Manhunt: Unabomber (Chinese literal translation: "Wanted: The Bomber"), the film is based on real events, telling how the FBI used known clues to find and lock the bomber Theodore John Kaczynski (Ted Kaczynski) The whole story. As of the time of publication, the film has already aired two episodes. The plot, narrative, suspense, and thinking are all excellent. It is a rare good drama.
Such a wonderful American drama, there will be no shortage of highlights, and the next time will be counted one by one.
I. From real events
This work is based on real events. The prototype of the work is Ted Kaczynski, who is known as a child prodigy. This person is a math genius who studied at Harvard University and the University of Michigan, and then gave up his lucrative college job and embarked on the road of "bomb life" (from 1978 to 1995, using mail bombs for nearly 20 years) 3 killed and 23 injured). Kaczynski was arrested in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison.
II. Discovery produces
Discovery Channel, a brief introduction. The most widely distributed TV brand in the world, known for its documentary films, whose works cover various fields such as nature, technology, history, exploration, and humanities. This time, getting involved in American dramas (the content is more documentary style) is really eye-catching and very fresh.
III. Plot (Double-Line Advancement)
Judging from the narrative structure of the first two episodes, the director adopted a double-line staggered approach to advance the development of the story.
One is that the case was reopened in 1995, and Jim and the FBI began to re-investigate a series of cases created by Kaczynski; the
other was that in 1997, Kaczynski, who was arrested and imprisoned, asked to have a face-to-face dialogue with Jim.
Due to the alternate appearance of the two clues and the difference in the timeline, many unwary viewers may not understand. The director took this into consideration very carefully, so he made obvious adjustments in the picture processing and character modeling, such as "clothing, appearance, and background color tone", so that all audiences can know the time period of the plot at a glance.
IV.
The lineup of powerful actors and actresses is another important aspect of this American drama. Locking two people (that is, the two protagonists), starring Sam Worthington as Jim, and Paul Bettany as Kaczynski.
The former is known for his role in "Avatar", and the latter is famous for his film "Fighting: The Polar Expedition." As the absolute main force in the play, the two have truly reproduced this past event with their solid foundation.
Here, I would like to mention Jim played by Sam. Because the setting of this character is fictional (there is a real person, but his personal ability and life experience have been modified to a certain extent), it is a test of the actor's strength. It can't be played too much, creating an excessive sense of drama, and it can't be too shallow to make the audience forget it after seeing it.
V. Psychoanalysis
has finally returned to the features of Discovery Channel - analyzing criminal psychology and exploring the truth behind cases. The director and screenwriter know that these two points are the key to the success of this work, so they have done their homework and checked a lot of information to make the presentation of the final plot (at least the first two episodes) justified. Be more specific. One is the inner struggle of the FBI agent; the other is the criminal motive of the bomber.
For the former, the plot depicts the positive characters' frustration with the fact that "there is a lack of practical actions within the FBI, and the case has not progressed" through the work, dialogue, and exchanges between Jim and his FBI colleagues and friends, and at the same time, he is caught in a dilemma. Dilemma of confusion.
In the latter case, the film interprets the psychology of criminals through an essay "Industrial Society and Its Future". How to understand? As the saying goes, there is often only a thin line between a genius and a lunatic, and Kaczynski’s transformation from a university doctor to a serial bomber was only because of the extreme thoughts that flashed through his mind (the Luddite Movement – the use of destroying machines as a means to oppose the oppression of factory owners) and exploitative spontaneous labor movement), it is this fleeting thought fluctuation that makes Kaczynski persistently pursue the idea of “anti-tech”, and supports his paranoid viewpoints (industrial civilization) from psychology, sociology and anthropology. social disillusionment), to madness.
Write at the end. This August's latest American drama does have a special charm, both in terms of theme selection and connotation analysis, which are unforgettable. Highly recommended, not to be missed.
Director ★★★★☆ (reproduces the whole story of the incident, the director's ability to control is exceptional)
Actor ★★★★★ (acting showdown, portraying the characters into the woods)
Plot ★★★★★ (with plot, thought, depth, It has connotations, what else can you ask for?)
Visual effects★★★★☆(The unique image tone of the last century, in harmony with the plot)
Sound effects★★★☆☆(Generally, the plot is too exciting and easy to be ignored)
Expectation★ ★★★★ (There is no doubt about the level of Discovery Channel. As far as the first two episodes are concerned, it lives up to expectations)
Recommend ★★★★☆ (Highly recommended for viewers who are keen to pay attention to the deeper meaning of the story. As for those who want to watch a light-hearted movie My friends, don't try this one)
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