Humor In The Film Nebraska

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Most of us have seen a movie that has made us almost cry from laughter. This is what comes to mind when we think of comedies. We are correct, comedies exist to entertain the audience. The film Nebraska does this, they engage their public. Nebraska captivates the viewers with its humor. The film makes the characters exaggerated and stereotypes to make it humorous. The soundtrack of the film is upbeat and cheerful to create a lighthearted atmosphere. Nebraska’s ending is happy enough to make the audience feel good about it. The film has enough elements of comedy to be considered a comedy film, yet it has enough drama to be consider a drama film. Nebraska can be considered a comedy film due to its exaggerated characters. One of the characters that suffers from having their faults hyperbolize for comedic effect, are Cole and Bart, David’s cousins. For example, when Bart brags about driving to Dallas in eight hours. Bart is …show more content…

Cole and Bart are examples of stereotypes. They are the stereotypical rednecks who commit sexual assault, love to drive fast, and make fun of “city folks” for not driving trucks. Aunt Martha said that Bart was “volunteering” for his sexual assault charge, which is stereotype for rednecks. Also, Bart and Cole relish in driving and making fun of David for being from the city. It is demonstrated when Bart brags about driving fast and him and Cole questions David about his car. Another example are the townspeople. They are the epitome of what townsfolk stereotype is; they know everyone, leave things unlock, and “news” travel fast. Although stereotypes add to the happy atmosphere the film is trying to set up, it still deals with serious issues like: alcoholism, cheating, depression from the monotony, and greed. Overall the film does a good job at being comedy, by making the characters funny and also making the soundtrack upbeat and having a happy

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