naked humanity

Nannie 2022-03-23 09:01:59

Some thoughts after reading:

A. Everyone is sick: The more seemingly normal people are, the more mentally ill they are. It's just that people in reality cover themselves up strictly, while the movie shows human nature without reservation and in a concentrated manner. The only normal adult in the whole movie (aside from the minor supporting characters) is Mrs. Mcgorvey, at least I was moved by her love for her son.

B. About human nature. The so-called fear of people, it is true, there is nothing more terrible than social hostility and isolation. Confucianism and Buddhism all emphasize virtue and transform people with virtue. But in reality, the former is often presented. People are very realistic, but this can also be regarded as some kind of morbidity.

C. Love: Marriage and the grave, happiness or just passion? Having watched American Beauty and DH and other types of movies or dramas, it seems that the American middle class just likes to go around the neighborhood. Often a few years after getting married, the marriage has entered a stylized operation, one or both parties are not satisfied (Unhappy), so they want to pursue happiness (happy), so they go to men and women separately. There are a few clips about Madame Bovary in the movie, and this kind of value is unacceptable, at least in the eyes of traditional Chinese, or maybe I'm not that old yet.

D. Family affection: Mcgorvey mother and son, Brad husband and wife and son, and even all the mother and son father and son appearing in the film are so harmonious, harmonious and full of love; the only exception is Sarah's mother and daughter, Sarah is a little cold to her daughter in general, Not very happy. But it's just not sure whether it's a choice of passion or family, and the ending of Go home may be the best choice.

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Little Children quotes

  • Narrator: Sexual tension is an elusive thing, but Kathy had pretty good radar for it. It was like someone had turned a knob to the right, and the radio station clicked in so loud and clear it almost knocked her over. Once she became aware of the connection between them, it seemed impossible that she'd missed it before.

  • Brad Adamson: [talking about his wife] She makes documentaries.

    Sarah Pierce: Oh, like Michael Moore?

    Brad Adamson: Like PBS.