It is rare to see the warmth of humanity in escape films

Garrick 2022-04-21 09:02:27

I didn't have a high score for the recommendation before, and I didn't expect much when I watched it, but it was really good when I actually watched it. I was very moved while watching it. Not many people said this in the comment area, but I really want to give the screenwriter a thumbs up for the handling of human nature. In the past, such thriller escape films were all focused on depicting the dark side of human nature. In the face of an existential crisis, everyone only thinks about themselves and does not hesitate to send others to death. There are countless examples of this type, such as chainsaw horror, big escape, and panic. These classics are all classics. This way of expressing human nature, although I will torture myself in my heart when watching these movies, would I really do such a thing to survive? However, I can only answer to myself, I don't know, I have not experienced such extreme circumstances, I really can't imagine what choices I would make. But at the same time I can't help but wonder: Does this environment really drive everyone crazy? Is the light of humanity a rare existence? Maybe I am naive, but I seriously believe that there is truth, goodness and beauty in human beings. And this movie just makes me feel like it depicts that beauty.

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In the whole movie, under the extremely urgent threat of life, there are people who constantly appear, but there is always a beautiful shadow. In the first back room oven, I thought it would happen that someone was dumped at the end because someone needed to press a button on the table, like drilling a hole in Chainsaw, the story of two peaches killing three men is never new, and yet everyone comes from the vent The process of going out was actually considered modest, and it didn't break out until the end. I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed in my little heart who was expecting the dark and exposed human nature throughout the whole process, but it was more of a kind of rejoicing and comfort, whether they had no knowledge of the game Well, it’s okay to be kind in heart, at least no one chooses evil thoughts. One thought becomes a god, one thought becomes a demon, at least in this step, no one makes a mistake.

The first deceased Indian brother is a typical game addict. He is so addicted to playing secret room games that it is difficult to recognize the reality. It can be said to be stupid, but at the same time, he is also weak and submissive, so he has received the oppression of others. , he does what no one wants to do. Such a person's contribution to the team is really limited, so after explaining all the game experience, he will be given a box lunch without any suspense, and there is nothing to say about it.

The second deceased, Amanda, had a very capable image when she appeared. I was still guessing her identity and occupation when the oven was turned on and she fell into a panic. She must be a fire survivor. That's what I thought at the time. She almost went into shock in the ventilation duct, only then did she realize that she was actually a soldier. This character's PTSD can almost be regarded as the heaviest of the six, but she is also the strongest when she is not ill. Without her athletic fitness, everyone would be damaged in the upside-down bar. The setting of such a soldier finally has a death that fits her identity, dying for the survival of others.

The third deceased, Mike, this truck driver is undoubtedly kind. Although he has the fear of losing social value, has a slightly grumpy to irritable temper, and is a little weak, when Jason forced him to sacrifice, he undoubtedly chose concession.

The fourth deceased Jason, his blackening is inevitable, and he is also the only survivor who clearly showed the intention to kill. From the very beginning, he had an almost leader-like force that reminded me of Panic Fang and the black cops in the nine-person lock-up room. In fact, I agree with his almost indifferent behavior of passing through the secret room. In a crisis situation, only by moving forward can we survive. Undoubtedly, Jason is relatively successful among the six. He has a natural discrimination against others. However, his several apologies, taking the initiative to sell clothes, and jumping down to save Zoe in the upside-down bar, these behaviors make me Surprised, he was actually still being kind until he reached the limit. Although he still turned black in the end, I was very impressed by the fact that he persisted until the last moment. I thought he would start turning black when the clothes appeared. of.

Among the two people who survived in the end, although the methods are different, their survival is actually based on luck. Zoe is brave and smart, but she is also reckless. Her choice is not a decision made after calm thinking, but more like a child-like rebellion. Ben is an ordinary person who is somewhat content with the status quo, but also has impulsiveness. He has a bad temper and a bad mouth, but he has never really given up. He has some quick wits, which must be the reason why he can go to the end.

All in all, in this six-person team, only one person showed the evil of human nature, and the others were ordinary and kind, which undoubtedly made me feel some warmth different from other escape films.

Finally, as for the logic of the film... I don't care, I can only say that it is quite satisfactory, there is nothing outstanding, and I have not seen any unpleasant bugs, which is acceptable.

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  • Brett 2022-03-27 09:01:09

    60/100 Let's do another Chainsaw, shall we? No, it's too bloody, so there's no way to pass the trial in China. Well, let's use escape room instead.

  • Clare 2021-12-21 08:01:08

    Escape room survival guide: 1. Do not go where you want to confiscate your mobile phone, because the mobile phone is the source of life, and people will die if they leave the mobile phone. 2. Don't drink water as soon as you see the water dispenser. 3. Find the antidote and use it quietly, don't tell everyone that you have found the antidote. 4. Don't pick up the lighter on the side of the road. 5. Don't lower your head, the floor will fall. Don't cry, bad guys will laugh. 6. Please carry the door handle with you when you go out. 7. Please sign for unidentified packages carefully to prevent fraud. 8. Be humble. Those who drown can swim. Game masters are the fastest.

Escape Room quotes

  • Zoey Davis: Breathe, bitch.

  • Ben Miller: Where'd she get all the scars?

    Amanda Harper: Served in Iraq, asshole.

    Ben Miller: Oh, so you've had military experience. So that makes you, like, a... a... psycho... Xena...