Two days ago, the author introduced a work called "newness", a film about "open love relationships". Today, I’m hammering the iron on the bottom, and I’ll introduce a movie of the same type, “Permission”, to further explore the way of love in the new century.
American movie "Permission"
Type of work: love
Main cast: Rebecca Hall (as Anna), Dan Stevens (as Will), Morgan Spector (as Reece), David Joseph Craig (as Hale)...
Story Overview: Telling the emotional growth of two lovers (one opposite sex, one same sex)
Release Date: February 9, 2018 in the United States
Different from "Newness", which focuses on the pros and cons of the "open love model", this work is unconventional, with "the growth of love" as the keynote of the film, and digs deep into the "story behind the growth", which is not conventional and does not follow in the footsteps , which is impressive.
Next, the author is divided into two parts to make an in-depth analysis of the film.
I. Human nature and human heart
Don't test human nature + don't despise people's hearts
1. Test human nature
Corresponding scene: Will proposes to Anna, allowing her to try to contact (communicate, date) more men.
Take the test: make two appointments. One was Dane who met by chance at a bar, and the other was Heron who was approached by a gallery. The two special experiences changed Anna's thinking mode about love.
The final result: Anna declined Will's proposal and left calmly.
Related thoughts:
a, why "test humanity"?
Will's suggestion may seem blind, but it is actually challenging. Because he loves Anna deeply, and is convinced that Anna loves him deeply, Will is confident that one or two random "hacking" behaviors will not shake each other's feelings. Unfortunately, he was wrong. He wrongly overestimated his status in Anna's heart, he wrongly underestimated Anna's status in the eyes of others, and he wrongly assessed the present and future of the two. The end of the two was doomed the moment Will let go.
b. Can you "test humanity"?
can not! Human nature cannot stand the test. Especially the kind of temptation of "crossing the red line" and "crossing the bottom line", never try it, because the biggest weakness of human beings is "human nature", and the biggest weakness of "human nature" is "sin" (evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder). , adultery, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, envy, slander, pride, arrogance) .
Overall Summary: Don't Test Humanity!
2. Check people's hearts
Corresponding scene:
①In the interaction between Anna and Dane, she gradually found that she was a little obsessed with each other.
②While Anna tried the "open love model", Will also acted and established a "male-female relationship" with the client Lydia.
③Hale, a gay man, wanted (adopted) a child, but Reece refused.
final result:
Anna left Dane and Will; Hale declined Reece's request to reunite, determined to find her own direction in life.
Related thoughts:
a, what is the human heart like?
Borrow a piece of lyrics from Dou Wei's "Advanced Animals" to describe it: contradiction, hypocrisy, greed, deceit, simple, fickle, strong, helpless, lonely, vulnerable, tolerant, complicated, jealous, sinister, selfish, lustful, kind, Fraternity, emptiness, sincerity . This is the human heart, as colorful as a kaleidoscope, yet mixed.
b, the direction of the heart
To the left, to the right, suddenly forward, suddenly backward, there is absolutely no qualitative. When the temptation is in front of you, how many people can stay calm and maintain the attitude of "a modest gentleman"? How many people can uphold the original intention and not forget the original intention? How many people can not disturb their minds and keep their conscience? These seemingly simple questions are often the hardest to answer.
Overall summary: unpredictable!
II, experience and growth (only about love, not about life)
Differences
After the mechanical and blind obedience of "chasing a gun", both Will and Anna discovered a brand new self. This "discovery" process is so wonderful ( outside the inherent thinking, "a new social circle" brings "a brand new love experience" " ), yet so anxious ( which is not really the pursuit of the two men" love life "? or simply to resolve inner hunger, curiosity it? ).
After a period of ideological struggle, the two made different choices. Will chooses to go back to the past, hoping to continue to go to the future with Anna; Anna chooses to find herself and continue to achieve self-growth. Two people who were once so in love made two completely different choices, why?
a, Gender differences lead to differences in inner growth
Judging from the whole story, Anna's growth is far more efficient and faster than Will's growth. When Will was still nostalgic about the happy past, Anna had turned the page. What does this point to? At the same age, women are more mature than men, and it is easier for women to adapt to new lifestyles.
b, individual differences lead to differences in love growth
Anna, a top student, is wise, tolerant, and unconventional.
Will, who runs a handmade furniture store, is reserved, restrained, and nostalgic.
These two individuals with many differences, walk together. For Will, it was luck; for Anna, it was just a matter of time. Differences in personalities, inconsistencies in ideas, and differences in thinking patterns directly lead to differences in the growth of love between the two.
meaning
What is the significance of the growth experienced by heterosexuals (Will+Anna) and gays (Hale+Reece)? What inspiration can it bring to the audience?
1. For anyone, every love (regardless of the outcome, joy or sorrow) is an experience and a growth.
2. For lovers, never try the taste of indulgence, because no one can predict the state of affairs after the passion.
The two major elements of love (life) - "experience" and "growth", always complement each other, depend on each other, and connect with each other, just like "lover holding hands", and like "causal effect"...
The book is not exhaustive, the point is to stop. This is the end of today's video, see you next time.
Director★★★☆☆ (Written and directed by Brian Crano, detailing the ups and downs of "love" life)
Actors ★★★★☆ (The male lead and the male supporting cast are all handsome and their acting skills are acceptable; the female lead Rebecca Hall, after participating in the amazing "Professor Marston and Wonder Woman" last year, once again appeared in "Unconventional". "Female corner, a bit interesting)
Plot ★★★☆☆ (The narrative is still too simple, homosexuality is obviously tasteless for character creation)
Visual effects ★★★★☆ (beautiful shot, full of charm)
Sound effects ★★★★☆ (soundtrack is natural and decent, a few piano pieces, very casual and comfortable)
Recommendation ★★★☆☆ (recommended for lovers and young couples to watch)
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