An angel's share: warmth after returning to nature

Tabitha 2022-03-23 09:03:00

After watching this film, many people expressed their views on Ken Loach for the first time. Although the theme of the film is still centered on the survival of the people at the bottom, it seems to have tried some new changes in perspective, and even started. I am obsessed with the presentation of this kind of British style. It seems that it is no longer so realistic, there is not too much political exaggeration, it is less oppressive and heavy, and it is more joyful and humorous, and it is no longer like European literary films. So boring and difficult, without too many gorgeous decorations, it seems more direct and clear, Ken Loach still cares about the marginalized people, but he looks at life and movies with a more relaxed and simple perspective.

With the development of the plot, I still felt a little surprise, denying a kind of self-subjective judgment and conjecture obtained from the title. I never thought that such a wonderful and vivid title would have an inextricable relationship with whisky. . The story structure of "An Angel's Part" is very straightforward and simple, and it can even be said to be a bit cliché. It tells about a group of children's shoes who are not recognized as being at the bottom of the society and are willing to degenerate. With the help of his wonderful little smart sparrow, he turned into a phoenix, and finally got out of the predicament of his life and regained hope. Everything is moving slowly, incorporating typical British humor, and with the distinctive character image, there is a unique taste. .

Through the title and trailer, many children's shoes may be full of expectations and imagination, but for children's shoes who love Ken Loach's slightly heavy taste in the past, the unexpected contrast and relaxed tone may come deeper. There are not too many emotional ups and downs, and there is no deep and obscure theme, just like a smooth British sketch, which may feel lack of highlights and surprises. The struggle of such inspirational themes may have long been commonplace, but in my opinion, this film is more For example, Ken Loach shows a purer attitude towards movies. Through knowledge and experience in the long journey of life, he can see through the world and know how to observe and look at life with a more calm and relieved attitude. Picking up the original purity and simplicity, Ken Loach is exactly that in my opinion.

Cool special effects, beautiful stars, vulgar hype, boring publicity, with the advent of the commercial era, everything has begun to focus on external packaging, including movies that many people regard as products of industrialization. Recently Downey came to China, and all the children's shoes around him were like stimulants. Most of them passed the iron man who was funny, humorous and suave in the "Women's Federation". The only feeling left is all kinds of noise and all kinds of dazzling eyes. The core is just a clichéd Hollywood hero film. This kind of film may make most people excited and entertained for a while, but they can't leave the aftertaste after thinking about it. "Angel" It may be a very ordinary story, but it has the power to warm people's hearts. It focuses on the core and essence of the value of the film, rather than just focusing on the economic benefits that the film will bring.

Even if you are ruthlessly spurned, resented, cursed, or confronted with fists and feet, don’t give up your pursuit of life. Even if you are not recognized and excluded by the public, don’t give up your affirmation and confidence in yourself. There will always be an opportunity, just like the four young people in the film who are addicted to stealing, causing trouble, unscrupulous and eccentric, and then use their own cleverness and talent to make a big comeback, what Ken Loach wants to say is still the same. It is his concern and expectation for the life of the bottom people from beginning to end. Finally, when the supervisor excitedly picked up the "Angel's share" on the table, when he saw the warm words written on the card, he instantly felt warm in his heart. For me, this is the moving charm of the movie, full of moving and resonate deeply.

In addition, this film also incorporates a lot of British cold humor, often saying amazingly stupid, innocent and cute glasses brother is very pleasing, especially the later part of the four people wearing traditional Scottish kilts standing on the street to the police for questioning , very happy, through the auction, the British still did not forget to make fun of the American compatriots who are like brothers. Maybe these elements are not popular for many people, and the overall look seems bland or bland. But it may be related to everyone's different experiences and ideas, but I would be moved like a fool by a small detail in the film. For me, it is life, so close, so warm, so familiar, Although we live in different cultural backgrounds, the movie is like an invisible and magical bridge, spanning regions and cultures, and connecting our hearts with each other simply and closely.

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Extended Reading
  • Shana 2022-03-28 09:01:08

    Scotch Whiskey promotional video, the story of four idiots stealing wine, super real line drawing, super daily life, very caring. I have a British accent, even more so in Scotland, and these four idiots, especially the alcoholic, why don't I have such friends around me? The ending song is super dynamic, be sure to come back and listen to it next time.

  • Shyann 2022-03-25 09:01:18

    3.5, the old grandpa in Kenlo District is warm again

The Angels' Share quotes

  • [First LInes]

    Procurator Fiscal: [voice over] This is an unusual case, My Lord. The accused was at an unmanned station under the influence of a strong fortified wine. Railway personnel from some 20 miles away manning security cameras saw him staggering towards the station's edge.

  • Station Master: [over the speaker in the train station] This is God calling. Get off the fucking track, will you?