Beasts of the Southern Wild was a fantastic film. It was beautifully shot, the C.G. elements were pulled off very nicely and overall the film was touching. I found it interesting to see this entirely different slice of life in the United States. The stories of the those living in “The Bathtub” are something that I’ve never really been exposed to before and I don’t believe enough attention has been paid to that lifestyle. That being said, the film did touch on quite a few themes that we’ve discussed in our deconstruction of war cinema. The film presents the viewer with a true “us vs. them” theme when it comes to those in the Bathtub and the people behind the wall. These people are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their way of life. When outsiders do come to help, they are presented as invaders and our heroes feel like prisoners of war.
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