The conception process of a crime detective novel is quite the opposite of the reading process. When creating it, it is very possible to first think of the results, and then place road signs along the way, which makes it easier to control the severity and better fascinating. When reading, I have to look for clues step by step, and try to figure out puzzles. So when Ivan finally said to Poe, artist to artist, we can imagine that his admiration for Poe led him to become Poe, and he wanted to be the person who knew the result and set instructions. Of course he also succeeded. He could not write outstanding works himself, but through Poe's pen, he published a crime novel again.
In fact, this film is the same. We all know that Poe was last seen outside a polling station in Baltimore, in a state of semi-coma and delirium and constantly babbling, always repeating the name "Reynolds". So based on this result, the screenwriter reversed the process and produced such a suspenseful thriller. So many plots are more or less far-fetched. Ivan works during the day, kills at night, and has a lot of energy. And there were almost no errors, and it was done exactly as planned. Among the victims, there is no shortage of mature men, as well as sailors. And how to transport and install the giant pendulum is a problem if there is only one person. In the end, Poe had a gun in hand, and Ivan never showed the idea of telling him Emily's whereabouts as long as he gave up. He actually handed over the gun easily, drank the poison, and then watched the criminal leave calmly. The only explanation is that he must die because historical facts cannot be changed.
One last question, Ivan abducted Emily from the masquerade party. I felt that Ivan was invited to dance with Emily instead of Poe. But facing someone who would rather go against his father and stay with him, wearing a mask and not knowing him is quite nonsense. , It’s just nonsense that you can’t distinguish the voice even after the conversation.
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