In fact, this is a deep film that reflects the complex emotions of human nature.

Hunter 2022-11-11 08:11:50

It is anti-war, but it reflects the influence of psychology on people, and the collapse of the heart destroys everything... Therefore, anti-war is just a pretext. From the middle of the film to the end, the more and more dull and sad plot tells the greatness of father's love, which is never betrayed... But the fact is not so simple, maybe only people with similar experiences will feel the same. Therefore, it is not easy for ordinary people to resonate. I have to say it's a good movie, but it won't bring you lightheartedness, but there's no reason to object.

View more about American Pastoral reviews

Extended Reading

American Pastoral quotes

  • [last lines]

    Nathan Zuckerman: [narrating funeral] You come at people with an open mind, and yet you never fail to get them wrong. You get them wrong while you're with them, or you tell someone about them and get them wrong again. That's how we know we're alive. We are wrong. About the Swede, how life was going to open its arms and shower blessings upon him, I was never more wrong about anyone in my life.

  • Penny Hamlin: I don't blame you, Mr Levov. I don't blame either one of you. You didn't go out and buy the dynamite and make the bomb. You didn't plant the bomb. I feel badly for you both. The two of you... are as much victims of this tragedy as we are. I lost a husband. My kids lost a father. But the difference is that for us... we will survive as a family, a loving family. We will survive with our memories intact and our memories to sustain us. We are the same family we were when Russ was here and we will survive. That's the difference.