American movie "The Lighthouse"
Genre: Horror
Main cast: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe
Story Overview: The Lonely Island, the Lighthouse and the Man
Release Date: October 18, 2019 in the United States
List of award-winning works:
It can be called this year's horror work with the highest degree of completion, the most original atmosphere, and the most personal color.
Enter the brief review.
Overall Impression---Dark. The word "dark" can be explained in three layers.
1. Refers to the "image picture". As we all know, black and white tone is easy to highlight the "dignified" atmosphere. In this drama, it just plays a key role in strengthening the "dark" atmosphere.
2. Refers to the "soundtrack effect". Music fans who have heard the dark wave will not be unfamiliar with the soundtrack of this work. That kind of "darkness", that kind of "silence", that kind of "mystery", the proper darkwave visual sense. .
3. Refers to "character psychology", from "loose" to "tight", from "simple" to "complex", from the initial "reluctance" to the final "unrestrained", from the initial "endurance" to the final " Crazy", the description of the process of achieving "psychological darkening" through "psychological suggestion" is bold and delicate enough.
"Darkness" is the most unique symbol of existence in this work, which is not only integrated into the shooting technique of the work, but also emerges between the psychological levels of the characters, which is suitable for the scene.
Other feelings --- quiet. Explore the various hints of the film by solving the words.
1, interpreted as "captivity".
a, Thomas and Ephraim are trapped on the island.
b, Ephraim imprisoned himself in an old dream.
c, Ephraim is stuck in "hard toil" by Thomas.
2, interpreted as "secluded".
a, away from the familiar environment, on an island off the beaten track.
b, there is no human voice, only the sound of the waves and the chirping of seabirds.
3, interpreted as "dead silence".
a, besieged by "loneliness" and disillusioned.
b. Besieged by "desire", fall into an illusion, and fend for itself.
"Secluded" is another strong mark of this work, and its value lies in assisting "darkness", making the content of the latter more "full", "three-dimensional" and "thinking-provoking".
The last sigh---desire. It can be desire, it can be hope.
1. Desire
a, the lust of the flesh---Ephraim fantasizes about a fierce battle with the mermaid (sea monster). (Physiological needs)
b, the need for substances---the two use "alcohol" to anesthetize themselves, get rid of reality, and enter the illusion. (psychological comfort)
2. Hope
a, Thomas' hope is "to live in peace"
b, Ephraim's hope is to "start a new life"
In this film, "desire" is a carrier that links the previous and the next. It not only exposes the "darkness" (the dark side of human nature is born out of desire), but also extends the "desolation" (in a lonely environment, desire becomes These three words perfectly embody Robert Eggers' definition and meaning of this work.
End of review.
Screenwriter ★★★★☆ (the lines are a bit esoteric and not very "friendly", need to continue to study)
Director ★★★★☆ (In the design of the work, there seems to be a hint of "overwhelming")
Actor ★★★★★ (Robert Pattinson's acting skills have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, for all to see)
Plot ★★★★★ (The metaphor is very interesting, mermaid---sex, sea king---power, learning to walk with a dog---humility)
Visual effects ★★★★★ (black and white series, original temptation)
Sound effects ★★★★★ (dark tide visual sense)
Recommendation ★★★★★ (annual must-see)
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