Priscilla on the Road
I agree that there were stereotypes used throughout the movie, but I think it was necessary to set up the differences between the characters of the film and also enables us as viewers to see the differences between those on the road in this film than those of other films we have watched. There were obvious obstacles set up in the film along their journey to scare them off. For example, the sheer length and immensity of the Outback, the opposition from other people they encounter such as the woman in the bar that yells at them or the message written on Priscilla, and that Priscilla keeps breaking down, etc. These circumstances would scare many off, but what I really liked about the movie is that nothing did--they kept going through everything and made friends along the way through unlikely people. Even with the attack scene, I really liked that they ended up being the winners of that event. When it first started I remember thinking that I was not suprised that one of them is getting attacked considering the outcomes of the others that have taken to the road in the other films we have watched. I think overall, what was great about this film is that they were very clear in the differences of the characters, and while they were met with opposition along their journey, they came out on top through making it the whole way on the road to being accepted by family members and others.