The seemingly absurd plot of "Changing Lanes" is actually very sharp. It not only reveals the most selfish side and the most primitive mental state of everyone's heart, but also straightens the hidden complex reasons behind it. According to common sense, as a lawyer with a bright future, Bennecke has received good education and received enough rewards that he will face difficulties with an open-minded attitude, and there is no need to design retaliation over and over again. Gibson is the same. Although he has encountered a major turning point in his life: divorce and possible loss of custody of his son, he certainly did not lose his mind. It can be seen from his sincere and serious attitude when the car accident happened. At the same time, he showed Certainly his experience and education are not enough to make him casually make stupid actions like revenge. What is the reason that they both lose their minds, give up thinking, and fall into the sordid quagmire of others at the same time? The superficial fuse seems to be the car accident, which was caused by the escalating grievances between the two people, but in fact the real cause of the incident should be attributed to the imperfect social system, education system and legal system, not an accidental and isolated one. Unprovoked personal behavior. As a new lawyer, his professional education is beyond doubt; as a kind father, his experience and sense of responsibility can also be imagined. But in the face of an imperfect system, a seductive society, and fierce competition, they face unprecedented pressure, inequality, and restraint, but they have received too little strong support and positive influence: they are despicable by unscrupulous means in order to obtain inheritance. In order to make up for negligence, being encouraged to do perjury, 5,000 US dollars can destroy credit card information related to a person's fate, etc. The whole society is a malformed product, and there is no room for rationality to survive, suppressing the moisture and breathing of people in it. There is very little oxygen, and it is only a matter of time before an outbreak or death.
"Changing Lanes" pointed the finger at the hypocritical judicial system and social system, but compared to other similar telegraphs, it lacked a few fierce moves and exaggerated expressions. The language of the lens was full of subtle and gentle, but it was equally important, regrettable. Touching. Although it lacks visually or plotly exciting climax and excitement, the whole film is still smooth and reasonable, with proper layout, and the two clues are unfolded at the same time, reasonably intertwined without being confused, which is quite skillful. The only reservation is the conservative ending, which seems too hasty and not enough weight. I believe that going through the retaliation will be a more attractive choice.
It is worth mentioning that the two male protagonists, Samuel L. Jackson, who was driven crazy by the situation on the big screen, is not the first time. This time his behavior is relatively more regular, but one of them is not used to doing things. The image of a good father of bad things was also portrayed in a perfect way by him. And the young lawyer played by Ben Affleck is a big acting test for him. The complicated mentality and contradictory words and deeds must be properly grasped. Although his facial expression is still rigid and formal, his acting skills are still a little immature, but he wants to Thinking of his poor performance in "Pearl Harbor", this time he has already explained something
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