Domination has not changed!

Alexandro 2022-03-28 09:01:03

"Isle of Dogs" Kindness and abuse are nothing more than expressions of domination! From the perspective of man's best friend dog, it tells a story of seemingly oppression and struggle. The genius director Wes Anderson's use of the loyal dog as the protagonist of the story itself is full of irony. As said at the beginning of the film, dogs were originally free species, and their domestication into pets was the consequence of their failure to fight against humans. The unruly and freedom-seeking Chief finally put on the earphones that only belong to guard dogs without hesitation; Spots, who was loyal to his duties but abandoned, ended up being supported after fighting; His adopted son donated a kidney, and he was not punished by any other; Atari, who seemed to be affectionate and righteous to dogs, was full of cold arrogance and arbitrariness in his dealings with dogs, and finally proclaimed that the one who did not love dogs would suffer. The decree of punishment is really dumbfounding. The seemingly happy ending is actually tragic and tragic. The only thing that changes is who rules you, and the thing that rules has never changed! 8 points! ps: The whole film has a strong Japanese cultural atmosphere, and it is interesting that there are no subtitles in Japanese throughout the whole film, and the overall look and feel is excellent!

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Isle of Dogs quotes

  • 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.

  • Chief: [Trying his first Puppy Snaps treat] Hmm, crunchy, salty, supposedly it cleans your teeth. This is my new favorite food. Thank you.