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As experienced and senior movie fans, we certainly do not simply think that those movie works with ghosts and fantasy themes are really just the overhead world imagined by the creators, and have nothing to do with real life. In fact, no matter what kind of brain opening and escape from fantasy dreams, exaggerated and cool characters are still an exaggerated display of personality traits, and twists and turns and bizarre adventures always show the core essence of human nature.
Of course, the animated film "Hotel Wizard" series can't escape this pattern. Although dozens of cartoon images of monsters and ghosts in myths and legends appear in the film, compared with the interpretation of the theme of death in "Dream Quest", "Hotel Elf 3" is obviously more about family, love, journey and friendship. Warm and lighter, this is closer to the setting of the "Crazy Primitive" or "Ice Age" series. Moscow director Tartakovsky has long been familiar with animation film and television, and in this series, he and the creative team did not seem to have a profound philosophical ambition. With the cute and joyful images and vivid travel scenes, it has won the love of audiences of all ages, and two hours of relaxation in the joyful mood have achieved the original purpose of the creation.
The distinctive character image and visual elements are undoubtedly the most successful part of the series, from the good and evil of Dracula’s family, the villain vampire hunter Van Helsing, to the wonderful supporting roles such as Frankenstein, Transparent Man, and Mummy, as well as the newly added fish. Foreign elements such as waiters, pet dogs, and nine-tailed foxes have successfully constructed a very representative ghost world. The scenes also range from monster flights, ghost islands to circus and fireworks on the magical ship. Almost all the seaside sceneries in the ideal journey are unobstructed. Together with the mysterious woman Dracula meets here, it is enough to arouse the joy and joy of any viewer. Good impression.
Of course, this sequel also continues the theme of showing family life. In the first part, as a father, Dracula faced her daughter’s growth and departure, and gained mutual understanding in conflicts and entanglements. Later, it extended to the bitterness and bitterness of family life. Even ghosts must accept The intergenerational differences in educational concepts have the same central conflict as the contradiction of bringing a baby in most Chinese families at this moment. By this one, the contradiction has been amplified into a long journey. Use various events in the journey to verify the love and trust of family members for each other. The story scene and plot also touched on deeper topics. From the hunter's conspiracy to the woman's betrayal, Dracula followed the completed treasure hunt as a key to the sublimation theme. Frustration in love is superimposed on family misunderstandings, which also makes the relaxed and joyful family carnival atmosphere temporarily calm into a deeper adult fairy tale.
Compared with children laughing before the colorful and magical journey, adult audiences actually need the philosophies and comfort provided by the story itself. They better understand the sad fable of two deaths in life in "Dream of Dreams", and of course they understand the reality metaphors behind the setting that each ghost only expresses love once in the film. Key words such as responsibility, sincerity, bravery, care, etc. gradually emerged. Parents who are taking care of children may have a smile at the scene in the children’s paradise, while the middle-aged audience under the pressure of reality will relax at the happy ending. Use the mighty power in the fairy tale to soothe your slightly exhausted heart.
Since it is a fairy tale, there is finally a happy and successful ending. The family reconciles, the journey continues, the villain is defeated, the conspiracy is exposed, and the childish setting reverses the whole situation. In the end of the film, all the characters dance lightly. Music and rhythm resolve all disputes. This seems so sloppy and ridiculous, but it is the important meaning that fairy tales can bring. The journey is rough and life is boring. With inner love and naive vision, let's enjoy the happy scenery on the road of life with your family.
Published in the "Daily Xinbao".
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