When it comes to "Burst Drummer", you might think of sharp editing, a superb soundtrack, and a tough rhythm like a jazz that is getting better and better. Undoubtedly, this film is very enjoyable. However, there has been no stopping arguing about the core content of this film. Some people say that this is an inspirational movie, some people say that this movie is anti-genre, and some people say that its three views are not correct. A pure cool film. So what exactly is this movie discussing?
I once wrote a film review of "Burst Drummer", but it didn't touch on any substantive issues. After listening to the song "Caravan" again, I seem to have the answer. Drilling to the end, Andrew succeeded, but what did he lose?
To say that the three views of this film are not correct, I think it is no different from saying that "Joker" does not conform to the core values of socialism. "Burst Drummer" is not inspirational. Sacrifice. On this basis, it also comes with the mutual torture between Master Yan and the apprentice, and their mutual appreciation after reaching the commanding heights.
All inspirational movies are exciting, exciting, and rekindling dreams. Of course we need such movies, but there should be a movie that reveals the cruel truth behind inspirationalism-only without reservation, giving everything. It is even possible to climb the road to success even if you get caught up in it. The movies where the little people have worked hard to reverse their fate are enough to let us continue to pursue our dreams, but "Burst Drummer" prepares us to face success: behind the applause and the flowers, there is almost crazy paranoia and uncompromising. Strong beliefs.
The character of Fletcher is an overwhelming existence throughout the film. In order to cultivate his own Charlie Parker, he did everything possible. Fortunately, the male protagonist is the same abnormal Andrew. If he changes himself, he may completely cut off contact with music because he can’t stand his devil teaching. It’s really ruining. tired. We do not rule out the possibility that he is a scumbag, because his moody personality always destroys the supposedly good teacher-student relationship, even with some and none, venting to Andrew unreservedly. However, it is precisely because he is so perverted, Andrew. Will succeed. The reason that a strict teacher makes a good disciple is because a true teacher is enough to distort a person's soul.
On the other hand, Andrew, he is naturally a genius, because an ordinary "double swing" movement can already stump a piece. He is still a young man with a stubborn horn and a perfect chest, but without Fletcher, it is estimated that this period of college life would have passed so unclearly. It is a great courage to change from love to fanaticism. Being pinched in the palm of the hand all the time, there is no joy, no positive energy, only endless pain and more frustrated competition. Want to learn from the teacher, but had to endure almost cruel abuse. It is an inevitable phenomenon for him to become obsessed with evil spirits. At this time, he is arrogant and sacrifices blood and his only little emotional intelligence for the success of this heart and soul. Non-madness does not survive, because when the soul becomes the only remaining fanaticism, it will not stop until the goal is reached.
So how do you understand the ending event? Is Fletcher trying to push Andrew to a desperate situation to stimulate his potential, or is a malicious revenge turned into a consensus between the two? I am still willing to believe in the former, but the latter is more likely, because we feel that Fletcher’s good intentions are basically a cover. The truth is that there is no real deep teacher-student relationship between Fletcher and Andrew. Fletcher used Andrew to make himself famous, and Andrew used Fletcher to make himself successful. It was unexpected that Fletcher saw Andrew in the middle and ruined his life casually. But Andrew never compromised and saved his career.
You may not be able to look at it as an inspirational film to motivate yourself to work hard, but it is clear that the film is not about this, it is the endless pain of the music industry and the mutual torture of a pair of teachers and students. The film externalizes the "pain", whether it is the blood-stained drumhead or the frequently used profanity lines. But the film does not externalize the torture. It looks enjoyable, cool, and even educational. It is worth thinking about. However, "Burst Drummer" is actually talking about human nature, the chaotic relationship between lecturers and students, and ultimately The exchange of identities makes us enjoyable. Have you thought about why? After reading carefully, "Burst Drummer" is completely dark and tyrannical, and there is no substantial difference from "Dog Town" and other films. At the end, we cheer for this wonderful performance, which is equivalent to celebrating this dehumanizing dedication. Sacrifice, to celebrate the malformed product formed by the convergence of hatred and desire. Andrew was applauded during this experience and completely stripped of his innocence and beauty. At this moment, Andrew and Fletcher are in the same line.
But I am willing to regard it as an inspirational movie, or even a cool movie. This is not because I didn’t understand it, but I hope so. I believe everyone is the same. Even the director has not completely built his own film into one. It is a work that abuses the heart and energy, but creates a dramatic conflict to enhance the appreciation and obscure the dark core. However, Fletcher is an example, Andrew is an example, Fletcher meets Andrew is even more an example, let a person succeed before he destroys him so that there is no scum left, this kind of thing can only happen between the two of them.
Movies are for enjoyment, and maybe good-looking is the primary scoring benchmark. In terms of "good-looking" alone, "Burst Drummer" is still worth five stars, which has nothing to do with things below the surface.
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