Canis Island, do you really understand the darkness behind it?

Skyla 2022-03-26 09:01:05

"Isle of Dogs" may be Webster's most profound and ambitious work to date.

Aside from the iconic Wechsler aesthetic elements of symmetrical composition and panning scenes that can be seen by any moviegoer,

Paranoid such as this time, he not only mixed and matched the more paranoid aesthetics of Dongying, but also played a big game beyond the aesthetic visual spectacle.

To be precise, Wechsler has jumped from a fresh director to an artist who conveys political views.

why would you say so,

First of all, this is definitely not a fairy tale that everyone is happy with, nor is it a pure love story of a loyal dog Hachiko.

Second, there is no clear distinction between good and evil in the story.

Thirdly, what I am terrified of thinking about is that this story is dark and bottomless.

The core and scary part of the theme is the "aphrodisiac of power", which in the hands of anyone will lead to the abyss of totalitarianism.

Feeling carefully, the relationship between the child and the dog is more about command and obedience. The dog's loyalty comes from the provision of human food and shelter, which cultivates servility, and the only awakened stray dog ​​leader is gradually tamed and assimilated. Along the way, he needs protection and organization to find his place.

In the end, the little boy inherited the position of mayor, and also excluded and punished the alien party who once regarded dogs as enemies. What is the difference between all these actions and his powerful uncle?

Wechsler teased that behind the so-called world harmony, democracy and tolerance, it is impossible for anyone with power to be completely inclusive, but it is just a potion for the authorities to confuse voters.

Therefore, many people underestimate this superficial dog film, and the best director of the Silver Bear is not for nothing.

Webster is really smart!

View more about Isle of Dogs reviews

Extended Reading

Isle of Dogs quotes

  • Nutmeg: Will you help him, the little pilot?

    Chief: Why should I?

    Nutmeg: Because he's a twelve year old boy, dogs love those.

  • Rex: I used to sleep on a lamb's wool beanbag next to an electric space heater. That's my territory, I'm an *indoor* dog.

    King: I starred in twenty-two consecutive Doggy Chow commercials. Look at me now, I couldn't land an audition.

    Boss: I was the lead mascot for an undefeated high school baseball team.

    [sneezes]

    Boss: I lost all my spirit, I'm depressing.

    Duke: I only ask for what I've always had, a balanced diet, regular grooming, and a general physical once a year.

    Rex: I think I might give up.

    Duke: What, right now?

    Rex: Right now.

    [turns around]

    Rex: There's no future on Trash Island.

    Duke: [sneezes, then turns to Boss and King] You heard the rumor, right? About Buster?

    [All the four dogs murmur]

    Boss: Who's Buster?

    Duke: Uh, my brother from another litter.

    King: What happened to him?

    Duke: Suicide. Hanged himself by his own leash.

    Boss: Aw, boy...

    Rex: I want my master.

    Chief: [scoffs in disgust] You make me sick.

    [vomits off to the side and walks up to the four dogs]

    Chief: I've seen cats with more balls than you dogs.

    [shouts at Duke]

    Chief: STOP LICKING YOUR WOUNDS!

    [Duke looks around awkwardly with his tongue out. Chief walks up to Boss]

    Chief: You hungry? Kill something and eat it.

    [walks up to Duke]

    Chief: You sick? Take a long nap.

    [walks up to King]

    Chief: You cold? Dig a hole in the ground, crawl into it, and bury yourself.

    [walks up to Rex]

    Chief: But nobody's giving up around here, and don't you forget it, ever. You're Rex. You're King. You're Duke! You're Boss! I'm Chief. We're a pack of scary indestructible alpha dogs. You're talking like a bunch of housebroken... pets.

    Rex: You don't understand. Uh, how could you, I mean you're a...

    Chief: Go ahead say it. I'm a stray, yeah.