The director shouldn't give out the flashlight on the table in the third minute. So, this movie hits the end from the beginning. The only motivation for me to watch this film is of course the perfect and dedicated performance of the starring Christian Bale.
Film critics in many places commented on this film together with Fight Club. To be honest, this film does not have that level, at least it is not satisfactory in terms of appetite for the audience. Of course, this movie and Fight Club are also talking about two states of split personality. As far as the tone of the film is concerned, this film is a lot depressing, and it follows a route that crushes you. But the director gave hints all the way, all the way, and finally made it clear: a flashlight on the table with a note that says "who are u", and constantly washing his hands with bleach powder, there are conspicuous marks in the pen holder. Pen, "if you're thinner you wouldn't exist" repeated by Maria, the protagonist likes to leave a note for himself, telling Stevie "I haven't slept for a year", and then the boss and the foreman don't know each other Ivan,
then the license plates of the two cars "743CRN" and "NRC347", then the protagonist was hit and the camera immediately zoomed in to see the corner of the pickup truck "I'd rather be fishing", and then when the case was reported, the license plate was found to be His own car was crashed, and then it became clear that the fishing photo showed him himself... Behind it, the director was telling everyone the truth.
I don't know if the director made this arrangement because he was afraid that the audience was too mentally retarded, or wanted us to pity the perpetrator who was tortured by insomnia and dual personality from the beginning. From start to finish, I was pitying Bale anyway. A strong man lost 121 pounds (less than 110 pounds, Bale is 183 pounds), and he lost it very quickly. It makes me feel distressed. Of course, what was gained was everyone's affirmation of his professionalism and pity for him. This is called professional! Being a star is not a human business, because how can ordinary people stand for a few hours to get money, and being an actor is not a human business, because how can ordinary people change their physical condition in so many emotions at any time ! So, those who rely on a few makeup, or the female celebrities shave their heads, wear glasses, and wear ugly are called sacrifices! What is Bell called? !
Of course, Bale is different from those people. He is sensitive and vulnerable. Also neurotic. At a certain level, he felt that he could feel his spiritual power if he was so thin. Johnny Depp's neuroticism is based on strong mental power, but it feels like if Bale becomes neurotic, he will become more and more unable to be himself and more and more stubborn.
Believe it or not, I think I can feel Bale's sensitivity.
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