Is Splendid Beauty Really Splendid?

Beau 2022-09-18 15:58:41

After watching several TV miniseries from the BBC. I couldn't help but start thinking about saying something. "Pride and Prejudice" has too many comments, and the images of Elizabeth and Darcy are deeply rooted in people's hearts because they are too charming. "Fingersmith Love Picking" is a lesbian cheating story, not a genre film all the way. Let's talk about the two miniseries "South and North" and "Beautiful Lady".
When I started watching "South and North", I couldn't accept the roaring and noisy northern atmosphere, and I always loved the birds and flowers in the south. And the big-faced heroine is not acceptable at once. But slowly, I was attracted by the character charm of the big-faced heroine. She was not simply daring to speak and act, but also very wise. She not only listened to her own voice, but also accepted the advice of the outside world, and she would not rest on its laurels. The male protagonist appears uncharacteristically as a rude industrialist. With the development of the plot, the male protagonist's personal charm gradually emerged. Strong, responsible, competent, judgmental, principled and loving but not free-spirited love. Except he's not very funny. But for the stressed industrial owner, life is more about hardship and stress than so many dance parties and happy flirting walks. The female protagonist fell in love with the male protagonist based on misunderstanding and prejudice against the male protagonist's behavior. After gradually understanding the purpose of the male protagonist's behavior, she gradually opened up her heart. What's more, even if there is misunderstanding and prejudice in the love between them, it still exists, even if it is not shown. There are many wonderful details in the film, such as the contrast between the female protagonist's first arrival in the industrial city and the city where she is located, such as the scene of the workers' strike, and the particularly moving scene of the male protagonist and the female protagonist meeting their first kiss. The whole story is relaxed and attractive. Not just my dear.
On the other hand, "Beautiful Beauty", I found in the evaluation of "South and North" that some people say it is good, it is a favorite and so on. I'm excited to download and ready to enjoy this delicious TV series. I admit I am a little disappointed. The characters are well-dressed and the background is beautiful, even the main actors can pass, but its plot is so calm. It doesn't matter. Life itself is dull. But why is the heroine so wronged, is it a lady to behave like this? It is also common sense for a male protagonist to fall in love with a beautiful female supporting role. Why did the male protagonist's feelings for the female protagonist change so suddenly in such a long page? Just came back from Africa and said to his father, I have feelings for Jasmine as my sister. I was amazed as soon as I got to the party. For those who grew up together, and for those who have made the wrong choice for beauty, they should be attracted to each other not only by their appearance, right? It's kind of weird. Jasmine's forbearance and strength is not only reflected in her beautiful appearance. In addition, the whole film is nearly five hours long, and the love between Jasmine and the male protagonist is like an embellishment. It should be said that the heroine's character is too perfect and stoic, so that she doesn't like such a suffocating life. Even the male protagonist's proposal seems to lack sincerity. Others are fine.
Even so, I have to admit that the miniseries was well done. Those who can bear the humiliation can take a look.

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Wives and Daughters quotes

  • [to Mr. Preston]

    Cynthia Kirkpatrick: I didn't sell myself. I liked you then, but oh, do I hate you now!

  • Lord Cumnor: I'm sorry I said anything about it now. I'll try to find a more agreeable piece of news.

    [pause]

    Lord Cumnor: Old Marjorie at the lodge is dead.