People are sick because society is also sick

Rosanna 2021-10-22 14:34:55

The pathological male protagonist tries to fight the pathological society, a very simple story.

The old policeman represents justice, but he retired early due to family reasons. The police station is full of poor police officers. Who will defend justice?

In fact, the male protagonist also defended justice, but he used the wrong method, so he became a bad guy. He didn't want to hurt any innocent people, nor did he hurt the weak. His gun was only aimed at the dregs of society. Although the male protagonist is sick and unknowingly, he still retains a trace of correct values. He is sick, and society is also sick.

The enemy's country is broken, and the adviser is killed. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there was no use for missile engineers. I still remember the male protagonist saying that he is an overeducated, underskilled engineer who works for the country. Now he is fired, he can't do anything, his daughter can't raise him, but a cosmetic surgeon can live in a big villa.

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Falling Down quotes

  • Detective Keene: [Prendergast is turning down a stripper party to chase D-FENS] Jesus, Prendergast, what's your fucking problem? Are you afraid of women, too?

    Detective Lydecker: I don't blame him... have you ever met his wife?

    [Stunned silence]

    Sergeant Prendergast: What did you say?

    Detective Lydecker: [Sheepishly] What?

    Sergeant Prendergast: What did you say?

    Detective Lydecker: [Acting coy] Nothin'.

    Sandra: Prendergast, we don't have time for this!

    Sergeant Prendergast: Yeah, you're right!

    [Punches Lydecker and leaves the room]

  • Car Driver: [Car driver in traffic jam snaps when cut off by lady in car] Hey you dumb bitch you cut me off! What's the matter with you? Move up or move back! Get out of the way! What the hell are you, a moron? Come on! If I wanna be in a parking lot, I'll buy a ticket ya dumb goddamn bitch!

    [Foster sucker punches irate car driver unconscious]