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If it's not the end, why spend wildly
Dina 2022-04-23 07:01:43
I remember that I didn't really understand it when I read it before, and I was at a loss as to why so many people liked a story that was wrong again and again. Re-watched this movie because of the Grand Canyon. I still don't think this is a feminist, or a film of resistance, but a protest against social injustice. From Louis' distrust of others and society to Selma's ignorance of society, it briefly outlines the two states of American women in the 90th century - the extreme seeking independence and self-protection, or the typical housewife image. In the end, they would rather rush into the Grand Canyon than defend themselves, which shows their extreme distrust of the society at that time. It is not so much a positive resistance of women's rights, but rather the helplessness of disadvantaged groups. A story of being forced into despair by an environment that is not kind enough.
Extended Reading
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Louise: You remember when we first met?
Jimmy: Yeah.
Louise: What happened? Tell me what you said.
Jimmy: I said you had a nice pair of eyes.
Louise: And what did I say? Do you remember?
Jimmy: Yeah, you shut 'em. Asked me if I knew what color they were.
Louise: And what'd you say?
Jimmy: I didn't know.
Louise: [she covers his eyes] Jimmy, what color are my eyes?
Jimmy: They're brown.
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State Trooper: [sobbing] Please! I have a wife and kids. Please!
Thelma: You do? Well, you're lucky. You be sweet to 'em, especially your wife. My husband wasn't sweet to me. Look how I turned out.