Awakening

Kurt 2022-01-05 08:01:29

1. In general, this movie is still very good. Fans should be more tolerant of thrillers with certain ideas. After all, the subject matter and creativity of suspense, thriller, and horror movies are almost out of reach. Most of the current such films are impetuous and rare with a certain connotation. The filming of "Sou Ling" shows that the director is very thoughtful. The British filmmakers have always been rigorous and deserve applause.

2. The suspense of the film lasts for a long time, and there are few hints that can be explored. It can be said that it is not easy to guess the final outcome without seeing the end. very good!

3. As for many comments that the film is similar to "Small Island Cry", I can't agree with it at all. Except for the background of the times and the very few sections, I really don't see any similarities between the two. But there are some shadows of "Spiritual Orphanage", but it's just that the setting of the scene is somewhat similar.

4. The horror atmosphere is rendered well, and it still looks very sensible. However, the horror segment is slightly deviated from the center of the narrative, and there is a suspicion of deliberately doing it.

5. I like horror and supernatural stories, and I have seen a lot of them. I have always been very fond of the relatively fresh scary sections in horror movies and novels. There is a very good passage in this film. The female protagonist discovered that in the miniature model of the big house, she was recreating her experience scene by scene. In extreme panic, she turned her attention to the model of the room where she was currently and found the representative My dummy is doing the same thing as myself--when I peeked into the model, my eyes moved, and I was surprised to find that the little ghost boy was standing behind the dummy who represented him, looking at himself... this atmosphere was created It's very good, and it's really full of horror. It can be called the best passage in thriller horror movies in recent years. Awesome!

6. After carefully reading the ending part two or three times, it was basically confirmed that the director wanted to convey the message that the heroine was actually dead, but the filming was a bit vague, so that there was a dispute about whether the heroine was dead.

7. The female protagonist performed well and demonstrated her solid basic skills. It can be seen that, like many excellent British actors, she has a formal background. However, specific to the time when the film took place, the appearance of the heroine was somewhat modern, and it might be better to find an actor with a classic sense. (By the way, the heroine looks like Scarlett Johansson)

8. Generally speaking, although some details of the film are a little self-talking, it has not been seriously scrutinized. But the overall situation is good, the plot trend is relatively clear, coupled with the reflection on the post-war human mental state, it is still a masterpiece, it is recommended to watch.

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The Awakening quotes

  • Robert Mallory: There have been other sightings. The boys believe...

    Florence Cathcart: Boys believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. I'm sure some of them even believe in God.

  • [first lines]

    Vera Flood: [answering the door] Miss Simpson? Are you prepared?

    Florence Cathcart: [yes] I brought this.

    [shows photograph of a soldier]