In the film: "The Albanians enter as a bunch of hefty guys with guns; they're done away with swiftly, in less than a minute, while the Croatians are presented in a more elaborate, kitschy wedding scene that highlights their culture but ultimately serves the film's trope of othering. This echoes old Hollywood patterns of marginalizing various ethnic groups, now focusing on the Balkans as depicted through shallow and stereotypical lenses."
The portrayal of the Croatians at a wedding party, complete with dark-haired men in light suits engaging in a lively dance and cursing in Croatian, showcases a culture that is presented only for comedic value in a forgettable plot that reinforces outdated stereotypes. The implication in this presentation serves to highlight a broader trend within Hollywood’s treatment of extracurricular cultures and how history shapes these portrayals.
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