Sunday, April 15, 2012

Thesis for Up in the Air.

The current economic climate is bad, but it wasn't always like this, Up in the Air is a great example of this change. The differences between the book and the George Clooney film highlight just how much things have changed. The film focuses more so on people suffering job loss in order to better relate to how audiences feel during the current economic situation. The book, however, focuses more so on learning how to live a fulfilling life instead of hiding behind work.
Image: http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/7/2009/12/500x_up_in_the_air_georgeclooney2.jpg
Here is a movie review I found discussing how the movie reflects the economy:http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20323777,00.html
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3 comments:

  1. FÆHNApril 15, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Hello Phillip,

    I agree with your point about the change displayed between book and film. Even the subtle differences hammer home the transition the country has seen. Although I do think the film also touches on living a fulfilling life instead of hiding behind work in a couple places. One being the man he has to fire who gave up a chef career for more money for the betterment of his kids and Clooney actually convinces him that it is the opposite, even if it was subconsciously. Then he seems to realize this when he talks his sister's fiance into going forward with his wedding plans.

    -Jordan

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  2. Sdavis2393April 15, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Your paragraph is good. I like that you straight out stated the differences. Also your link is a nice touch.

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  3. Ryan SeatonApril 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    This was a really good post and I couldn't agree with you more. You took my thoughts right out of my head!!

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