boring life, a lonely family, and a boring job are basically the aspirations of most people in modern society. As time goes by, they gradually lose themselves and become slaves to life. And this film also warns us by the same reason, not to be swallowed by a constant life pattern, to know how to change our life, and learn to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.
In the film, for the young Gilbert, the family is like an extremely heavy stone, and it is difficult to breathe. Because the mother couldn't accept the fact that her father committed suicide, she kept eating, and finally became a big fat man like a whale. There was also a mentally retarded brother who was diagnosed with less than one year old at birth, but lived for 18 years. In addition, there is a stubborn and willful sister and a sister.
And this family, inside and outside, big and small things are all on Gilbert's body alone, which also makes him feel like eating huanglian with a mute feeling that he can't tell the bitterness, but as the eldest son, he He had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of his family, and lived a stable and boring life in this small town with only 1,031 people. For Gilbert, life is extremely depressing, repeating every day, except for taking care of his mentally handicapped younger brother and working in a supermarket, there is no freshness or fun at all, and this depressed and depressing mood can only be Catharsis is achieved by finding excitement in flirting with a married woman.
But it was not until the appearance of a girl that he was able to awaken the passion that had been dormant in his heart for a long time. Her beauty and temperament, which was different, deeply attracted Gilbert's attention and gave him a little taste of his boring life. The sweetness of her, she is an intellectual girl who travels everywhere. She traveled all over the country with her mother-in-law, but she had to stop here because of a car breakdown. From her words, deeds and actions, she can feel that she is very satisfied with the status quo, and feels contented and happy to have such a fresh life. However, this has become the best medicine for saving Gilbert. Perhaps only from her Only Gilbert can find hope and solace in life.
From the whole film, we clearly understand that whether it is the mentally retarded younger brother climbing the oil elevator, the supermarket owner struggling with business, or worrying about the hamburger car plan, etc., it is enough to show that Gilbert is not alone. Be content with the status quo. But people are alive, and life can be changed. After time, as well as ideological struggles and reflections, everyone has gradually stepped out of the shadow of plain water and ushered in a more meaningful life. Mother passed away peacefully. , don't have to worry about being the laughing stock of others. My sister found a good job, my brother passed his eighteenth birthday successfully, and the hamburger car was successfully opened. Gilbert can finally take off his heavy responsibilities, get to know himself again, and embark on a new life. journey.
The old does not go away, the new does not come, and if you stick to the old rules for a lifetime, you will only suffer from inner depression and torture. Only by boldly welcoming new things can your life become more and more colorful. In addition to realizing this point from this movie, bravely facing my own shortcomings is also an important foundation for saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new. For example, Gilbert's mother, due to physical inconvenience and low self-esteem, became obese after gaining weight. He never went upstairs or went out, but when he picked up his son from the police station and faced everyone's laughter and ridicule, he realized Gilbert's difficulty and his position as a burden. But it was because of this profound experience that Gilbert's mother was able to wake up and walk through the last part of her life calmly and contentedly, and got a good opportunity to start over. Only when you know how to face it can you change, and when you discover changes, you can regain your confidence in life and have a beautiful and happy future.
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