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Justus 2022-01-25 08:03:23

I watched this movie as a freshman because it was used as an example in Field’s "Basics of Screenwriting Writing", a typical Hollywood script, where the characters constantly overcome difficulties in order to achieve a certain goal, and finally complete their personal transformation. Ushered in the end. When I watched this movie, I felt that it was a very casual movie, not very sophisticated, and even rough in my opinion. But I like its script and Tom Cruise's looks, so I read them all and thought it was really great. For a taxi driver, he has a daydream about starting a company, but he is too timid and always procrastinates. The appearance of Tang burst this bubble. He mocked the taxi driver for not having such a day, because He is too embarrassed and likes to stay in a den of self-deception. When it comes to change, the taxi driver is definitely the one who has changed the most. From being held captive to bravely contending with Tang, he is tired of killing him but he has to take his life. , So he threw away his box and confronted him tit for tat. The role of Tang is really "this killer is not too cold", and what is cold is this materialistic city. Tang yelled at his exploiting boss for the taxi driver, and even had time to visit the driver's mother. What makes me sad is that such a man who took the death of a person for granted (and he can only accept) in order to complete the task finally died on the subway. Will anyone in Los Angeles pay attention to this man who died on the subway? This ridicule makes There is a layer of tragedy attached to his body, there is no absolute evil nor absolute good. If you don't stand on the commanding heights and look at this person, Tang is still the straightforward and speechless killer.

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  • Phyllis 2022-04-24 07:01:03

    In "Yin and Yang", it is mentioned that this is the first time Michaelman chose to use a digital camera (forgot which one) to shoot a full night scene. But what should I say about the overall effect? ​​There are pros and cons. The aerial imagery of passing through Los Angeles at the beginning is very charming, and the follow-up has a texture that is "not quite like a movie". Of course, the story is still good, and the villain is very attractive even if it is not Cruise alone. Then because it was for the actors to watch, I didn't want the protagonist to win. Ah Tang asked you to die, why don't you die obediently?

  • Aaliyah 2021-10-20 19:01:11

    Great, worthy of being the first case study in "Film Art". The high-definition camera has a unique advantage in the night. McMann filmed the bar scene so superbly. I was choked for the last half an hour. . . This is definitely the pinnacle of Ah Tang's career. He looks so cool and his characters look like vulgar novels. The killer of the literary fan.

Collateral quotes

  • Vincent: [Max and Vincent have pulled up outside El Rodeo, an LA nightclub] Give me your wallet. Come on.

    Max: Give you my wallet. For what?

    Vincent: I'll hold it for you in case the people inside search you.

    Max: Who's searching?

    Vincent: The people inside. Go in, ask for Felix. He's expecting you.

    Max: Felix?

    Vincent: Yeah.

    Max: What does he look like?

    Vincent: I don't know. I've never met him.

    Max: Who is he?

    Vincent: He's connected to the guys who hired me.

    Max: I don't get it.

    Vincent: You destroyed my workups. Number Four is due. What'd you think? The night's over? Called on account of rain? You go in there. Say you're me. Score the backups. They'll be on flash drive or CD.

    Max: Me? How come you don't go?

    Vincent: I don't meet people. Risk management. Anonymity. I protect mine. You're not gonna' screw that up. I got a contract with they're bosses. These guys don't get to meet me. They don't know what I look like.

    Max: [hesitating] If I don't pull it off, then...

    Vincent: They will kill you. Now, you've got ten minutes. At 10:01 I drive to the hospital and execute your mother on my way out of town. And don't pretend indifference.

    Max: I can't do this. I can't.

    Vincent: What are you talking about? Sure you can, man. Come on. Hey! Hey!

    Max: Look, man. If I do this, I'm just gonna end up getting other people killed.

    Vincent: Out of options, Max. Just take comfort in knowing you never had a choice.

    Max: How long have you been doing this?

    Vincent: Why?

    Max: Just in case they ask.

    Vincent: Private sector, six years.

  • Max: Okay. All right. Six years. You get benefits? Or, you know, like insurance? Pension?

    Vincent: No, no paid sick leave. Quit stalling. Get out of the cab.