The first half of the fairy tale, the second half of reality

Lewis 2021-11-14 08:01:25

1. It is not too easy to make a movie on this subject to be watchable. This "Wake up" is not bad, and it has a certain degree of viewing.

2. The narration of the film is not hurried or slow, and it looks very comfortable.

3. I originally thought that I would describe De Niro's awakening process in the whole film. If that was the case, it would be a relatively slow 2 hours. I didn't expect that the problem was solved before halfway through the film. It exceeded my psychological expectations. It was very good. .

4. The first half of the film is like an elegant adult fairy tale. The awakening process is extremely smooth, and De Niro even called a girlfriend beautifully, which seemed very happy.

5. Unexpectedly, the film will turn into a cruel reality in the middle of the film, and the final ending is regrettable.

6. Robert De Niro's performance in this film is suspected of excessive force. It does not seem very natural, and the performance traces are a bit too heavy. Compared with the performance of Daniel Day Lewis in "My Left Foot", the judgment is superior.

7. Robin Williams’ performance in this film is exceptionally good. His temperament is really suitable for the role of doctors, teachers, professors, scientists and other research and knowledge-based roles. Coupled with his superb acting skills, The role is very three-dimensional, authentic and credible. I think he deserves at least an Oscar nomination based on this film.

8. Thanks to the excellent supporting actors who have created a vivid image of patients.

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Awakenings quotes

  • Dr. Sayer: What we do know is that, as the chemical window closed, another awakening took place; that the human spirit is more powerful than any drug - and THAT is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. THESE are the things that matter. This is what we'd forgotten - the simplest things.

  • Dr. Malcolm Sayer: She borrows the will of the ball.