The profound on the surface is actually a youth film

Jedidiah 2022-09-05 08:24:05

The movie is called "Super Villain", but it doesn't talk about the roots of good and bad like "Batman", it's more of a synonym, referring to the label that is oppressed on the protagonist. In essence, it is no different from "High School Musical": no one can be bound by other people's labels, but the screenwriter cleverly digs out a new idea from a vulgar story.
①Why do people like the protagonist, and are even willing to follow the protagonist to see his success?
Aside from all appearances, the protagonist's story can be said to be an inspirational clip of "being discriminated against, conquering class status with strength, and finally getting love and finding your true self".
②When did the heroine fall in love with the hero?
In fact, the screenwriter deliberately portrayed them as a couple during the kidnapping, not only because the distance between the two over the shoulders was getting closer, but also the close-up expressions of the two in the elevator changed, not to mention the colorful clouds behind them after they escaped. The main color of the clips where the two live together is pink, and the light is soft.
The female protagonist doesn't care about the male protagonist's appearance, she is more angry that the male protagonist "killed" Superman. After discovering that it was a misunderstanding, she quickly accepted the male lead and figured out a way together.
③When did the heroine find out that the male protagonist’s appearance is not his true identity?
In fact, she noticed it before the heroine pressed the watch. In the previous scene, the heroine looked at the room full of papers. This scene was exactly the same as the male lead's laboratory. At that time, the heroine realized that the hero might be a "big villain", and she fell in love with him.
④ How did the screenwriter weaken the "horror" effect?
The rhythm is good.
The depression angle scares the heroine's weapon, creates a sense of terror, and the heroine's calm rhythm slows down. The rhythm of getting ready to fire the weapon is getting faster and faster, and then the rhythm of not firing is paused, creating a sense of comedy.
The rhythm of the protagonist's victory is getting faster and faster, but the music is misplaced and the rhythm slows down. The action of the protagonist does not match the label, and the contrast between the solemnity of the onlookers and the mischievous joy of the protagonist creates a sense of comedy.
Even if the protagonist started to get nervous when he bombed the building, it was because the heroine revealed that the rhythm of her heart slowed down and switched to motivational clips.
When the new Superman was born, the godfather accent and depression angle imitated by the protagonist created a sense of baptism and sanctity, but because of the protagonist's accent, there was a sense of comedy.
All the seemingly terrifying scenes lost their power because of the rapid connection between the breaking atmosphere and the motivational scenes, but increased the sense of comedy.
⑤Why does the new Superman feel like a villain?
At the beginning, there was actually a foreshadowing that the new Superman was the villain. The scene where the heroine and the new Superman meet, and the sudden appearance of a shadow behind it is often portrayed in horror movies. The new superman with a high angle is to shape the hugeness of his ability. The black background and falling imply the psychological "death" of the heroine.
The same heroine was kidnapped, one was a concert-like splendid color, and the other was a black tone, which was even more remarkable.
⑥Why Superman doesn't want to be Superman? Where did he transform?
At his opening ceremony, the superstar-like Superman stood on the water, close-up of his frown as he spoke of "Guardian of the Good", and it was his righteous image in the water. That's when he questioned himself.
⑦Why is there a surprising effect on Superman not dying?
Whether it's a concert or a depression statue, it gives Superman a solemn and brave effect. In the back, he was wearing golden clothes, collecting his own achievements, implying his true love and vanity. Surprisingly, through photography.
⑧ What makes a cliché story have
a sense of comedy that does not match the labels and behaviors of the new protagonists. The rhythm is good, and the suspense is replaced by comedy. Mainline inspiration. The foreshadowing at the front and the reveal at the back are wonderful. The common experience of rebellion and love in adolescence makes the audience identify with the protagonist.

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Megamind quotes

  • Megamind: [catches up with Roxanne] I can explain!... What about everything you just said, about judging a book by its cover?

    Roxanne Ritchi: Well, let's take a look at the contents then, shall we? You destroyed Metro Man, you took over the city, and now you've actually got me to care about you! Why are you so evil? Tricking me? What could you possibly hope to gain?

    [Megamind looks up at Roxanne sadly]

    Roxanne Ritchi: ...Wait a minute. Ohhh... I don't believe this! Do you really think I that would ever be with you?

    Megamind: [whispers] ... No.

  • [Titan hurls a skyscraper]

    Roxanne Ritchi: What's the plan?

    Megamind: Well, it mostly involves NOT DYING!

    Roxanne Ritchi: I like that plan!