Response To The Movie Trumbo

Dear Mr.Cranston, the movie trumbo is an exciting and thrilling film. Before seeing the film I knew little on the McCarthy era or the Hollywood 10. The film perfectly conveyed the ideals of each party down to the effects on their families and careers. Not only does the film express the oppression faced by the hollywood 10 but, it also relates to many instances such as the crucible that we will be researching soon. Each character embodies different traits that are accompanied with the trials. The plot, characters, and historical setting reveal the real terrors of this time period. The plot of the movie kept me interested and wanting more after every scene. Each scene brought different elements, some even blending together multiple feelings. The way the film is able to keep a watcher interested, yet still be so historically accurate and educate you on the McCarthy era amazed me. I felt as if I was trumbo being taken along this heartbreaking journey …show more content…
Many scenes were recreated from pictures from Trumbo’s family. Although the movie contained many sub plots they would never stray far from the historically accurate events. Almost everything that is shown in the movie would be tied back into the main plot of the mccarthy trials. This work does a great job of educating and entertaining its audience with amazing historical setting. Mr.Cranston I thank you for this film that allows students to truly understand the trials these people had gone through. Without the film we would have to drudge through articles and barely be able to connect with the events that happened in this era. I hope you continue to create beautiful pieces of work like Trumbo and appreciate the effort you put into this movie. Trumbo is an outstanding learning tool to the McCarthy trials. The plot, characters, and historical setting combine for a film that expresses the abuse of power and ability of people to stand up for the