To begin with, I really liked this story.
The war of aggression, systemic racial discrimination, structural injustice, and the existential crisis at the bottom of the society in the film, as well as the contradictions reflected in the film, are also the epitome of the current difficulties and international disputes in the real world. What is rare is that it does not evade responsibility, does not whitewash peace, but confronts the problem in a self-explaining way, allowing to be criticized and questioned, and more importantly, it hopes to arouse the viewer's reflection.
There are also no real villains in the story, just people united by different beliefs.
The flag-breakers headed by Carly advocated that the country knows no boundaries, provided shelter and medical supplies to the displaced, and built schools and shelters in abandoned churches.
Carly said at the tomb of the nun who rescued her, "That shield is just a monument to the past, commemorating all those who have been forsaken by history, no matter what, that shield should be destroyed", which reminds me of "The Lord of the Rings" Come--"I can't think of anyone who would refuse such a desire, that we have the Lord of the Rings, and yet seek to destroy it."
She would hesitate to use serum to cultivate more superhuman beings. She would earnestly discuss her demands with the Falcon Winter Soldier, and she would also be afraid of the unknown and madness ahead, but she chose not to turn back and bet on a bright future. .
She also did a lot wrong and paid for it. But ask yourself, in the turbulent times, if it were me, I might not be able to make a better choice than her.
The character of the new American team Walker is also very three-dimensional. He will go berserk because of the killing of his companions, will steal the serum and inject it to relieve his jealousy, will reflect on the past that he was shaped and controlled by the government, and will be stubborn in front of the victim's family. Lying will also throw away the shield of obsession at a critical moment and choose to save people - this is his most glorious and moving moment, and it is also the moment when I really think that the reason why people are human is precisely the complex and multi-faceted moment of human nature.
Zemo is too charming, and he takes a clear stand against the existence of superhumans. He is committed to eliminating every link in the Chaoying manufacturing industry chain, killing the serum maker, smashing all the serums, and hiding his merits and fame. No matter how much money a person is, he is always delicate and elegant, and he can do anything with ease. He sings a little sheep and adds a few pieces of Swiss candy to get information that neither the Falcon nor the Winter Soldier can handle. But it's this passage that fascinates me the most: Bucky says that the super soldier serum never got Steve down. Zemo said with a smile that there is no other Steve in the world. A sly and sincere answer! Instantly top 3 of my favorite lovable and charming villains.
Not to mention our old friends Sam and Bucky, who, like Steve, don’t believe in the system-building macro narrative, don’t stand on the winner’s side, and don’t take anything for granted. They see endless ruptures and dislocations, but they are always brave, upright, and hopeful. Sam said, "If you don't continue to fight, what's the point of enduring all the suffering and sacrifice?" Like Steve, there is a wind of freedom in his blood.
I love this idealized ending: the demands of the "terrorist" are accepted by the authorities; the hidden black hero is commemorated; Sam is recognized by everyone and himself as the new black Captain America; Ki faced the sins he had committed and realized self-redemption; Walker gave up his obsession with becoming Captain America and turned into an American spy; Carly martyred herself and sowed the seeds of resistance against tyranny in people's hearts; Sharon and Zemo also planned their own plans. Making big news. The world is at peace for a while.
In the real world, we face more divisions, pains, struggles, and nowhere to escape. We have no superpowers, no high-end technology, only flesh and blood and a beating heart.
Steve said, "The price of freedom is high, it has always been, and I am willing to pay the price. If only I wanted to, I would accept it, but I am willing to bet that I am not the only one."
Steve also said, "Not everyone can make waves and start tanks, but we can still fight."
For us ordinary people, the way to fight is not to give up hope of life, to choose to continue to empathize, to have enthusiasm for the strong demand side, and to help each other; remember pain and anger, and do not let them be forgotten with the blockade of network data be disappeared.
In addition, I also saw a neighbor's description of the perspective of women being oppressed and shaped by the patriarchal society in a circle of friends, which is also thought-provoking. A good story can bring people too much thinking and strength, making us defend bravery, fight against fear, recognize our heart, and become stronger and broader.
I love "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and I'm looking forward to "Rocky" coming out tomorrow.
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