Compare 'Under the Berlin Sky' and 'City of Angels'

Carolyne 2022-04-19 09:02:14

These are two completely different films based on the same story. Either way you won't regret it.

"Under the Berlin Sky", a typical European literary film;
"City of Angels", a typical Hollywood commercial film;

"Under the Berlin Sky", Daniel's eyes are purer;
"City of Angels", Seth's eyes are more melancholy;

"Under the Berlin Sky", can't say the specific plot. Love can be regarded as a clue, but with Berlin after World War II as the background, the connotation shown is far more profound and profound than love;
"City of Angels" wins with plot. Love is the absolute main line, which is in line with the characteristics of Hollywood.

"Under the Berlin Sky", the connotation of the lines, it is too late to fully understand the meaning of the lines after watching the movie once. If you really want to understand his lines, you will feel that your ears and brains are not enough. If there is a text version, it may also be recommended.
"City of Angels", the development of the plot and the expression of emotions are relatively straightforward. You just have to take your eyes and see him. If the feelings are really rich, just prepare some tissues at the end of the movie.

"Under the Berlin Sky" is basically a black and white picture, and many scenes are in ruins and a mess. But you won't feel that the picture is very messy, but the black and white can reveal some warm tones of compassion. Very beautiful feeling.
"City of Angels" is a very warm and pure warm color.

"Under the Berlin Sky", you can call it a boring film, you may need some patience to watch it. But if you are willing to immerse yourself in it, you can't help but watch it a second time, to feel Wenders' pictures again, taste his lines, and follow him to touch the despair, loneliness, Hesitant, sensitive...
"City of Angels", it should be said that his most successful plot is not his touching and vulgar plot. The biggest highlight of the film is his music "Angle". Sarah McLachlan's soft and refreshing singing, soothingly brings out an indescribable taste, like the sound of nature echoing in the depths of the soul.

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Wings of Desire quotes

  • Damiel: Hey, wait! You wanted to tell me more. I want to know. Everything!

    Peter Falk: You need to figure that out for yourself. That's the fun of it.

  • Marion: [inner voice] I couldn't say who I am. I don't have the slightest idea. I have no roots, no story, no country, and I like it that way. I'm here. I'm free. I can imagine anything. Everything's possible. I only have to lift my eyes and once again I become the world. Now, on this very spot, a feeling of happiness that I could keep forever.