Familiar filter

Millie 2022-03-11 08:01:41

Only with the self-confidence of American imperialism can they dare to whitewash traitors and spies into international warriors and peaceful anti-war heroes. All history is nothing but the words "winners and losers". The disintegrated No. 2 superpower naturally only has a cold, rigid and brutal stereotype in the movie. How can the lighthouse empire, which is eager to launch a new Cold War today, not be What about turning on the same set of filters for a new opponent?

The male protagonist in the film thinks that his espionage finally contributed to the Soviet Union's removal of the nuclear bomb from Cuba, inadvertently saving all mankind from the brink of destruction. However, at the same time in real history, how could the full nuclear deployment of the United States against the Soviet Union in Europe and the Middle East become a shield of peace? This well-known double standard is more than a century-old shop…

Aside from ideology and historical authenticity, the narrative ability of Western media and the artistic influence of British and American films are truly outstanding. Cuan Fu's old-fashioned acting skills and tight story rhythm also add a lot to the film. Browsing film reviews, it is no wonder that many viewers who have not experienced the Cold War era will be excited and applauded for "kindness, courage, and humanity".

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  • Nikita 2022-03-11 08:01:41

    Kuan Fu is so dedicated and plays very well. That ballet meeting with the prison was so emotional. American actresses are not suitable for this film, and their temperament is out of place.

  • Felicia 2022-03-27 09:01:21

    Adapted from a true story, practiced listening and reading, sleepy. Heroes, some survived, some sacrificed, which is embarrassing!

The Courier quotes

  • Emily Donovan: We know you're a patriot. We know how hard this must be for you. Colonel, whatever brought you here, it must frighten you more than the danger of you being here.

    Oleg Penkovsky: Khrushchev. Khrushchev frightens me. He is impulsive, chaotic - a man like that should not have nuclear commands.

  • Oleg Penkovsky: Greville, we are only two people. But this is how things change.