, Morocco, Mekico, and U.S. Everytime the story changed you really got a feel for the way the people lived and how all the cultures were so different. The camera always got you right into the action which left you on the edge of your seat. If you want to know what i mean by intense check out the trailor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syfU7drScwg I also hear that Babel is similar to the movie crash. I was told that Babel is better but crash is very similar and a must see as well. I really encourage you to see this film. I think that both genders would really enjoy it and its really interesting. If you do watch it, my favorite part was when Brad Pitt(main character) was in the hut with his wife Kate Blanchett(main character). You could tell that they realy loved eachother and that he was going to do what ever it took to save her. She got shot in morocco by the way and they are in the middle of no where. I cant even imagine what i would do if i were faced with that situation. All i can say is watch it. Its clearly a great film too because it was on the 100 greatest films list!

3 comments:

Hannah said...

I love the movie Crash. It is quite possibly one of my all time favorite movies! I'm glad you chose this one because I have heard somethings about it but never acutally go the chance to view it! Now after reading this I really want to see it, it sounds like its a great movie. I think it would be really cool taking place in four different countires and then being all connected to one another, that facinates me!

Chad Bro Chill 17 said...

Caitlin, Babel sounds like a interesting movie that makes you think twice about stuff. If you enjoyed Babel and the idea of it, I think you would really like Crash, its one of my favorite movies and it sounds similar to Babel, after reading your blog I think I'm going to rent Babel soon.

Kate said...

Caitlin,
I haven't seen Crash or Babel but I hear great things about both! The idea and plot of Babel sounds really interesting and something I would like! I always love movies that have a lot of characters that somehow connect with one another as the plot continues! I have to watch it sometime very soon!