the power of language

Candace 2022-04-21 09:01:36

The poster is very magical, and the movie content is actually boring enough. It can be called the smallest budget movie of this century. From beginning to end, a group of people are sitting in a room chatting.
So, it's almost impossible for a movie so boring to move me.
However, in fact, not only did I watch the movie seriously from beginning to end, I didn't fast forward a single frame, and even at the end, I watched it three or four times.
Sometimes, extravagance can attract us, and sometimes, complete simplicity can highlight the truth.
The male protagonist is a person who existed since the beginning of human beings. He is immortal. After reaching his prime, his body suddenly stagnates and his growth becomes extremely slow. Moved around; to avoid trouble, he kept silent about his experiences.
Finally, the elderly son found out that the young man was his father. He was shocked and choked up like a child. He muttered repeatedly that his mother had been waiting until he died. He watched his father stroke the head of his aging son, and let it be Crying in front of my chest, my heart is really a little mixed. After all, his son was old. After several shocks, he couldn't hold it any longer. He couldn't take a breath.
This is actually a very sad story, and when the old son recognized his father, his sadness exploded suddenly. No matter how long a person lives, if he is only one person after all, then life is still a gift and a surprise to him. What?
It also taught me not to underestimate the power of low-budget films. Even if there is no big scene, just a symposium, it can make people cry and feel a lot of emotion. Thank you for life, thank you for death.

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The Man from Earth quotes

  • Dr. Will Gruber: If I shot you John, you're immortal? Would you survive this?

    John Oldman: I never said I was immortal, just old. I might die. And then you could wonder the rest of your incarcerated life what you shot...

  • Dr. Will Gruber: We will die, you will live. Will you come to my funeral, John.

    Sandy: You've gone too far, John didn't ask to be what he is.

    Dr. Will Gruber: And we did not ask to hear about it...