Thumb sucking doesn't really matter

Gerda 2022-10-01 04:28:26

"The dentist said he'd read all the books on psychology and medicine, but thumb sucking was nothing. People thought it was bad because people hated solving problems. People were looking for the perfect solution, but no one Know what you're doing! Don't think you've found the answer, because it's all nonsense! The important thing is to live without an answer!" This is the conversation between justin and the dentist at the end of the film. I originally watched the film with the feeling of looking for answers, but in the end it tells us to live without answers. In fact, I don't think the film's coherent expression is too clear. After halfway through, there is always a feeling that the expectations have not been met. Fortunately, the final dialogue gave me a little confidence: all books on psychology and medicine say that it sucks. The thumb is nothing. I'm relieved! Yes, thumb sucking is just one of many hobbies, as the saying goes, "one must have a fetish", I also have a fetish, so I can understand, and the answer I'm trying to find is how to not let others shake me. People object to hobbies because of the endless mediocrity in search of the perfect solution. I have nothing to worry about except the invasion of bacteria and the deformation of the gums, and I will gradually understand the part I should worry about as I grow up. That's it, go on with your fetishism, as long as you're happy when you're happy and have a way to vent when you're angry...

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Thumbsucker quotes

  • [Justin and Mr. Geary driving home from a debate]

    Mr. Geary: How do you feel?

    Justin Cobb: Tired. But good.

    Mr. Geary: Why do you feel good?

    Justin Cobb: 'Cause I'm winning.

    Mr. Geary: How about learning.

    Justin Cobb: I'm learning how to win.

    Justin Cobb: You're so hungry, Justin. I never really took that into account.

  • [Debater Mark catches Justin in the bathroom with a bottle of pills]

    Justin Cobb: What are you doing?

    Debater Mark - 'Whatever, Speedfreak': No wonder. You know this stuff's just speed right?

    Justin Cobb: It calms me down.

    Debater Mark - 'Whatever, Speedfreak': That's what they say. But it only speeds up so much, to focus. Three molecules different than cocaine.

    Justin Cobb: A doctor gave it to me.

    Debater Mark - 'Whatever, Speedfreak': I saw the special on PBS. Teachers are overmedicating kids, just makes it...

    Justin Cobb: TV is a great source for information, isn't it?

    Debater Mark - 'Whatever, Speedfreak': Huh. Whatever, speed freak.