can’t deny that the over-utilization of energy has caused huge harm. Small companies still hope to get a share of this depleted market, not to mention the Global, where Steve works. What about such a big company? In order to earn more money, all companies that want to get rations do not hesitate to use any means. Just looking at the beginning may mistakenly think that Global is really a conscientious company. The lawsuits are repeatedly won, not to mention, for the local residents. The conditions are indeed tempting to salivate. Those residents who have expressed that they want to sign the contract are proof, but how can things be so simple? There must be a twist.
A "little environmental guard" Dustin popped out. The so-called "God of War" who protects the environment in which he works is really too ridiculous. The environmental protection company blocked it like this, starting with the children, using chemistry experiments to buy people's hearts (but silly, don’t you know that these little children and the family can’t be the master!?); then they secretly hooked up with Steve’s affection . But the second point was not explained at first, so at this point, the host thought: Okay, maybe at the beginning of the film, Steve was in a daze in the hotel bathroom, washing his face with cold water, etc. It's all because Global is actually a black heart inside. Yes, as long as it is profitable. And Dustin is probably for the local residents.
Sue and Steve, who negotiated together, are totally different styles. She finally accepted the manager offer from the company and only considered more of her own province's economic affordability. Even if her husband is annoying, she still has to work outside for the sake of her children, but she has no choice but to know. I also always feel that Sue actually knows all this, and it was revealed when he voted in the town gymnasium for the first time. However, there is no way, this is the reality forced her.
Before Steve was fired by the company because of a failed negotiation, to be precise, when he confronted Dustin at the entrance of the bar the night before, Dustin Xiaobaicai talked about the small company—that is, how Athena, whom he called, was forced to survive the dilemma. I had to fight against Global to protect myself. His nose and tears were almost sympathetic to him. He didn't have a good CV, otherwise he would definitely be able to enter Global and do the same prosperous as Steve!
But! if you serious you lose!
How could Twist let you go easily?
After a desperate complaint about the unfair fate, Steve woke up: after all, he was just a piece of Global. Dustin's face is really awkward, despite this, objectively speaking, he is just another employee of the company, and his purpose and behavior in coming to the town is to maximize the interests of the company, Global.
Even if you need Global to pretend to be your enemy.
Although Global was eventually driven out of the town by Steve's stubbornness, as Dustin and Sue said, they will always come back. This trivial victory is nothing more than changing the death sentence that was already prepared for execution to a suspended death sentence.
At first, I was still thinking about the special meaning of Athena's name as an environmental protection organization. Then I thought about it. It was a myth—the power of environmental protection organizations or companies is no longer able to resist the economic repression of huge industries/consortia in the current society. Even if these organizations can break through the blockade, they will eventually be regarded as losers and thrown out of the arena.
How fair is the game between dwarf and giant?
Water pollution is the key to Frank's doubts, but in fact, water plays an irreplaceable role from beginning to end.
Finally, before voting to buy the girl's freshly squeezed lemon juice, the two "I know" that the little girl said faintly in her mouth finally inspired the authenticity and simplicity in Steve's heart that had been suppressed for too long.
The photo he took to the gym shows a dilapidated barn, and on the barn attic there is an almost unrecognizable American flag that has been worn out. And this is exactly the same scene as when Steve was speechless when Frank questioned when he was standing in the gym for the first time, except that when he was questioned, the director looked up from below and took a close-up of Steve's face.
"This is our barn, who else gonna do it?"
This can also lead to two other questions:
"This is our home/town, who else gonna protect it?"
"This is our country, who else gonna save it?"
So, the story finally tightened the spreading line. The screenwriter is as easy as flying a kite. The way allows the audience to observe the six directions, all the plots may become the foundation of future developments; when it closes, there is a sudden realization and the urge to take a big shot on the forehead. The director adjusts the whole picture in harmony and then presents it.
Promise land is more like a home that you haven't really gotten close to. It is also a childhood that Steve has never and impossible to have. The difficult subject he throws at the town residents at this moment is also what he experienced when he was young. Even though he had to leave what he really wanted and needed at that time can be attributed to ignorance. When rushing to the outside world full of joy, Steve thought he would find something new and better—prospect, family, environment.
Today, a variety of cold machines have replaced hands, helping people to do things they usually do or have to do. The lemon juice pressed by the hand is the good medicine to wake up the paralyzed mind, and it can help people find what they care about. It can be sour to the pulp, but the final sweetness will return to the heart.
Frank is already an old man whose life is on the countdown. At the beginning, when standing in your own barn, how did you think that such an old man was once a chemistry professor in a world-renowned school? He certainly wouldn't make this dazzling identity a famous brand and stick it on himself. At the end, when Steve expressed his willingness to help them protect the town at the town gym, Frank's eyes were red and heartbreaking. For the small town, or for himself, he is just a resident who has strong feelings for his own possessions. Of course, he is more of a forerunner in the film-no matter what the price is, he simply hopes to do his best to change the status quo of being slaughtered by others.
Most people always seem to become selfless when they get old.
Global may continue to impact this small town in the future, and of course there may be many people who choose to sign a contract for their livelihood, but there is no doubt that there will always be some people who are willing to pay.
The final subtitles are actually quite ironic: there is a circular logo with Green is universal on the right. I just want to say: No matter how hard you shout the slogan, it still has to be implemented.
At the end, attach the film's public welfare website: www.takepart.com/promiseland.
Accumulate your virtues and love the earth.
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