Money and human touch

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Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)—The 29th Oscar's Best Film

This is the biggest and most shocking movie on the screen from the first Oscar to the present. The widescreen is very visually stunning. The European land, Spanish bullfighting, Indian customs, Japanese customs, American customs, and the prosperity of Hong Kong all overlooked from the hot air balloon are all presented on the screen, which can be called a luxury giant. From animals to actors to scenery, you can see the director's thoughts. It reminds me of the 25th "King of the King of Drama", which is also a particularly luxurious lineup with visual impact.
Mr. Fogg in the film is impressive. From the coldness at the beginning, he has a strict control over time, and then he slowly reveals the human touch. He is a warm man in his bones. The entourage is a particularly cute and funny character, versatile and shrewd and capable, and his performances often make people laugh. In the end, the love between Fogg and the Indian princess was a bit abrupt. Although the princess always showed her curiosity and favor for Fogg on the way, Fogg seemed to have a moment of resuscitation. Money and human affection, which is more important, the warmth of human affection is permeated everywhere in the film. A movie full of imagination and romance.

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Around the World in 80 Days quotes

  • Col. Proctor Stamp: What kind of foreigner are you? Are you a hoochie-coochie dancer?

  • Saloon Hostess: Never be in a hurry. You'll miss the best parts in life.

    Phileas Fogg: Madam, you don't understand. I'm looking for my man.

    Saloon Hostess: So am I.