In all fairness, from the perspective of the old man's life experience, this is a work that is not too deep.

Brendon 2022-04-20 09:01:24

I believe that many people came to watch this a history of violence after watching Eastern Promise first, and so did I, haha, because in that film, Hugo's personal charm and dramatic tension really won the hearts of the people.
Of course I know Mr. Ke, but I haven’t seen much of his films. If you asked me what he did before, I would probably only tell you about a streetcar named Desire. Since then, I have had a little impression of Mr. Ke, but it’s just that I feel that eastern promise doesn't make people feel hearty, the rhythm is always there, and the handling of some shots is not very sophisticated. I feel like I went to the disco and shook my head, just three glasses of wine. I took an ecstasy pill and made myself old HIGH. Suddenly my mother came and pulled me by the ear and told me to go home for dinner, but at that time I went home and shook my head at the old KENWOOD, and at this moment But it's facing the computer screen, hahaha!
I really don't understand why so many people hold this film so highly. Big fish expresses human's desire for desire in such a lighthearted, humorous and straightforward way, but the implication is profound to the extreme. Big fish is my love for America in recent years. The last ray of hope that the movie saw at the last moment before the movie was almost despairing was pulled away. . In those days, Schindler's list hit everyone's heart so heavily and violently. The old man is also getting old. No matter how you look at his films, I always feel a bit young and immature, and the expression of violent elements is far away. Nowhere near as good as American History X.
First of all, action scenes, the action scenes mentioned here are not actually related to the word action. To be precise, it should be said that "action logic" is more appropriate. It may be difficult for me to express in accurate words what this logic can bring. I can only give an example of how it feels to any thoughtful moviegoer. There should be quite a few people here who like Quentin. Similar factions include Robert Rodriguez, Takashi Miike, etc. in KILL BILL I think everyone will be deeply impressed by the fighting scene. A slightly exaggerated, clumsy and humorous fighting mode runs through every violent detail of the film. Although it is lighthearted and humorous, the last one is fatal. Yes, bloody, either half of the face was blown off by the Xia shotgun, or both arms were chopped off alive, and those who are familiar with Quentin know that these impressive patterns of violent rendering are largely influenced by Hong Kong. The influence of the early martial arts movies, and the representative of the entire Hong Kong film industry at that time was Bruce Lee. In retrospect, all the fighting scenes of BRUCE, except for some bloody scenes that cannot be directly expressed, are they like this? feel? It's a bit too much, I know :) I just want to point out that the old man's fighting scenes have a very strong Kun-style rhythm, but the imitations are a bit nondescript. It doesn't mean that the action is slow, it's weird, it's retro, it must be action Slow, but the stress response is fast and creative. In the scene of the final duel, no matter how close the four shots are, the four shots can be deliberately inaccurate, but there must be a clear explanation for the delineation of the character's character, so that we know that Hugo is comparable to the Matrix. Neo, who is faster than bullets, is still Tom comparable to the pervert in the Thirteen Assassins who doesn't know a bit of martial arts, but can smile and say "Kill me, you can also kick my head" in the face of death. King, deliberately playing with it. When all this is clearly explained, I believe that no one will care about these fighting scenes that are not the focus of the film.
Here, since the film is called the history of violence, pay attention, it is a literal translation, this "history", as the name implies, is history. The son of genetic inheritance, but why didn't I really see in any detail that there was even a trace of violence in this child's eyes, and punched two teenagers and was possessed by violence? No matter how you look at it, he is still a young boy, and the personality contrast when he returns to evil three times in the Hugo film really doesn't make me feel any more. I just think it is a character that is eager to protect the family and has no choice but to fight back. It's not the kind that the original script wanted to express. It will feel pleasure because of killing people, and at the same time it will be accompanied by a strong ambivalence of guilt. It can be said that Hugo's good acting skills are wasted. After saying so much, there are actually more A lot can be written, but the education level is limited. It is a very unpleasant thing to say that no matter how much you can’t resonate with everyone, the writing is messy, sorry.

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Extended Reading
  • Noel 2022-03-23 09:01:31

    Chen Kexin copied the story structure, so there was "Martial Arts"

  • Shaun 2022-04-21 09:01:34

    In the mundane field, you are tired.

A History of Violence quotes

  • [Mr. Fogarty and his men have a conversation with Tom in the diner]

    Tom Stall: We really are quite busy here today as you can see. So if you gentlemen aren't going to be eating, I really should offer your seats to paying customers.

    Carl Fogarty: Hmm. Well...

    Carl Fogarty: [Mr. Fogarty pulls out a $100 bill and lays it on the table] Now we're paying customers.

    Tom Stall: [Tom picks up the bill] I can't take this.

    Carl Fogarty: It shouldn't be a problem for you.

    Tom Stall: What's that supposed to mean?

    Charlie Roarke: Mr. Fogarty's just making conversation here.

    Tom Stall: Well, whatever you want to call it, this conversation is over.

    Charlie Roarke: I think he wants us to leave, Mr. Fogarty.

    Frank Mulligan: Do you know what he does when he don't like people, Mr. Fogarty.

    Carl Fogarty: Yeah. I'm scared. We should leave before he goes all 'Dirty Harry' on us.

  • [Sam tells Tom and Edie who Mr. Fogarty and his men are]

    Sheriff Sam Carney: Charles Roarke, Philadelphia. Indicted on three counts of murder. Frank Mulligan, out of New York, indicted on one count of murder. Questioned in relation to dozens of acts of violence that you don't want to hear about. Both men work for Carl Fogarty. That's the fella with the eye. He spent 15 years in prison on several counts of assault. He's suspected in half a dozen murders, and more disappearances. Tom, these guys are organized crime from the East Coast. Now, they're the real thing. They're bad men. I have to ask you a question...

    Edie Stall: Jesus. Jesus, honey.

    Sheriff Sam Carney: I have to ask you a question. Are you in some kind of witness protection plan?