OSS117 - Lost in Rio

The film Lost in Rio, was a very interesting and, complex film, in terms of the overall themes.
It has so many different elements to it, that sometimes it is hard to really focus on one of them,
but for some reason it all works together. There are the elements of racism, it is obvious in the first scene, where the Chinese men come in, and agent OSS 117 make quite a remark, that leaves the audience unsure whether to laugh or not, because of how offensive it is. But what makes it funny, is that fact that agent OSS 117, does not know of his stupidity. This is the main feeling of the film, where the audience does not know what to do, in terms of reacting to what he has said, or even does within the film. What this does for the genre of the film, is make it a spy, cold war parody. Usually it spy and cold war films have a certain aspect to them, that makes them feel like they are pushing the boundaries of the truth to the world, this film does the complete opposite of what it is doing. It takes a 'James Bond' type character, and makes him into someone who, in fact, is not even good at the job of capturing the bad guy, and making him arrogant and racist. The film captures, a bit of the essence, of the war, and how Nazis, were the enemy and must not take over, because of the implications, of what has, and happened in that era. In terms of the Jewish rising up, I think that it was not said very much, throughout history, but it makes out them to be strong, and hopeful people, which, I do not doubt that they are. It was wonderful to see that strong Jewish influence, especially within such a strong woman. It is not seen very much from the 1960's, but women were rising, and men seemed to not see why they were. Now in this day in age, it is quite empowering, to see more women rise, even it is in a film. All in all the film was extremely entertaining, using quite big concepts from the world, and adds humor, even though in a way that makes the audience feel a little uncomfortable.