calmly accept

Arturo 2022-04-23 07:06:02

When I first explained the characters and background, I felt that the family was very happy, the children were sensible and independent, and the parents loved each other. It's just that after watching a lot of similar movies and TV dramas at the beginning, it is expected that this is an illusion that the screenwriter deliberately created for us, thinking that the subsequent narrative will pave the way. Sure enough, her husband cheated. The strange thing is that the people who know it are very calm, there is no contrast with the previous happiness, there is no conflict, there is no noise from the parties, and there is no explanation. But holding on like this all the time, the audience is uncomfortable and confused, and the parties involved are also suffering. After all, this is really not a trivial matter, nor is it normal, and it still needs a vent. Later, it was arranged. First, Natalie went to the old house for the last time. Although she did the same thing as usual, she only found out that this was the last time, and she was still reluctant to give up. She finally cried while sitting in the car to the train station. , It can be regarded as an explanation for myself and what I once had, and an explanation for the audience. The other is to go to live at the student's house twice. This should also be a kind of self-relief for Natalie. She left the familiar environment and people. If she is unhappy, she may forget it faster. At the same time, she is gathering strength to face the past Changed things in the future.

The whole film gives people the feeling of peace. Every time the mother cheats, even if she knows it is cheating, she still wants to go. Seeing this, I thought Natalie at least had to make a fuss to be worthy of these bad things. But no, I accepted it calmly, maybe it is as she said that she is rich in her heart, and after a divorce, she can do some things that she couldn't do before, and she doesn't have to worry too much. It does give a sense of relief at the end. Was the gift from the ex-husband the book Natalie was talking about or the key to the house by the sea?

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Extended Reading
  • Hailee 2022-04-24 07:01:26

    Although borrowing the background of the times such as school strikes, protests, delaying retirement, and Sarkozy, the midlife crisis is universal and eternal: retirement, divorce, children leaving the nest... sudden loneliness and freedom make people feel at a loss. There are many walking and lying positions, and the anxiety and fatigue are overwhelming. The situation of the three generations of women, the old, middle and young, is despairing. The helplessness of knowing and doing is difficult to unite. Crying show praise. The presence of the soundtrack is too strong, and the water is praised. I like that meditation at the funeral.

  • Lucinda 2022-04-06 09:01:07

    Compared with the philosophy of Rohmer, in fact, its jumping editing and free temperament are closer to Piara, taking advantage of the wind without stopping. Of course, compared to the heartless gesture, the warmth and strength may appear to be less deep and powerful, but compared with a woman in her 40s, this trick is undoubtedly more antelope with no trace, and this female director is actually a post-80s generation. I'm curious why this film didn't go to Cannes, it feels like it's going to be in the top ten of the film catalogue.

Things to Come quotes

  • Nathalie Chazeaux: I thought you would love me forever.

  • Nathalie Chazeaux: Julie is recalling her former passion, unrequited with SaintPreux . She had hope to know true bliss with him and this hope made her happy, Julie can then be happy substituting dream for reality.