Multi Modal - Film Review

Movie- Warrior Champions

Personal Issues- I'm not sure I understand this prompt, but I think that the issue in the movie was quite strong. Everyone in the theatre can relate to facing adversity in their lives, and trying to overcome barriers set in their way. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house during some of the parts of the movie. I think I would tell other viewers that I too can relate to their issues. Clearly I have never been to war, nor lost a limb, but I have experienced losing the use of my legs for 6 months, and trying to battle back to achieve things that doctors said I wouldn't be able to do.

Technique- The use of music weas fantastic in this movie. I think the two brothers who produced it did a great job analyzing and coming up with certain music for certain parts. I think they had great views and shots of the actors/actresses throughout the entire movie. It was more of a personal autobigraphical movie, and yet they portrayed it into a story shot by shot. I loved the fact that they have so many angles that in the personal view of the viewer. It's in third person point of view, and it makes you feel as if you are actually at the Olympics during points in the movie.

Acting- There were no roles in this movie. It was the story of 4 athletes who were injured in Afghanistan and were competing to the Paralympics. I think that was the best feature of the film. I liked the fact that these were real people, in their own roles, and nothing was going to interfere with who they were, even with a camera in their faces.

Plot- I basically just told you the plot. The brothers filmed 4 athletes, 3 of which actually competed in the Paralympics in Beijing. They followed them as they trained, lived their daily lives, and traveled to Beijing to compete. The end was their journey home, and what they did after their experience of a lifetime. The film was awesome this way because I love non-fictional movies. I think it brings a certain element that fiction can't produce in their films.

Themes- The theme is power. I don't think I could put it any other way. The struggles and adversity these people face are so incredible, that only sheer power could get them through. I am not only talking about physical power, but mental and spiritual as well. I thought that the messages throughout the movie were clear and concise. I would rank this movie as one of my top ten favorites.

Genre- I would say that this would be in a category of it's own. I would almost call it an inspiring movie before anything else. It really is a documentary of things that we should all be aware of, and actions we should take when we think we have it tough. I loved the entire movie, and I can't say that I have seen anything like it in my life.

Representation- This movie represents veterans in such a different light for me. I have never really thought about people who have just served and are still quite young to be so affected by the war, yet I hear about people dying everyday. I never really knew how many of the prostetic limbs have worked before I saw this movie. It is interesting to me just how mobile these men and women have become.

Ideology- I wouldn't say that any ideology was challenged or confirmed, but I think the audience now has a better understanding about what really goes on in the lives of those who are handicapped. I usually think that people, myself included, would feel sorry for them but not anymore. I think that these people are just as normal as me, and yet I believe many of them seem happier with their lives than I do with mine sometime. All in all, I thought it taught a great lesson