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Back to the topic. Today we are introducing a crime and action film - Extortion, which was written and directed by Phil Volken, and tells the thrilling situation that the male protagonist's family of three encountered during their vacation in the Caribbean (the yacht broke down on a desert island; In order to save his wife and children, the male protagonist was blackmailed and attempted murder by local fishermen; without sufficient support and help, the male protagonist could only find a way out and single-handedly find his wife and children trapped on the island).
In general, the rhythm of the story is relatively tight, the plot trend is too thick, the logic is a little far-fetched, and the deliberate sense of drama is more obvious. It is recommended to take a look when you are bored, it is more boring. Without further ado, let's enter the comments.
I. A very realistic plot
As far as the script is concerned, the screenwriter has indeed expressed the ins and outs of the whole story very clearly and well-founded. From the happy trip at the beginning of the film, sailing to the beautiful and comfortable island -> "accidentally" ran aground, the three were trapped on the island, dehydrated and comatose -> local fishermen appeared, extorting and exiling them as a gimmick to rescue them The male protagonist——>The miraculously rescued male protagonist started his own tracking after seeking help from the police and failed——>After countless coincidences, the male protagonist found his wish and found the fisherman who defrauded him, and finally succeeded in counterattack, re-attack. Back to the island to save his wife and children.
More than 100 minutes of drama, without any sluggishness, it is very exciting to watch.
II. Deliberate sense of drama The
dramatic fullness is too much, which is another personal feeling about this work. As a mature film, how to grasp the "degree" of the sense of drama is very important. It is a pity that the director of this work is still in a state of groping, and the control of "degree" is not delicate enough. Too much "deliberate pursuit" and "deliberate setting" make the work appear too "dramatic", and it is too much, which is counterproductive. For example, how did the male protagonist Kevin find Miguel and his accomplices "smoothly" after he escaped? The former is by investigating hospital files (coincidence)? The latter is a chance encounter (routine) on the way? The sense of drama is so abrupt, I'm really speechless.
III. Alternative scenery
films The sea and the sky are the same color, the blue waves are rippling, the golden beaches, the small islands in the sea, and the trees are shady. A delicate picture of the island is displayed in front of the audience, which is unforgettable.
IV. The true portrayal of human nature
Compared with the crystal clear waters, the dark and ugly (sinister and greedy) human hearts have a greater impact on the audience. The fading of kindness makes people addicted to the material castle built by money, and the law of the supremacy of interests makes countless people deviate from the red line of morality.
But when everyone is accusing the fishermen of degenerate human nature, how many people see the essence through the phenomenon? How many people have thought about the origin of "greed and evil thoughts"?
As far as the matter is concerned, from this film alone, what is the origin of the act of "black-hearted fishermen extorting money"? Poverty, ignorance, disease. How to understand?
There is a set of scenes in the film, I don't know if anyone noticed, that is, "Kevin found Miguel's residence, confronted him, his daughter was killed by mistake, and then the two fought hand-to-hand." There are two points worth paying attention to in this paragraph. One is the setting of Miguel's house, typical of slums (indicating poverty); the other is a child on a drip, in a state of illness (indicating disease). Explain what? It clearly shows the living state of the black-hearted fisherman Miguel! In order to survive, we must try our best to make money (no matter whether it is against morality or whether you have betrayed your conscience, you have a chance to live).
What does "ignorance" mean? Before answering this question, let's imagine that if the people who fell on the beach were not white people, but African refugees, would there be a next scene, and would there be a saying of "extortion"? it goes without saying. The reason why Miguel "opened his mouth" and asked for 1 million at a time is because Kevin is from the United States, and in his eyes "Americans = rich people" (wrong logical reasoning, blind inertial thinking, stemming from "ignorance").
All these hidden causes led to the emergence of the whole event. After the film ends, when the audience is still sighing at the loss of humanity, shouldn't it be more in-depth to analyze the origin behind the evil? "Preventing the small and preventing the gradual" is better than "repairing the prison after a dead sheep".
Write at the end. "Ransomware" is another film similar to "The Lonely Hero" produced in the United States this year. It is exciting and meaningful, and it is very suitable for watching after a meal.
Director ★★★☆☆ (The story is good, but it's a pity that the story is not deep enough, and the feeling is just shallow)
Actor ★★★☆☆ (The protagonist is too ordinary. The best actors in the film are the fisherman played by Barkhad Abdi and the police officer played by Danny Glover. , these two are very close to the local people in terms of image and temperament)
Plot★★★☆☆ (excessive dramatic sense, weakens the deep meaning of the work)
Visual effects★★★★☆ (beautiful scenery)
Sound effects★ ★★☆☆ (compared with the scene of the movie)
Recommended crowd: Everyone
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