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- The Truman Show (1998) Directed by Peter Weir. Starring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney. Comedy, Drama (1h 43m) 8.2 on IMDb — 95% on RT. Reality is put to the test in Peter Weir's sci-fi drama The Truman Show.
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis. Action, Adventure, Comedy (2h 19m)
- Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Starring Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López. Drama, Fantasy, War (1h 58m) 8.2 on IMDb — 95% on RT.
- Soul (2020) Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers. Starring Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton. Animation, Adventure, Comedy (1h 40m) 8.0 on IMDb — 95% on RT.
- I, Robot. The film shows the central artificial intelligence computer, VIKI, evolved programs all the robots to turn against humans, believing that humans will destroy the planet.
- Never Ending Story. There are two significant metaphors in this film. The fantasy world ‘Fantasia’ is a metaphor for human thoughts and also the imagination.
- Dawn of The Dead. The zombies are the metaphor for spiritually dead people whose bodies are still alive, but they do not have any human-like qualities. The film also has an extended metaphor for religious and philosophical leaders who want to force their ideas on others.
- The Truman Show. The film consists of an extended metaphor in the title of the film. Truman is usually compared to ‘True man’ means a person who has been living an elaborated artificial life.
- Avatar
- No Country For Old Men
- You’Re Next
- Inside Out
- Neverending Story
- Coraline
- Spirited Away
- Prometheus
- Groundhog Day
- E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Pandora, the setting for most of the Avatar movies, is a metaphor for the genocide of the Native Americans upon European settlement. Before the settlers, the land in which the Native Americans inhabited was free and had no colonial rule. Going alongside this metaphor, is another: the metaphor for the racial tension between the Native Americans and ...
No Country for Old Men is a metaphor for retirement and life after the fact. The elderly people featured in the film are treated as if they are a disease that the world should be rid of, which is in line with the way many of today’s retired population feel about the lack of healthcare and housing provided by the government. An extended metaphor fou...
The home invasion thriller You’re Next is much more than just an entertaining film. It features a metaphor for family dysfunction. Digging deeper into the metaphor, it becomes clear to see that the main focus is that of alienation and the violent acts that can come from years of grudges and unhealed hurt. Amazon iTunes
This relatively cheery children’s movie is a metaphor for a much more serious topic: real life feelings and emotions. Inside Out, featuring a host of unique characters with specific feelings, is metaphorical in the way that the actions of the main character, Riley, depends on the emotions of Joy, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and Sadness, much the way that...
The 1984 hit The Never Ending Story is a creative film showcasing one boy’s adventures in the fantastical world of Fantasia. Fantasia is a metaphor for the human imagination and thought process, while the dark force, which is called “Nothing,” is a metaphor for the lack of imagination and ignorant bliss. Amazon iTunes
If you’ve seen this haunting children’s film, you’ll be quick to agree that the movie has a dark undercurrent. How dark, you ask? Well, the Other World in which Coraline finds herself attracted to and then stuck in is a metaphor for child abduction, as abductors lure their victims in with things they desire. In the film, Coraline is sucked into the...
Director Hayao Miyazaki is known for infusing his films with dark undertones. Spirited Away, centering around a girl undergoing various rights of passage has a glaringly obvious–although seemingly always missed– metaphor. The film is a metaphor for child prostitution; the central character is brought to the bath house which is the equivalent of a b...
Despite being marketed as a classic sci-fi, Prometheus has a deeper meaning that many of the film’s fans miss. There are a number of clues in the movie that point to it being a metaphor for Christianity. These include the sacrifice of humanoid engineers to kick start the circle of life, the landing of the spacecraft on Christmas Day, and the seemin...
The entirety of the film Groundhog Day is a metaphor. The metaphor of the film is centered around Buddhism. The main character of the film is a questionable person who is stuck in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again until he changes his ways, ultimately becoming a better person. The charitable acts featured in the film ar...
Another fantastic film by Spielberg, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was a box office success. Behind the seemingly basic premise, though, hides a deeper meaning; the movie appears to have a close analogy to the story of Jesus. King Harod pursued Jesus much like the scientists pursued E.T and, even more notably, Jesus gave a sermon atop a mountain where...
- “Life is like a box of chocolates.” – Movie: “Forrest Gump” Explanation: This metaphor compares life’s unpredictability to the variety of surprises found in a box of chocolates.
- “May the Force be with you.” – Movie: “Star Wars” Explanation: This phrase uses “the Force” as a metaphor for inner strength and guidance, wishing someone well on their journey.
- “She’s the apple of my eye.” – Movie: “The Great Gatsby” Explanation: This metaphor compares a person’s cherished loved one to the central, most valued part of something.
- “I feel like the king of the world!” – Movie: “Titanic” Explanation: This metaphor expresses a sense of immense joy and power, likening the speaker’s emotions to the authority of a king.
Feb 12, 2024 · Definition: A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares dissimilar things, suggesting a likeness or analogy between them. Metaphors are widely used in films to deepen themes, evoke emotions, and convey complex ideas subtly through symbols, dialogue, actions, and plots. A quick example of a metaphor could be “Time is a thief.”.
Apr 17, 2023 · 7 Brilliant Movies With Symbolism That Elevate Their Stories. Not every movie needs allegory and metaphor. But when it's done well, symbolism can turn a great movie into an acclaimed legend. By Conall McManus. Apr 17, 2023.
91 Metascore. Jong-su bumps into a girl who used to live in the same neighborhood, who asks him to look after her cat while she's on a trip to Africa. When back, she introduces Ben, a mysterious guy she met there, who confesses his secret hobby.
