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Lola 2022-04-23 07:03:13

The forest fire in Liangshan, Sichuan directly led to the death of 30 firefighters. In addition to grief, there are always strange voices, questioning and sarcasm. And the right thing to do is not to comment, whether we know or not about the difficult job of putting out fires.

It has always been said before that the easiest occupation to find a career direction and a sense of belonging is a doctor. My statement is one-sided, and it is definitely not just a doctor. After watching "Go On", I thought I'd add firefighters to this one. The sense of belonging of a doctor is very simple, to cure the disease and save the life. And firefighters are also very simple, put out the fire. However, putting out fires is not as simple as we ordinary people think, just like we don't understand that doctors can't cure some patients.

"Going Forward" is adapted from the heroic deeds of the "Granite Mountain Masters" fire brigade. It tells the story of an exceptionally qualified firefighting team that was qualified as a "master team" to confront a forest fire of 33 million square meters, but unfortunately fell into the sea of ​​​​fire, and finally 19 Firefighter killed.

Unlike many firefighting films that directly depict heroic firefighting scenes, the film not only depicts firefighters in front of the fire, but also depicts their details and lives. More of their delicate side is reflected from every rough man, and it is precisely because of the feelings they also have that people feel sorry for them.

There is no personal heroism, no super special effects, refusal of sensationalism, and abandonment of routines, but the most important thing is to truly present the plain and sincere emotional state of the characters. Those who yearn for a better future and look forward to going home and sleeping peacefully with their wives and children People, these once-vibrant young people, all of a sudden made fans burst into tears.

When the wildfire hits, it is too late, even if they are professionally trained "masters". Even so, every time they encounter fire, they still choose to move forward, and they are the only ones who move forward bravely.

To end with a line from the movie, what is a firefighter if not the greatest job?

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  • Elwyn 2022-03-24 09:02:38

    There are spoilers. I saw tears in my eyes, and the way of filming and guiding emotions is really strong. It may also be the reason for the adaptation of the real event, and even seeing the last team member's introduction there is a cone of sadness. The first hour and a half alternately described the life of firefighting and firefighters piecemeal. I think this is a watershed with commercial films. It intuitively tells the audience that these heroes are actually just like us ordinary people. The love is more intense. To be honest, I don't remember a few people's faces, but the main theme of the movie is really well done, and we realize that the hero is never supposed to be one or two people. The sacrifice of another dozen people is already the most after 9/11. I have to sigh that the United States is really good in security issues. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to all the heroes on the front line, whether in foreign countries or in my country, who have used their lives to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

  • Kaylie 2022-04-24 07:01:16

    The old photos at the end really touch the heart, and the foreshadowing of the details of the previous life is even more sad.

Only the Brave quotes

  • Duane Steinbrink: I know you boys are looking for sympathy. You'll find that in the dictionary somewhere between shit and syphilis.

  • Eric Marsh: Fire's making a run for our line, and by the time she gets here she's going to be too strong to hold. Gonna crown that ridge, spot over and run straight into town. If we back burn this side of the mountain, by the time that bitch comes over it won't have no fuel to feed into.

    Evaluator Hayes: That's a godawful idea. All the conditions favor the fire, and when that blaze comes down that mountain it's gonna kick your ass and use your burn to get even stronger, we won't be able to stop it.

    Eric Marsh: Well our line's not gonna hold unless we burn it off.

    Evaluator Hayes: Well then slow it down until we get more resources up here.

    Eric Marsh: What you don't understand sir...

    Evaluator Hayes: What you don't understand is forty years, son. I was on the job when you were still shitin' yellow, so if you think you're gonna to make a big move and impress me, i'm tellin' you right now, don't!

    Eric Marsh: Due respect sir, you are just an observer, so let us do our job...

    Evaluator Hayes: No, you...

    Eric Marsh: No no no! Step off, now! Step... off!