I saw a lot of people commenting on the plot, to be honest, I also think the plot and performance are average. It could have been more ups and downs, more detailed and exciting. But I think the film also has a deep analysis of human nature. One of them, such as someone asked, asked what girl jumped halfway and called the police. In fact, from the previous conversation between Lee and the principal, and observing the principal's expression and attitude (being too calm), we know that the principal has some understanding of this matter. However, due to the irrelevance of the matter, the collapse of the positive image of the sheriff, the reputation of the school, and many other concerns, he has remained silent. However, when Kristin performed, carefully observed, powerful movements, painful and helpless expressions, and expressive power that did not pay for her age, revealed her inner struggle but powerlessness. Perhaps these touched the principal's conscience.
One of the important clips is a dialogue between the mother and son after the supermarket. "What's scarier than violence is..." I almost said "indifference" together.
The indifference of the heroine for self-preservation due to cowardice, and the indifference of the principal due to various concerns are, I think, one of the key points of the film. In fact, everyone's heart is not indifferent, but tightly wrapped by fear. Fear of being violent, fear of being seen as weak, fear of getting into trouble... So the fundamental purpose of the film is perhaps the hope that people will no longer be hindered by this fear and indifference, and release the beauty and love of human nature. I’m not angry enough to write a long essay, and there are also: the mother’s underage psychology, the dislocation of Lee’s role as husband and father in a divorced family
, Sheila's complicated feelings for Henry (women's adoration of talented men, regardless of age)
Rapid maturity of younger brother under pressure
...I think they are all depictions and expressions of human nature and various emotions, but it is impossible to cover everything in 100 minutes. I'm just talking nonsense here, and friends who are good at writing can start.
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