Cat and mouse

Winona 2022-02-21 08:02:11

The director's idea is actually not simple. The large number of Chinese elements that appear in the film is clearly indicative.

John has been remotely directing business negotiations with the Chinese on the phone; Ben’s girlfriend pretends to be an Asian (Chinese) face (the Asians may look like this in the eyes of foreigners); Charlie, a homeless man who was killed by mistake during hunting, lives In mine pits, the pictures of an Asian (Chinese) woman are posted on the walls...These established identities and content are obviously alluding to and insinuating the current situation and situation of the United States itself.

As far as the content of the film is concerned, this is a typical cat-and-mouse game, which is finally played by a mouse. In fact, it is still a metaphor and symbol. Wilderness chase on the surface, there is nothing special in genre, there are many movies of this kind. But this film, I still want to say something later. Let’s see the relationship and development in reality.

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Beyond the Reach quotes

  • [first lines]

    Ben: You know I can't keep this, right?

    [pause]

    Ben: Man, your grandfather made it for you.

    Laina: To give the man I love.

    Ben: Come on, you won't miss me. Your practice at six every morning, classes... All those college guys...

  • [last lines]

    Madec: Sometimes you gotta clean up your own mess.

    [pause]

    Madec: You know, I... just hope that you enjoy your last victory.