As much cowardice as you have, there is as much potential for bravery.

Theresa 2022-04-20 09:01:41

Long-lost Pixar, a long-lost original animated series. In fact, the core of Pixar's classic works is an ordinary adventure story. Whether it is "Finding Nemo", "Flying House" or "Inside Out", this film is also an adventure, on the surface it is looking for magic, In fact, it is looking for growth, looking for self-confidence, looking for self. From a subjective point of view, I personally like the style and tone of this film very much. The retro music and the slightly absurd background settings have a sense of advanced. But compared to other Pixar classics, I am more disappointed that there is not a single burst of tears. For example, Banban disappeared in the Forgotten Valley in "Inside Out", Andy said goodbye to the toys at the end of "Toy Story 3", and Miguel sang to his grandma in "Coco", etc. These classic scenes can be said to be the finishing touch of the movie pen. In fact, this film also has a few good tearjerking scenes, but it is not poignant or so popular. Objectively speaking, the theme that this film wants to express is still very positive, and Pixar has always been super positive. The first theme is self-realization. Whether it is a younger brother or an older brother, a manticore or a little monster, they have all achieved themselves in 24 hours. This is also the theme that is most expressed in the current society. The power of self-confidence is often far more powerful than you think. powerful. And what is self-realization, power or wealth, these are all good, but even better is to find a life that suits you and realize your unique value to this society and yourself. The second theme is companionship, after all, it is a family movie, and the theme is also looking for magic to save the father. At the end of the film, the memories of my brother and the echo of the diary are quite wonderful. We are always complaining, we have lost a lot, we have gained very little, or we are immersed in regret and regret. But no life is perfect. The companionship and happiness you have been looking for are actually always by your side and cherish the people in front of you. The third theme is moving forward, which is the title of the film "ON WARD", (ps our Chinese always translate the core of the title). Going forward all the way, the goal is clear, even if we find that the final destination seems to be the starting point, you will not find its sparkle if you don't move forward. And the starting point you have reached is no longer the starting point that it used to be. This is also the surprise that this film brought me near the end, I really did not guess the plot direction.

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  • Barley Lightfoot: [Shrunk, in Ian's shirt pocket] I have to use the restroom.

    Ian Lightfoot: Can't it wait?

    Barley Lightfoot: All right, your pocket.

  • Ian Lightfoot: I didn't call you a screw up.

    Barley Lightfoot: You didn't have to. The magic said it for you.