A very shocking and touching movie, even if you are abused, you should give it five stars. Ned has always been angry. An angry fighter may feel his power through anger, and use anger to fight fear. I remember there is a sentence (probably meaning) saying, pretend to be brave, anyway, no one else can tell (you are really brave or fake). Many times we pretend to be brave, but it can bring real courage. After losing their lover, how much determination and perseverance they need to overcome the collapse. How to persist in life in the future... This topic does not seem to be in the scope of discussion. There are several impressive highlights: Mickey lost control during the board meeting and accused Ned of denying his more than ten years of efforts for gay (sexual) rights. He felt confused and painful, as if he was stabbed by Ned. One knife. In fact, the latter has always felt uncomfortable with gay promiscuity (or inadequate). After the emergence of gay cancer (AIDS), it even raised the banner of opposition. And Ned's various excessive (and underconsidered) performances led to his being kicked out by the gay crisis organization. It’s hard to imagine a 45-year-old man who can be so passionate and desperate to push forward. He can do anything... I think he should have a kind of anti-social personality in him == In contrast, the other members of the board want Normally, they will consider more social issues involving themselves and the gay community. Ned longed for equality, from the "tear-off" conversation between him and his brother ("If you don't recognize that we are equal, I won't say a word to you."), and from the confrontation with government officials (emphasized The existence of the National Medical and Health Fund is for the welfare of the citizens of the United States ← roughly this meaning is not clear, I think he also wants to emphasize the equal status and rights of comrades and other people). It can be seen. But he didn't seem to care about the means, the heart-piercing roar, the head-and-head condemnation, if he couldn't effectively communicate to the other party for the other party to take corresponding action, what's the point?
As I watched it, I shed a lot of tears, especially when Bruce's lover Albert died. Black trash bags, tips... After death, even the dignity of a person cannot be preserved. How cruel and heart-stirring to the living.
There is also Tommy's speech at the memorial service, which is not unrelated to his character that is accustomed to accepting fate. The deep pain is hidden under the meek appearance. What kind of mood does he organize the cards with? Isn't he stronger than those who have lost their lovers?
Everyone is facing the bad luck of death and fighting in their own way. This movie does not involve more of the dark side of the gay circle itself, but focuses on the theme of "the disease ruthlessly devours life" and seeks fairness. Because the history is not inferior to this film, and AIDS is still raging, will we also want to do something after watching it?
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