All along, I firmly believe that a good work that can promote history has never been a real villain, let alone an absolute hero.
This cartoon-originated film selects a topic that will not disappear, and uses a metaphor of racial discrimination and massacre to show the existence and destruction relationship between mutants and ordinary people. The entire series is trying to answer the question: Can mutants and ordinary humans coexist in harmony.
Some people say that the success of this film is largely due to the fact that the actors did not play it as a popcorn film. I think so deeply, and I am so grateful to the creator for not letting the supernatural ability of each character dominate. Then, it is logical to build a strong core of the story based on the character and relationship of the characters carefully portrayed.
I personally think that Charles Xavier is the more unique existence among this small group of people. Most of the X-Men have supernatural physical powers, such as manipulating metals, creating fire, ice, storms and lightning, etc... But mind-reading But it can penetrate into the most secret heart of mankind. In the entire "First Battle", Charles is the incarnation of wisdom and rationality, and his care for people and consideration of the overall situation has not been shaken for a moment.
On the other hand, Magneto King Eric, individual life has never been the focus of his thinking, but how can he be blamed? Being thrown into the cruel Nazi concentration camp since childhood, only anger and his superpowers are valuable; Charles once categorically rejected Eric’s extreme thoughts, but faced Eric, who was yelling at him on the plane. One by one, his friends were tortured to death by the experiment. Facing the mutant's dying future, Charles, who was unshakable, also watched his old friend sit quietly.
There is nothing wrong in the world.
Although on the surface, he and Hanke are both parties that advocate integration. They are both well-educated and talented. This is compared with other mutants who are coldly treated and have to work hard to survive and even miserable life experiences. Very lucky, but unlike Hank's blind pursuit of "ordinary", Charles has gradually moved from his ability to accept, master, and control himself to his inner strength. "Knowing oneself" is his first lesson in transcending himself and enlightening others. This inner strength makes him more stable.
The ending of the "first battle" in my mind is always the scene of the shot on the beach. The severe physical pain is accompanied by the sadness of betrayal, and it is also the double betrayal of the human and mutant friends whom he has always regarded as friends. He rejected Ai. Rick, being Ruiwen, kept saying "It's okay" to Mora, but kept crying silently. Charles's vigorous youth is now over.
Speaking of this, one cannot fail to mention James McEvoy, the actor of Charles. A willing actor will choose different types of roles to enrich his experience and exercise his skills; and a capable actor will show the appearance of the same role at different stages through performances.
In dealing with the inner activities of the characters, McEvoy can find the shining experience of many actors (I can't list them by name). From the outside, the appearance of the First War is very different from the image of "Macbeth" seven or eight years ago. The increasingly full face has no impurities and will be generally recognized as wisdom, kindness, and integrity. The characteristics of the young people are concentrated in one body, and the magic of the movie even seems to make him wear the aura of God.
However, seeing Charles again in "Reverse the Future", he and the professor who yelled after drinking a whole beer column in the bar seemed to be separated by several lives. God's aura was still there, and there is no doubt that God is suffering at this time. In a few short conversations with Logan, he didn't care about his staggering footsteps—whether the sky is going to fall is nothing to do with him. The sight of Charles today can make the world feel the repeated torment of his old wounds, the disappearance of super powers after drinking a dove to quench his thirst, and the frustration, despair and hesitancy that follow, a continuous vicious circle.
When he was sitting alone and remembering Ruiwen, Charles's few movements made the world understand that he had never let go. The picture of her is placed on the bedside. It is not difficult to guess. As long as he is in this room, he will subconsciously look in that direction. No matter whether he can see the person in the picture clearly or not, the memories will come out uncontrollably. He tilted his head, and seemed to be trying to forget something. Alcohol and drugs suppressed his brain waves, but the memory was always there. What if I can really do something for him? Isn't this an opportunity?
The relationship between the characters has once again become the main cause of the plot. At this point, Charles did a few things that were very incredible for him. He helped his old friend Eric escape from prison and went to Paris to find Ruiwen... But what he didn't expect was that the action to stop Ruiwen not only failed, this All that brings is more sadness and shock.
Returning to the mansion, Charles completely collapsed. Lose your mind like a drug addict.
In the past, he was always so good at coaching others and coaching himself.
He seems to have a natural gift for controlling his abilities, and no one has ever guided him.
Now, he just looked at the liquid in the syringe greedily, wishing that he could walk, like a normal person-this was not an excessive request.
However, the future of mutants he shoulders is much heavier than this. He is a force to counter mutants and protect mankind, as well as a force to maintain the development of mutants. A bit of his negligence will lead to a big mistake.
From the mouth of the self who has penetrated everything in the future, I heard the weight of the inescapable destiny of his life, why he has endured the pain of others, but he can become extremely strong; he has the super power to dominate everything, but he has not hurt Through the grass and trees; in the face of human suspicion and betrayal, but always hopeful... all because he holds the greatest kindness to human nature.
In the performance of the dialogue with the future self, McEvoy once again brought the "power of the soul" to the extreme. The performer mentioned in a later interview: "The focus of the movie is how to deal with it, not the scale. It depends on whether the audience can see things they never expected to see..." So in this way of thinking, we saw:
In the chaotic scene of the Paris venue, he leaned in Ruiwen’s ears and whispered. , Gently comfort her.
On the plane to Washington, he seemed to subconsciously pinch his unconscious thigh.
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At this point, I finally understand why "Reverse the Future" has achieved unprecedented success in the history of the X-Men. That is because the light and hope it brings to people is enough to make people feel in this era of no faith. gratitude. Moreover, no matter how the special effects and narrative forms change, it is necessary for a skilled, practical and diligent performer to use his eyes, body and soul to inject vitality into the character that can convince the audience. This is the art that brings hope to people.
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