Should we sympathize with talents or people

Oswaldo 2022-10-17 16:02:10

Since the plot is very loose, there is a lot of room for thinking while watching this film.
At first I thought that the director and screenwriter wanted to tell a story similar to that of a genius like Forrest Gump or Rain Man, but after watching it for a while, I thought it was a story about caring for the disadvantaged.
But looking at it, I found that although there are many disadvantaged groups in the film, the focus is always on one person. Although this person is weak, he is a genius, and he is the kind of genius who is enough to attract the attention of others.
Perhaps the director wanted to use him as a signboard to arouse people's concern for the vulnerable groups represented by him.
It's a pity that I feel that except for the talented geniuses, most of the other weak people are poor people who must have something to hate, or are not necessary at all.
Are the angels and gods of the City of Angels asking them, or letting them save themselves?

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The Soloist quotes

  • [last lines]

    Steve Lopez: "Points West" by Steve Lopez. A year ago, I met a man who was down on his luck and thought I might be able to help him. I don't know that I have. Yes, my friend Mr. Ayers now sleeps inside. He has a key. He has a bed. But his mental state and his well-being, are as precarious now as they were the day we met. There are people who tell me I've helped him. Mental health experts who say that the simple act of being someone's friend can change his brain chemistry, improve his functioning in the world. I can't speak for Mr. Ayers in that regard. Maybe our friendship has helped him. But maybe not. I can, however, speak for myself. I can tell you that by witnessing Mr. Ayers's courage, his humility, his faith in the power of his art, I've learned the dignity of being loyal to something you believe in, of holding onto it. Above all else, of believing, without question, that it will carry you home.

  • [first lines]

    Construction Worker: [greeting his co-workers] Buen dia, muchachos.

    Steve Lopez: [narrating] "Points West" by Steve Lopez. A construction worker in Griffith Park heard the

    Steve Lopez: [swerving his bicycle to avoid a raccoon] Hey!

    Steve Lopez: [continuing narration] He saw a cyclist cartwheel off his bike and slam face-first into the unforgiving asphalt of Riverside Drive.