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Emile 2022-01-07 15:54:22

After watching this movie, it reminded me of a text I learned about "Running for Governor" by Mark Twain.
"Campaign for Governor" captures the typical feature of the bought-in bourgeois newspapers specializing in rumors and slander, and uses extremely exaggerated methods to incisively ridicule the "democratic elections" of the bourgeoisie. A decent, innocent and honest person has become the most undecent and innocent "sinner" in the election, which tells people that the so-called "free elections" and "democratic politics" of capitalism are nothing more than bourgeois politicians fighting for power and profit and cruelty. Fig leaf. The novel also exposes the hypocrisy of capitalist "freedom of speech". The essence of the so-called "freedom of speech" of the bourgeoisie is to use lies to slander, attack, and frame the other party to deceive the masses of the people. The artistic exaggeration of the novel is extremely bold, sharp and powerful, but it is convincing, and it reproduces the truth of life in the exaggeration of art.
The vanity and selfish wife of the protagonist in this film took the two to court for the sole purpose of taking four million dollars, and tried to bend the truth as much as possible to portray themselves as the victim of the weak. Charlie and Eva, who are kind and enthusiastic, are bent into ugly and filthy incarnations. This is a great irony to the alienation of the relationship between people in capitalist society. In the end, he won the case! The role of the capitalist state apparatus is also negative! It feels similar to "Running for Governor". A bit of critical realism.
The last black journalist who had worked hard for ten years in New York City wrote the night’s experience in the newspaper. People all over New York City knew the story of this kind-hearted couple and sent them their own tips. With letters like snowflakes, Charlie and Eva relied on the tips of kind people all over New York City to redeem their coffee shops and live a happy life. A little romantic fairy tale color.

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It Could Happen to You quotes

  • Charlie Lang: I told you I'd share my ticket. I never planned on sharing my heart. Maybe I could get lucky twice today.

  • Yvonne Biasi: Because of me, you have nothing.

    Charlie Lang: Because of you, I have you.