The most romantic thing
——Analysis of the beginning of the film "Love in Rome"
, accompanied by a romantic and pleasant opera "I Want to Fly", Woody Allen took us into the world's largest "open-air history museum"- -Rome. Those unforgettable streets and alleys seem to be endlessly flowing in the superposition, busy but orderly. The intoxicating opera, the ancient streets and the sunny weather, the audience danced involuntarily. The director moved the camera and pushed the witness and narrator of the story-a traffic policeman in the streets of Rome.
With a loud crash outside the screen, as he said, "what he saw was life, he witnessed everything". Then through his perspective, we look at this city full of stories, real but dramatic.
The Roman Michelangelo met Hailey, who was on vacation in the United States. The romantic encounter made the two fall in love quickly. The overlapping scenes made the sweet time of the two people feel particularly strong. You will feel the peculiarity of time, space, and destiny. Surprise. At night, the red-hued candlelight reflected on Hailey's sweet cheeks, and the happiness was beyond words. During the day, in the green garden full of sunshine, under the backlight, the intimate figures of the two appear transparent and hazy. A beautiful vision of love in the heart of the character. In the background, the spring water sprayed under the warm sun nourished the love between the two and spread a sweetness in the audience. After that, the scene of spring water appeared many times, on the one hand, it represented the city of Rome, and on the other hand, it was also a symbol of the love between the two.
Next, because of the meeting of the parents of both sides, things become dramatic. And Woody Allen also went on the horse himself, playing Haley's father. He accidentally discovered that his in-law was a born opera singer, so on the one hand, in order to satisfy his professionalism, on the other hand, in order to dig out this "BIG STAR", he frantically packed his in-laws. And the identity profession set by the in-law's family, the mortuary, is very important in the movie. He only sang the opera so movingly when he was taking a bath. In the washing and clean singing, people were moved and felt hearty; on another level, as an entomber, he faced countless scenes of life and death, and he was very concerned about life. Comprehension is also extraordinary. Therefore, only operas full of connotation can have a stronger impact in his singing.
Another story, in a cross-montage switch, is introduced into the situation of John, an American architect who had lived in Rome. The music "Goodbye Rome" seems to be a nostalgic memory of the past, full of sentimentality of old age. The scene of the former residence is full of vague memories in the switching between virtual and real scenes, so once again, I sigh with emotion, age changes, and the world changes. Appropriately aroused the audience's thinking.
And the fan Jack that John met on the corner seems to be the epitome of his youth, so in a set of love comparisons, it shows the growth of a man. John has been through the vicissitudes of life, mature and sensible, Jack is frivolous and impulsive, lacking self-control. And the two very different girls are the best test for Jack, Sally is ordinary but real and cute, while Monica is sexy and flamboyant, pleases men, and only flirts with poetry. Young boys will choose Monica involuntarily, so on that rainy night with thunder and lightning, the rolling thunder and lightning aroused the deep desires of the two of them, and took them naked in the dark. On the other hand, John, who has passed his destiny, knows that Sally is the real life, the plain happiness within reach.
The third story tells the experience of a newlywed couple who came to Rome for their honeymoon. In the interweaving of parallel cross montages, in the difference of the two people's handling of emotions, the misunderstandings of different spaces at the same time make the We viewers took a new look at marriage and started thinking about our other half.
At first they came to Rome in pursuit of money, fame and fortune, and a luxurious life in the city. Finally, in the impact of reality, they learned that the ordinary is true, which is also a kind of mature transformation.
Finally, let me tell you a set of my favorite stories. It is the epitome of all of us. Pisanello, a bald old man in his forties, a marginalized little person, woke up one day and found himself suddenly the hottest star in Italy. Just care about his gossip. The follow-up shot shows him being sought after, from the initial escape, then to enjoyment, and finally to madness. On the road, in public places, emotions are out of control. At this time, his former driver, as a wise man, told him a truth, that is: the accidental randomness of fate, and life is cruel. And fame and fortune and mediocrity are all glitzy surfaces, only if you don't lose yourself, is happiness.
At the end, there is a big vista, a panoramic view of Rome, which makes people think. Michelangelo's fiancee lamented: This city is incredible. In keeping with the beginning of the story, the Roman traffic policeman made the closing remarks, which made people feel unsatisfied.
The whole film seems to still run through Woody Allen's comedy style, the ordinary happiness of petty jokes, and the truth in plainness; the strong tones show the Roman style, and the romantic music is constantly intertwined. I tasted the true meaning of life in laughter: the most romantic thing is to grow old with you slowly, and collect every bit of laughter along the way.
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