Troubled love

Scottie 2022-01-12 08:01:09

Europe is on the eve of World War II, but the Bronski Theater in Poland has forgotten their situation and is still singing and dancing. When the actors felt the threat of war, Bronsky, the owner and star of the theater, only cared about his plays and business. The proprietress, who is also the most dazzling female star in the city, Anna was also busy dating his lover pilot Andre, but the good times did not last long. Soon after that, the troupe received a ban on performances because their performances contained anti-Hitler content. . The pilot Andre also flew to the UK to continue the battle against the Nazis, but because of the negligence of the soldiers, a list with the names of their relatives and friends fell into the spy Saran’s "You Flee and I Escape" this film is completely OK. The American version called "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth" has the same climax of plot arrangement, wonderful and compact, full of jokes but not far-fetched at all. The American humor and optimism are fully embodied through the clever ridicule and satire of the Nazis, and an impromptu speech delivered by a crappy actor in the film to divert the attention of the Nazis suddenly makes people tearful, although it is different from the comedy of the film. It’s a bit abrupt, but it makes people feel that the mood of the film is suddenly elevated. I strongly recommend everyone to watch it. This film made me realize that a good movie can have no special effects, no blasting, no big scenes, no love, no beauty, as long as It’s enough to have a good script and a good actor. After watching it with a smile, I think I’ll watch it again. There are now fewer and fewer movies like this.

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Extended Reading
  • Zella 2022-03-27 09:01:14

    The simple repetition of lines can produce such a stunning effect! The phrase "There was once a love in front of me..." in "Journey to the West" should be forgotten by no one. Similarly, in many scenes in this film, the same lines appear repeatedly, and each time contains a different meaning, which is hilarious. If you read "Hamlet" and "The Merchant of Venice" while watching the movie, the fun will no doubt be multiplied - a lot of the lines are taken directly from these two plays.

  • Reginald 2022-03-28 09:01:08

    Recommended by Gao Gao, it is really a good-looking film. The several reversals completely make people follow the plot. The men and women are also particularly in line with classical aesthetics. Those laughs are not out of date today, and they are comparable to "The Great Dictator".

To Be or Not to Be quotes

  • Maria Tura: It took a bit longer than I thought. I wonder if the effect was worth it?

    Professor Alexander Siletsky: I'm willing to die for our Führer, at any moment; except, for the next few hours.

    Maria Tura: Oh, thank you, Professor.

  • Dobosh, Theatrical Producer: Now, look, Tura, you're playing for our lives.

    Joseph Tura: I know. Dobash, I'm going to do the impossible. I'm going to surpass myself!

    Dobosh, Theatrical Producer: Don't, Tura! Take it easy and don't draw out the scene. Please!

    [to others in the room]

    Dobosh, Theatrical Producer: Come on, let's go. I hate to leave the fate of my country in the hands of a ham.