Through "Killing", Polanski showed the complex functionality and influence of language to the fullest. Through a conflict that can be completely turned into trivial matters, the parents of two children fighting at school invite each other to discuss solutions at one's home. , as a result, not only did not come up with a reason, but it became out of control. Polanski boldly placed the four parents on both sides in a space that could be said to be confined, and unfolded a story from the shallower to the deeper. Field Zhengfeng's splendid fights of words, chatter-like thoughts, stubborn rebuttals that never stop or passionate arguments, not only does not feel boring, but the dramatic conflict triggered by this fuse is even more exciting. Extremely intense and eye-catching, especially the cynical sarcasm and black humor in the language, add a lot of attention to the film, and the superb acting skills of the four leading actors are indispensable.
Each character in the film has a typical image, like the epitome of all social strata, a powerful expression of the principles and attitudes of intellectuals, the bourgeoisie and the civilian stratum. The former two show hypocrisy and Sensitive, it can be seen from the emotional changes of the writer played by Judy and the strong woman in the workplace played by Kate. At first, the calm and seemingly flattering smile hides the knife, and later the open clamor with no cover and rhetoric, each standing on its own. The apparent shift in stance and assertiveness of self-defense speaks volumes. And the lawyer played by Christopher is even more wonderful. It has nothing to do with his indifferent and selfish attitude and words. He perfectly presents the disgusting image of the mainstay of a bourgeois family. Forced cynicism, full of laughter.
And John, who plays Judy's old public shop, is a representative of the civilian class. At first, he tried to reconcile the tense and awkward atmosphere during the discussion between the two sides. Unexpectedly, with the sharp words, there was a cosmic explosion. , vented all the grievances and grievances he had suffered all the time, and also expressed his dissatisfaction with his macho husband Kate, who was devoted to his career, and put it into action. A fierce "killing" unfolded on the sharp spearhead, progressively escalating layer by layer, from the conflict between children, to the conflict between parents, to the conflict between husband and wife, to the conflict between women and men, to the point of view. And ideological contradictions, from the simple and pure original intention of thinking about children, to the subjective tough attitudes and concepts expressed by each other, you argue with each other, never give up, the contradiction intensifies, and finally it is like Kate's amazing spit in the film. , once it erupts, it cannot end until it is endless.
When I first learned about the title and poster, I thought that I still used Polanski's usual stern and somewhat dark image style, perhaps it was about a massacre that was more bloody than terrifying. After reading it, I didn't expect it to be such a story. , the sarcastic words are mixed with humor and humor, the story is easy to understand but there is no lack of wily irony and criticism, it is very delicate and short, like a sketch of life, such a bold attempt can be said to be very risky, In the absence of all eye-catching commercial techniques and an anticipated plot development, in such a process of four actors chatting and arguing in a room, the test is not only the screenwriter's skills, but also the director's control. Power, and the ability of the actors, if the power is slightly inaccurate, it will be classified as a boring and bad movie, and the continuous praise has undoubtedly proved the success of "Killing", through the clever plot settings and details. , coupled with the hard-working and precise interpretation of the actors, the dramatic tension shown is commendable.
This film, which is less than 80 minutes, seems to me like a sharp blade. It goes straight to the point without being sloppy, concise and straightforward. Under the subtle and sharp control and use of words, it shows the time with small magnification. The formation of thoughts, concepts and personalities of people living in different classes of society, in addition to the "horrible" true face of people with hypocritical masks in the process of modern society, Polanski uses a sarcastic structure (the story of the story). development, character setting, sharp words and details) give contempt and ridicule, and the setting at the end of the film amplifies this intention, it can be said to be a symbol of Polanski's self-view, a kind of modern A mocking expression of life's helplessness.
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