View more about The Reluctant Fundamentalist reviews
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.
Extended Reading
-
Tara 2022-03-26 09:01:12
American dream is not something that everyone can achieve. No matter how smart you are, Muslims are the most unfortunate after 9/11. Of course, the Chinese will also have their troubles.
-
Hazle 2022-03-27 09:01:18
Another anticlimactic movie, but the middle part is good, and it captures an emotion that cannot be integrated into the local life in a foreign country. Not to mention horror at all.
Top cast
The Reluctant Fundamentalist quotes
-
Changez: I was just coming to see you.
Jim Cross: Interesting message you left me. "You're not letting him go"? What the hell does that mean?
Changez: It means that I'm not going to fire Nazmi Kemal. In fact, I'm not going to do any more evaluations. I'm quitting the firm, Jim.
Jim Cross: You accepted the position of associate less than three months ago. You leave now, you'll be giving up all hope of ever doing this kind of work again anywhere. You'd be commiting professional suicide.
Changez: I know I've let you down, Jim, and I'm deeply sorry for that. But I have to tell you that I'm through.
Jim Cross: You're telling me? You don't tell me!
Changez: Can we be civil, Jim?
Jim Cross: You think you're the only person who's experienced injustice firsthand? Throw a rock out there anywhere in this city and it'll land on the grave of someone who's seen worse than you. Now, maybe you're having some kind of breakdown. I will see to it that you will get some rest after this is done. But you will treat my committment to you with the respect that it deserves!
Changez: And to myself, as well. I have a committment to myself.
Jim Cross: Do you want to be an insurance salesman, Changez? With a mortgage and a migraine? Is that the life you envision for yourself?
Changez: As opposed to what? I have to live in truth. You taught me, Jim.
Jim Cross: You put your fucking shoes on and you go down to that office and you do the job you were hired to do!
Changez: It's not my job anymore.
-
Wainwright: [Changez is quitting the firm] Is this about me beating you in basketball?
Changez: You're going to be a great analyst, Wainwright.
Wainwright: What are you gonna be?