The Pit of Hatred·Post-Second Gulf War·The Charm of Spy Stories

Leora 2022-01-03 08:02:18

1. The pit of hatred
is what the protagonist said to CIA American women, "He hates you, you catch him, and if other people hate you, you catch other people". On the one hand, the film gives us about ourselves in reproducing real life. The new understanding of life also expounded once again the fundamental paradox in politics, war, terrorism and other issues: hatred cannot solve hatred, and burying a hole must not be realized by digging another one by the side.

2. In the post-Second Gulf War era
, I saw in a magazine that the US invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan has entered the scope of historical research and was named the "Second Gulf War." In his life, he appeared in a clearer and more plain manner. The airport security check, fear of Muslims, etc., which seemed to be confrontational, has deeply entered the global life trajectory, and has become quietly. The normal part. The atmosphere in the film and the creative appearance of the film itself in reality can be conclusive testimony and evidence of this era.

3. The charm of spy stories
As mentioned above, a thrilling story about obtaining intelligence to save the people can no longer be called "fresh" in this era. From dark zero thirty to Argo to safe house, it looks more real spy story. It has become the trend of film creation, just as Hoffman said in the film’s plain tone of his profession: "We are spies." In this type of film, paper work is more than gunfights, office games than assassinations, and more Many movies show the other side of being a "political practitioner", that is, the side similar to us, but this does not mean that the charm of spy stories itself has disappeared-their paper work and office games often determine the people behind them. The charm of his life and violence is just like the feeling God father brings to us. His words are more deadly than weapons.
It is precisely because of the slow pace and real picture reproduction that just tying people off the bicycle is also thrilling, because the audience really feels that the vague concept of spy/politics/war has become an impact on ordinary people like you and me. The reality of life, the power in his hands is inestimable, and his behind-the-scenes instructions are hidden, no way to explore and no way to defy, which leads to the core of the charm of spy stories-danger and violence. But in the same way, this can also lead to burn after reading humor.

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A Most Wanted Man quotes

  • Jamal: You are forcing me to betray my own father?

    Günther Bachmann: You are not betraying him. You are saving him. That is an act of love.

  • Jamal: I-I can't do this anymore. Someone's going to find out. I can feel it. I'm freightened. They are looking at me. All of them. I'm done. It's over. I'm not your spy. I am student. You cannot make me do this.

    Günther Bachmann: I never made you do anything, Jamal. And I never will. You know that. When we first met, you remember what we talked about? You remember that? Family. The future. Most of us don't get to choose. But, you did. You made the right choice. It's not easy. But, there's no going back - for any of us. We can't undo what's done.