Film Which Have Broken Their Genre Stereotypes?

Instead of the usual dose of patriotism, waving flags and shooting things, this film had a lot more to offer. More a philosophical work than a war film, it tells the story of war from the perspective of the soldiers fighting it.

Strange Days- set in 1999 but not based upon an apocalyptic premise. Whilst sci-fi plays a big part in the film, the racial tensions and police corruption are shown to have a wider impact. The protagonist is also quite mild-mannered- most of the action comes from his female sidekick/friend.

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You cannot have it both ways. A dancer who relies upon the doubtful comforts of human love can never be a great dancer. Never. (The Red Shoes, 1948)

Aliens.


Alien was a horror movie, almost a haunted house movie... and Aliens brought it out to being an actioner combined with drama.

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