1. Storyline
The original novel's nuanced descriptions of the environment and characters (all kinds of dazzling adjectives) provide a good basis for the film adaptation, but there are large sections of Elio's heart (brain) rationale (supplement) description (meaning) The writing (kinky) and hints of a lot of details also make the film adaptation very difficult. For example, in the first half of the movie, Oliver has two scenes where he puts his hands on Elio's shoulders, the first time when the two are riding their bikes to town, the second time they're playing volleyball, and the second time A close-up was given, but Elio avoided it. In the novel, Elio's inner drama is super invincible and rich. I hope that Oliver's hand will never be taken away, but he is afraid that he will scare Oliver away by mistake, so he stiffly avoids and pretends not to like physical contact. But it's actually not easy to show Elio's entanglement in a single moment. But even so, the adaptation of this film should be said to be excellent, thanks to director Luca Guadagnino and screenwriter James Ivory's mastery of plot choices, film rhythm and overall style, especially some of the plots I think are more exciting than in the novel. .
1. Young Bach
After the movie was released in the UK and before it was released in North America, there were several clips. The one that touched me the most was Elio playing Bach to Oliver. Although it is the plot of the original book, when I read the book, I only found this paragraph very interesting, and the movie allows the audience to hear three different versions of Bach in a three-dimensional way. When I saw the changes of Elio in the three versions, I really sighed. The plot is too clever, too advanced. The first version is Liszt's Bach, warm and romantic; the second version is Busoni's version, solemn and solemn; the third version is a young Bach dedicated to his brother, soulful and melancholy.
This is the first time Elio is testing Oliver's attitude towards him, but because Elio has been careful not to reveal his feelings, for fear that Oliver will alienate him in the future, he chose a very subtle way to reveal his heart to Oliver. But after reading it, I think about it, Oliver first proposed to listen to Elio play the piano, isn't it a kind of temptation?
2. WWI statues
If the Bach scene was only a hint, the scene in front of the WWI statue is an explicit one. The director cleverly arranged for two people to walk on both sides of the statue: Oliver wanted to hear what Elio had to say for a moment, but he flinched when he pierced the window paper, hiding behind the statue on the screen; while the camera After Elio said "Because I wanted you to know" for the last time, he followed Elio's line of sight to the statue holding the stone, as if saying Elio's determination to confess even if he was rejected, but he did not want to let Oliver's The rejection came so quickly, so he avoided Oliver's immediate reaction. The two of them made up their minds for each other during this short period of not seeing each other. When he went around the statue and faced Oliver again, Elio's tone and actions became obviously firmer. In contrast, Oliver's hesitation also changed. It can make people feel that this confession surprises him emotionally, but it is difficult to refuse intellectually.
3. The kiss scene on the mountain
Not much to say about this, let’s experience it for yourself. Anyway, when Elio licked Oliver, his whole body was flaky.
4. Dad's words
After Elio left, what Dad said to Elio was very touching and profound. As Oliver said on the phone, it's really lucky to have such a parent. It may be difficult for our parents to do this, but I wish I could be that kind of parent. "In your place, if there is pain, nurse it, and if there is a flame, don't snuff it out, don't be brutal with it. Withdrawal can be terrible thing when it keeps us awake at night, and watching others forget us sooner than we'd want to be forgotten is no better. We rip out so much of ourselves to be cured of things faster than we should that we go bankrupt by the age of thirty and have less to offer each time we start with someone new. But to feel nothing so as not to feel anything-what a waste!" Michale's performance was very restrained but very distracting, and he really put every word into Elio's heart and the audience's heart. When he said that he might once again have the opportunity to have such a "friendship" but finally backed away, there was a little water in his eyes, but he immediately put it away, these details are really amazing.
5. Tears by the fireside
If a passage from Elio's dad elevates the theme of the play, the crying scene at the end is definitely the finishing touch of the movie. The reason why this section is beautiful is not really because the sweet tea is good-looking (although it is really beautiful to cry), but because of the "layered sense" of the sweet tea performance. I remember in an interview that Wong Kar-Wai once talked about Gong Li having a farewell scene while filming "2046". There was no line. Wong Kar-Wai used two rolls of film of different lengths to shoot, and Gong Li is the kind of how long you give her. , she can accurately show how many levels of actors, so that the director is reluctant to call cards.
In this episode of Sweet Tea, I laughed with tears at first, because I knew that Oliver didn't forget CMBYN's agreement and knew that Oliver loved him; but slowly the smile faded, it was the sadness of realizing that the lover was really not coming back, biting Lips restrained from emotional breakdown (but I cried anyway when the ending song played; after wiping away tears, I tried to squeeze a smile again, trying to pretend I was okay; but tears still couldn't be restrained from falling I came down and started sobbing; in the end, as if I had figured it out, there was a triumphant smile on the corner of my mouth while crying. This is a love without regrets. Although Tiancha has no lines, it is worth a thousand words.
This scene is original to the movie and is the last scene of the movie. In fact, I thank the director for letting the story end here. After all, the story behind the original book is really embarrassing. To make an inappropriate analogy, this is like cooking and freezing the Arctic sweet shrimp on the boat immediately after catching them, locking in the most delicious taste of the ingredients. Let the story end in this winter, just like letting this love story in Put a less sad end to it before it's ravaged by time, and let love stay at its best.
2. Character building/acting
1. Timothée Chalamet as Elio
The most amazing actor in 2017 is none other than Sweet Tea. If it hadn't been for Gary Oldman's god-level performance, he might be able to get a few winners in this year's awards season.
I think there are two types of good actors. One is those who rely on IQ and hard work to hone their superb acting skills step by step through acquired training. This is actually the case with many actors who use methods (such as Duan Yihong); He has a natural talent for acting, and there is a natural aura in his performance (such as Zhou Xun). Sweet tea is spiritual.
The role of Elio itself is complex. Adolescence is full of vigor and curiosity, and some childish people always want to pretend to be an adult; at the same time, he has the sensitivity and vulnerability of an artist, and he is full of thoughts but dare not reveal himself in front of others. Without the need for lines, the audience can also see Elio's entanglement when he has a crush, as if he can imagine Elio breaking the petals in his heart "He likes me, he doesn't like me, he likes me, he doesn't like me..."; With his eyes and small movements, he could see his eager desire for Oliver, seducing him every minute.
The performance consists of two parts, lines and physical expressions. In terms of body and expression, the most representative one is the scene of crying by the fireside, which has already been mentioned above and will not be repeated here. In terms of lines, the most representative one is the part of the World War I statue, Tiancha's lines processing.
The phrase "Because I wanted you to know" was said four times in total, and Sweet Tea said four different feelings——
The first time: I blurted out my heart; the second time: I was a little apprehensive and cautious because I said my heart; : Desire and affirmation, I love you so much, why don't you understand?
2. Armie Hammer as Oliver
In fact, compared to Elio, the role of Oliver is not very good. Oliver in the original book actually doesn't have many scenes. Half of the whole character image is created by Elio in his mind. His goodness and badness are a little unreal. When I read the book, I wondered if Oliver really loves Elio. , and when they reunited later, I almost felt that this Oliver was two different people from Oliver in the Italian summer. The original book looks at the world from Elio's perspective. In his eyes, Oliver is a perfect person, but it is challenging for actors to show such a somewhat illusory character.
The director chose to let Hammer play Oliver, which has to be said to be very insightful. In terms of appearance alone, Oliver of the Hammer is really convincing. But in terms of performance, there are still some flaws in the ointment.
Good place first. There are two scenes in Hammer that I like very much. One is the part where Elio grabbed the peach and was restrained by Oliver after the peach play was discovered by Oliver. The handling of this part of the hammer is really good, from the joke at the beginning to the seriousness on his face to restrain Elio to the surprise and pity when he saw Elio crying, that was the first time I really felt that Oliver really liked it. Elio, even more deeply; second, after the last night of passion in Rome, Oliver looked back at Elio alone on the balcony, the kind of reluctance that almost overflowed the screen. In fact, it's not just these two scenes. There are several places in Hammer's eyes that sparkle with desire for Elio, but his emotions are suppressed by reason. This is what makes Oliver a three-dimensional character.
But from time to time in Hammer's lines, it gives me a pity feeling. I always feel that I am only one step away from the feeling of being in place, but it is always missed by the slightest. Compared with Sweet Tea and Michael, I feel that it is inferior. For example, when talking about etymology in the study, his handling made me feel a little strange. If Oliver is showing off, he doesn't look particularly confident, and if Oliver is just showing off his knowledge in an understatement, his performance is a bit deliberate. , in short, a bit of a duo.
3. Music
In fact, the first time I knew about CMBYN was about half a year ago when I watched the trailer in a British cinema, and I was looking forward to it, but my life was occupied by graduation thesis and job hunting, and I completely forgot about it. Until one day I heard Mr. Shufujia's theme song on Weibo, and the anticipation for this film was rekindled, so I went to buy a kindle e-book, accompanied by Mr. Shufujia's original soundtrack, and watched it on and off for a week. original. Although I am an old driver who has read countless articles, I still often see my face blushing and biting my fingers on the subway, but when I really see it, I feel lost at the end. It is special to listen to "Mystery of Love" and "Vision of Gideon" at this time. I felt it, so I played it on a loop for two months. Taking advantage of the opportunity to return to the UK for the graduation ceremony in December, I left my parents in the hotel on the first day of my arrival in the UK and went to the cinema to watch the movie.
I always thought "Mystery of Love" would be the ending song, but it came up in the empty scene of the two of them on their way to Rome, and I was surprised at first. But thinking about it carefully, this time is the moment when Elio's mood is most in line with this song. When he went to Rome, Elio's whole world was almost occupied by Oliver, and he was immersed in this love that seemed like a gift from God. Although he knew that his lover was going to leave soon, he still rushed into his arms, because he vaguely hoped that there would be a miracle. , love will not end.
The melody and arrangement of this song are like flowing river water. Although it is an understatement on the surface, it is a little restless because of a trace of expectation. It is like Elio when he first met Oliver, and like Elio when he lost Oliver. In terms of lyrics, I have to say that Mr. Shu Fujia is really a poet. The images of Rogue River, Hephaestion, birthmark, blackbird are really subtle and beautiful. Life is a river, love is water, and losing love is like drying up the riverbed. What should I do? Just use the memories and pains left by this love on the body as the continuation of love and continue to flow in life. In my opinion, Elio in the novel fits more closely with the lyrics. He really enclosed himself in a wall called Oliver, made first love the only love, and took sorrow and sadness as evidence of loving him.
And the ending song "Vision of Gideon" is perfectly inserted during the fireside scene, repeating "visions of Gideon" over and over again, echoing with the last call of Elio calling Oliver in Elio's name over and over again, bringing the audience and Elio recalled the scenes when he and Oliver met and fell in love with each other that summer. It was a perfect fit. I have always felt that all film and television music should serve the plot itself and should be integrated with the plot. Teacher Shu Fujia's song is completely unobtrusive and does not steal the show, just like singing the voice of the protagonist. Call for Teacher Shufujia!
In addition, Ryuichi Sakamoto's "MAY in the backyard" and "Une barque sur l'ocean from miroirs" are two classical piano episodes that I also like very much. They not only coincide with Elio's interest in arranging piano music, but also suggest characters Mental activity played a positive role.
4. Overall evaluation
This film is the most beautiful film of 2017 in my heart, because it is a film that really tells a story well in film language. The storyline of CMBYN is actually very simple, and in fact this is not a film that wins with plot at all. What it brings to the audience is a spiritual climax. It is also a movie with strong emotions. During the adaptation, "Return" only intercepted a small part of the original emotion and enlarged it, and CMBYN's original novel itself is to convey Elio's fiery feelings to readers, with extremely delicate psychological and environmental descriptions Let the reader have a strong sense of substitution, feel uneasy with Elio's uneasy, happy because of his joy, and sad for his sadness. The film can be said to be a complete translation of the text into the language of the lens.
If I were to vote for the Best Adapted Screenplay award, CMBYN deserves it. The movie seems to take all the audience to talk about a two-hour first love. At the end of the song, the audience will not remember the plot, but will remember the uneasy, passionate love and the sadness of broken love back then. As Elio's father once commented on this relationship in the novel, "Parce que c'etait lui, parce que c'etait moi (because it's him, because it's me)", so if you have to put a label on this film, I'd post "romance" instead of "LGBT movie". “How you live your life is your business. Just remember, our hearts and our bodies are given to us only once.”
The first thing I did after watching the movie, I searched for the round-trip air ticket to Italy in the summer, and the trip to Italy has been put on the agenda.
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