Such films mostly take the family as the object of performance, and reflect the reality and emotional problems by the most common and basic composition in this society. Because there is no need to think too much about commercial returns, the film can avoid the mainstream aesthetic and value orientation and focus on more realistic and acute issues. At the same time, because of the shortcomings of commercial returns, finding investment and sponsorship has become a hindrance, making these films we see more precious. This film is an interesting family road film. With the help of road trips, the film allows the family to temporarily divorce the pressure of reality, treat and analyze their own problems more objectively, see their position clearly between success and failure, and re-evoke the warmth and warmth of family affection. valuable.
The six people in the poster are the troubled family in the film. On the way to the beauty pageant, their car broke down. Because the model of the car was old, the parts that needed to be replaced had to be ordered, but it would not be able to keep up with the competition. So they continued on their way. Every time they wanted to make the car move, they had to get off the cart, and then ran desperately one by one before jumping into the car.
It was the seven-year-old daughter Oliver who went to participate in the "beauty pageant" contest, and she was full of joy. But this trip was forced for everyone else. Everyone has their own problems, and they are all in the agony of failure or imminent failure. Dad is trying hard to promote the "rule of success" he created, but unfortunately no one bought it and he was about to face bankruptcy. It was ironic that he failed. My mother felt that her marriage could no longer be maintained, and pessimistically awaited the arrival of failure. Grandpa is a retired veteran who takes drugs and spends the rest of his life indifferently. The eldest son Dwayne was crazy about Nietzsche and vowed not to speak before he was admitted to the flying school, but he accidentally found himself color blind, hopeless and pitiful. The new uncle Frank just attempted suicide.
Just like this group of people, on the road in the quarrel, the car broke down on the road, the grandfather died of drug overdose, the family worked together and encouraged each other, the most important thing is that everyone gradually learned how to treat themselves and themselves in failure. People around. Among them, the uncle is very representative. He was a university professor and a homosexual. First, his loved ones didn’t love him, and then he was expelled from school. On the surface, he committed suicide. What’s more, he felt a sense of failure because of his lack of recognition, and he always felt like he was. the best. After coming to this home, he saw a group of people who had similarly failed, and what's more, they were still making excuses for their failures. Now he became the one who didn't need to worry about, and enlightened others. The transformation of understanding of each character in the film is somewhat simple, too "natural". But maybe life is like this, sometimes it breaks a little, and this does not hinder the development of the story and the viewer's understanding.
Finally, they finally arrived at the venue, and the climax of the film is about to come. The other beauty pageants who participated in the contest were quite mature and confident, and they also had wonderful talent shows. Everyone was worried about the fat Olive, fearing that this would become an unbearable failure for her. When it was Olive's turn, she actually did a striptease. It's really surprising, but I think it's a matter of course. Because this is what grandpa taught, and grandpa knows other dances besides this. Of course, most of the people present couldn't accept it, but the family showed their absolute support, and even jumped up on stage together to let her complete this dance for her grandfather and herself. The content of the dance has no special meaning to Oliver, but it seems to be rebellious to others. As a result, Olive took off his clothes while also stripping off people's hypocritical coats. The secular understanding and definition of success (beauty pageants are a typical example) is even more ironic.
After a happy indulgence, of course you have to return to reality. They pushed the car on the road again. Life is full of opportunities, but maybe there will be more setbacks. "Don't judge heroes by success or failure", in the cruel reality, most of the time it doesn't work. Therefore, when encountering setbacks, don't give up lightly, let alone despise yourself in the eyes of others. Sometimes, as long as you push yourself hard, you continue on the road. What's more, there are a lot of unexpected experience and wealth in the setbacks, and when you look back after one day of success, you will feel more precious.
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