I feel there are too many similarities between the two movies, I mean the process. The protagonist of Wild is not as lucky as Tracks. Of course, both movies are adapted from real stories.
And Wild's soundtrack is pretty good, and Tracks feels almost like it.
Robin insisted on crossing the desert from central Australia to the Indian Ocean alone. She said that she knew she was not a professional explorer, but she still wanted to go. When someone asked her why she insisted on going, she answered why not.
In fact, there is a good reason to want to go, so the director has been running through the memory of Robin's childhood in the film, and every time I feel unnecessary and far-fetched. Robin wrote this autobiography after completing his journey. I think these childhood shadows should come from here. But I think if the film does not explain the reason, or at least it is not so blunt, it will appear more natural and real: I just want to go, and go, and come back. It's that simple, not very good.
Everyone is alone. You know that you only need to overcome it temporarily to get peace and peace, but this peace is only temporary.
I have always thought of Marx's "human beings are social animals", which makes sense. Due to limited ability, everyone must rely on others to survive. But people also have a strong tendency to self-esteem or conceit, and sometimes they are unwilling to accept help from others. That's why Robin had to seek funding from National Geographic magazine before traveling, but the photographers sent by the magazine would come to photograph (tap (make up)) take (disturb (give)) her once and bargain.
Can't you not shoot? No, the magazine must attract readers. Can't you not contact the magazine? No, long-distance crossing requires suitable equipment. That being the case, it is impossible to traverse completely relying on one's own ability (the initial purpose), so what's the point of all this? I think the significance lies in that she went, at least she tried her hardest to avoid being disturbed by others.
This is what a person can do when facing the gap between his own ideas and reality. I think it’s much more lovely than those who speculate about other people’s motives or make unreasonable comments on other people’s self-adherence behavior.
But I think the director's filming of reporters and tourists is too superficial, just as a foil, or as a microcosm of the superficial side of modern society. But aren't these people, those who have time and money to travel after working hard, pay for the journey of the master (indirectly)? More directly, the aboriginal guide directly scared tourists into asking for money. Therefore, no one is more noble in this society. You can pursue your ideals that are only meaningful to yourself, even at the expense of your life; but you must rely on the power of others, and these people may only be able to help if they give up their ideals. you. So Robin can feel annoying when they take a photo with a camera for a group photo, but the director, what else can you criticize?
In other words, if it weren't for those who worked hard, where would the people make this movie? Therefore, when facing reality with ideals, people have different choices. Most people choose to compromise, so we want to see what those who don’t compromise are like. Forget it after reading it. If everyone realizes their ideals, they will not be able to realize them.
Can't help but want to compare it with Wild.
1. All are long planned "impossible" trips. One is going to Alaska, the other is going across the desert.
2. Wild is truly alone (so hangs up). Tracks is where photographers come to take pictures from time to time.
3. On the road, you have to work for people. Farms, bars, camel farms.
4. There are all kinds of kind people to help on the way. And the protagonist may be easier to get along with these strangers.
5. The advice of others in Wild: After shooting the prey, deal with it quickly or it will rot. Tracks: Seeing wild camels shooting directly.
6. The most unforgettable scene in Wild: the pupils of the bear meeting, wrapped in a sleeping bag, slowly dilate. Tracks: I didn't expect it for the time being.
7. The soundtrack in Wild is really great, personally.
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