History NotSoDifferent / Film

* ''{{Film/Amistad}}'': The District Attorney notes that the Mende also own slaves, and have for centuries, as a means of countering the arguments made against slavery. John Covey, the translator, points out Mende "slaves" were more like [[IndenturedServitude indentured servants]], but in any case this is irrelevant with regards to the law. It amounts to a [[AdHominem tu quoque]] aimed against anti-slavery sentiment in favor of the Africans.

* ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'': After [[spoiler: Frigga's death]], Odin becomes determined to destroy the Dark Elves, no matter how many Asgardians have to be sacrificed, making him no better than [[BigBad Malekith]] and his WeHaveReserves mentality, something Thor is quick to call him out on.

* In DavidLynch's ''Film/BlueVelvet'', insane drug-addicted rapist Frank hisses "you're like me" at the story's young hero Jeffrey Beaument.

* {{Coalition}} Has both Labour and the Conservatives trying to convince the Liberal Democrats of their similarities. On a personal level, Dave reckons he can work with Nick because "...Westminster School's not too different from Eton.". Many political commentators have highlighted this fact.

* ''Film/SnowWhiteAndTheHuntsman'': [[BigBad Ravenna]] says this to Snow White during their final fight. Snow responds in a befittingly {{badass}} way:

* The villain in ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier'' claims that HYDRA is this to S.H.I.E.L.D., even insisting that he was initially convinced to join due to Nick Fury's actions in resolving a hostage crisis. The argument has a little bit more weight than normal, since [[spoiler:HYDRA '''''is''''' S.H.I.E.L.D., having infiltrated them from the very beginning. And their evil plan in the movie? It was Fury's idea]].

* Turned on it's head in ''Film/UnderSiege,'' when hero-protagonist Ryback gives this speech to villain-antagonist Strannix:

-->'''Lecter''': You want the scent? ''Smell yourself''.

* ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron'': One of those rare occasions when a villain has it pointed out ''to'' them. Ultron is... [[BerserkButton rather adamant]] on how he's nothing like Tony, and yet he's a snarky, drama queen narcissist with a shaky moral compass and a penchant for classic mad scientist cliches who has notable faculty with machines. Oh, and DaddyIssues. Lots and lots of daddy issues.
-->'''Wanda:''' Ultron can't tell the difference between saving the world and destroying it. Where do you think he gets that?

* Occurs twice in the ''AustinPowers'' trilogy, between Doctor Evil and Austin (who, amusingly enough, are both played by Mike Myers); first in the first film near the end, and later in the third film:

** ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk'': Rival archaeologist Rene Belloq provides a definitive example of this trope when he taunts the protagonist, IndianaJones.

* A major theme in ''Film/{{Bound}}''. In fact it's spelled out [[spoiler: in the last line in the movie.]]

* In ''[[Film/TheTransporter Transporter 2]]'', Gianni Chellini claims he and Frank are the same.

* For much of ''Film/{{Godzilla 2014}}'' humans are shown caring about their offspring, Joe and Sandra for Ford, Ford and Al for Sam, Akio's parents for him and Ford being his guardian. Then the MUTO show complete alarm and terror when their is explosion where their nest is. The sounds of anguish made by the mother border on a TearJerker.

* This is a major theme in ''{{Heat}}'', where despite Pacino being a cop and De Niro being a professional thief, the two realize that they're very similar people.

-->'''Wanda:''' Ultron can't tell the difference between saving the world and destroying it. Where do you think he got that from?

* ''Film/TheAvengers'' shows similarities between Tony Stark and Loki. Both are clever but have little idea how to fight beyond AttackAttackAttack. Both are narcissistic, [[DeadpanSnarker Deadpan Snarkers]], prone to self-destructive behavior and bitterly jealous of the [[Film/TheMightyThor blond]] [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger nobler]] teammate who [[WellDoneSonGuy their father liked better]]. The only real difference is that Tony learned the hard way to care for and rely upon others, while Loki did not. Tony himself says it best.
--> '''Stark''': And Loki, he's a full-tilt diva, he wants flowers, he wants parades, he wants a monument built to the sky with his name plastered-
--> ({{Beat}})
--> '''Stark''': [[ExplainExplainOhCrap Son of a bitch.]] [[spoiler: (A dual realization: That he was this trope to Loki and that Loki will use his Stark tower to summon the Chitauri.)]]

* In Film/SpiderMan, the [[BigBad Green Goblin's]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vng1P29QbX4 exchange]] to the titular hero on a rooftop.
-->'''Green Goblin''': You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
-->'''Spider-Man''': I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
-->'''Green Goblin''': Well, to each his own. I chose my path, and you chose the path of the hero.