it's on fire

Braeden 2022-04-20 09:01:32

From the perspective of a statesman, it tells the story of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill who was ordered to turn the tide in the European battlefield during the Great Evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II.

In the period of national crisis, whether to choose Chamberlain's appeasement strategy to stop the loss in time, to seek peace and survive, or to resist, to die in battle until the last flame goes out. Every group has a different answer. Maybe everything seems to be clear now. However, if you put yourself in the situation at that time and judge, everything is in the clouds. A wrong decision may bring about the destruction of an empire. .

Churchill, portrayed by Gary Oldman, vividly interprets the struggle, entanglement, helplessness and hesitation of a great leader before making a decision under the history of Nazi invasion of Europe. The opposition of colleagues and the voices of the people have seen the light of day in the fog of history, and an "ordinary person" who has reached the peak of power amid internal and external troubles is extraordinarily idle.

"Those who don't know how to change their minds can't change anything." Churchill knew the truth of the bitterness. During World War II, France fell so easily, so the Nazis' knife must be placed on the neck of Britain. The decision to evacuate from Dunkirk saved his vital strength, and with the encouragement of the people, he also gave him a speech to defy all opinions and resolutely confrontation. Only then did the Allied forces in Normandy land and the situation on the European battlefield reversed. In front of him is the darkest hour, but behind him is before dawn. Going back to the present, regardless of the world structure or dealing with people, why is it that only when you are strong can you have bargaining chips, and what do weak countries use to talk about peace? Blindly compromising, seeking skin with tigers, and making deals with demons, that is the real failure. Finally, copy the words of a high-scoring film review: "Actually, there is no perfect option at all. It is always just choosing a solution among different shortcomings. The goal is the first, and whether you dare to take responsibility for whether the benefits will ultimately outweigh the disadvantages, this world There is no best self at all, only the determination to persevere in the darkest moments."

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Darkest Hour quotes

  • Winston Churchill: D'you know, I've never ridden a bus? I've never queued for bread. I believe I can boil an egg... but only because I've seen it done. The only time I tried riding the Underground was during the General Strike. Clemmie dropped me off at South Kensington station. I went down but got lost. I came straight back up! It was awful.

  • [having accepted the post of Prime Minister, Churchill must now have regular meetings with the King]

    Sir Anthony Eden: You only have to meet him once a week.

    Winston Churchill: But that's like saying you only have to have your tooth pulled once a week.