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Victims of two cultures
Wiley 2022-01-17 08:03:35
This is a profound movie. With the American dream, the protagonist, as the fallen aristocrat of Pakistan, entered Manhattan’s upper class with extraordinary ingenuity and low-key humility, and became one of the top operators of capitalism, but gradually felt the Muslim culture and identity in a series of events. The conflicts and contradictions with this country were irreconcilable, and finally resolutely walked out of the gilded and cold world of Manhattan, gave up the love of huge cultural differences, and returned to the homeland. Back in Pakistan, he found that although the so-called patriotic jihadists seemed to occupy the moral high ground, they were indeed equally stupid, extreme, and cold-blooded. The protagonist's journey from enthusiasm to embarrassment, disappointment, anger, and confusion is vividly portrayed in the movie. As the intersection of two cultures, he is inevitably involved in conflicts and hurts the safety of his family. This is his sorrow as well as the sorrow of mankind. Five stars and 10 points.
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Leo 2022-04-21 09:03:07
The child who is anxious about the American dream has some unfortunate somersaults, doubting life, thinking that he has seen through it, but in fact he is still tender.
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Natalia 2022-04-23 07:03:59
"It's deceptive outside." The Americans laughed, and Changez, who knew he was believed, also laughed.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist quotes
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Changez: You picked a side after 9/11; I didn't have to. It was picked for me.
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Changez: Pretend I'm him.