War movies are more important than reality, but reality is not the kind of bombs that fly with flesh and blood (I rely on Oliver Stone to shoot super well), nor is it the kind in Stone's own "Born on the Fourth of July" (Of course I never count Born on the Fourth of July and Heaven and Earth as war movies). The cruelty of the war in "El Salvador" is not just about how the common people in the whirlpool are suffering, but shows their strength, they are still living, they have already experienced the chaotic living room and the death of their compatriots. Be able to face it calmly but definitely not numb, pitiful and respectable. The protagonist also feels that they live a much more real life than ordinary Americans. He was very miserable in the United States, and returning to El Salvador in purgatory seems to be a new life. And the image of the wicked side is also quite full, neither a masked killing machine nor "doing bad things is because of loneliness". They sometimes seem very kind, but they are obviously based on arrogance and cruelty. On the surface, they call the protagonist a brother and a friend, but in fact they don't treat him as a human being at all. Greed is also impossible to put away its fangs. As for the two protagonists, venerable war correspondents, I just want to say, how lovely people who have real ideals are! The supporting roles and the supporting roles are also impressive. Each of them seems to represent a kind of person, and it is not a meaningless appearance. Such a heavy subject is actually dazzling and not dull.
By the way, it can be seen from this film that Stone's change in attitude towards the media is generally praised positively in "El Salvador", while "Radio Crazy" is about both sides, and then "Born to Kill" is a complete criticism and satire. I don't think Stone is desperate for the media. It's because of his deep love and heavy responsibility.
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