Gone with the Wind

 

Watching Gone with the Wind is an intriguing experience as on one hand there's many positive lessons and moments in the movie, while on the other hand there's much to criticize about the narrative of the story. 

Starting off each character is riveting as they have their own personal motives, dreams, and goals and when these characters come together in scenes it creates amazing moments. On the other hand, knowing the setting and the type of atmosphere the movie sets make it hard to feel engrossed especially knowing the history of the time period. Although the movie seems to shove all negative aspects under the rug to present a happier and joyful atmosphere. 

Scarlett O'Hara and Mammy 

For example, the character of Mammy who is one of the O'Hara family slaves and acts like Scarlett guardian. The problem with Mammy's meaningful moments like keeping the family together or supporting Scarlett in her time of needs is when you remember that Mammy had to have gone through hardships and is treated less than human. Despite this the movie paints over the gruesome moments of the time period to delight the audience in a happy atmosphere. 

Then we move onto the main characters Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. They have the most intriguing dynamic as they're both not good and honest people, but they keep the illusion that they are which is why it would be amazing if not for the fact that they are for the confederacy. Which distracts from the story as I felt amazed by the performances I kept being detached from the story as I remember the historical context as multiple times in the film, they paint the confederacy in a good light while demonizing the "Yankees". 

Ultimately, I think the film makers fictionized an amazing story in the wrong setting and background as it hard for me and other viewers to be enthralled with the film when its painting slavery in a positive light.  The characters in story are amazing as you they are complex with their own goals and motivations.