Georgia Rule Essay
The film ‘Georgia Rule’, directed by Garry Marshall, presents us with many issues in a very hesitant and unsatisfying way. One issue presented and discussed in the film that is portrayed in an unsatisfying way is dysfunctional families because of the constant arguing and fighting. This is evident as throughout the movie there is a continuous string of heated tension. Sexual abuse is also dealt with in an unfulfilling way because it not dealt with to a realistic point of view; it leaves the audience wondering what happened between the family in the aftermath of admitting to sexual abuse. However, issues that are presented in a satisfying way are alcohol abuse and denial, all of which symbolises all the hard work the characters go through
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Alcoholism is shown in a very powerful but controversial way. Throughout the film it is indicated that Lilly suffers from sever alcohol abuse. It is suggested that, because of her drinking, Lilly is part of the reason why Rachel was sexually abused. She was never totally there; she was supposedly always suspected to be under the influence and leaving Rachel in the care of her step-dad, Arnold. The film is moving when dealing with this issue because it is actually the addiction that starts to bring the family back together. Georgia supports Lilly through her lowest of times. This is evident during one scene, when Lilly is drinking the alcohol. Georgia enters with a tray of food and drink, saying she needs to eat sometime. Upon entering Georgia states: “Ohh you cut your hair.” Lilly responds with, “It was getting in the way of my drinking.” This quote shows the desperate acts that alcohol can make you do and later regret. Unfortunately an alcohol addiction is not as easy as just surrendering and saying you will not drink again, especially when you are drunk at the time. However, Lilly decides to take a major step into the recovery process. Although this part of the film is moving and touching in some ways, it is portrayed in an unrealistic way, also. However, the audience is left slightly happy with the
Alcoholism is shown in a very powerful but controversial way. Throughout the film it is indicated that Lilly suffers from sever alcohol abuse. It is suggested that, because of her drinking, Lilly is part of the reason why Rachel was sexually abused. She was never totally there; she was supposedly always suspected to be under the influence and leaving Rachel in the care of her step-dad, Arnold. The film is moving when dealing with this issue because it is actually the addiction that starts to bring the family back together. Georgia supports Lilly through her lowest of times. This is evident during one scene, when Lilly is drinking the alcohol. Georgia enters with a tray of food and drink, saying she needs to eat sometime. Upon entering Georgia states: “Ohh you cut your hair.” Lilly responds with, “It was getting in the way of my drinking.” This quote shows the desperate acts that alcohol can make you do and later regret. Unfortunately an alcohol addiction is not as easy as just surrendering and saying you will not drink again, especially when you are drunk at the time. However, Lilly decides to take a major step into the recovery process. Although this part of the film is moving and touching in some ways, it is portrayed in an unrealistic way, also. However, the audience is left slightly happy with the