The title of the film is Beautiful Thing, and the first reaction will come to mind. It is naturally the ignorant relationship between Jamie and Ste when they were young. One is a sensitive boy who doesn't like sports and is bullied but actively explores his sexuality; the other is a shy and introverted victim who silently endures domestic violence. Because of Jamie's mother's "nosy", the two people have the opportunity to get in touch. In the process of getting along, Jamie bravely expressed his good feelings step by step; and Ste also resisted and refused from the beginning (for fear of being called "queer"), and gradually opened up his heart and gained love and friendship. When the film ended and the two danced in the sun regardless of everyone's gaze, it seemed that nothing was important, only this beautiful picture remained. The director's choice to end here is a kind of tricky approach. Because we know that after the dance is over, Jamie may have to move to another block with his mother, and Ste will have to face his rough brother and father. The fate of the young lovers is still unknown.
In fact, there may be more that the director wants to discuss, such as the dream of a singer with Leah, a black girl from the bottom of society. This low-born girl with an ordinary appearance and no desire to accept higher education seems to be able to talk about it. Not only did he open his mouth with satirical and insulting words, but he also madly loved MaMa Cass's songs. When he became interested, he locked the door, put on his clothes and took the microphone, and imagined that he was a stunning star. The actors in the film have a good voice. Unfortunately, we know how difficult it is for black girls to make a name in the show business. The last crazy behavior after getting drunk, more or less a metaphor for the impracticality of this dream, just like the illusion of a drunkard
For Sandra, Jamie is a gift from God. Jamie escaped from gym class time and time again. Sandran was the one who lied to him and interceded with the classroom at that time; the mother and the son fought hard after the fight, but after the fight, they soothed each other. Sandra cried and said to Jamie that you are very Good boy, it’s not surprising at all; after discovering that the two boys went to the gay bar, Sandra said, "Please, please talk to me." Maybe she was not angry about this, but more worried. The future of the son. She wanted to change a job in order to move to a better apartment; faced with the doubts of a good friend, she said lightly, "I may never hold my grandson"; she also saw the boys dancing in the sun. Holding Leah's hand, he bravely faced the gaze of the crowd. She is not a perfect mother, not even "qualified". She smokes, drinks, swears, and teases her boyfriend in front of her children. But for her beloved son, she did her best.
"This killer is not too cold", young Natalie Portman sat on the stairs with a bruise face, choked up and asked: "Has life been so difficult? Or is it only childhood." Leon replied in silence. : "It's always been like this." Everyone in the film has a lot of difficulties in life, even so, everyone works hard to pursue that beautiful thing. Ste that Jamie likes, Leah's dream, Jamie that Sandra loves. Regardless of the ending, as the Chinese name says, the more you love, the more beautiful
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