Movie Comparison

Comparison Essay # 102702

Computer and Technology
Film

Movie Comparison

This paper compares the "Star Wars" (Episode IV) and "The Matrix" science fiction movies.

813 words () | 2 sources | MLA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper examines the "Star Wars" (Episode IV) and "The Matrix" movies and shows how the two movies are not only similar in genre, but also share the themes of humanity in peril and the idea of the chosen one who will save all. The paper notes that both were made with young adult audiences in mind and points out that the first was made at the onset of the computer and Internet revolution, while the second was made when this technology was the norm, and the world had already began to question its merits.

From the Paper:

"Star Wars' narrative is familiar to a wide range of audiences who have been prepared for it through fairy tales of childhood. The story is a very classic and uncomplicated tale of good versus evil. Most western audiences are familiar with the 'language' of fairy tales. There is also the theme of the 'chosen one' or the Messiah, and this is a characteristic that the film shares with the Matrix. The hero is a typical fairy tale character good, brave and possessing supernatural power. There many 'clues' that he is the good guy. He is young and blond. His clothes are made of natural fiber, white or warm earthly in color, as is his surroundings."

Sample of Sources Used:

The Matrix. Dir. A. Wachowski & L. Wachowski. Perf. Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishbourne, Carrie-Anne Moss. March 1999. DVD. Warner Home Video, September 1999
Star Wars. Dir. George Lucas. Perf. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. 1977. VHS. 20th century Fox, 1997.