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real and contagious
Theodore 2022-03-28 08:01:01
I thought it was a road movie about a girl and a puppy traveling, only to see that it wasn't. The director uses bland and documentary brush and ink to credibly portray the misfortune of a marginalized girl. The film does not make too much of this into a tearjerker of bitterness, nor does it use a detached moral tone to examine this street girl who has been rejected by society. The film has always used the most bland narrative rhythm and quiet tone to capture the shining points of this girl's character: cheerful, tenacious, and sensual. This is what I think of Americans as well, and facing difficulties is often an advantage in their character. Through various performances, the audience gradually penetrated into the psychological state of this marginal character: getting something for nothing is not her original intention, and love and responsibility are her most real emotions. In addition, the film shows the audience the most authentic side of Portland, the United States. The scene of economic recession is interlaced with the barren and silent wild environment, and the effect of overtones makes people imagine. The most commendable is Michelle Williams! She gave the most wonderful and moving performance so far in the film, especially the scene where she said goodbye to the dog at the end, which made me cry.
Extended Reading
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Security Guard: You can't get a address without an address. You can't get a job without a job.
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Andy: [after catching her for shoplifting] The food is not the issue. It's about setting an example, right?
Wendy: Sir, I'm not from around here. I can't be an example.