PS: [FRI 5/8] Coca-Cola Face-Off: 'The Coca-Cola Kid' vs. 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' (140th Anniv. Coke & Natl' Coke Day)

Which of these selected movies that uses the iconic brand, Coca-Cola, as a plot device is the most creative tale, or alternatively, is the Coca-Cola story you would most want to watch again or for the very first time?

National Have a Coke Day is celebrated annually on May 8th. This branded holiday is dedicated to the iconic drink Coca-Cola, which was first introduced to the public on May 8, 1886, at Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. The name refers to two of its original ingredients: coca leaves and kola nuts (a source of caffeine). In celebration of the 140th anniversary of the introduction of Coca-Cola to the public, a face-off poll featuring two movies in which Coca-Cola is so woven into their stories that it is hard to imagine the movies would even exist without the use of the brand as a plot device.

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Movie Recaps & Movie Themes Source: DuckDuckGo Search Assist AI 

'The Coca-Cola Kid' (1985)

Movie Recap: 'The Coca-Cola Kid'  is a 1985 Australian romantic comedy film directed by Dusan Makavejev and stars Eric Roberts, Greta Scacchi and Bill Kerr. It follows a Coca-Cola marketing wunderkind who travels to Australia to find untapped opportunities. In his quest, he investigates why a small valley resists the brand's products, leading to humorous and romantic encounters. 

Movie Themes: 'The Coca-Cola Kid' explores themes of corporate imperialism, as it critiques the aggressive marketing tactics of large corporations like Coca-Cola in foreign markets. It also delves into identity and cultural clashes, highlighting the tension between local traditions and global consumerism through the interactions of its characters.

'The Gods Must Be Crazy' (1980)

Movie Recap: 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' is a 1980 comedy film directed by Jamie Uys and stars South West African farmer N!xau Toma as Xi. The movie begins when a glass Coca-Cola bottle falls from an airplane and disrupts the peaceful life of a San tribe in the Kalahari Desert. The film explores the chaos that ensues as the tribe believes the bottle is a gift from the gods, leading to humorous and poignant situations.

Movie Themes: 'The Gods Must Be Crazy' explores themes of cultural clash between traditional tribal life and modern society, highlighting how a simple object like a Coca-Cola bottle can disrupt harmony and introduce conflict. It also critiques materialism and the impact of Western culture on indigenous communities.