"Happy Death Day": Let go of the past to embrace the future

Carmel 2022-04-23 07:03:19

The first episode uses the theme of time and space reincarnation to combine elements such as suspense, murderer, YA, etc., and plays an unexpected new idea in the seemingly old story, which I like very much. In less than a year and a half, the sequel was released. Personally, I was actually quite surprised that this film would make a sequel. After all, the first episode has already explained the story almost, and I am afraid that it will be a dog-tailed sequel. When I went to the theater to watch it with extremely low expectations, I did not expect it to bring unexpected surprises. The first episode did not explain the reason for the reincarnation clearly. It will also make the layout bigger, laying the groundwork for the third episode. It is a very ingenious sequel. Audiences who like the first episode have no reason not to watch this film. The story of this film continues at the end of the first episode. The protagonist, Cui Er, seems to have finally lifted the curse of reincarnation. Unexpectedly, Ryan, his roommate who changed his boyfriend, is trapped in the curse of constant reincarnation. In order to help Ryan get out of trouble, Cui Er uses his own The experience helped Ryan to find the murderer that will definitely appear in reincarnation. Unexpectedly, this search has found the root cause of the continuous reincarnation of time and space, which is what Ryan invented. After a sudden accident in the laboratory, Cui Er returned to her birthday again, and the game restarted again, but this time the day she returned to was subtly different, and her task was to find out among the subtle differences. the way home. This film successfully inherits the game rules of the first episode of "Reincarnation of Time and Space", and combines the concept of "parallel universe" that often appears in sci-fi films to enlarge the pattern and extend the concept ingeniously. The horror elements are similar to the first episode. Although the ratio has been reduced a lot, in terms of family and friendship elements, it has achieved more thickness and depiction than the first episode. In terms of friendship, this time, a group of tech nerd friends are helping behind the scenes, so that the protagonist Trish is no longer just burying his head and working hard alone to find a way to break the reincarnation. The supporting actors have significant room to play this time; in terms of family affection, the director through parallel The concept of the universe rounds out Trish's regret for lack of maternal love, and also makes Trish think about whether to go back to the future or indulge in the beautiful past. Personally, I admire the playfulness and ingenuity of the director Christopher Landon to the story of this film. The B-level theme that should have ended in one episode, with the concept of parallel universe, the sequel has broken through the first episode. The framework and ending even made a broader pattern, giving the third episode a clear direction for the development. I have to say that this film succeeded in making the audience feel "interesting". The skeleton of a B-grade film packs the parallel universe and time travel that often appear in sci-fi films. The box office profit is extremely high, and the film quality is not bad. After experiencing this film, I have to admire this film company. The studio really has two brushes. Overall, "Happy Death Day" is an ingenious sequel, with a tight rhythm, the heroine's performance is still dazzling, and the game rules of the first episode are maintained. The sequel even becomes a sci-fi film directly, just like "Back to the Future 2 "Like re-flipping the plot of the first episode with more unexpected ingenuity, the protagonist Trish learned to cherish the goodness of the people and things around her during the continuous reincarnation of the first episode. In the sequel, she learned to cherish the love around her, Life is constantly growing through choices. No matter how much you want to live in the past, the present self is created after experiencing all the pain. Only by saying goodbye to the past can you embrace the future. It is said that the "Lego Movie 2" released in the same week also has a back to the future stalk, how can there be such a coincidence XDD. #Trixi this episode is more like Xiao Chamou#For Trixi, it is definitely like fighting an infinite battle#The identity of the murderer is still beyond expectations#It’s too powerful to play new ideas with a parallel universe# Looking forward to the third episode More brain-opening ingenuity #family element is very lucrative my rating: 7.8/10

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  • Ellen 2022-03-24 09:02:43

    The sequel is still engaging, and the choice between mother and lover is simply heart-wrenching. I'd like to see if the director can make 3.

  • Taya 2022-01-05 08:02:02

    The first episode is tightly integrated, and there is almost no room for white space. The second part can actually blaze a new trail, start a new cycle, and the pattern is broader, the task is more difficult and dangerous, from the dead corner of the time cycle, playing to the crossing of parallel universes, horror It's just driving and embellishment. The time travel is only to save lives and to better understand oneself. The second part fades away from the horror coat, and instead makes discussions and choices between family love and friendship, putting warm parts on the film, and even It is touching, and the extension of mental consciousness also makes new attempts and changes for the brainless normal horror type, and it is suddenly effective, making the rhythm of the film online, full of tension, and constantly breaking the routine and in the repetitive cycle of time and space. It's really interesting to recognize and grasp the new life without recollection. ★★★☆

Happy Death Day 2U quotes

  • [Tree goes to meet her parents. Before she approaches their table, she takes a long look at them, knowing it is the last time she is going to see her beloved mother alive]

    David Gelbman: [stands] There's the other birthday girl. Hi, sweetie.

    Tree Gelbman: [hugs her father] Hey, Dad. Um, do you mind if I talk to Mom alone for a minute? Just some girl talk.

    David Gelbman: Oh. Well, sure. I-I can go run some work calls.

    [Tree's father takes his cellphone and walks away]

    Tree Gelbman: Okay, thanks.

    [Tree sits near her mother]

    Julie Gelbman: Is everything okay?

    Tree Gelbman: [chuckles] Yeah. It's fine. Everything's fine.

    [pause]

    Tree Gelbman: Oh, shit, how do I do this?

    Julie Gelbman: [worried] Do what, sweetie? What's wrong?

    Tree Gelbman: Mom...

    [Tree bends forward and holds her mother's hands]

    Tree Gelbman: [in trembling voice] I really want you to know how much I love you.

    Julie Gelbman: [chuckles] Aw. I love you, too, sweetie.

    Tree Gelbman: No, Mom, I'm serious.

    [Tree fumbles for words]

    Tree Gelbman: You know, people say "I love you" all the time, but... it's not until you can't say it to that person's face anymore that you really realize how much you mean it.

    [Julie nods]

    Tree Gelbman: You are so beautiful and so amazing...

    [Tree is choked by tears]

    Tree Gelbman: [sniffles] ... and I just hope I can become half of the woman that you are one day.

    Julie Gelbman: [laughs] Are you kidding? I'm the woman I am because I had you. You know, I never really told anyone this before, but when I was pregnant with you, I was scared shitless.

    [they both laugh]

    Tree Gelbman: [sniffles] No...

    Julie Gelbman: But then, the moment I held you, something inside of me changed instantly. The best kind of love does that. It changes you. It makes you a better person.

    David Gelbman: [tearfully] Oh, God, I'm so stupid. I really thought I could have it all, but I can't.

    Julie Gelbman: [shakes her head] Oh, honey, nobody can. But guess what. That's okay. You'll get what you need.

    Tree Gelbman: [tearfully] I hope so.

    Julie Gelbman: Aw. Come here.

    [they hug]

    Tree Gelbman: Am I crushing you?

    [they both laugh]

    Julie Gelbman: Nope. You're always gonna be my little girl.

    [Tree's father appears, carrying a birthday cake with a single candle]

    David Gelbman: [sings] Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, Tree and Mom.

    [Tree's father places the cake on the table. Tree looks intently at her mother, cherishing their last moments together, while her tears flow]

    Julie Gelbman: Make a wish.

    [Tree nods. She smiles and closes her eyes for a monent. Then she and her mother blow the candle together. They smiled lovingly at each other. Shortly afterwards, Tree returns to the lab]

  • [Tree and her friends gather at the lab. Sissy is ready for closing the time-loop and sending Tree back to the original dimension]

    Ryan Phan: You ready?

    [Tree looks at Carter, then nods. Ryan walks toward the computer]

    Tree Gelbman: Wait.

    [Ryan stops. Tree faces everyone]

    Tree Gelbman: I know this is probably pretty confusing. I mean, you guys have only known me for a couple hours...

    [Samar and Dre smile at each other]

    Tree Gelbman: ...but I've known you for weeks. You've all worked really, really hard to try to send me home. So thank you.

    Samar Ghosh: [jokingly] Well, jury's still out on whether you're totally nuts, but, uh...

    [Samar chuckles. Dre gives him a chiding look]

    Samar Ghosh: ...glad we could help.

    [Dre slaps Samar slightly in the stomach]

    Tree Gelbman: Okay, Ryan, light her up.

    [Ryan sits at the computer desk and turns Sissy on. While the machine warms up, Carter turns to Tree]

    Carter Davis: S-So, in this other dimension, do we... do we know each other?

    Tree Gelbman: You could say that.

    [Tree and Carter smile at each other]

    Ryan Phan: 17 seconds. 16, 15, 14...

    [suddenly, Dean Bronson storms in, accompanied by two burly security guards. Tree is shocked, since he was not supposed to do this but a day after]

    Dean Roger Bronson: [to Ryan] What did I tell you about turning that thing on?

    Samar Ghosh: Uh-oh...

    Tree Gelbman: [puzzled] Wait. This isn't supposed to happen yet. You're not supposed to come until tomorrow.

    Dean Roger Bronson: [to Ryan] Turn that thing off now.

    Tree Gelbman: No, don't!

    [Bronson approaches Sissy. Tree and her friends rush to stop him, but too late. He unplugs the machine]

    Tree Gelbman: No, wait, please. You can't do this.

    Dean Roger Bronson: And who are you?

    Tree Gelbman: I am a student here.

    Dean Roger Bronson: Oh, well, keep this little attitude up, and we'll change that.

    [Bronson turns to the security guards]

    Dean Roger Bronson: Get that thing out of here.

    Tree Gelbman: No, please d-don't.

    [the guards ignore Tree and start moving Sissy out of the room]

    Samar Ghosh: Hey, watch it, beefcake!

    Andrea 'Dre' Morgan: Well, don't manhandle her. Well, where are you taking her?

    Dean Roger Bronson: My office, where it will remain under lock and key.

    [Bronson and the guards leave with Sissy]