There is nothing cruel and unacceptable for those who once stood on the top of the mountain in their glory days to fade out of sight. Because the loss of everything that one is proud of will bring about a great void. The change from the focus of attention to the passive edge undoubtedly represents the end of personal glorious memory, the conflict of the rules of the game, and even the humiliation of defeat. Divergence of one's values -- attitudes toward these things -- leads people to different destinies. Some people are always sober and transparent, and regard fame, fortune, flowers and applause as external things. Some people start struggling and finally find an outlet. For example, Margot Channing from the same type of film "The Comet Beauty", some people are trapped in the fantasy of living in the construction. eventually lost himself in the film, as Norma Desmond in the film. Norma is the queen of the silent film era. She emerged at a young age, became famous, gained recognition, gathered resources, and won 30 million fans. Even if it is outdated and eliminated by sound films, when she reappears on the set, she is still surrounded by fans. These are no doubt that she has achieved remarkable achievements and is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. At the end of the song, the song goes away, but Norma's pride, self-esteem, narcissism, and greed have sealed her in that weird and gloomy apartment, showing her past films over and over again, and obtaining the satisfaction of her desires in her dreams. Of course, this is inseparable from the "help" of two men. Max, Norma's first husband, willingly remained by her side as a housekeeper and servant after the divorce, he tolerated her irritability and fuss, kept writing to her disguised as a fan, and didn't even allow Joe to break her. imagine. It's hard to say whether Max's motives are simply out of love and pity for Norma, or his unwillingness to lose the luster of this perfect work he had discovered and carved, but it is certain that he spent his entire life. dedicated to her. Unlike Max's obsession and infatuation, the young playwright Joe and Norma are more like a mutually beneficial relationship. Joe is penniless, arrears in rent, and is unwilling to work down to earth and dream big dreams. Norma provides him with the opportunity— - As long as she is willing to be nurtured and obey her, she will provide him with money and resources, so Norma gets not only the satisfaction of her desire to perform, but also a man who can prove that she is still attractive. Roger Ebert said that "Sunset Boulevard" is still one of the best works of the film theme, because it sees through the dream of the movie world, however, the heroine Norma fails to wake up from the dream . Indeed, the film ends with Norma shooting Joe and finally going insane, and the final shot ends with Norma's line: It's just us, and the camera, and the lovely people in the dark, and nothing else. Well, Mr. Midler, I'm ready to take my close-up. The reason is lost, and the obsession is still clear, which is infinitely emotional.
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