The ultimate test of reason and humanity

Jevon 2022-03-26 09:01:07

After watching the movie for more than two hours, it is not the imaginary sense of open-mindedness and conquest, nor is it the kind of detachment and integration with nature of the extreme thief. The vertical limit puts human nature into extremely harsh conditions, where self-serving, rationality, and morality constitute a true triangle of instability.

The professionalism of the film in mountaineering is really not to be commended, and there are many flaws. The acting skills of the actors are also mediocre. But the dangers that appear all the time in the movie, the despair of falling into the freeze, the tension of time-limited rescue, and the great uncertainty about the specific address and rescue plan make people tense and tense at all times.

For the injured companion who has no hope of going down the mountain alive, whether to spend a limited number of life-saving needles to prolong his life; for extremely dangerous and uncertain rescue, whether to invest new manpower; in the case of limited resources, whether to sacrifice others Protect yourself; when too many people cannot be mounted on one rope, should the people below quickly rope and sacrifice themselves to protect teammates.

This time and again, life and death choices, and the trials of human nature, constitute the main theme of the film, which elevates the film to a height different from that of traditional mountaineering films. In extreme cases, talking about simple morals and sacrificing yourself is too rash, putting yourself in the situation, and making choices that are never more decisive and brave than the characters in the film.

This made me think of starting a business. Every process from zero to one is a life-and-death experience. A decision-making mistake, an external storm, or an internal misunderstanding can put the life of a new enterprise on the line. And in the most difficult moments, is to follow everyone to tide over the difficulties, or to give up decisively and find another job. In times of beauty, is it to satisfy personal desires, or to delay personal enjoyment, and let the company and brothers obtain benefits first. Just like in the world of adults, none of these are right or wrong. It can only be said that you must be clear about your original intention and try to be rational.

There are flaws in the vertical limit, but the flaws do not hide the flaws. The vivid portrayal of human nature has made this classic.

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Vertical Limit quotes

  • Skip: How about it Mal? You and Cyril have been up there before.

    Malcolm Bench: No. I mean why would we want to leave this place?

    Cyril Bench: Luxurious accomodation. Fine cuisine.

    Malcolm Bench: Sultry weather. Frostbite's off my dick.

    Cyril Bench: I reckon we should wait until they chuck in a ski lift.

    Malcolm Bench: Good idea. Imagine coming to the Himalayas and actually having to do some climbing. Especially when you have to complete your autobiography.

    Cyril Bench: And rustle up those all important endorsements. You wankers! What's bloody wrong with you?

    Cyril BenchMalcolm Bench: We're in.

  • Cyril Bench: That's a bloody great idea. Smoking next to the nitro. Although, bro and I always hoped that you'd blow us.