The big world behind the story

Raina 2022-12-15 20:08:51

Obviously, this is the third film. Although there is a general impression, this should be the rarer sequel in the history of movies than the opening movie.

I have watched a lot of bad movies recently, even some ambitious movies (such as "2177: Hacking into the Future" and "Supply Chain"), but those movies that deliberately create "viewing trouble" are simply impossible to watch. Even if human beings will accept new things as the times change (such as the first-perspective movie "Hardcore Henry", such as the interactive movie "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch"), but this requires a process of "quantitative change to qualitative change" . Therefore, change and immutability, stereotyped stories and novel ideas are still the mainstream of narrative.

First and foremost, this movie has a wonderful story. It seems to be the same as many previous spy movies and police movies. The protagonist, as the core hero, was actually "framed", and then the protagonist completely relies on his own strength to turn the tide and overcome the addiction of a personal hero! However, such an old-fashioned story, because the story is set big enough and the details are well designed, it is not only beautiful, but also tells us a good story, with good logic and good deliberation, there must be a big world behind it .

First, it's a power game. The vice president of the United States is just a decoration, but at a critical moment, he will inevitably replace the president. And power is tied to profit. A president who likes war and the benefits of military contractors will be supported by military contractors; a president who hates war and dislikes military contractors will be attacked by military contractors. Therefore, a president who hates war and likes peace will naturally face the encirclement and suppression of the vice president and military contractors. And the movie shows not only that, but also the protagonist's father, who has experienced the Vietnam War and the Korean War, so he understands that as a soldier, he is just a victim of power. Because of the war, soldiers go to the battlefield. For Americans, it is only a need for power and interests (swearing hegemony to other countries, plundering resources; or helping arms dealers make money), not the need for people's security.

The second is instrumental rationality. Tools, such as drones, seem to be just a civilian technology, but when used in the military, they can easily destroy the presidential escort. Although the movie is imaginary, combined with the performance of real drones in actual combat, we cannot doubt such a Possibly, especially for those presidents who love the outdoors and play fishing. The oxygen system of the hospital is also, it seems to be convenient for patients to supply oxygen, and network management is more rapid and convenient, but once the system is controlled, it will also become an explosive that blows up the entire hospital (although whether the hospital oxygen system has such an explosive force) It's worth considering, but like modern gas pipeline network management, there are such problems).

Again, it is the art of war tactics. First of all, you have to hide yourself (then you still have to stay away from the places where the communication tools of the secular vehicles are used, because the developed communication and transportation are just the place to expose yourself); then you have to know yourself and the enemy, and make sure what means you will use, and the other party will also use it. Will find weak points to enter (usually only one person is left to guard the freight elevator), will attack strongly (obviously their weapons and equipment are more attacking, they need double-layer body armor, because they have been modified, although the weapons look more inconvenient to carry), It will use some means of three-dimensional strike (helicopter sniper, set blockade, and then outflank, in addition to such conventional three-dimensional tactics, it will also combine "information warfare", not only through "hacking" the hospital computer system to be attacked, but also through aerial information. , keep abreast of changes). effective response (risking back to the president and protecting him; setting up defenses but putting the president in another place; stalling until reinforcements arrive). This also makes people understand what is called "the speed of the soldiers".

Finally, there is trust. In fact, being the president is to call the wind and call the rain. We only know that the king is like a tiger. But the tiger still has to rely on the people around him. He is obviously his own person, but it is uncertain which one will betray him one day, such as the vice president in the film. Of course, the head of the Secret Service can also take bribes from Russia and attack him because of lack of money. Of course, the president is not stupid. It takes a long time for people to believe it. Moreover, you must learn to look at people. The president looks at the protagonist. He clearly gave a high-ranking official (the director of the Secret Service, equivalent to the commander-in-chief of the Royal Forest Army), but the protagonist who likes to charge the front line and saddle the front and back of the horse is very resistant to this kind of "retirement" position. . As soon as the president said it, he knew: looking at you makes you the master of the Secret Service very much like killing you. Therefore, when a leader wants to know nothing else, it should be to look at people. Goodness will be one aspect, and goodness will be a deeper aspect.

Therefore, although it is only an action movie, we can learn military affairs, politics, and philosophy from it. 2019-11-13

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  • Mike Banning: Modern Nursing, huh? What, you thinking about going back to work early?

    Leah Banning: I'm thinking about it. But it's like she does something so amazing every day, I don't wanna miss it. Pretty soon we're gonna have you around here too more, right?

    Mike Banning: Yeah. He hasn't made a decision yet, honey.

    Leah Banning: If you want me to, I will march down to the White House and set Trumbull straight.

    Mike Banning: Yeah. You think that'll work?

    Leah Banning: I can be pretty persuasive.

    Mike Banning: Oh, trust me, I know.

  • Wade Jennings: Word is, uh, David Gentry's retiring, and you're on the deck to take over. Director of Secret Service, huh?

    Mike Banning: And here I just thought you missed me.