I think I envy Antonio

Adelbert 2022-01-18 08:02:32

I used to think that Brokeback Mountain was the top of the same-sex movie, but after watching Almodovar's Law of Desire, this movie quickly rose to the No. 1 same-sex movie in my mind. If Brokeback Mountain is the love of minority groups under the oppression of the external environment and reflects social problems, then the law of desire has risen to the spiritual level, not about any form, but about ideological value. The director is very successful in the role. He created a flawed and beautiful Antonio. To be precise, he is not a very good person. He loves Pablo with wishful thinking, meets deliberately, kills his lover, and even cheats sister Pablo. His feelings ended in death due to emotional problems. He is selfish, neurotic, morbid, extreme, and hurts others. This is a typical negative teaching material. But it is such a role that makes people a little envious, envious of his desperate use of life in exchange for the courage of the last hour, envious of him meeting such a lover who made him desperate to abandon everything, envious of his passionate pursuit of longing, Envying him, he obviously can be like Juan but chose the other side of madness. When I watched, I tried my best to convict Antonio guilty, but in the sudden collision between sensibility and reason, sensibility ran ahead of reason, and I couldn’t even tell that Antonio’s actions were "wrong". I just cried in a mess. , I think this is also the reason why Pablo held Antonio in the end in pain, this love is too deep and too passionate, and it is impossible to return after losing it, just like that song, who else in the world can be like me Love you so much. I have to admire the director’s talent here, and he handled the opposition of emotion and rationality so brilliantly. In the end, Pablo held Antonio’s swan song, the timing was very good, the lyrics were also very suitable for the plot, in line with the mood of the characters and the audience at the time, the audience’s emotions erupted, and the movie was pushed to a climax. Of course, no movie is perfect, and so is the law of desire. It wants to tell and express too much, so the plot is somewhat scattered, and the details are also flawed. For example, almost half of the movie is intertwined with the life of Sister Pablo, a transgender person, and it also implies a religious scandal with the priest. Homosexuality, transgender people, family, and religion are involved too widely. It not only makes people feel that Antonio and Pablo are progressing too quickly, but also makes people feel that Pablo’s sister is not clear in the whole play, and it is easy for the audience to be in the first place. It was a little baffling when I watched it once. Personally, I think the same-sex branch is actually enough to support a two-hour movie. But this does not deny that the Law of Desire is a good film, and I always believe that a good film must be memorable and reflective. The details of the aftertaste of the Law of Desire have attracted audiences to watch more than once. For example, at the beginning of the film, Pablo and Antonio passed by and looked at each other. For example, Pablo responded to a letter written by Juan that was exactly the same. For example, after watching the movie, you will find that Antonio had spoken to Pablo in retrospect. Every word you say is a love word that can no longer be affectionate, but you will not be aware of it when you watch the movie. And this movie brought me a lot of thinking. First, does love Pablo love Antonio? I think so, far deeper than he realized. But Pablo's love is limited, and Antonio's love is at no cost. Just as Antonio once said "you desperately desire true love", and Pablo replied "maybe, but not at all costs" . What about in real life? Countless people are still alone in the crowd, singing lonely songs. If the popular music of an era can reflect the lack of contemporary people, it is like praising peace in the war years, and we extol the emotions because we desire to love and be loved. I have discussed this issue with friends, when 100% pure love comes. In front of you, are you willing to pay all costs for it? My friend replied that we may not be able to pursue 100% true love, but we can pursue 80% true love. So, we pursue 80% true love, so do we also pay 80% of the price? Then this kind of thinking about equal pay and benefit can still be called true love? In fact, sometimes when we think about it, we don’t have to blame true love for not coming. After all, we have never prepared for it. Second, far beyond love. In fact, I envy Antonio very much and it has nothing to do with love. But looking at Antonio’s enthusiasm and madness, I can’t help but ask myself whether there is any "thing" or "thing" or "any" in this world that has or will make me feel such strong emotions. The answer is two. In more than ten years of life, there was no such existence. As for the future, I don't know. So I am confused and afraid. Lost in my own life without focus, afraid of losing my life without knowing it as a human being. So I was at a loss and questioned the meaning of my life. I almost burst into tears when I was sad, and screamed desperately in my soul, but I felt that I didn’t even have the qualifications to cry and howl. I could only grit my teeth and be gentle. Smiley face. I don't know if this kind of me is the product of this era or the resonance of human nature, but I envy the madman who is desperately chasing, and I envy Antonio. Third, right and wrong and judgments written here, very tired, so I don't want to write many feelings, it is so willful. In short, everything in the world is not appearance, and the rules of judgment are also changing. Human nature is especially difficult to guess. Especially in this Internet age, it is difficult to distinguish between true and false with a little intelligence. Antonio Quotations Antonio: "I'm going with you" Pablo: "This is not a game" Antonio: "It is, and I just lost. But I don't care, let's go" Antonio: "You are really hopeless. Someone needs to take good care of you" Antonio:" When I'm away, you can't fool around with other men, and stop cocaine. When I said I missed you, and you want to see me, we can sail together. You need to live a healthier life. "Antonio: "Love is never just a joke, I hope you haven't fallen in love with him" Antonio: "Don't lie to me Pablo don't cheat on me" Antonio: "Don't pretend to cover up, I am not the media. You love me, I can tell, but you pretend to be frivolous. "Pablo: "I am very frivolous" Antonio: "You desperately desire true love" Pablo: "Maybe, but not at all costs" Antonio: "You are not as bad as you think" Antonio: "Love you this way It is a sin, but I am willing to pay for it. I knew it would be very costly. I knew it when I saw you in the ballroom, but I would never regret it." Antonio: "Am I doing well? You taught me." Antonio: "Close it, it's cold, I'll get you a cane, and then help you dress"

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Law of Desire quotes

  • Pablo Quintero: It's not your fault if you don't love me and its not my fault if I love you.