I originally thought that although such a theme has practical significance, it will be very heavy and dull, but after reading it, I feel very comfortable, not because of this ending, but because of the power of people's belief.
The film has a documentary flavor, and it has a side view of the corrupt politics and police stations at that time, as well as the intrigue between justice and evil, which is wonderful; Angelina's relaxed and full performance makes the plot even more exciting. It feels that it combines the hope and belief of Shawshank redemption with the irony of flying over the madhouse. It is a rare masterpiece that reflects reality in recent years.
Of course, here, I have no intention of discussing the social conditions reflected in the film, nor do I agree with many people's view that "Los Angeles in 1928 is China today"; aside from political factors, I think the film is actually telling us a belief— - Brave faith for justice; optimistic faith for life.
The ending was not a happy one, Julie still didn't find her son, and the movie didn't tell us explicitly whether Julie's child Walter was dead. But what does it matter? In many cases, the ending is more shocking than the happy ending.
My point is, actually, obviously, that Walter is dead, and Julie must know that. The reason why the murderer dared not tell the truth when facing Julie was because he was afraid of hitting her, but he didn't say that he didn't kill her. This is a lie, and he has sworn not to lie again; plus the previous plot, the accomplice child was so sure to identify Walter, it looks like he must have been caught while he was running away with David, and he killed it himself.
As for the murderer saying that Walter is an angel, I think it may be that this child is really cute and different from other children; but there is a crueler explanation that the murderer deliberately told Julie to stimulate her. . . . This matches this BT style
So Julie knew very well what the truth was. . . . However, one can choose a lot of faith
Julie choice of faith is: Hope ~
life there are many compelling circumstances, fate had no choice, or to change what has happened, but what the future, as well as how to live on their own, are You can choose. At least, we can choose to believe in goodness.
Speaking of this, I suddenly think of when "Slumdog Millionaire" won the best original music at the 81st Academy Awards, the songwriter who came on stage to accept the award said: "I have been in love since I was a child. I have to choose between hate and hate, and in the end, I choose love." Simple words, but they point directly to the heart.
I have to say that Angelina Jolie played it too well, of course, I like Kate more, she deserved to win the actress, but I can only say that this time the competition is too fierce; Jolie lost a pity, but won Good reviews.
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