Looking forward to the 15 meters of waves, but only two meters of waves were set off

Zackary 2022-04-22 07:01:23

Somewhat disappointed, "Roma" did not bring me more feelings and shocks, just like the line in the movie "The waves are fifteen meters high, how can there be only two meters." I was looking forward to giving me fifteen meters The stormy waves, but only two meters of waves were set off. Most of the content of the film is derived from the childhood memories of director Cuaron, but his perspective is too objective and indifferent, which limits the social turmoil in Mexico at that time. The deep excavation of the intertwining of individual fates. The excessive use of metaphorical montages in the film is counterproductive. Of course, the camera movement is very comfortable, and the sight and hearing are great. At first, the repeated panning in the room made me feel very tired, but I didn’t understand it until the end of the film. For the director's intentions, I won't give too much spoilers here. Of course, the film also touched me. When mother Sophia told the children that their father abandoned them, she did not guide the children to remember and hate their father, but to maintain the image of the father in the children's hearts. However, in the face of the children's questions, Sophia's two "don't know" words poured out how much sadness. Although the hostess Sophia and the maid Cleo in the film did not become depressed but were reborn after being abandoned by men, the film was already destined to be a female elegy.

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  • Scarlett 2022-03-27 09:01:06

    Cleo's destiny is dedicated to an unconditional life, and she's always ready to sacrifice herself for those she loves. There is a silent power to seeing the final cry and catharsis.

  • Hope 2022-04-24 07:01:06

    A semi-autobiographical film by Alfonso Cuarón. The protagonist is Cleo, a wealthy middle-class family and a maid in Mexico in the 1970s. There are personal shocks to grow, and there are times changes. He really is a tech guy. The sound and photography are exceptional. The long lens is very good, especially the seaside scene! Shooting at 65mm, the light, shadow and details are exquisite, and it is very beautiful to watch on the big screen. I think it's a bit unfortunate that this was released by Netflix. The small screen is definitely not suitable for theaters... The amateur heroine Yalitza Aparicio performed well. But one thing that feels a little lacking is the limited viewing angle. Since the characters all live in a relatively prosperous and stable life circle, they are not interested in current affairs. The turmoil in Mexico at that time actually belonged to a bystander who was separated by a layer. Although the maid's perspective touches on grassroots class and social fluctuations, with occasional connections (the Corpus Christi massacre), it is limited. In this part, there may be a bit of self-deprecation in the Cuarón film (?) The manor where the New Year dances and jumps and horses run. It was so close that everyone panicked and put out the fire...

Roma quotes

  • Sra. Sofía: What happened?

    [to Sofi]

    Sra. Sofía: Are you OK my love?

    Sofi: Cleo saved us.

    Sra. Sofía: [to Cleo] Thank you. Thank you.

  • Sra. Sofía: We love you so much, Cleo. We love you so, so much.