Don't criticize extramarital affairs, their honesty is the point

Alexie 2022-03-22 09:02:37

While watching and commenting, I originally just wanted to write a short comment, but as the plot of the movie progressed, it constantly triggered new feelings for me, and as a result, I repeatedly revised the comment three times. Especially the plot and dialogue at the end of the movie sublimated the connotation of the movie, I liked it very much and was fascinated. Another movie, "Lost in Translation," also gave me the same fascinated feeling. Can't tell why. I just feel that they all interpret the complexity of people from a plain and humorous but not depressing perspective, giving you a head of reverie, and then let you think about it yourself. This and the "Guling Street Teenage Murder Case" are very panoramic and clear interpretation methods, which make people feel much more relaxed. (Here I am talking about the way the film expresses it)

Regarding the content of the movie, I thought: It's really not an easy thing to know yourself. Sometimes when you experience something unknown, you may be able to recognize hidden parts that you can't see. I will not judge the relationship between the two of them "extramarital affairs" for the time being. In my opinion, people at each stage have their own perplexities. Those who persevere may always want to answer, and there are various ways to seek answers. In the process of getting along with Brian, Ariel is a kind of "search" for their confusion. In this relationship, they have gained an experience and a growth together, and they have a better understanding of themselves. This is the most important point.

In addition, in this multi-dimensional relationship, Ariel, Brian, Valerie, Jane, they are all honest, not deceitful, this is another very, very important point I think, this is the foundation of civilized people, people Fundamentals of relationships with people.

Finally, this monologue from Brian in the movie also solved one of my confusions: "As little as you want to write when you`re happy that`s how much you have to write when you`re miserable . your passions have to go somewhere and this is the only place left . your suffering has to be good for something . "

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  • Arielle: A 5 to 7 relationship is a relationship outside of marriage.

    Brian: Seriously, the french actually block out time for that?

    Arielle: No.

    Brian: 1 to 3 lunch, 3 to 5 conference call, 5 to 7 commit adultery.

    Arielle: Look...

    Brian: Do you set aside time to break other commandments? Do you cover at 9:30? Worship false idols from 10 to noon?

  • Arielle: [talking about her husband's lover] One Day, I will stand next to her at his funeral.

    Brian: Is that gonna be anytime soon?