Watching this movie is definitely going to be scary and exciting, but a high-scoring horror movie, if it is not the plot setting is very good, the issues discussed in the movie itself will have a certain depth. Obviously, the horror of this movie is average, but the discussion of faith and the more mature legal system in the West make it different from ordinary horror-based movies. Let's talk about faith first. Like the heroine, I am a skeptic, more inclined to scientific explanations, denying the existence of demons and gods. Therefore, most of the books and movies involving religious beliefs are disapproving. I can't understand why Muslims and Christians abide by those rigid and unreasonable rules. Historically, religion seems to be a tool for the ruling class to exercise ideological rule. The film explains what happened in the form of court debate, highlighting the opposition between science and religion. As the defendant's lawyer, dealing with paranormal phenomena is tricky because she doesn't believe in the existence of gods and demons at first. It was not until the night that she experienced a strange phenomenon and witnessed the accidental death of a doctor, that the balance between the female protagonist's inner science and religion began to tilt. As mentioned by the heroine at the end of the debate, can we deny the existence of this possibility? Do we need to reserve a reasonable space for questioning? Is the manslaughter of priests the only fact? I think whether God exists or not, we need to respect beliefs . The second is the debate process between lawyers on both sides. The two sides attacked the loopholes in each other's arguments, and refuted the opponent's views one by one, which was very logical. The heroine's aura completely overwhelmed the male lawyer. The male lawyer was so contemptuous of belief that he appeared aggressive, inciting the audience's emotions many times, and mocking the defendant. I really had to applaud when the judge warned him that some parts of Western law are really very human. The high-definition picture quality, the solemn court environment, the formal appearance, and the capable lawyers are refreshing. The most frequently seen court trial scene in my impression is the so-and-so prisoner who often appears on news broadcasts, with a shaved head and an orange prisoner uniform standing in front of the bright courtroom, and the judge strikes a gavel in a high position to interrogate him. I don't know the specifics of China's legal trials, but considering the law students who only memorize but do not practice, and the lawyer industry where seniority ranks and seniority, China should still have a long way to go.
There are still flaws in the film. For example, in order to better show the theme of the film, the witnesses who are so important to the heroine's family are ignored. It doesn't make it a good movie.
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