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Clementine 2022-03-24 09:02:54

This film does not have very prominent features. It is not a literary film, it is not a drama, it is not a comedy, and it is not a tragedy. So this film looks very ordinary. In fact, this film is more suitable for expressing it in an opera. The dialogue is sharp and short, and the inner thoughts are more suitable to be sung in an opera. And the switching between the scenes is very independent, and it does not need the expressive force of the movie to describe. So this is the reason why I gave this movie 3 stars.
Let’s actually talk about this movie.
First of all, I have to say that the two friends, Bassanio and Antonio, have a sincere relationship. Antonio can help Bassanio at the cost of his life. Before the temporary They even only asked to meet once, and had no complaints before dying. And Bassanio could give the ring of life to Antonio's benefactor because of Antonio's words. Fortunately, Antonio was a man, otherwise this movie would be a real success It's a tragedy.
Portia is a very wise person, as can be seen from the fact that she disguised herself as a man and turned into a judge. She knew that she had no choice in marriage, so she didn't go to the right man. She went back and found herself The person he likes is more generous with his man's friend.
Sherlock is a miser, and his daughter and money are lost together. He can call for money while calling for his daughter, and he can see where money is in his heart How important. But for hatred he can give up his dowry to marry a rich daughter. But I think it's not just for hatred, a businessman like him is very rational. It is impossible to give up wealth for hatred. Actually He is fighting back against all the injustices and hardships this society has inflicted on their Jews. Al Pacino's character in the brothel and in the courtroom is amazing. It's like the original character came true It's the same. The kind of momentum that blatantly challenges this society is like a freedom fighter.
Although the whole show seems to be about money. In fact, the role of money in it is like a mirror. It reflects Bassani Ao and Antonio's 'friendship', the love between each couple, Portia's generosity and disdain for money (give half of her property back to Sherlock's daughter). And Sherlock's dignity.

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The Merchant of Venice quotes

  • Shylock: O father Abraham, what these Christians are, whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect the thoughts of others. I pray you, tell me this. If he should break his day, what should I gain by the exaction of the forfeiture? A pound of a man's flesh taken from a man is not so estimable, profitable neither, as flesh of muttons, beefs, or goats. I say, to buy his favour, I extend this friendship. If he will take it, so. If not, adieu. And, for my love, I pray you, wrong me not.

    Antonio: Shylock, I will seal unto this bond.

  • Prince of Morocco: Dislike me not for my complexion, the shadowed livery of the burnished sun, to whom I am a neighbour and a near bred. Yallah! Yallah!