John Proctor of Daniel Day-Lewis is full of humanity, and so is his wife Elizabeth. Joan Allen played very well. She has always played the role of a good wife so convincingly, such as Face Off.
Winona Ryder acted very well, so good that people can't wait to choke her to death. The character she played is really complicated. Abgail Williams looks like an innocent child, but inside is conspiracy and vicious. Presumably at the very first moment, she would never have thought that her love for John would develop to this point. However, she has no retreat.
Because it was modified by Arthur Miller's drama, the stage traces are very obvious. The weight of the lines is very heavy. One court trial was particularly exciting, where the judge tried John. John confessed his relationship with Abgail, and the judge called Elizabeth for questioning. This period of interrogation made people feel almost uncomfortable. It is conceivable that in reality, how many criminal interrogations (during the Cultural Revolution, or any event in history that are not rational enough) can violate common sense and human nature in this way.
Another reason that this interrogation was wonderful was the dramatic episode of Winona Ryder's nagging, almost trembling with hatred.
There is no doubt that this film is another work that Daniel Day-Lewis has dedicated himself to art. He easily endowed his role with a majestic image and human brilliance.
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