The full monty is a comedy film, which was directed by Peter Cattaneo, however also touches some important subjects such as, unemployment, children custody and in a part says assertive ideas about gender issue. Besides the unemployment and children custody, I want to interprete the movie according to, how they handle the women and men role. Against most of the movies, here we see that actually men and women changed their roles. Mostly we all have the idea that women are the usually, who supposed to be stripping because they have difficulties to find a job or trying to take their childrens custody. I think the reason of this general idea is that, from the very beginning mens are the working ones and also responsible to earn money and take care of their family. However in this movie we see men in a very miserable situation, even they steal or dance. I don't think that dancing is a miserable way of earning money, actually of course it's not the great thing but when we people have no choice it's acceptable. However in the movie the 6 unemployed men see themselves in an ashamed situation and embarressed of their outlooking. The interesting part is men usually criticise women according to their physical appearence and now their turn is on to be judged. Although it's a comedy film, it also gives some alternative ideas about gender issue. The concern of 6 unemployed men about being extinct or their outlooking is reflected in a very interesting way. You absolutely should see this movie.
I thought your idea of a "gender shift" was very relevant and interesting indeed.
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