The Virtue of the Soldier

Ellen 2021-11-14 08:01:25

I watched the movie "Glory" two days ago. I originally watched 1/3 of the first day and felt that the pace was relatively slow and I didn’t want to watch it. However, I watched it the next night and found it was quite interesting. There are a few thoughts about this movie. The story told by the Big Times·Little People film is actually very simple. During the Civil War, a white officer of superior origin overcomes the resistance of racial contradictions and led a No. 54 unit composed entirely of blacks to defeat the Southern Army. The story of overthrowing the slave system. The protagonist Matthew Broderick also just made his debut at the time, only 27 years old, which fits the protagonist’s personality very well. He was appointed to the rank of colonel at the beginning of the film, mainly because of his prominent family background. Even now, we can still find that the United States is a very recognizable society. In other words, your class determines your destiny. If you have a good background, scarce resources will naturally gather in you, and the rich will always be rich. , It is difficult for the poor to counterattack. However, under the protagonist's Jinyu and unpredictable appearance, there is actually a very pure and soft heart hidden, which we can see in the subsequent plots. One of the supporting actor is Denzel Washington, an old angry youth who rebels against the slavery system and joins the army. Basically from the beginning to the end of the film, he has always been a "pick up the bowl for dinner, put down the bowl and scold his mother." His image, but he is such a cynical and unpleasant saboteur. In fact, his observations on the nature of the Civil War and the deep-rooted racial contradictions are very accurate, so he will be a deserter, and he will also treat obedient soldiers. Sneezing his nose, he would take the initiative to provoke white soldiers. In short, Denzel Washington played this role. At that time, Denzel was 35 years old, the standard old angry young age. It was precisely with this role that he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor Award. Fight to become famous. Another supporting actor, Morgan Freeman, played a more honest, loyal and reliable veteran commander, who was also more prestigious in the military, and won the trust of white officers and subordinates. I also like the performance of the old opera bones. No matter who he plays, he has a feeling of not being angry or prestigious, and he did not miss the old angry young man who Denzel played. One of the details I was very impressed with was that Denzel had a conflict with a retreating white soldier during the march. Old Chief Freeman failed to mediate. Another white officer clearly saw that it was a white soldier who took the initiative. He was ordered to report his name and said he would report it. At this time, the old Sergeant Freeman stood up and said, "I don't think it is necessary." The scene was rounded up, seemingly afraid of causing trouble. Son, it’s actually a very big picture approach. In the army, unity is very important. The character of the Benevolent Invincible white officer is still very nice, although he is not talkative, and he did not mix with the black soldiers, but from a few details, it can be seen from a few details that his innate character has prompted him to completely integrate with this army. Together. Here are a few examples: 1. The black man with small glasses happened to become his subordinate. He could have been taken care of and nepotism, but this white officer was selfless and did not give special care in public or in private. . A handsome talent is a handsome talent, and this kind of self-discipline is really necessary. 2. In the beginning, these black soldiers had no formal training. The white officer had seen the combat capability of the regular army, and his goal was to lead this team to the real battlefield, so he was very anxious. Once, in ordinary military training, the soldiers who had the best bullet speed and marksmanship were furious, and ordered their subordinates to strengthen the training intensity. This showed the determination and toughness of a true leader to achieve the goal. I personally think that Matthew Broderick’s performance is a bit naive, but in fact, this is a very important character of an officer. Strict discipline and strict training of subordinates are the only magic weapon to win the battle. 3. The 54th unit has been running on resources. Because all of them are black soldiers, inferior white soldiers can deduct resources as they please. For example, many soldiers have rotten feet and can't get decent shoes. The white officer also endured the humiliation at first. Later, he couldn't bear it. He directly found an opportunity to "fix" the white sergeant and successfully put on good shoes for all the soldiers. This greatly enhanced his prestige and quickly increased his popularity. 4. As the black salary was only $10 per month, while the white salary had twice the salary, Denzel reluctantly instigated all the black soldiers to refuse the salary and protested. At this time, the white officer supposedly should maintain the authority of the army in order to behave like you, but he didn’t. He fired a few shots in the sky. We don’t receive salary either." Then he tore off the payroll. It is simply a textbook-level example! 5. Finally came in handy, attacked Wayao Fort. The white officer took the lead bravely and went to fight with the black soldiers. Before going to the battlefield, he did not have any passionate speeches. He just said lightly to the young guard of honor, "Now, I announce that you will be relieved of your duties," and then to the accompanying reporter, " If I die, I hope you can record this real moment for us." Finally, when he was shot and fell down, the soldiers were angry and rushed forward, resounding the heroic war song. I think at this time, the white officer has been closely integrated with this team. A few revelations 1. The film is actually not about depicting war scenes, but more about the conflicts between races in the Civil War. However, the virtues of soldiers represented by white officers not only effectively resolve these conflicts, but also very well. Fuse a team together, and finally turn into a golden light, shining on the road to freedom. It is the supreme glory of a soldier to die on the battlefield. Finally, the film also presents this point well. 2. This film is also a classic case teaching class about leadership (Leadership). In this background and environment of this era, a white military officer can easily fall into irreconcilable contradictions between races, but he does it through his own experience. , Effectively solved this problem, actually made friends with the black brothers, and led the team. I think this is really not a pretend to be able to pretend. It is precisely because he has a sense of justice in his heart that it is possible to release this from the inside out. leadership. 3. Finally, there was a line that touched me. At the campfire the day before the battle, the black soldiers were chanting to the Lord and praying in turn. It was Denzel's turn. He used to think that this war was meaningless, and there would still be There were racial conflicts and oppression, but now, he only said, "54 troops, I love you." Maybe, this is the truth of life, and there is still love in the heart. Isn’t our work life the same? This film is also a classic case teaching class about leadership (Leadership). In this background and environment of this era, a white military officer can easily fall into irreconcilable contradictions between races, but he is effective through his own experience. This problem has been solved in a real way, making friends with the black brothers and leading the team. I think this is really not a pretend to be able to pretend. It is precisely because he has a sense of justice in his heart that it is possible to release this leadership from the inside out. . 3. Finally, there was a line that touched me. At the campfire the day before the battle, the black soldiers were chanting to the Lord and praying in turn. It was Denzel's turn. He used to think that this war was meaningless, and there would still be There were racial conflicts and oppression, but now, he only said, "54 troops, I love you." Maybe, this is the truth of life, and there is still love in the heart. Isn’t our work life the same? This film is also a classic case teaching class about leadership (Leadership). In this background and environment of this era, a white military officer can easily fall into irreconcilable contradictions between races, but he is effective through his own experience. This problem has been solved in a real way, making friends with the black brothers and leading the team. I think this is really not a pretend to be able to pretend. It is precisely because he has a sense of justice in his heart that it is possible to release this leadership from the inside out. . 3. Finally, there was a line that touched me. At the campfire the day before the battle, the black soldiers were chanting to the Lord and praying in turn. It was Denzel's turn. He used to think that this war was meaningless, and there would still be There were racial conflicts and oppression, but now, he only said, "54 troops, I love you." Maybe, this is the truth of life, and there is still love in the heart. Isn’t our work life the same?

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Glory quotes

  • Union Soldier: For God's sake, come on!

    [Head is blown off by cannon]

  • [first lines]

    Title Card: Robert Gould Shaw, the son of wealthy Boston abolitionists, was 23 years old when he enlisted to fight in the War Between the States. He wrote home regularly, telling his parents of life in the gathering Army of the Potomac. / These letters are collected in the Houghton Library of Harvard University.

    Colonel Robert G. Shaw: Dear Mother, I hope you are keeping well and not worrying much about me. You mustn't think that any of us are going to be killed. They are collecting such a force here, that an attack would be insane. The Massachusetts men passed though here this morning; how grand it is to meet the men from all the States, east and west, ready to fight for their country, as the old fellows did in the Revolution. But this time we must make it a whole country for all who live here, so that all can speak.