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Adaptation “Adaptation” is a film that tells the story of a middle-aged screenwriter named Charlie attempting to write a screenplay based on a book. Throughout the film, he struggles not only with the writing but with himself. He sees himself as an old pathetic lonely person and attempts to adapt to his world, much like an orchid adapts to fit its surroundings. This review will analyze the most important aspects of this film. “Adaptation” has numerous settings such as Charlie’s home that he shares with his brother and the Florida wilderness where the Indians gather the orchids. The effect of Charlie’s home surroundings serve to create sympathy from the audience as his life is shown to be unsettled and not content. Through his environment, his constant struggle to be accepted and acknowledged is portrayed to the audience. The setting of the wilderness is used to portray the ability of the orchid to adapt to hostile environment, reflecting Charlie’s need to adapt to society. The plot of “Adaptation” is confusing and not very satisfying.
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