Once Andy notices the domino game on the table, it becomes clear that this is what the two may have in common. “I Help You, You Help Me” Character Dynamic This curiosity is what serves as a breaking point to shattering those pre-existing barriers and creating a kinship. He is open to learning about his step-grandad. However, Andy is much more observant and curious. Being unfamiliar with one another and having not been exposed outside of their cultural norm, they’re both in somewhat of a cultural shock.
Automatically, Andy and his grandad both put walls up. His attitude and set of rules are unwelcoming almost as if Andy is a burden. He rejects him as his own and simply views Andy as a babysitting job he was asked to complete. Right off the bat, the grandad does not acknowledge Andy as his step-grandson. His hesitance stems from their racial difference in appearance. When Andy arrives in Compton at his grandad’s house, his grandad shows a similar hesitance but not due to the change in atmosphere. Viewers see this resistance from Andy when he expresses unfamiliarity with Compton and states how he would rather be in Cabo when his mother and stepfather leave for their trip. Despite the comedic R-rated factor, this film teaches so much about acceptance.Īt the start of the film, Andy and his granddad are both reluctant to meet. Through this commonality, the pair overcome barriers like cultural indifference and learn a multitude of life lessons from one another. When Andy is sent to stay with his grandad in Compton, the two begin to form an unlikely bond through their shared appreciation for the game. A Black elderly former champion domino player joins forces with his white step-grandson to aid him in his quest to win the ultimate off-the-wall tournament. In this comedy featuring an all-star cast like Snoop Dogg and David Arquette, the intensity of competitive and racial cultures collide through a skilled domino tournament. Not only does DOMINO: Battle of the Bones capture the essence of dominos but it highlights its significance beneath the surface.
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It’s not every day that movie-goers get to see a movie depicting the competitiveness of an underappreciated age-old game.
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