The Surreal Elements in World of Rick and Morty / Season One
Sobaih, Mohamed
Sobaih, Mohamed
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2023-04-30
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Surrealism is not just an art or literature movement; Surrealism is a way to express feelings and emotions and tell a story. Filmmakers heavily used Surrealism in their science fiction movies and T.V. series. Rick and Morty has been praised for its animation style, described as "visually stunning" and "incredibly detailed. The show also features a wide variety of surrealistic locations. Rick and Morty has also been honored for its writing, which often features dark humor and satire. The show has been praised for its ability to tackle difficult topics humorously and for its ability to blend science fiction and comedy, creating a unique and entertaining animation series. This research aims to reveal the surreal elements in Rick and Morty’s fantasy world and its adaptation in the first eleven episodes. Research hypothesis: Filmmakers who apply surrealism to their science fiction movies will boost the magical look and feel in their shows better than filmmakers who do not employ surreal elements. The researcher used Analytical descriptive methodology in his research and discovered The criteria used to identify the critical use of surrealism in since fiction series and found rick and Morty a comprehensive source of surrealist approaches in the placement of the surreal elements in Rick and Morty's first season's fantasy world.