Because reality is ugly, so try to change

Eugenia 2022-04-21 09:01:42

Father Ben saw the ugliness, greed and exploitation of this world and wanted to build a world of Plato's "Republic". But based on social reality this is impossible. The film reflects some real-world issues. Modern education makes educated people have fixed thinking, rigid thinking and slave thinking, so that they lose the ability to think independently and actively. Modern lifestyles also lack natural inclinations, lack of exercise, and unhealthy food. The father in the film, Ben, has educated very good children in his own way (from a secular perspective). But educating children well is not to let them live alone in the mountains and forests for life, but to be able to go out and change the world, so that we can make progress (personal point of view). At the end of the film, the children also return to school for education. It's a happy ending! But I still find it hard for me to accept that they dug my mother out of the cemetery and cremated it. Since the deceased is gone, why bother? Finally, I will share the classic lines. Always stay sincere, maintain a noble character, live every day as your last day, live a full life, and leave no regrets. Be adventurous, but also enjoy yourself, because life is short.

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  • Dorthy 2022-03-23 09:01:38

    A very likable film's criticism of modern society is only so far. I don't have much ambition to discuss larger topics, but instead focus more on this loving family. No one is born a good parent and no one The best way to raise a child is to treat the child as an adult, right?

Captain Fantastic quotes

  • Bo: We're just back in the states because of my dad's sabbatical. He's writing a book on Dr. Spock.

    Claire: Oh, I love Star Trek.

  • Ellen: [intercepting Bo & Claire on their way to a tryst] It's almost midnight. I sincerely hope you two lovebirds haven't been doing what I think you've been doing.

    Bo: [talking rapidly] I know what you think. But I know that your daughter has taught me many things just now. She has broadened my mind, she has helped me grow. When we just kissed for the first time just then, it... The endorphins that your daughter sent through my body were like dolphins swimming through my bloodstream. The way she has opened me up, she has penetrated deep inside of me, and I know that I have penetrated deep, deep inside of your daughter. And... but not-not like that. I would love to when... When it's necessary for... I, I want kids someday. Not right now, of course.

    Bo: [turning to speechless Claire] But when you're ready, when I'm ready, because I think this should be a shared decision. This is a decision that we should make together. But when you are ready, I will be ready. I am ready for you, if you will have me... Claire... What's your last name?