Richard Jewell's Lament - Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Agustina 2022-03-22 09:02:14

Saw the movie "Richard Jewell's Lament" yesterday and it was really good. Jewell is an ordinary person. He has been working hard and conscientiously. He was the first to discover the backpack and notified others to evacuate the scene and reduce casualties. He thought that he was just doing what he should do, and as a result, he became a nation. Hero, his life got all the attention (on the news, looking for him to publish a book), and 3 days later, he was named a suspect by the FBI again. I have the following feelings: 1. Family affection: Jewell and his mother depend on each other. He loves his mother very much. When he became a national hero, his mother was proud of him for three days. After his mother got angry because of anxiety, Jewell He will immediately apologize to his mother and comfort his mother. 2. Friendship: I have to say that the one who is sober throughout this movie is his friend, Watson. Going to test the actual distance and time to the phone booth provided Watson with real legal help and a victory over the suspect. Watson is really cool and handsome! ! Jewell knew him because he respected Jewell, and Snickers is a testimony to their friendship! ! At the beginning of the film, Watson tells Jewell that a little power can turn people into monsters. (That line is a hint, a key thread throughout the movie, just for satire.) I think he's really lucky to have a friend who can help Jewell in difficult times. I am so envious of their friendship! 3. Dreams: Jewell has always wanted to be a law enforcement officer, he wanted to "serve the people", he has been trying to read criminal law, practice marksmanship, and want to realize his dream. 4. Satire: This movie really satirizes some social phenomena. In order to grab the headlines, reporters listen to the wind and rain and control the direction of public opinion. The FBI has no evidence and does not arrest the real murderer. sent to prison. There are also a few miscellaneous points that touch me: Jewell will defend government workers, he earnestly asks how his companion is injured, he is very kind, under pressure, he dreamed back to the day that he used his body pounced on? Jewell only lived to be 44 years old, his life was short, and his story is worth thinking about.

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Richard Jewell quotes

  • [repeated line]

    Richard Jewell: There's a bomb in Centennial Park. You have thirty minutes.

  • Bobi Jewell: Why do you keep defending them?

    Richard Jewell: I'm not defending, just explaning.

    Bobi Jewell: Well, stop it!