Judging from the name, it seems to be about the cost of fear to people. In theory, if we interpret it from the whole society, poverty, hunger, hopelessness, and no sense of existence, this kind of survival pressure brings us deeply To understand the sense of fear; from the interpretation of specific characters, it is necessary to describe the price of fear in a more detailed heart! But I really didn't realize what the "price" the director wanted to convey to us? The fate of the four characters is tied together because of their desire to survive, but I don't know whether to praise or criticize them. The four have their own advantages and disadvantages, so people can't hate them, like them or not. Up, although the acting is good, this premise has ruined the uniqueness and distinctiveness of the characters, diluting the sense of conflict and existence of the story. If it is really to talk about the form of human nature in the event of an accident, then it should be highlighted, and don’t stop at it. Only then will it be meaningful to discuss. If it is purely to show that human beings are in order to survive, it is indeed not easy, then there are many bridges and The bedding seemed a lot weaker.
Although the front is dull, the plot behind is relatively compact, but some settings are still confusing.
Among the four people who were originally recruited to drive the truck, one person was suddenly absent, and the timid old man was able to replace him. Why did he suddenly leave without warning, and the timid old man suddenly appeared by coincidence? The other truck exploded in the end, and there was no reason or explanation. The latter car took the same route, and even the body and the wreckage of the truck were not seen. Was it just to let them die? What kind of oil their trucks pull is so dangerous, they can resist it on such a bumpy road, but do they really need to be so careful when carrying it by themselves? Later, after the sun was shining for a day, I used a leather tube to suck it through my mouth, and the oil didn't seem to have any reaction! Also, why does the timid old man always stand directly in front or behind every time he directs the male protagonist to move forward or reverse the car, causing him to squeeze down a small cliff, and even get stuck in the mire and break his leg. I went to four people, and three died, but the deaths were not shocking enough. Their deaths should either reflect the darkness of human nature, or the difficulty of survival, or a heroic sacrifice, which is the essence of human nature. Shine, but none of it, it's just dead, such a setup would feel pretty sluggish! Some people say that he is the only one who survives. In fact, he is a very small person, flattering rich people, playboys, crushing the old man's legs for the purpose, etc. But the tears when he finally hugged the old man were really real, which is very contradictory ! The characters are blurred again!
In the beginning, the reason why this high-paying job was high was because the oil was very dangerous, it needed to start at 3am, avoid the high temperature, and the road was bumpy, so it was not for ordinary people, it required courage, skill, and a A little luck, so the pay is high! But what is conveyed in the middle of the film are some sudden encounters, the first level, physical discomfort, mental stress, stop in the middle! In fact, this time has just started, and it is not too early to lose both body and mind at the same time! The second level, the speed is different, almost collided! I think this is a good reflection, and the description of the characters is also very specific, but it is a pity that the car in the back really needs to maintain a fast speed all the time. The third pass, the bumpy road, this is also the only way to go. No matter what kind of human nature, it is a big thing to save one's life. As for whether to drive fast or slow, it doesn't matter. The important thing is that they all feel that they have traveled a lot. This road is the second time. Experience in driving and experience in routes should not be confused! In the fourth pass, the plank is going backwards on the cliff, and the timid old man is standing right behind. The fifth pass is a big rock in the mountains, and the little fat man has to put out the fuse. In the sixth pass, the quagmire, the timid old man just happens to be Standing in front of him again, and finally leading to death can be explained by his poor health and tossed to death, but this kind of death is very powerless from the point of view of the movie! These 4, 5, and 6 hurdles are all sudden situations, which are indeed very difficult, but they are not foreseeable by the employer. That is to say, these 3 hurdles may not exist at all, but they can still get high pay. Most of the latter part of the movie Duan focuses on these things, using them to increase fear and aggravate the struggle for survival, which deviates from the fear and cost that the director originally intended to tell.
The ending is also quite controversial, some people say it's very classic, some people say it's superfluous. I personally think that there is some deliberateness. Just imagine that the male protagonist finally completed the difficult task and got the money. On the premise that the driving skills are relatively good, he should not behave like that on the way back. This kind of setting It's a little contrived, maybe to surprise us, but the surprise is not shocking, because the first three deaths are relatively shallow, and if the last one has to let him die, it will infiltrate some of the main points of the movie. A lot of foreshadowing is not superfluous, but the cause of death is just because he is more naughty, more excited, less careful, the meaning is reduced too much...
After watching this movie, I think of the black and white films "The Witness for the Prosecution", "Twelve Angry Men", "The Hole", "The Bicycle Stealer", etc., but it is definitely more observable than this.
I may be looking at such a work with a critical eye today, but I can feel that it is still a very powerful movie, just a little pity in some places! This 1953 film can still be named in the history of photography! !
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