Comparing Ron Howard's Films Rush And Beautiful Mind

Does Ron Howard tend to ‘sugar coat’ the characters and stories in his films, sticking with a ‘white bread’ theme which makes the film out of touch with reality. “Rush and “Beautiful mind” are both films directed by Ron Howard where a predictable ending occurs. ‘Rush and beautiful mind’ the antagonist ends up showing forgiveness and empathy for the protagonist resulting in a predictable ‘happy ending.’ This is despite serious conflict that in reality would usually not results in such happy ending. In both movies I feel that the ‘happy ending’ was very abrupt leaving a lot of loose end and the leaving the viewer with many questions to ask. I also feel like both endings were predictable and unbelievable, on one hand the viewer is happy that the conflict is resolved, however you are also left with the feeling of disbelieve as both movies were so full of conflict that it is resolved so
‘White bread’ meaning that indiewire.com refers to Howard’s style of directing to the supposed bland and uninteresting nature of white middle class culture in the America. The movie, although addressing a serious illness, schizophrenia, still has the underlay of their family being the perfect ‘American family’ this is shown in many things such as costuming, Alicia, Johns wife always seems to be looking in order despite the great stress she must be under with Johns illness and the baby. Alicia also always seems to appear as the perfect ‘house wife’ although Alicia would be under massive financial, emotional and physical pressure she is still portrayed as looking perfect, always doing chores and even having time to do luxury ogf what is to nactivities such as sitting on the porch with her husband having a wine whilst the ‘perfect’ baby sleeps soundly. In reality, if this situation was present to a real woman these events would not happen so