All in all, in this era of rampant technology, "War Horse" can be regarded as a textbook dedicated to the audience by Spielberg, and the title of the book can be called "How We Made Movies in the Past". For audiences who have accepted and are accustomed to the movies of the digital age, this movie basically perfectly explains what is the top level of Hollywood blockbusters in the pre-digital age. Spielberg intended to make the movie a "retro movie", and he did it, and it was impossible not to do it, because he was Spielberg, a great Hollywood man.
Not only that, but what is even more amazing is that Spielberg is not only well versed in the way of Hollywood, but also really knows how to find the G-spot of the public, so that the audience can experience one climax after another with the horse. However, unfortunately, for this peak experience, Spielberg had to use tools, such as the majestic or melodious music that almost runs through the entire film, to remind you from time to time, "Dear, I am a blockbuster. Oh". In the darkness of the theater, facing the only light source in front of them, it is difficult for the audience not to be hypnotized by the beautiful scenery in front of them and the music in their ears, and even actively cooperate with Spielberg to explore their own G-spot.
Although the subject matter is old-fashioned, the plot is old-fashioned, the tactics are old-fashioned, and despite Oscar's failure to return, "War Horse" has won the box office and won the audience's tears after all. So what? Without it, the motif of "Going Home", the story of "Love and Commitment" and the harmonious relationship between humans and animals, coupled with horses, beautiful scenery, and a happy ending, doomed this second-rate film to be a box office success. , because it describes exactly what we are missing. This once again confirms the old saying that movies are people's dreams, even if this dream is just a hollow fairy tale that is illusory and weak. In a dark theater, the light in front of them guides people's direction.
Numerous praises also indirectly illustrate the fact that people actually like clichés and nostalgia, even if the bridge between Albert and Joey plowing the field is like "The Age of Pentium", even if the British and German soldiers work together to save Joey's portrait "Merry Christmas", even if the happy ending is like "The Long Engagement", even if the sunset and silhouette at the end are almost exactly like "Gone with the Wind". The resonance and shock aroused in the hearts of the audience by such factors as human nature, love and commitment, and going home are enough to make people ignore the loose structure, the procrastination of the rhythm and the coincidence of the story of "War Horse". It takes a little courage.
In my opinion, War Horse is really just another ET. For Spielberg, who loves horses and is still childlike, this may be just "another movie", but for the public who have been touched by the G-spot, this is a narcotic, making people feel Enjoy the thrill of escapism and sustenance fantasy. After all, when the climax comes, no one will care whether there is still tomorrow's rice in the rice bucket.
I am a horse, I love horses more, and I also like the story of "War Horse". But that doesn't stop me from classifying War Horse as a second-rate movie, even if it was written by my favorite Spielberg. After all, the deep emotional connection that exists between humans and animals is depicted in this movie. It's clichéd and superficial; the film, based on children's literature, doesn't actually get rid of the limitations of children's literature, and I don't even feel like Spielberg even thought about getting rid of them. Have to admire the eyesight of the Oscar judges, although the horse won six nominations, including best picture, they finally let it go with the votes in their hands, which made the climax not so complete.
For me personally, War Horse doesn't feel like a new movie from 2011, it's more like an old movie. But the question immediately arises, maybe this is what Spielberg wants? Or maybe he touched my G-spot when criticizing War Horse in this way? Well, it looks like Spielberg is the real winner.
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