a class after watching the movie. 42 students are forced to participate in the BR (Battle Royale) Act, requiring to kill each other within 3 days until the last person is left——This is Japan Famous director Fukasaku Shinji's "Battle Royale", a film full of blood, violence, cruelty and despair. It uses surreal methods to condense the cruel life into 3 days, reflecting the black and white of human nature to the greatest extent.
I think most viewers will be like me, and they will constantly think during the viewing process: If they are one of them, should they choose to resist, kill, escape, cooperate or be killed? With such a complex, "Battle Royale" will carry you to stage the most flesh-and-blood collective farce within 2 hours, constantly hitting the bottom line of your humanity. When the ending song sounded, every smile that used to be fresh flashed on the basketball court of Class B of the third grade, and the heart went from despair, shock, dullness, to silence, calmness, warmth... Don't ask: Carve your inner heart What is it?
Yes, a good film can always make you ponder, and the most important thing is to comprehend the spiritual meaning that the film brings to you. I think that Fukasaku Shinji's masterpiece in the rare years is definitely not to stimulate and refresh your senses through bloody violence, but the most important thing is to convey a positive meaning to the world. Zhuangzi, the ancient Chinese sage, said, "Accumulation becomes habit, accumulation becomes habit, and accumulation becomes fate", in short - the character created by a person's behavior and habit determines his destiny; just like every kind of "Battle Royale" Personality determines the destiny of an individual. Of course, it is impossible for a 2-hour film to describe every personality perfectly. You can only see the whole picture from a glimpse. This film review attempts to analyze an individual's character and fate trajectory from the perspective of personality, and explore the impact of personality on fate. Among them, the views are shallow and nameless, and I am afraid that they will be laughable and generous. Please criticize and give advice!
"Battle Royale" was officially staged, and everyone was randomly assigned weapons, including binoculars, pot lids, axes, submachine guns, pistols, bows and arrows, sickles, GPS locators, and more. Just as everyone came to the world naked, family background, background, appearance, talent, wisdom, talent... each member was not selectively given to each member, and then the curtain of the arena was opened. When the last few people were killed, We found that these innately assigned weapons did not play a decisive role. It is precisely the personality shaped by each person's growth experience that determines the way life ends and the meaning of life. Let's select the typical representatives of various personalities in the film to elaborate:
[Revolutionary - Sancun] When the rules of the battle royale game were read out, Sancun quickly returned to rationality under the cruel reality, and took the lead in asking "Why did you choose us?" Why do such a thing?" On the one hand, he tried to protect everyone's rights, and on the other hand, he clarified the purpose of the rule makers. After the game started, Mimura cultivated his own followers, and thought of a way to shake the rules, and passed on the hope of life to others, with a taste of savior. Sadly, the trio of Sancun did not die under the guns of the rule-makers, but in the hands of the strong under the rules, and finally sacrificed on the road of revolution.
It can be seen that the three villages have leadership talents, clear political ideals, and beliefs in serving the public, reflecting the potential of revolutionaries. Looking back on human history, how many revolutionaries have exchanged their blood and lives for social progress with their longing for freedom and equality. Regardless of success or failure, such a life is valuable and worthy of admiration!
[Realist - Photon] In the shortest possible time, she clarified her position in the game and put it into practice without hesitation. Her decision was chilling and had to be amazed. After facing the reality, Photon is different from Mimura in that she only thinks of herself, and Mimura thinks of saving herself and everyone at the same time. At this point, many people will despise and abuse the photon, here I want to make an objective evaluation: if the rules of the game cannot be shaken, no matter who wins, after all, it is the rule maker who killed 41 people, not the winner. Therefore, for the multiple-choice questions under the rules, there is no right or wrong which one to choose. The difference comes from the moral level of each person. However, in the face of the game of life and death, individuals should ask themselves, how many people can abandon life from the Tao?
In fact, what we should see is how to face the competition correctly. "Battle Royale" shows the extreme rule of life or death. If you choose to kill to survive, you should respect anyone killed by you; at the same time, if you are killed by Kill, and you shouldn't hate the person who killed you. Real society will not be so cruel. In order to obtain some kind of scarce benefit, there is no right or wrong for individuals to use various means to achieve their goals. Should we recognize the reality clearly, follow the trend of society, actively adapt to the rules, actively participate in the competition, or should we respond passively under the whip of the rules? Just like Photon's last words - "I just don't want to sit still!" I don't think Photon doesn't love her classmates in her heart. From the hesitant steps of Photon's desire to join the celebration at the end of the basketball court, you can see the warmth in her heart, but she is young The destruction created her current personality, should we be more tolerant and understanding?
[Pragmatist - Kawada] It symbolizes a person who has experienced hardships. The experience of participating in a battle royale has taught him many practical skills such as combat, medical treatment, wilderness survival, removing explosive neck rings, and sailing. He is gritty and efficient, willing to protect those who deserve it. The purpose of joining the second battle royale is very clear, just to find out the meaning of the dying smile of the girl he loves, Keiko. In the end, he got what he wanted and understood that it was Keiko's selfless and pure love for him, and at the same time helped Noriko and Qiuya escape from the island and died peacefully.
[Idealist - Qiu Ye] represents the pure ideal state of most teenagers, and feels that the world is always beautiful and everyone is kind. When the cruel reality of the battle royale was in front of him, Qiu Ye initially showed only cowardice and confusion. From the murder of his friend Guoxin, the hesitation of wanting to be rescued but lacking courage is evident; then his character exploded and he met the protector. Kawada began to live by dependence, and fearfully learned to be brave and strong under the coercion of death; after experiencing the absurd mutual killing of the Lighthouse Six, he made up his mind to fulfill the entrustment of his friend and protect Dianzi, and finally he finally became a man. 's responsibility.
Maybe many people don't like this protagonist because he is too ordinary or even mediocre, but this just shows that he, like most, represents the psychological process of ordinary people facing the battle royale, and it is appropriate to be the protagonist.
[The Incarnation of Beauty - Noriko] The light on Noriko's head in the class graffiti paintings of the battle royale implies that she is the incarnation of truth, goodness and beauty, and it is also the reason why Mr. Kitano Takeshi cares about her so much. With all due respect, Noriko only has symbolic meaning in the film, and pines the ultimate desire of mankind to pursue truth, goodness and beauty. It is extremely difficult to survive in the cruel reality unless people offer her to the altar.
[Incarnation of Evil - Tongchuan] The only person who took the initiative to participate in the battle royale, he was ruthless and murderous. The most terrifying thing was that he enjoyed the process of murdering. Obviously, Tongchuan is only a symbol of evil, and it is the best contrast to Noriko. In reality, there are very few people who are so thoroughly evil.
[Romanticist - Shimura Hiroki] A typical romantic, love is the whole of his life. It has the best weapon GPS to predict the enemy. The only meaning of living is to save the lover and play the piano through the whole island. Ironically, he was killed by Tanqin in panic after meeting each other. Even so, he still expressed his admiration for Tanqin on his deathbed, and he did not forget to remind his lover to escape quickly. People can't help but ask: How far is the distance between love and hate, life and death?
[Escaper - Ogawa Sakura] When confronted with cruel reality, there are always people who will be overwhelmed and choose to escape intentionally or unintentionally, and dare not face the bleak life. Although Xiaochuan Sakura seems to have a high-sounding reason for not wanting to kill, but her parents, who are affected by her body, have not thought about the feelings of her relatives and friends when she resolutely jumped off the cliff. Some people may say: We can't choose in life, can't we decide in death? All I can say is that this is an escapism. How easy is it to die, one leap, and everything is over, but living under the cruel rules of the game requires greater courage and responsibility, and it is not advisable to give up passively without any attempt, at least you should wait patiently for the opportunity. .
What is even more deplorable is that the couple are not dying for love, but are buried for their cowardice. Xiaochuan Ying was still determined, but her boyfriend jumped off the cliff reluctantly. He did not expect to save the girl he liked, but chose to accompany him to death. sighed.
[Aestheticist - Takako Qiancao] She has an independent personal spiritual world, and Takako is elegant and beautiful in it. Even on an isolated island with many dangers, she can wear bright yellow clothes and follow her own pace cheerfully. Running, peerless independence. Qiancao Takako's spiritual world has a clear boundary with the outside world. If you don't cross the boundary, she will be peaceful. If there is any violation, she will be frosty and resist without hesitation. She is such a person, with a kind nature and self-defense ability, she always pursues a beautiful world, no matter how the world changes, she can always live elegantly and independently. In the end, he died in the arms of his lover, Hongshu. In life, he was never afraid. In death, he was happy and safe.
[Sceptic - Noda Satomi] A typical representative of the lighthouse girl group, I personally think this is the most brilliant absurd skit in the film. The six girls, seemingly close and close sisters, vow to unite as one. Because of Yuko's manslaughter, the seemingly indestructible castle fell apart instantly. Satomi's suspicion was like toppling dominoes, causing the six to collapse collectively and die under each other's guns. I can't help but sigh: the trust between people is so fragile and vulnerable in a special environment, which is embarrassing!
[The Pessimist - Takeshi Kitano] The most contradictory and complex character in the film has already completely despaired of the world. From this perspective, he is actually "dead" long ago, and the idea of good and evil is just a reflection of the subconscious. Although he is the representative of adults and the executor of the game, he is the biggest victim of the cruel survival rules behind him. Pessimistic people stage the most tragic life. The most poignant scene happened at the end of the film. Takeshi Kitano did radio gymnastics alone in the empty playground to recall his youthful days. His movements were mechanical, his eyes were sluggish, and he was born in an endless hell. He did not forget to ask Noriko to "come on"!
"Battle Royale" is over, but I can't escape the turbulence in my heart, shock, indignation, expectation, regret, solemnity... After a long time, there is only a warm feeling left, and now I really understand the death of the battle royale The feast is just an appearance, and maybe what Fukasaku Shinji really wants to shout out is the phrase "Come on! Child" - in the face of this ugly and beautiful world, you choose to continue on this thorny road. , or choose to leave this big game of survival?
Life is impermanent, and when we are young, we always feel that we are the masters of our destiny and that everything is under our control. When I grew up, I slowly realized that half of my destiny is actually in the hands of God. It sets the rules for you and creates problems. Just like the rules of the battle royale game, no one can change it. Faced with the problems of this life , how to answer is the other half of our destiny. From this, we have seen Photon and Kawada who chose to accept fate and answered the questions seriously; we saw the technology trio headed by Mimura who chose to fight against fate; we saw Ogawa Sakura who chose to escape fate and gave up answering; we saw the choice to ignore fate, Chicao and Hiroki, who went their separate ways; Qiuya and Noriko, who saw the pain in their fate and finally accepted the reality and moved forward bravely... The same test paper, but different personalities determine different answers, this is our life!
"No matter where you go, you must go all out!!!" The baptism of three days of blood condenses this firm belief, leading everyone to their own coming-of-age ceremony - this may be the most important thing in "Battle Royale" Let's be successful. It tells us that life is a practice. Although we cannot control the arrangement of fate in many cases, we must muster the courage to fully understand human nature, face the competition correctly, cultivate and improve our personality in the years of tempering, and do our best May hand in a perfect life answer sheet! Just like before BR, many people are still young and weak like children, they don't know what real life is. After experiencing the cruel reality, they can still face it with a smile and still have the courage to love the world and trust others. The kindness and courage baptized by the ugly is the great wisdom of life, and it is also the great realm of life we should pursue!
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