Even if it was the third time I watched "The Seven Deadly Sins", I was still impressed by its carefully designed story. The interlocking, progressive story development, the indescribable character design, the suffocating unexpected ending, coupled with the superb storytelling skills of director David Fincher's unique style, "The Seven Deadly Sins" Undoubtedly, the drama-oriented serial murderous movie has been pushed to an unprecedented height. Stories about serial killings, especially those with up to seven kills, are not difficult to tell, but it is really difficult to tell them well. Seven homicides will happen one after another within two hours of filming. If it is a mechanized killing, it is likely to become a traditional homicidal movie, in accordance with the usual killing sequence, all the way to kill for 90 minutes. There are countless such films, and film companies like Lionsgate are still happy to see them. In contrast, "The Seven Deadly Sins" has exquisite foreshadowing, dexterous details, top performances, rich connotations, and the most lacking thing in low-level horror films-patience. "The Seven Deadly Sins" managed the film's rhythm patiently from the beginning. The first scene was a one-man scene where Freeman was grooming and changing clothes at home. The lens paid close attention to the details of his life, plain but not lacking in tension. Unlike other films that are eager to get to the main topic, there is also a murder in "The Seven Deadly Sins" at this time, but it has nothing to do with John Du, plus just another Freeman one-man show, just a few pens. Wonderful characters were created, and a lot of foreshadowings were left behind. The film abandons the suspenseful and eye-catching opening method, and instead focuses on the inner world of the protagonist and guides the whole film through sketches of the characters. The timing of the transition between the three scenes was seamless, and it was a perfect start. The director's subtle control of the rhythm is also well demonstrated in the middle of the film. In general serial killings, even if it is fresh at the beginning, it can make people feel very surprised in the end, but the middle part is relatively flat and the rhythm is difficult to control. Fortunately, the choreographer is very clever in this part to come up with a design that passed by the murderer, and has worked hard on the relationship between Freeman and Pete and his family, successfully turning the audience's attention away from the seven victims. Moved away from the question, to ensure that the film is wonderful throughout. The script of "The Seven Deadly Sins" is really high, and Vinci's control is also evident. It is worth mentioning that the film is designed to take place in successive rainy days, especially Pete’s hunt in the rain, the gloomy and cold tone is particularly prominent, and the sense of depression reaches the extreme. The annoying continuous rain becomes the most intuitive portrayal of the protagonist's inner irritability. "The Seven Deadly Sins" is also filled with a lot of cold, dirty, bloody scenes that David Fincher prefers, especially the setting of Fatty's house, which makes people particularly chilling. The combination of these is the portrayal of the city in the mind of Freeman's character: ruthless, indifferent, perverted. The film finally returns to this issue, with a very interesting Freeman's famous monologue. Hemingway once wrote: "This world is a good place, and it is worth fighting for." I agree with the second half. There is really a sense of old and helplessness here. The film's dialogue is very interesting, especially Freeman's dialogue, many of which are puns and are very ironic, which can make people smile or empathize. Let's talk about the character design of the film. In addition to the characteristics of sophisticated and calm character, Freeman's character is also a representative figure who has suffered from the evils of the city to a large extent, an "old resident" of the city. The Pete and his wife came to report for the first time, full of loneliness and strong discomfort, and these are more prominent in Freeman. Freeman and Pete are exhausted in the face of the increasingly rampant crimes in the city, and are led by the nose by the murderer (Tommy Lee Jones's role as an old policeman in "Old Nowhere" is more or less a tribute to Freeman). What's more terrifying is that the murderer is actually playing the banner of walking for the sky. Although he is a murderer, he is a loyal martyr. The moment Pete shot Spacey, all justice and evil became blurred. In addition, Gwyneth Partheno's role also interprets the sense of separation within the family to a large extent. She will never tolerate her children being born in such a place. As for John Du, his jealousy of other people's families may not be the first day. There is a detail at the scene of the lawyer’s murder. John Du made tactics that had nothing to do with the murder plan on the lawyer’s wife’s photo, indicating that he was very concerned about the opposite sex. From this point of view, John Du has committed the crime of jealousy, and he has been hesitating and struggling to punish himself. I have to admire Morgan Freeman's superb performance again. Oscar really owes him a golden figure for the best actor! The one-man show is vivid, delicate, deep, and full of connotation; The calmness and calmness in the opponent's play, these are the style of a master acting. He is not the kind of domineering actor, nor does he play a public role. He is like the Rick he played in "Shawshank's Redemption", silently dominating the film, using his gentleness to impress people. Pete's performance is also one of the highlights of "The Seven Deadly Sins". Almost perfect interpretation of the character's anger and irritation, from the time he kicked John Du's house recklessly, we seemed to be able to see his final ending. Kevin Spacey also embodies the actor's style and does not have many appearances, but with only a monologue, he shows off that strange charm and has become one of the most charming villains in film history.
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