imprisoned beast

Napoleon 2022-04-20 09:01:25

It was only after I came into contact with the genius Quentin Tarantino that I knew what the aesthetics of violence was, especially after watching "Kill Bill", a classic work of violence called beauty by film critics, I suddenly realized that violence can also be so moving. It's good-looking, when the sword rises and the sword falls, the blood spurting out of the chest is like a red glow in the sky, and the bits and pieces on the front of the clothes are like peach blossoms. Blowing the sand and walking the stone will also inevitably include desert castles, white horses, and of course, sexy and alert beauties and smart and strong handsome guys. The brutal pursuit has become a visual full-fledged feast. Every fatal blow is so chic and elegant, and death is a mustard-like taste, bringing exciting pleasure and comfort. Death is already something that does not need to be thought about. People are like ants and light as a feather. In fact, retrospectively, Chinese martial arts novels, especially the style of Gu Long, should be the representative of violent aesthetics. I was once crazy about such "aesthetics", and even felt that I was the protagonist, and I could do whatever I want, and act as a chivalrous person. Therefore, purely violent films such as "Sin City" and "Chainsaw" vigorously promote violence in the name of aesthetics. The same is true of a large number of online killing games. This influence gradually makes people fall into a violent consciousness: mercy is only reserved for the weak, and cruelty is the armor of the strong.
The black bloodstains of the 5.12 earthquake, the brutality on the streets of Xinjiang on 7.5, and the dying cry of thieves on Youku, made me realize again and again what real violence is. In fact, violence and death have nothing to do with aesthetics at all. The process of violence is only the destruction of human nature, but the noise of animal nature. The result is the destruction of beauty, and even the complete despair of beauty.
"Death Speed" has the eye-catching elements of violent death speed beauties fighting for many movies. The humorous thing is that the time of the title's explanation is in the future. Maybe the director has foreseen that the human beings in the future will be more maddened by his violent consciousness. Although the story of revenge in the name of love is actually just an endorsement of extreme killing and destruction, and a propaganda of the limits of violence, isn’t the propaganda of violence a pervert? This used to be a very high and manly scene that made me pursue, but now I can't accept it. It seems that the stench from the gutter makes me nauseous and I just want to vomit. The virtual future also terrifies me. Can humans really do this? Is this allowed to exist? Maybe it's always been there, just like the murderer in captivity in the film, violence is just a beast that some perverts keep in captivity.

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Death Race quotes

  • Hennessey: This prison is the home to murderers, rapists, and violent offenders of every kind. The United States Penal System sends me the worst of the worst. But the men you've provoked, well, let's just say Mr. Ames that the life term you've joined us for may be a lot shorter than you think.

    Jensen Ames: I understand tradition. Shuffling up the new guy, having an ass slapping good time up my butthole...

    [Jensen is hit in the side by Ulrich]

    Hennessey: Foul language... is an issue... for me. While looking over your record, I couldn't help noticing your occupational history. It seems you have some talent behind the wheel. Out of curiosity, when was the last time you raced?

    Jensen Ames: It's been a while. I lost my license.

    Hennessey: What if I could help you?

    Jensen Ames: Get my license back?

    Hennessey: I had something else in mind. You're familiar with the Death Race, and the driver the fans call Frankenstein. A man so disfigured by crashes that he's forced to wear a mask. His return to the track is highly anticipated, and therein lies my problem. No one knows yet, but poor Frank died on an operating table not long after his last race. Anyone can wear the mask, but not just anyone can drive the car. You have the skills required to keep the legend alive. I want you to become Frankenstein.

    Jensen Ames: No thanks. He's dead. Why don't you just tell the truth?

    Hennessey: The audience wants to see Frank again. He moves them. Inspires them. And in this world that's not easy to come by.

    Jensen Ames: What makes you think for a second I would risk my life doing this for you?

    Hennessey: Win five races, you go free. Those are the rules, and Frank has won four. Win one more, you walk. Call it intuition, but I don't think you belong in here with the rest of these animals.

    Jensen Ames: I might surprise you.

    Hennessey: The race is Friday, and I need your decision. You're a skilled driver. You're chances are good. I'm offering you your freedom, Mr. Ames. If it's not worth risking your life for, what is?

  • Lists: Jensen Garner Ames. Moved to the states at twenty-four years old. Named after a car, the Jensen Interceptor. A three time local speedway champion.

    Jensen Ames: You've done your homework, or do you just know everything?

    Coach: Jensen Interceptor. I had one. Handled like a school bus.