The failure of anti-heroism

Malvina 2022-04-21 09:02:04

The stadium commendation scene, "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Battle" has a visual sense.

Because the one who saw the plane was knocked into the sea was too sad, the warship would not stop for one person, and delaying the battle plan may lead to most of the heavier losses.

The beach landing has always been compared to Saving Private Ryan. But "Thunder Rescue" is really difficult to surpass.

Dead Head is bloody scary.

The flag planting is indeed a very morale thing, and the Americans still don't plant the flag when they go to the moon? The Nanjing Presidential Palace was captured, and the change of the flag was also an iconic scene.

After the war, there were a lot of condolence performances, celebration banquets, etc., and then the characters suddenly returned to the battlefield. The sequelae of the war, thus reflecting on the war. "Billy Lynn" is exactly the same. But Americans don't like either movie. Antihero movies are clearly not for mainstream audiences, and catering to critics often means risking losing the market.

Also mentioned racism, Indians. Not mentioning black people is afraid of having too much influence, right?

The film is told more from the perspective of a medic. "Bloody Hacksaw Ridge" is also about medics.

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Flags of Our Fathers quotes

  • Mike Strank: Any man that doesn't have his masturbation papers in order better get them signed by tomorrow night or he ain't going overseas.

    Gust: I got mine already.

    Lundsford: Oh, yeah, I'm square.

    Franklin Sousley: Wait, wait. Why am I just hearing about this?

    Mike Strank: That's horseshit, Franklin! I don't have to repeat everything twice for you.

    Franklin Sousley: No, I didn't hear nothin' about no masturbating papers!

    Ira Hayes: Heard they were running short.

    Franklin Sousley: You know, nobody tells me nothing. That's real nice, guys!

    Mike Strank: All right, get your ass over to the officer in charge of records. Maybe he's got some more left. Leave your smokes. I'll play for you.

    Franklin Sousley: Thanks, Mike.

    Mike Strank: Listen, if he calls you an idiot, you take it like a man, okay? Just *do not* leave without signing them.

  • Belle Block: Oh my Lord, that's Harlon!

    Belle's Young Son: Where?

    Belle Block: Right there. Planting that flag, that's your brother.

    Belle's Young Son: Ma, all you can see is his behind.

    Belle Block: And that's his. I powdered and diapered it, I know my son. That's him. Go get your father.

    Belle's Young Son: Daddy, Ma's got a picture of Harlon's keister in the paper!