The Differences And Similarities Of The Movie Footloose

Power is a force that can be wielded by anyone whether it is for good or bad; physically or mentally. The story, “Priscilla and the Wimps,” by Richard Peck tells us of a school ruled by a notoriously known student named, Monk Klutter and his gang, Klutter’s Kobras. This group goes around school bullying others and demanding them to pay for “passes.” All the students fear them, except for one girl, the biggest and strongest, Priscilla Roseberry. Even though she’s a girl, she’s not afraid of the gang and defeats their leader effortlessly, proving that she is the strongest.

Comedy is a type of entertainment that uses jokes and skits that are intended to make the audience laugh. In the short story, “Priscilla and the Wimps,” Monk Clutter had the school under control with his gang, the Klutters Kobras. Before Priscilla came, the gang would go around the school stealing kids lunch money from students. When Priscilla came, Monk had finally met his match. Richard Peck’s short comedy, “Priscilla and the Wimps” is a high level of comedy that uses comic characters, comic situations, and comic language to convey the importance of treating others the way you want to be treated.

The plot had some major differences as well as its similarities, for example, when Lydia was frightened by the lions and when Peter and Wendy "killed" their parents. The film did follow the same storyline and had the same plot but also had some slight differences here and there, for example ... In the story, George and Lydia found a wallet and a scarf in the nursery, but they found a purse in the movie. The children didn't land in the "space ship" and they didn't even mention the plastic carnival. There were no whining or jumping on couch's as referenced in the story when the kids heard the news about locking up the nursery, they just got mad and ran towards the nursery. When the Parents were supposedly chased by lions, Lydia wasn't crying, the story made it seem more dramatic than it appeared in the video. As well as Peter called George “George” in the movie instead of Father or Dad, this was not mentioned in the story, but it did show how he didn’t really think of George as his Dad. There were also a little foreshadowing at the end when George told Lydia to RIP “Rest in peace” then shortly after they

The first difference that caught my eye was how there was no cat, in the book there was a cat named, Sammie, and Sammie always got stuck in one of Billy’s traps. But in the movie

     First off, the biggest difference is the time periods of each movie. The older movie was set in Early Renaissance times. The newer movie is set in the early ninety’s. Another difference is the use of special effects. In the

When the socs and the greasers are going to have the big rumble in the book Darry asks if anyone wants to fight him but in the movie the person that he fight in both the book and movie says he will fight him. After the big rumble Dally and Ponyboy go to see Johnny who is almost dead and after he dies Ponyboy freaks out in the book and thinks he's not dead but in the movie it is only Dally. In the book Dally goes and robs a grocery store but in the movie he robs the gas station. When Dally leaves in the movie the guy shoots Dally and injures him but in the book he never had a gun. When Dally is shot by the police he is shot at the park in the movie but in the book he is shot in the street under the lamppost. There is so much more differences in the movie but it would be impossible to say them all so that is all of the differences i found from the book and

    “Tonight I gotta cut loose, footloose, kick off my sunday shoes. Jack, get back, come on before we crack.” (Footloose, Kenny Loggins) For this essay, I chose to watch Footloose made in 1984 and directed by Herbert Ross and Footloose made in 2011 directed by Craig Brewer. Both movies centered around the town of Bomont, a secluded town with out of the ordinary beliefs. In this town, dancing and partying of any sort was strictly against the law and teenagers were seemingly miserable. There was little to no self expression and even listening to provocative music or any music too loud, could get you a ticket with a hefty fine. The reason behind the strict rules is that several years back, five teens from Bomont High School died in a car wreck after they were drinking and dancing too much. Each of these movies have some things in common, but have more differences than anything. Some of the main differences are the opening credits of each movie, how and who Ren arrives to Bomont at the beginning of the movie, the “chicken” races between Ren and Jeff, and the book burning in town square.

Differences (stick with at least four)- Ponyboy has a good relationship with sodapop and gets along better with darry but still has a very good relationship with his brother. In the beginning of the book, Pony gets jumped by some Socs, but he doesn’t get cut with a knife. In the movie, they cut him. In the movie when ponyboy is talking to cherry he says how the sun on the south side and she says”good how bout the north.” In the book it's written west and east. Also in the movie johnny never got his first beating from the soc in the book he does. In the book it gave more detail and information in the movie it starts like in mid way of the book.

“While the 1984 original is hardly a perfect film, New Footloose has some hefty shoes to fill,” as stated by Benjamin Wood. The original movie and new make of the movie Footloose are perfect examples of change in pop culture. In my essay, I have decided to compare and contrast the values and characteristics of these two movies. From the first to the second there are the same basic ideas, but so many differences in the characters and events.

So, What is Footloose? The classic film, Footloose, was released on February 17, 1984. It stars Kevin Bacon, who plays teenager, Ren McCormack. McCormack grew up in the big city of Chicago before being shipped off to the small town on Bomont to live with his aunt and uncle. Soon after his arrival, he discovers that dancing, rock music, partying, and alcohol are banned. At first, he questions the laws, but does not do anything. He then discovers that he is not the only one that questions them. Students would often sneak away to party and dance. So, with the help of his new friends, Willard Hewitt (Chris Penn) and Ariel Moore (Lori Singer), he decides to challenge these laws, and stand against the town. He challenges them by breaking them, understanding them, and talking to the town council (How).

The first Footloose film came out in 1984. It is a musical drama film. It is directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack, who moved to a small town from Chicago. He is use to dancing, and listening to rock music. Dancing and rock music is banned in this small town by a local minister. Ren pushes for this rule to be lifted, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the town. The 2011 Footloose film is an American musical dance film. It is directed by Craig Brewer. This film is a remake of the 1984 Footloose. One of the main characters, Ren, moved to this small southern town from Boston. He protests about the town’s ban against dancing. Both of these films had positive feedbacks. The 1984 film is known as one of the greatest 80’s classics. The 2011 film grossed $15.5 million in its opening weekend. ***Need thesis statement***

While drama takes the best of a group could the shy girl put it to an end? In the short story, “Priscilla and the Wimps” by Richard Peck, Priscilla is brave. When in session at school, a gang the Klutter’s Kobras believe they have the ability to do anything they desire, even if that involves physically or verbally abusing students. Priscilla and Melvin, two very shy students who are each their own type of friends, one who is afraid of the Kobras and the other who has never heard of them. Therefore when the Kobras get ahold of Melvin and choke him, Priscilla has the braveness to step in breaking the hold of the Kobras hand resulting in Melvin being able to breath again.

Most of their lines were the same, but in the newer version it shows you more of their life story. Some parts that were added in weren’t in the original, or were just played different. In both movies there was lots of drinking and partying, but more focused in the newer version. It

Here are some differences with the characters. Meg one of the main character's in the book has glasses and braces, but in the movie she doesn't have braces or glasses. Another main character is Charles-Walace and in the book he is five, doesn't go to school, and can't read, but in the movie he is six go's to school, and can read well. These are the differences

Both of their films have similarities styles that interested in realistic, sensations, hand-held camera, natural environment, long shots, and sound. Sound plays an major element in