Discussion
Questions
Nobody
Knows All the Answers…
Or
Do They?
The Matrix:
Is the world we live in now God’s promised land? Why or why not?
Cypher states “ignorance is bliss”. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
At one point in the film, Agent Smith claims that the AI tried to
make
the
cities contained within the matrix paradise, but the humans
rejected
this image. Why might this be true?
Many websites make analogies between Neo and Jesus Christ. Can you
come
up
with any evidence from the film that would either support or
refute
this opinion?
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut:
South Park plays upon the idea that Saddam
Hussein has been characterized by many as the devil. The same has been true in
different parts of time for Ronald Regan and Michael Gorbechev, among others. What
is it about world leaders that inspire this analogy?
Would you, after reading the information on
this page, view South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut as an apocalyptic
film? Why or why not?
In South Park, the character of
Kenny ensures the survival of the world before being taken into Heaven. Would
this be considered the rapture of Kenny? Why or Why not?
Which aspect, if either, would inspire you
to avoid the movie: the use of curse words, or the violent sequences? Why?
The Fifth Element:
In The Fifth Element, the savior
figure is a female. Do you think that this view might offend some people, or
even yourself? Why or why not?
At the same time, a man repeatedly saves
the female savior. Do you think that this fact undermines any claims the film
would have towards the empowerment of females? Why or why not?
Many people claim that the fifth element is
life. What do you think the fifth element is and why?
According to published interviews, Luc
Besson came up with the basic story for The Fifth Element when he was a
young boy. Do you think that this added to the fairy tale like feel of the
movie? Do you think a full-grown adult would come up with the same type of
idea? Why?
The Devil’s Advocate:
If the Devil lived among us, what profession
do you think he would most likely hold? Why?
Who do you think pays more attention to people as individuals, God
or the Devil? Why?
We all agree that God and the Devil hold a
tremendous amount of power over us as human beings. Who do you believe holds
more and why?
Most talk about the apocalypse features God
ending the world. Do you believe that the Devil could do the same thing? Why?
The Devil’s Advocate South Park:Bigger, Longer, and Uncut The Matrix
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