"Frozen River": There is no gorgeous coat, only hardship to survive

Everett 2022-01-27 08:24:45

(Zhi Ning Agreement, February 16, 2009)
On the cold and barren land adjacent to New York State and Quebec, Canada, two single mothers who were struggling and struggling were mired in the quagmire of life, struggling as if they were caught in a crack. Survive, not for themselves, but for their children. In the process of partner smuggling, these two women of different skin colors and different races, because of the same identity - mother, began to gradually understand, understand, and even care about each other, and this understanding and care is not empty-headed. Sensational suspicion, but a down-to-earth and natural expression of human feelings.
Just like the strong grass that grows stubbornly in a dangerous environment, although the fate is worrying, it still strives to confirm its existence. If poverty may breed crime, then indeed, these two women have embarked on a difficult and dangerous road of breaking the law in order to survive. , but the truth and emotion revealed during it are precious, and this preciousness is based on the kindness and strength of these two women at the bottom.
"Frozen River" is an indie-produced film featuring three women: director Courteney Hunter, Melissa Leo, who plays Ray, a mother of two, and Lila, who plays Aboriginal woman. Misty Upham. As the debut novel written and directed by Courteney Hunter, the overall presentation of the film may not be called excellent, and some of the plot settings are still a little insecure and hot, but the talent that Hunter has revealed this time has been admirable. The film industry is looking forward to her future. Because of her being a woman, Hunter accurately described the perseverance and perseverance of women at the bottom in trouble with the delicate sensibility unique to female directors, and through the expression of the encounters of the commoners, she clicked a lot with cold but sincere brushstrokes. Social issues, it can be said that the film does not have a gorgeous coat, only a difficult life of struggle.
Hunter's story is relatively simple, but the social topics involved are very sensitive, such as abandonment, age discrimination, labor protection, illegal residence, smuggling and smuggling, shooting fraud, etc. Although it touches many points and is sensitive, the whole film There is no sharp prejudice, but a clear and pertinent attitude, calmly and delicately telling the story of this poor land, connecting a series of survival problems with simplicity, but without any inducement as a gimmick The attempt just unfolds the winter segment of the people living here, and gives a real and moving representation of the courage and mind of women when they face difficulties, without exaggerating or burying them.
The women in the film, Ray and Lila, didn't get along well at first, because they didn't trust each other. The improvement of the relationship began with discovering the difficulties of each other's life and the responsibility for their children. Similar situations made the gap between them begin to fade. Perhaps, mother's love is common, when Ray and Lila retrieved the Pakistani baby in the bag from the snow, and tried to warm up, and finally found that the little life was still alive, the two actors gave the real, unpretentious performance. Gratitude and joy. When encountering danger, the women at the bottom are more likely to help each other to overcome the difficulties. After being targeted by the police, Ray, who had run out of the hut, turned back, because she realized that the child was still living illegally. Lila needs to stay innocent, so she chooses to bear all the sins alone, and entrusts her children to Lila... The
heroine Melissa Leo's acting skills are profound. The performance of the show traces shows the situation, heart and character of this unfortunate white woman. The husband gambled excessively, took all the money in the family and ran away. In order to keep the house and raise the children, Ray, who could only work odd jobs in the supermarket, began to take risks... At the beginning of the film, the characters' melancholy is brought out in cold colors, and the camera sweeps through the snow. Street vehicles, simple merry-go-rounds outdoors, low gray clouds in the winter sky, and then focus on Melissa Leo sitting in an outdoor car smoking a cigarette, forgetting the cold bare feet, tired face, slightly Wriggling lips, eyes full of sorrow and winking dryly, and then a stream of silent tears rolled down, dry hands wiped away the tears... Melissa Leo moved the audience with just a few facial expressions. into the life of the characters.
The reason why Melissa Leo's acting skills are emphasized here is that on the one hand, she is really outstanding in her acting skills, and she belongs to the kind of actors with strong internal skills who do not show off her skills. On the list, because of the failure of a famous actress, some excitable movie fans criticized Melissa Leo, an acting school they did not know, and seeing such a natural and candid actor being ridiculed for no reason, could not help but feel unbearable. , I can only ask those who are excited here to stay calm. If you have time, you may as well enjoy Melissa's acting skills. In terms of performance, she deserves this nomination. The jury designated her as one of the nominations, mostly for the Remind people to pay more attention to some independent small productions.
The cold and still scene of the dark green car passing through the frozen surface of the St. Lawrence River in the film establishes the main atmosphere of the film, and this group of shots always reminds many films about winter life in North America. At the end of the film, Ray's eldest son TJ (played by Charlie McDermott) repaired the simple carousel in front of the door and let his younger brother and Lila's children sit and play. The carousel, innocent children, smiling Lila and TJ, at this time the guitar sound gradually started, as if he wanted to stop talking, and finally, at the end of the film, under the chilling and lonely sky, there was a hint of warmth and hope...
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Frozen River quotes

  • Pakistani Baby: Are you a stone?

    Velma - Ticket Taker: No. But I think you are a stone.

  • T.J.: You're still bitter.

    Ray Eddy: [bitter] I need you and Ricky to put up the christmas tree after school tomorrow, okay?

    T.J.: Where are you going?

    Ray Eddy: [irritated] Christmas shopping.