In fact, when everyone complains, they complain about this unfairness, complain about that oppressing themselves. However, I just don't want to think about whether something is wrong with me, and I don't ask myself, in addition to asking others to change, can I also change myself and integrate into the world well?
I admit that the world is full of lies. In the film, the salesman boss is full of lies, Sam's brother is full of lies, Sam's wife is full of lies, Sam's friend Bernie is also using lies to swindle money, and the Black Panthers use it. One-sided words to win over people like them, and then earn political capital. The world itself is made up of lies. Neutrally speaking, it is called information asymmetry. This is also a resource. Some people’s lies can convince 200 million Americans that their lies are valuable, or their lies. Lies are more real than others', and some people's lies can't even deceive themselves. That is worthless, and worthless lies are true lies.
However, poor Sam, no one told him that he couldn't figure it out himself, and then fell into a terrible vicious circle. He is a kind-hearted little American citizen. The terrible thing is that he feels that he can change by doing something. He also did some things (maybe influenced by the sales tapes he listened to every day). He cut off his beard and worked hard, borrowed money to do his own business, but he repeatedly hit the wall. This has something to do with his personality, so he must be a little bigger. Don't think so much, be happy, otherwise everyone won't like it. Be a person everyone likes, and you will like yourself more. Don't be a person everyone hates.
His wife’s departure is the last straw to bend Sam. In fact, I think his boss is right. A man whose marriage has failed is not trustworthy when it comes to sales. Because you didn't even coax your wife.
I want to admire Sean Penn here. It is really at the level of the actor. The performance is too good. Sam's stubborn, depressed, dissatisfied with the world, and his own depressed interpretation are vivid, especially in Sam's thoughts. An increasingly radical process, fully demonstrated through facial expressions, eyes and body language. At first, it was a bit cautious and very unconfident. Later, the range of actions was increased, showing the protagonist’s inner feelings. Excitement and uncontrollable anxiety. In short, the performance is super in place.
Back to reality, I feel that doing my own thing well, playing my role well, living out my own wonderfulness, life will be a wonderful movie, and we will inevitably encounter difficulties, setbacks, upsets and even bad luck. These are objective existences that we cannot control, but our hearts can be controlled by our own will, perseverance and beliefs. We always maintain a positive attitude, always have a heart for breakthroughs in adversity, and our lives will change accordingly. Yes, this change is greater and more miraculous than you hijacked the plane to hit the White House! Assassinating Nixon can't change the world, let alone make your life better. It's better to assassinate that weak and unbelievable self, make yourself stronger, and let your life go with you.
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