Gimmick, empty, but fascinating

Mason 2022-01-17 08:02:49

I saw the introduction of this movie on "Watching a Movie" a long time ago. Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, looking at the glamorous stills and the fascinating plot inside, decided that they must see their true colors.

It was just that the news about its impact on Oscar slowly diminished, and the box office did not improve. The movie "Watching Movie" gave only a qualified evaluation, so the desire to watch the movie was temporarily shelved. I went shopping with a friend at noon today and happened to see it, so I picked one up and set aside 130 minutes. After watching it, I felt okay.

As for the evaluation of a movie, I still have the old saying that something that can move is a good thing. Therefore, regardless of the influence of war, it can be regarded as a pertinent love movie. It’s just that there is a limit to everything. In "Head in the Clouds", the emotional story under the war that everyone hopes for seems to be untenable. The character changes seem to be all because of love, which plays down the effects of the war. Influence. This should be the most fatal weakness in describing war love stories.

If you talk about love, the director doesn't need to set the background of the story in the Second World War. Since it is such a special environment, there are more things he needs to dig, not just superficial and superficial. Of course, it’s only of course. If you don’t mind the depth of the movie, the environment it subjectively imposes, and treat it as a love movie with gay gimmicks, beautiful actors, full plot, and bright costumes, then it’s still successful.

The first time I watched Theron's movie, I was completely fascinated by her beautiful appearance and perfect figure, but I rarely paid attention to her acting skills. After "The Monster" crowned her as a filmmaker, she returned to her old line of play as a photographer who apparently escaped from life and had fun, but secretly still bears the shackles of fate and inner struggle. She has completed her work with quality and quantity, although she can't expect to bring her any honor. But it was obviously not her fault.

Cruz and the actor Stuart Townsend finally decided to go to the front, which is the only source of the desolation and helplessness of war in the film. The homosexuality and 3P that the media used to exaggerate in the past proved to be a publicity stunt. Regardless of the scenes, time, and intentions involved, they were only mentioned incidentally. Of course, they did not make people feel offensive. The scene of the duet dance made my mouth water.

Generally speaking, this is a pretty good movie. The pictures and costumes fully show the European style of the 1930s. If you have time, I hope you can find out and have a look.

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Head in the Clouds quotes

  • Gilda Bessé: Beauty, bravery, and brains. What a catch. You also have a nice willy, and I hope to dream about it.

  • Julian Elsworth: [Guy and Gilda are on the pool table, naked under a blanket] What are you wearing under there?

    Gilda Bessé: As it's your big day, I'm wearing my Birthday Suit in your honor.