.38 Special Squad and In the Loop are two films that present different perspectives on politics. .38 Special Squad is a serious crime drama about fighting against corruption in government while In the Loop is a comedy that mocks corruption in the government. Both of these films have differences and similarities, but both of the movies focus largely on corruption in their governments. In .38 Special Squad, politics is represented as a corrupt system that is controlled by those in power. The vernacular theory of political power that can be identified in the film is that power is not derived from legitimate sources such as democracy or the will of the people, but rather from the use of force and violence. This is evident in the way that the police force, which is supposed to uphold the law, is …show more content…
It portrays a society in crisis, where violence and corruption are rampant, and those who seek to uphold the law are often caught in the crossfire. On the other hand, In the Loop presents a satirical view of politics, with a focus on the behind-the-scenes machinations and power struggles that take place in government. The film draws on the conventions of the poliziottesco genre, with its emphasis on violence and corruption, but applies these conventions to the political arena. In this sense, the narrative kernel of the poliziottesco genre is transposed to the world of politics, with the characters engaging in a high-stakes game of intrigue and manipulation. The vernacular theory of political power that is presented in .38 Special Squad can be contrasted with the more nuanced view of power relations in In the Loop. While the latter film also presents a world where power is largely based on personal relationships and the ability to manipulate others, it also acknowledges the role of institutions and democratic processes in shaping political