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Movie Critique of “Awakenings”
The Writer: Oliver Sacks (book author) Steven Zaillian (screenplay)
The Director: Penny Marshall
1990. Prior to filming, the actors portraying patients studied films of Dr. Oliver Sacks's actual post-encephalitis patients, and Robert De Niro and Robin Williams spent time with Sacks in the hospital observing him and his patients.
We were given to assess an excellent work of Oliver Sacks’ “Awakenings”. The film was released in 1990 which was directed by Penny Marshall. The “Awakenings” was originally written by Oliver Sacks and with the help of another writer named Steven Zaillian, who attributed the flow
After Dr. Sayer had the chance to observe and perform various experiments to the patients the hope arise to their relatives. One of the good moments were when his colleagues disregard the ideas he suggested but he tried his best in order to prove his theories and he did.
Dedication. Dr. Sayer did not stop his research about the cure of the diseases and poured his heart in everything he does. If dedication would be on top of everything, the goals set would be easier to achieve. Through the story, we are also taught not to lose hope. It is to hold on to what we believe, even if others do not understand us. It is showing a combination of passion and role fidelity. It gives us the courage to believe in what we can do, and to believe that maybe someday we can make a change not just in our lives but also in others. The film depicted the value of believing, helping and hoping.
The movie is rated PG, suited for people who loves inspiring movies particularly in medical field. It can give knowledge through comparison of our technology, diseases and medicine then and now.
We give the movie a ***** (5) stars! This is one of the best films ever made and it is surely a must-watch! Young adults and teenagers will definitely enjoy this one of a kind
The Awakening is a novel about the growth of a woman becoming her own person; in spite of the expectations society has for her. The book follows Edna Pontellier as she struggles to find her identity. Edna knows that she cannot be happy filling the role that society has created for her. She did not believe that she could break from this pattern because of the pressures of society. As a result she ends up taking her own life. However, readers should not sympathize with her for taking her own life.
The movie “Awakenings” is a touching movie with a touching plot line and characterization. The movie tries to show how one doctor will do anything to help people who have not experienced life in any regards. “Awakenings” helps us understand why we must be willing to challenge conventional wisdom to help those in need. This movie is an inspiring story about a doctor willing to push the limits, it is best examined through the plot line, the characterization, and some of the drawbacks of the movie Awakenings.
Ramos, Peter. "Unbearable Realism: Freedom, Ethics and Identity in 'The Awakening.'" College Literature 37.4 (2010): 145-65. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 28 May 2014. .
Christopher Nolan did an excellent job writing and directing this film, he was very creative by started the film out with Leonard looking at a faded polarized photo rather than one that begins to develop. As the film went on, we learned that his wife was murdered and he was trying to solve the case. It is evident that Nolan put much thought and consideration into the casting for this film. The actors and actress made the story believable, by embracing their characters and allowing themselves to fully act out each characters story. If one was just watching the movie without knowing anything about the Anterograde Amnesia, they would walk out of the theatre trying to figure out who murdered Leonard’s and they would have some knowledge of what Anterograde Amnesia is and how it effects the victim. Even though this movie was filmed in 2001, the movie kept my attention and I was able to follow the plot.
Gone with the Wind is a classic fictional love story that depicts life in the old south before, during and after the Civil war. The book was originally written in 1936 by Margret Mitchell, the movie adaptation was released in 1939, directed by Victor Fleming, and staring Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh. Ms. Mitchell grew up listening to Civil war stories from confederate veterans. It was reported that they told her everything; everything that is, except that they had lost the war, she found that out when she was 10 years old. Though the book was written 71 years after the Civil War ended, Ms. Mitchell did her research and appears to have drawn inspiration from those childhood stories that she was told. This is apparent in the detailed description of the clothing, houses, and everyday discussions and interactions of the characters throughout the book. Though not all historically correct most of what is in the book is accurate. During the time the movie was released, “damn” was considered to be vulgar and controversial and they used the term “darkies” to describe the slaves.
He then met Paula for the last time telling her that they can no longer meet again due to his disease. Not in a short while, Leonard had a full body spasm and he asked Dr. Sayer to have him filmed so that he can be able to contribute for the researches to cure people with the same disease. The other patients who also took the L-Dopa went to their catatonic sate once again. It was then realized by Dr. Sayer that the L-Dopa no matter how high the dosage they give would not awaken the patients once again. He then discussed to the other donors, doctors and staffs that the awakening was only temporary. He also explained to them that life must be appreciated and live to the fullest. Dr. Sayer he believed that Leonard helped him realize many things and give him confidence to finally ask Eleanor, for a cup of coffee. The movie deals with how catatonic patients awaken from heir states and make Dr. Sayer realize that there is life within them and the patients still have an inside voice. According to Dr. Malcolm Sayer there were temporary and short awakening from the patients but it would never be the same as the awakening in
will make it a remembered film for many years to come, or just a good
The pursuit of happiness is a film where Will Smith shines is a tale of rags-to-riches filled with love, family, and pursuance the American dream. Will takes the role of Christopher Gardner who was a salesman struggling to satisfy the needs of his wife Thandie Newton and their son Jaden Christopher Syre Smith. With the persistent financial problems, his wife gives up the struggle abandoning him and their son. Things get worse as Gardner and his son are evicted from their residence leaving them with no option but try surviving on the streets of San Francisco. They are compelled to move from one place to another in the bid to get a shelter wherever they are lucky to get one. On one night, they spend their night in a subway
Are we human if we don’t have a choice to choose between acting good or acting evil? A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick is a brutal film that entails many sociological meanings. Alex DeLarge and his “droogs” (gang) live in a derange society of “ultra-violence” and rape. Alex and his gang cause havoc around the town that leads to the “droogs” turning on Alex during a mischievous act on an innocent women and Alex getting arrested. While in prison he is chosen for “treatment” that is suppose to purify Alex and turn him into the “perfect citizen”. We’ve gone over many sociological concepts in class, but the three that I believe apply the most to this film are socialization, deviance, and resocialization.
Eichelberger, Clayton L. ?The Awakening: Overview.? Reference Guide to American Literature 3rd ed. (1994): n. pag. Online. Galenet. 4 April 2001. Available FTP: www.galenet.com/servlet/LitRC
All in all, after watching the movie, I know how to be thankful, the point of persistence and the precious friendship, I have learnt some important things that I didn’t know before. And the best thing is I'm still young enough, I also can fix my behavior and gain experiences.
...r, this movie is lack of depth of storyline. The audiences can even predict what will happen in the next scenes. Moreover, the ending of this movie is too cheesy and irrational according to me. If only they change the ending to become more interesting and rational, I will give a four or five stars out of five. In spite of a lame twist ending, this movie is a perfect example to show that managers should be able to motivate and challenge their employee. It is important to remember that a happy employee means a productive employee.
In this documentary by The National Geographic, The New World: Nightmare in Jamestown captures what it must have been like for the settlers of Jamestown. It takes place in an archeological site which is owned by the APVA where they found remains of the original men who first arrived to the New World and who set up the colony at Jamestown. They were sent by the Virginia Company in hopes of being able to bring home gold and other riches that the Spanish had already been taking advantage of. Unfortunately, in the process, they faced disease, death, hunger, and hostility from the Indians.
Martin, Wendy, ed. "Introduction." New Essays on The (Awakening. New York, NY: Cambridge UP, 1988.
Society is a result of our interactions, and society guides our interactions. This all stems from social construction. Social construction conveys values, ideas and traditions. These values, ideals and traditions are created and become traditions that are then passed on. These traditions then come to be perceived as natural rather than cultural, which is often how media will display it and society unknowingly accepts.