lj115+Argumentative+Essay

=Argumentative Essay = = = =Dear Producer, = = = =In our class, after reading the Island of the Blue Dolphins, we watched the movie and later compared. We noticed a lot of differences between the two, and found things missing from the movie. Our class enjoyed the movie, but found things you could make better. What do you think you could make better? Even though this movie might have appealed in the 60's, modern-day kids would not appreciate it as much. I believe that the Island of the Blue Dolphins movie should be remade. = = = =One reason is that kids like action. For movies, this appeals to them more than anything. In the book, Karana fights a devilfish, and kids would like to see this in a movie. Also, the tsunami is a very action-packed scene in the book.The sea elephant fight would have been full of action, too. Would you watch a movie with barely any action in it, and love it?I understand that during the 1960's, you did not have the technology, but now you do! = = = =Another issue is that the movie should be remade for casting. Wouldn't it be cool to have Karana age? Now we have the make-up to make people look like they've aged. Also, because Rontu is a wolf, he should look like a wolf-like dog. Karana's birds should be different colors, too. In 1964, you had limited casting creativity freedom, but not anymore! = = = =Wouldn't it be better if there was narration? Narration would explain what Karana sees. In the book, Karana explains a lot of her feelings, too. Also, it could explain what she thinks. Some people may say narration is a distraction, but it is truthfully helpful. = = = =Even though the movie was good for the time, nowadays, it could be better. Some people may prefer this movie the original way, but the majority would like it remade. The Island of the Blue Dolphins should be more like the book. How hard would it be to remake the movie in the 21st century? To make more money, the Island of the Blue Dolphins movie should be remade. =

=Sincerley, = =Lia, Sixth Grade Student = = = = =