'Roman Holiday' movie review: The two forget each other

Eliseo 2022-04-24 07:01:05

In this world, there is always something called eternal. Such as love, such as "Roman Holiday". Although the two lovers could not get married, Rome became the witness of their eternal love. Perhaps, every girl once had a princess complex in her heart, fantasizing that one day she would be able to wear a crown and dress, surrounded by everyone, holding the prince's hand and carrying his white head with him. But one day, a real princess got tired of the dull palace life, secretly climbed over the high wall of the palace and came to the folk. There, she met and fell in love with a small reporter who was cash-strapped. Joe could have used the princess to become famous in one fell swoop, and he may have soared from then on. But he finally gave up this thousand-year-old opportunity, quietly buried everything in his heart, forever remembered the beautiful experiences and images of his short-lived relationship with the princess, and silently endured the torture of separation for the sake of the loved one and that pure love. When the princess was in the Roman palace, facing her close lover, she locked tears in her eyes and said goodbye to the messengers and reporters from all over the world, Joe could only say: "Your friend will never let you down." And the princess could only say: "Rome, of course, Rome." That smile full of sadness and melancholy made Joe lose his soul in an instant. It's like a dream, but the dream will eventually wake up, and maybe the photos will help her recall the details of the dream. Waking up from a dream is the most painful time. Outside the door, inside the car, tight hugs and affectionate kisses are enough to witness. This is a goodbye, the world is far away, and there will never be a time to meet again, but Princess Anne keeps smiling, hiding all the pain in her heart under her smile. Tagore once said, "The furthest distance in the world is not when I stand in front of you but you don't know that I love you. It's when you know you love each other, but you can't be together." Going away is just a moment of reluctance to part and the eternal love of each other. Perhaps, there is a reason, we should have understood. Love may be more colorful and can be managed with heart and wisdom. But it will never compromise on means and skills. Tears, sugar-coated cannonballs, it's all just on the surface. Therefore, when you grow up, you will understand that it turns out that love is met.

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Extended Reading
  • Gillian 2022-03-22 09:01:34

    A classic, no Annie after Hepburn, never to be surpassed.

  • Amiya 2022-03-28 09:01:02

    When I was young, I didn't feel it, but when I read it in middle age, I found this story very moving. Most of the plot is indeed cliché, but the sublimation of the ending scene does bring the film to a level worthy of a screen classic. In my opinion this is not (or mainly not) a coming-of-age story about love or regretful beauty, but about finding a better side of yourself. At first, the princess only regarded her responsibilities as a shackle, until she met the male protagonist 'selfless' who sacrificed to achieve her desire, and gradually felt guilty for abandoning the nation. Finally, since returning to her was a personal choice, she knew the meaning and meaning of it. Take responsibility more confidently at the price. At the beginning, the male protagonist only regards the princess as a means of getting reward. In getting along with the princess, he is ashamed of cheating the trust of the other party because of the goodwill and sincerity of the princess. He also makes a more legitimate choice so that he can stand upright and face the princess when they meet again. Because both of them want to preserve the beauty of their experiences, in the end, they both try to be the better version of themselves that the other sees in order to fulfill the other's imagination. Even if it starts with an illusory ideal, what kind of world you see will be what kind of world it will be fulfilled

Roman Holiday quotes

  • [On whether to do an exploitation article about Princess Ann]

    Irving Radovich: She's fair game, Joe. It's always open season on princesses.

  • Princess Ann: I hate this nightgown. I hate all my nightgowns, and I hate all my underwear too.

    Countess: My dear, you have lovely things.

    Princess Ann: But I'm not two hundred years old. Why can't I sleep in pajamas?

    Countess: Pajamas?

    Princess Ann: Just the top part. Did you know that there are people who sleep with absolutely nothing on at all?

    Countess: I rejoice to say I do not.