The distance between film and reality is difficult to measure - recognize reality but also be full of hope

Floy 2022-03-24 09:01:51

Boldly exposes the corruption and darkness of politics, and mentions "media freedom" by the way. Seeking personal interests through the power in hand, unscrupulously suppressing opponents and people of justice, manipulating the media to cover up the truth, these are the unspoken rules of politicians that have endured for thousands of years.
Smith was still in a state of disrepair in front of this group of well-dressed and cunning old politicians. The president is still very wise and can read people's hearts. Smith always smiles when he speaks. He laughs at his innocence and honesty, but his heart is full of love. Women like Clarissa are mature and wise, I leave when you are happy, and I come to encourage and support you when you are down. When you leave, it is inevitable that you will be sad and painful, but you will not know it. The encouragement and support are also just right without the pressure of love.
Pioneer has the meaning of Young Pioneer, as well as the meaning of pioneer and founder. The film uses the leader of the Young Pioneers, the fledgling Smith, to break through the unspoken rules and the media of the Young Pioneers against the traditional formal media propaganda should be meaningful. Only the new forces are more pioneering and passionate, and revolutions often start with young people and then lead to adults.
Among the weapons in the hands of politicians, the most invisible weapon is the media. To maintain the independence and impartiality of the media can not be used by evil.
Movies are nothing but positive, reality is far from it! There are too many things about politics that are unclear and unclear, and many times it is not absolute right or absolute evil, and it is about flexibility, flexibility, and so-called tricks. Sometimes in order to achieve the great good will do some small evil! And what seems correct in the short term may not always be correct under the witness of the long history!
The 2-hour movie is not too short, but what can be expressed about this piece is very limited. It can only be said to be psychological comfort to the public! From being framed to turning defeat into victory, Smith turned too fast and too easy. The so-called bad people will not be defeated so easily! Joseph's mental breakdown at the end also stemmed from his unwillingness to become an accomplice. This was also shown many times in the film, but he became a corrupt congressman under the temptation of running for president. Just imagine if he hadn't had a mental breakdown, Smith would have been a political victim, which is more likely to be true.
Whether there is a lot of deja vu in the plot of the movie, we may all feel that such politics, such events are not far away from us. Movies are consolation pills for the general public. Those who are in pain will take it to relieve their pain, and those who are not sick will take it harmless. I just hope that I will not be a cold and numb person, not a Smith, or at least a Clarissa.

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington quotes

  • Jefferson Smith: I can promise you one thing, I'll do nothing to disgrace the office of - the United States Senate.

  • Jefferson Smith: I suppose, Mr. Paine, when a fellow bucks up against a big organization like that, that one man by himself can't get very far, can he?

    Senator Joseph Paine: No.