A satire on American society under Bush

Jackie 2022-03-20 09:01:37

This film is very different from Jim Carrey's previous comedy films. When I first saw the title, I thought it was similar to "Money Robbery". It was a comedy for leisure and entertainment. After watching it, I realized that it was a social phenomenon in the United States under the Bush administration. Ridiculously ironic.
Undoubtedly, at this level, this is a breakthrough for Jim Carrey's film career.
What I admire is the admirable courage of the cast and crew and their appreciation for the freedom of American society.
First, he dared to put a large part of Bush's speech into the film, and blatantly satirized the phenomena of bankruptcy, high unemployment, difficulty in finding employment, and social security chaos in the American society under his leadership. Question and condemn the government.
Second, if such a film can be staged in the United States and even around the world, it has to obey the freedom of speech in the United States. If you change the country, huh, huh. . . Because I was a fan of Liu Xinwu's revealing of the Dream of Red Mansions recently, and seeing Liu Xinwu's speculations about Cao Xueqin's creative thinking, he felt very sympathetic to Cao Xueqin's feelings at the time that he wanted to reveal but did not dare to say it directly. But the sensitivity of the Chinese people to politics does not distinguish the times.
Third, I am disgusted with the ending of the film. Maybe the director made such a conclusion for the film out of the consideration of a comedy, but everyone knows well that relying on a charitable donation of 400 million yuan can solve the livelihood and pension of 6,000 people in the future? The tragic ending may be more thought-provoking. . This pale comedy ending is a last resort.

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Extended Reading
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    Smile to face the cruelty of life.

  • Skyla 2021-11-18 08:01:28

    Dig the turf, dig the turf!

Fun with Dick and Jane quotes

  • Dick Harper: [in McCallister's ear] See, Jack? They love you now! Go to hell!

  • Dick Harper: [composing letter] "It has come to our attention that certain departments have begunn to run into situations." Situations.

    Dick's Secretary: The big boys want to see you upstairs.

    Dick Harper: Which floor? Twentieth?

    Dick's Secretary: [smiles, shakes head]

    Dick Harper: Twenty-sixth?

    Dick's Secretary: [shakes head]

    Dick Harper: Thirty-second?

    Dick's Secretary: [smiles, motions upwards]

    Dick Harper: Not the 51st?

    Dick's Secretary: Yes. Congratulations, Mr. Harper.

    Dick Harper: [giggles] Uh, go ahead and wrap this up.

    Dick's Secretary: Ok.

    Dick Harper: How do I look?

    Dick's Secretary: Great.

    Dick Harper: Anything in my teeth?

    Dick's Secretary: No.

    Dick Harper: [through clenched teeth] I need a paper bag.