We call a collection containing multiple universes a multiverse, and the sub-universes contained within it a parallel universe.
The concept of parallel universe has been born for more than 60 years, and now it is the cinnabar mole in the hearts of countless science fiction writers, and it is the most brilliant toy in the hands of film directors.
In fact, there are many kinds of parallel universe models, and Dr. Brian Green divides them into nine categories in "Hidden Reality - What Parallel Universes Are".
The theories that are formed are of course different: probability, quantum science, astronomical discoveries, physical and mathematical model derivation, artificial intelligence, philosophical speculation, any one of them can be discussed and the most astute mind can burn through.
In contrast, the setting in "Relative Universe" is much simpler. In one word, it is copying.
Thirty years ago, scientists were working in a building and accidentally split the universe into two. Over time, the two worlds developed in different directions.
As a result, this place became the only checkpoint for the exchange of information between the two worlds.
In the future chapter of the anime "Tutor Reborn", the most charismatic villain, Bailan Jesso, has a cool skill - he can share all knowledge and ideas with himself in the parallel universe.
What does the ability to peer into parallel universes mean? For example, it is a cosmic personal Internet.
For either side of the two worlds in "Relative Universe", the other side is a perfect social experiment field, because they have the same sample, and the biggest advantage of sharing data is to maximize the interests of both parties.
What attracts me the most about this film is its cast lineup.
J.K. Simon, who became famous with "Boom Drummer", played two roles. (Actually, this film needs many actors to do this)
Howard, the protagonist of World A, is a good man, and a small employee who has worked hard for 30 years, but still cannot improve. Although he was frustrated in his career, he and his wife were very loving.
At first glance, the protagonist of World B, "Howard X", seems to be his opposite: a little expert in swearing, ill-tempered, decisive in behavior, strong in execution, and a senior agent. His work is smooth, but his love life is fragmented.
However, the gap between the two does not seem to be as big as imagined, after all, they have the same genes, artistic taste, childhood experiences and memories.
Howard, who is honest and friendly, also has his dishonesty. Playing Go with friends, he always loses to the opponent at critical moments, claiming that "even if you have to lose, you can still play good chess".
Is this real strength or a lie with scales?
When handing over his personal habits to "Howard X" in detail, he only missed the matter of changing flowers for the vase at the nurse's station, which led to the complete failure of the arrest of the assassin.
"Howard X" is not really as hard-hearted as he has shown. Judging from the current performance, he has been consciously protecting Howard and his wife.
Howard's wife is played by British actor Olivia Williams, who is 49 years old and still looks charming now.
In "Game of Thrones", he played the handsome second brother of the Dragon Mother, Viserys, who was killed by Mawang's face with a molten gold belt. Here he is Simon's boss in Universe A.
The post-90s Sarah Sarjoko appeared with neat short hair and played the same-sex killer "Baldwin", a young lady who can really play the violin and can bend people into a steering wheel with a cigarette.
Homeland's beautiful analyst Farah, Scandal's Adnan Salif, and Nazanin Boniarty play sexy and dangerous female spy here.
In addition to the starring lineup with excellent acting skills and outstanding appearance, its title is also moving.
Like the "Westworld" produced by HBO, there was not a single character or a single line during the period. With the melodious and mysterious orchestral music, various metaphors and symbols continued to be concise and meaningful.
For example, the symbol of Go has the heaven and the earth as the game, all beings as the sons, and the game with the heaven, but I don't know who holds the son's majesty.
The game doesn't go to the end, and you never know who will win. It takes more than ten hours to fight between masters. It's not just intelligence, but also physical strength.
For example, the images of mazes and mirrors, as well as many relatively symmetrical picture structures, seem to indicate that the direction of the story may be like Schrödinger's cat, and the two possibilities will eventually collapse into one.
I have to say that as a science fiction drama, "Relative Universe" appears to be very "poor".
All the sci-fi elements you can imagine, new intelligent concept mobile phones, holographic projections, robots, black holes, etc., those big special effects scenes you see in other blockbusters... Here, sorry, none of them.
Some are just a crude labyrinth of tunnels. The oppressive scene arrangement, the architectural style full of military metaphors, and the location of the story in Germany seem to also deliberately reflect the Berlin Wall built after World War II.
This "wall" separates the two worlds, and also reflects the irreconcilable contradictions between human beings.
Frigid tones and a sense of estranged space, the director uses realistic and realistic lens language, which integrates human nature, politics, and philosophical thinking, making this sci-fi drama a spy war blockbuster.
World B has internal and external troubles, a serious plague has occurred around the world, the human population has been greatly reduced, and the leadership is engaged in civil wars. A force with strong means wants to take over the whole situation, and sends a team of killers to eradicate dissidents. One of the targets is male Wife of Lord Howard.
Howard said, "Life is a collection of choices." Combined with the setting of this film, this brings up a very interesting question: there is such a world, there is such a "me", and I live a happier life. Are you robbing him of his identity, or are you befriending him?
Liu Cixin's "Three-Body Problem" gives the answer, the pacifist Trisolaran tells you, don't answer! Don't answer! Don't answer! Important things are said three times. Although the original text refers to two civilizations in different worlds, but in this context, it still seems to hold true.
The tranquility before the storm, large-scale war is unlikely, so we will engage in small-scale actions-cold war, exchange spies, wait for an opportunity, and a perfect intelligence network to win the opportunity for the upcoming war. Just don't know if this time, the dark forest law will play its role?
The universe is a dark forest, every civilization is a hunter with a gun, sneaking in the forest like a ghost, gently pushing aside the branches in the way, trying not to make a sound of footsteps, even breathing must be careful: he must Be careful, because there are hunters sneaking like him everywhere in the forest, and if he finds another life, there is only one thing he can do: shoot and destroy it. - The Law of the Dark Forest
At the end of the first episode, the director used a montage to show Howard of the two worlds. Its soundtrack is James Carr's "The Dark End Of the Street" (at the end of this dark street), with the lyrics "You and I, in The end of the dark streets, I know, it's time to pay the price, we have to pay the price, we stole the love" seems to hint at the end of the story.
Text by Madz
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