"Hold Him"

Harrison 2022-04-07 09:01:06

As a non-documentary, the English-language department is one of the few that focuses on AIDS from different perspectives after several iconic films such as "Love Is Life and Death" and "The Philadelphia Story" in the 1990s, except for "Angels in America" ​​and "Dallas Buyers Club". Others are basically following the old routine, including the "Ordinary Heart" by Qunxing.

The original work of this film is said to have a large audience, and the story of its protagonist does have multiple practical meanings, but unfortunately it failed to get out of the "rut" in the end: sacrifice love, encounter the world, experience pain...even for the sake of narrative ups and downs lost character. The only surprise should be the young Australian actor Ryan Corr. In fact, director Neil Armfield's previous work "Candy" is a very delicate and imaginative emotional work.

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Extended Reading
  • Noel 2022-04-10 09:01:08

    Too long, 90 minutes is enough. However, Australians are relatively simple, and they really face the issue of inheritance rights after the death of a same-sex couple. In the 1980s and 1990s, the biggest threat to homosexuality was AIDS, and many people died.

  • Jamil 2022-04-05 09:01:07

    When I was young, I didn’t understand the weight. Once the stadium was heartbroken, I thought it was love when I hugged him. Later, I didn’t know how to cherish it, and I wandered among the flowers, and I thought I would be free. Finally, I was solemn in life. Listening to his whimper gradually stopped, and holding him tightly was a combination of Yin and Yang. Heavy. Fifteen years in love, but you can only be called a friend at your funeral. But I have never regretted it. I bravely walked up to you that morning to greet you, hey, I am your classmate, why don't I walk with me for the rest of my life.

Holding the Man quotes

  • Timothy Conigrave: What happens to my soul if I go mad? Does it stay trapped inside or is it floating free?

  • Timothy Conigrave: [to John] I should have worked harder to make you come.

    [Girls laugh]

    Timothy Conigrave: Is there a problem?

    [Girls laugh harder]