![]() ![]() This is one reason the film would mark the rare feat of an "F" CinemaScore.įrom there the "ending," or lack-there-of from this movie pushed the film into legend. Afterward though a title card seemingly implying that rest of the movie had to be seen on the internet once the audience got home appeared on the screen. When the film reaches its conclusion though the action cuts off quickly in a big moment (not unlike other films of the found footage subgenre like The Blair Witch Project). So what earned it so much hatred? For context the film tells the story of a young woman reuniting with her mother who allegedly had killed three people twenty years prior while an exorcism was being performed on her. The film belongs to Thanos and everything that happens is because of his decisions, making it a surprising $2.Released in the wake of the success of Paranormal Activity and in the heyday of Hollywood studios chasing cheap found footage horror movies, The Devil Inside debuted in January of 2012 and quickly achieved jeers from audiences around the world. Thanos embarks on trials and tribulations, making decisions that cost him everything, like any protagonist. The Avengers are the ones who are trying to oppose that goal, but ironically hold the film’s title. ![]() He is the character with the goal, that being ascertaining the infinity stones his murderous plot is certainly destructive and even horrific, but like he says, "Fun isn't something one considers when balancing the universe." While his quest may seem villainous, his justification is wholly virtuous (his goal is ultimately to prevent overpopulation and its ensuing wars and famines, the kind of 'bigger-than-yourself' quest on any hero's journey). So it will come as a surprise to see that Thanos is essentially the protagonist of Avengers: Infinity War. They’ve had solo films of character development and an entire catalog of source material, chronicling the various adventures of these epic heroes. We’ve come to know The Avengers as Earth’s mightiest heroes ever since the first time they’ve assembled in 2012. The reverse psychology and unconventional style makes the following list of movies from the villain's perspective stand out. According to common definitions of story structure, though, if the villain is the character with the overarching desire and want in a film, then they are the protagonist, and the characters who oppose that goal or purpose become the antagonists. The villain’s story makes the villain the protagonist, and not just some antihero we end up rooting for, because these villains largely stay villainous while they act in antagonistic ways. It is a bold technique, but there are movies that have proven it could work. However, what if the roles were reversed?Īn ambitious way a film could present itself is by having its point of view be that of the villain, the one who would be the antagonist of a streamlined story. The fight between hero and villain is clear. This structure is streamlined and a basic part of the three act structure. The antagonist is there to stop the goal of the protagonist and add stakes to the story. The story will have the protagonist be the heart and driving force of the story their goals and wants to become ours as we latch onto their journey through the duration of the movie. Within the first few minutes of a film, we could gather an idea as to who our protagonist and antagonist are. Point of view is perhaps one of the basic elements of story structure that gets introduced in any narrative. However, a different form of storytelling can often resonate with the audience and leave a substantial impact. It's common to follow a protagonist in a film, even if they may be an antihero, and audiences expect to like or root for the main character. It may come as a surprise to audiences when a film deviates from the conventional narrative structure. ![]()
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