The reason why I love this movie is probably because it is finally not a cliché story about how poor people fell into the abyss. Maude’s destruction was attributed to her deepest loneliness. In the eyes of others, she has an enviable career, a life of economic freedom, and a bright future. Perhaps because of this, the wall between her and the outside world became more prominent, and the more she wanted to get attention and understanding from others, the harder it was to achieve it. Yes, who can understand that "people like her" can be lonely to crazy, crazy to destruction?
Maude is a strong, even conceited person, such a person is often easy to get into the wrong corners. She couldn't get rid of the psychological shadow caused by the medical accident, and couldn't accept the mistakes she had committed. Religion became her only spiritual pillar. There was a feeling of breaking the boat, she would rather go all the way to the dark. In fact, she knew it herself. If it weren't for her faith, she might have been fragmented long ago, but it was a pity that no matter how hard she tried, she still embarked on the inevitable road. I feel sorry for her because she has a strong desire to survive. If someone could reach out to her earlier, it might have a different ending.
This movie is too sad and too wonderful. I, who had a similar experience with Maud, was very surprised that this kind of loneliness that came from ordinary people, but was painful, eroded the bone marrow, and rarely understood, would be shown to everyone in the form of a movie. Thinking back to the previous period, I always felt like I was standing on the edge of a black abyss, and I would fall forever if I relax a little, I don't know how long I can hold on. Maybe I am strong enough and lucky enough to meet someone who brings me warmth and guides me out of the predicament. But around us, how many Mauds have not been redeemed?
From those bad reviews, there is no deep understanding of this film. I don’t think it can be simply classified as a horror, thriller, or religious movie, because it doesn’t want to scare you, disgust you, or gain sympathy. It just tells a story that may exist between you, me and him. The story of ordinary people. Just like what I felt after watching "Insanity" before, how good would it be if people could be more caring for kindness and less indifferent and sinister?
View more about Saint Maud reviews
