Remember, the original English name of the film is "They Live"...

Casimer 2021-11-19 08:01:45

It must be reminded that try not to watch this film with "dystopian" glasses. This is by no means a dystopian movie. But this is difficult for most people. It is difficult for people who do not know the relevant background information to understand and accept what kind of work this is basically.

There is a bit of confusion. Some short reviews and film reviews said that the ten-minute fighting scene between the two male protagonists was too long. I remember that after watching it, I counted it for only six or seven minutes. Did I watch it later? Version?

However, as some comments have said, the unusually long struggle is a metaphor for how difficult it is to wake up an ordinary person, and how many contradictions and psychological struggles will be experienced in the end to wear that pair of repelling glasses.

I watched it more than three months ago, so let’s find time next time to write a review of this documentary...

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Extended Reading

They Live quotes

  • Writing on Money: This is your God.

  • Frank: [21:43] I have a job, now. And I plan on keeping it. I'm walking a white line all the time. I don't bother nobody, nobody bothers me. You better start doing the same.

    Nada: White line's in the middle of the road. That's the worst place to drive.