The Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013 was the worst terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11. Two home-made bombs were detonated in the audience area near the finish line and in a sporting goods store. The explosion killed 3 people, 264 People were injured, of which 17 were in critical condition, and as many as 16 had to be amputated due to the explosion; 3 injured people had to have their legs amputated. One of them was Jeff Bauman, whose experience was changed. The movie "Life is stronger because of you" (Stronger) describes his mental journey after surviving from the terrorist attack. A small urban figure became a symbol of hope and heroism in Boston and soothed the hearts of many Americans.
From the names, posters and publicity of the films released in Hong Kong, "Life is stronger because of you" feels the same as the recently released "Miracle Boy" and "Let My Heart Breathe" follow the same route: the more disability, the more tears, It is a movie of healthy women with disabled men (maternally caring for babies), strong motivation, and soothing souls. However, "Sheng" is more social and reflective because it involves terrorist attacks. If you can broaden your horizons and advance the time, you will see different subtexts from "Sheng".
Four years have passed since the terrorist attacks in Boston. Hollywood has released two films to heal the American people, "Life" which was just released and "Patriots Day" which was released in early 2017. "Fear" and "Birth" are fancy balanced works of two lives. From the English film title Patriots Day, you can feel "Fear" is a review of terrorist attacks from the perspective of the country and the family, and the whole picture is organized in an orderly manner from beginning to end. The blueprint, all Bostonians cannot stay out of the way, this is even the pain of the entire United States; but the Americans did not panic or become weak because of the terrorist attack. Instead, everyone because of the love of "Patriot" transformed from the haze of the terrorist attack into a united force. , And Boston wants to become stronger "Stronger", the English title of "Life" is continuing the transformation of "Fear"; in another American poster of the "Life" movie, the slogan of Strength Defines Us even It's bigger than the name of the movie, and this strength and power is manifested in Bowman, the survivor who lost his legs, a tragic hero who is truly uncompromising. In the beginning of the movie, Bowman is just a small employee sorting out trash in the supermarket. He is so carefree that watching football matches is more important than work. He went to the marathon because his ex-girlfriend Erin participated in the marathon. He wanted to mend the relationship and went to cheer for her; the relationship between the two has always been because of Bao. Man’s character is intermittent. Erin has never been able to bear his love of staying at home, late dating or even not showing up. Only this time he appeared at the marathon on time but broke his feet and started the impermanent life of our tragic hero in Boston.
Bowman has repeatedly laughed at himself, "Is he a hero because I broke my feet there?", but under the hustle and bustle of the people around, the media touted, and the Americans clamoring, he seemed to be put on a sacred stage and became a terrorist attack. In general, attending interviews and public occasions are all designated actions of raising her mother's finger and smiling, awkwardly responding to the crowd's call for Boston Strong. But no one would understand Bowman’s inner fear and struggle, and he did not dare to show it, because his weakness would disappoint his family, disillusionment of Boston’s hopes, and the collapse of the American spirit; under the threat of a terrorist attack, the entire city was even shrouded in danger. All countries need heroes, symbolizing the unyielding spirit of facing terrorists. Although Bowman didn’t care about this title and praise, he slowly discovered that his public image and actions influenced and encouraged many hearts and even gave many people the courage to survive; in order to make those who love themselves strong, Only to make himself stronger: Strength Defines Us, Bowman can no longer live for himself only, the hero has to grow and pay the price.
"Student" is an inspirational movie that upholds heroes and anti-heroes. It is more realistic and moving than blindly touting the American spirit. The whole film has implemented this realistic style in screenwriting, filming, setting and actors: to the disability of special effects. The CG is more fruitful, as small as the props and costume details (especially the sweat and dirt on the male actor's clothes due to the disabled life), it is just right, and every detail is only advanced because of the needs of the plot. The screenwriter’s character description is also delicate and moving. Under the national crisis, everyone naturally appears selfish and weak; especially the description of his girlfriend Erin’s inner strife is in place: before he was tired of Bauman’s stubborn character, but he was separated many times because of himself. Become a disability, Erin is like an angel to Bowman. Is it pity, care, pressure, or atonement... all kinds of contradictory movies have come to bloody realism; in this situation and relationship, the feelings should be entangled. Qing, and in reality Erin and Bowman also divorced in 2017. This is the real life. There is no permanent hero or Happily Ever After.
As a healing film for the Boston terrorist attacks, the calculated "Boston Marathon" and "Life is stronger because of you" can't be reversed. First, the country, then the home, and then the people; because of love and unity (Patriots Day), So become stronger (Stronger). In addition to touching the hearts of the people, the two films can also give the audience a more three-dimensional understanding of the entire terrorist attack and the traumatic sequelae brought to the United States. Of course, knowing things does not mean knowing the truth. Both films "Fear" and "Life" mentioned the conspiracy theories about the Boston terrorist attacks and 9/11. Although they were just a few sentences about leucorrhea, they may be in the minds of the director and Americans. Question: Are the Boston terrorist attacks and 9/11 real or the government's presupposition... Conspiracy theories will always be the core themes of Hollywood movies.
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