whughes
10-25-2009, 03:43 PM
The inhabitants of Alphaville all have to follow the same train of thought, where love is unknown and any sort of emotion results in death. Professor Von Braun the creator of Alpha 60 wants to declare war on the world (outside of Alphaville). His tactics come to an end though when Private Investigator Lemmy Caution scrambles up the system of Alpha 60.
A common thought that was passing through the minds of the Alphaville residents was “people should not ask why, but only because.” When “because” is the only answer it means whatever someone demands you must do. As you can see, with the women in this film they get taken advantage of. Most are used as prostitutes or as they like to call “seductresses.” If were never given the option to question ourselves than how would we learn from our mistakes. You would be stuck playing by the rules of someone else’s game which Professor Von Braun is trying to achieve.
Also, another common thought was to not convey any sort of emotion which reminds me of the film “The Invasion” (Oliver Hirschbiegel, 2007). In these two films you will find a common theme. If you show emotion then you will be taken hostage or killed. If we were to live our lives emotion free, would it be a good thing or a bad thing? From my point of view, never having to worry for an exam or homework would make my life less overwhelming. Never feeling anger or sadness would mean less controversy. All of this would result in a stress free environment. However, never getting the chance to feel real emotions like love or happiness, well than what would we have to live for? The characters in this film are almost like walking zombies that don’t actually eat people. They have been completely brainwashed. There is not interaction with one another, everything is just business.
A common thought that was passing through the minds of the Alphaville residents was “people should not ask why, but only because.” When “because” is the only answer it means whatever someone demands you must do. As you can see, with the women in this film they get taken advantage of. Most are used as prostitutes or as they like to call “seductresses.” If were never given the option to question ourselves than how would we learn from our mistakes. You would be stuck playing by the rules of someone else’s game which Professor Von Braun is trying to achieve.
Also, another common thought was to not convey any sort of emotion which reminds me of the film “The Invasion” (Oliver Hirschbiegel, 2007). In these two films you will find a common theme. If you show emotion then you will be taken hostage or killed. If we were to live our lives emotion free, would it be a good thing or a bad thing? From my point of view, never having to worry for an exam or homework would make my life less overwhelming. Never feeling anger or sadness would mean less controversy. All of this would result in a stress free environment. However, never getting the chance to feel real emotions like love or happiness, well than what would we have to live for? The characters in this film are almost like walking zombies that don’t actually eat people. They have been completely brainwashed. There is not interaction with one another, everything is just business.