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Jarrell 2022-04-07 08:01:02
tragic love story
This film is a love tragedy, depicting a British rural woman who is not bound by traditional concepts, boldly pursues freedom, and is ultimately punished mercilessly. Director David Lean is good at describing the psychological activities of characters. He directed "Late Met", "Blood and Tears of...
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Destini 2022-04-07 08:01:02
great photography, boring story
The story is dull compared to the cinematographic attitude, craftsmanship, method and achievement of the film.
...it's so playful, measured and dramatic. A thorough understanding of history, a diligent pursuit of characters - these are all weaknesses or areas where it backfires. Because, in a large...
Leo McKern
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Captain: Well, if it's all the same to you, sir, I'll be straight off. I've given myself leave.
Randolph Doryan: Yes?
Captain: Embarkation leave. France. Second Batallion, Southeast Lanchasires... they're in the front line. Will you tell me something, man to man? What's it like, really - front line?
[Doryan's face expresses discomfort]
Captain: Aye. Well, I'll find out soon enough. I'm a coward, you see. No, I always have been - from being a lad. I can't master it. Well, I don't suppose I've tried, really. I'd give my left arm to have a touch of what you've got. I hate it! Just the bloody thought of it gives me the shakes. In fact, that's my nightmare, the shakes. I don't mind dying - not if it's quick. Life's not that much, is it? I wouldn't mind having a gammy leg, like you've got - though I don't suppose it's funny. But the shakes? Shellshock? Just shaking and shambling like a... epileptic baby? Nay, I'd rather be dead! I can see what's coming - I'm going to disgrace myself...
Randolph Doryan: You don't know what you'll do. No one does - you don't know what you're doing?
Captain: Really? I read what you did in the newspapers. That weren't no flash in the pan - you'd do the same again, I dare say.
Randolph Doryan: You'd be wrong.
Captain: Well, you've done your bit - someone else's turn, eh?
