Perhaps what Americans are most proud of is their democratic system, but the film also ruthlessly exposes the ugly politics that exists under "American-style democracy".
Mr. Smith was originally a Boy Scouts coach, but was chosen to be a senator in the US Senate. As a fledgling, he obviously did not understand politics at all, and his words and deeds showed the youthfulness of an overly idealized young man.
After getting off the train, Mr. Smith traveled to Washington alone for the first time. He went to the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol, and felt the greatness of the founder of the American democratic system. I think this process may be the spiritual driving force for his later struggle with ugly politics.
The climax of the film is Mr. Smith's continuous speech in the Senate. Hearing his hoarse voice and looking at his tired figure is touching. Mr. Smith is indeed a defender of the "sacred democracy" of the United States. In order to prevent a dam bill that harms the interests of the people, he cleverly used the speech rules of the US Senate to express his views continuously. What is more exciting is that he loudly Reciting the U.S. Constitution. The words of the U.S. Constitution are like pearls, resounding in the halls of Congress, and at this moment, people feel the greatness of democratic constitutionalism.
As a senator, Smith is not a political puppet like a mud tire. I still remember what a doorman said in the film, "Don't speak, that's how MPs get re-elected." Indeed, if he kept silent, Smith could continue to enjoy the honorable title of MP, but in the face of the corruption and filth of politics, he loudly Saying "no" is a courage that deserves the admiration of all politicians, and also makes some politicians ashamed. On the other hand, in our country, we have seen some mud-like "hands-raising tools", and "applause representatives" occupy the sacred position of "people's representatives". If we cannot speak for justice for the people in the forum, raise our arms and shout "I oppose!" Then, they will shamelessly tarnish the sacred title of "the representative of the people".
At the end of the film, Taylor's mental breakdown and the ending of suicide by gunshot are dramatic and abrupt. Although it looks like a beautiful ending, we should know that democracy is not easy to come by, and it is not something you can enjoy while lying down. Every citizen with conscience should "fight for rights" and work together to create our great motherland. of glory.
Cheers again, "Long Live Democracy!"
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