The filming of this film is actually to show the New York taxi driver. Living conditions, but the shooting was delayed due to the strike.
Two people who seem to have no similarities, personalities, occupations, ways of thinking, beliefs. No matter how they look at them, they will not be in the same world. But the director Michael Man chose to take it. These two people are put together to create such a unique night for us. But when you
think about it, they have nothing in common. Like most citizens, whether it is a killer or a taxi driver, they are all This little person neglected by this society can be understood from the dialogue between the two in the film. Max, in order to pay for the expenses of living, he had to drive a taxi, which is called a part-time job, but this part-time job is 12 Years. Reluctant to eat or use, never spend money randomly. Just occasionally flip through high-end car magazines and deceive ourselves with dreams that will never be realized in this life. Even in our opinion, Max’s faith is a bit noble, just like us The working-class, down-to-earth work, and the duty to be a man. With only the salary, not taking advantage of the guests, but also being exploited by the boss.. okay?? Not good at all,
maybe, I didn’t meet the killer Vincent Special. He will live like this for a lifetime. Boring and confused. Talking about our killer. He changed our previous impression of the killer. He was in a suit and leather, meticulous, and his hair was shaved so cleanly. He carried a briefcase. Is this a killer? It's exactly an office worker. No mistake, in the film, Vincent kept repeating: "I do this for a living (this is my job). Killing is his job, except for this In addition to the specificity of Vincent’s work, Vincent is our general approach to the work of killing. Before killing, we must prepare information, find out the details, and follow the plan for 5 people in one night. One by one. There is also quite precise The concept of time. Even killing is quite mechanized. The top two of the body have a shot on the head. Not as cold and cool as the killer in other movies. It is more professional. Killing is his specialty. In New York, this is highly developed. In commercial industrialized cities, everyday life is to go to work and go home. This city of 15 million people is actually a huge office.
The relationship between the two in the film is quite subtle. Both enemies and friends. Although Vincent hijacked Max, in a sense, they were not partners. Vincent also saved his life. He was completely You can leave him behind and find another driver, but he persistently believes that "this is my work partner", so he will not leave him. This sentence in the film has a profound meaning:'What is the concept of killing people. With a population of 6 billion in the world, I am not a massacre in Rwanda. I am not a good person to kill. It can be said that I am acting for the heavens. What can you blame me for? "He has no moral criticism of his profession. For him, it is just a job. How can we not be like this. We have crossed some emotional and moral bottom lines and are doing our job. It's just that the concept of killing is even more important. Just be clearer. The same Max was not taught by Vincent. From the beginning of the vignette to the later when he asked the employer for information, he used Vincent's language to speak, move, and use his eyes. Why? Because? He understands that in this kind of situation, only bravery and bravery can protect himself, and the original one can only die in this kind of situation. Even in the end, in order to save the woman, he tied up the policeman, took up the gun, and finally I also killed the killer myself. At that time, my heart was full of enthusiasm, and the explosion of the little people was exciting.
This film does not have pros and cons in my perspective. Because whether it is a driver or a killer, whether it is left or dead It's all sad. The killer is not necessarily ruthless. He loves jazz, is generous to people, loves to talk and even a little nagging. But he loves his career very much. The driver is not a completely positive teaching material, his kindness and faith He couldn't hide his weakness and helpless nature. In the end, the killer died alone on the unmanned MRT. I don't know how long it would take to find him. And the driver, could he really change because of such a night? Is his life trajectory? The results of all this become clearer when dawn comes.
This is a night about the little man, about you and me. It is the wonderful moment of the little man, and the always sadness of the little man.
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