It's not too much to call it an "irony movie". Small enough to be cold and humorous (asked next to the construction site is it quiet enough, the gun salute suddenly sounded at the wedding in the labor camp), the tone of irony is very good. Starting from the title is at least the director's self-consciousness.
Driving school is the core metaphor. The phrase "grasp the time and find the right direction" has been subverted several times (a speech that can't be heard, a book that has never been used, and the mother's direct opposition). It can never be reached in a straight line. The clearer the path (sunshine), the more unable the individual can hide.
The extremely saturated lens captures the warm city well, the city scenery, and even the dung water can reflect the portrait. And from the very first act, every shot is filled with uncontrollable sadness. The biggest condensation of sadness is the empty mirror of the two suns. With the sound of the drums, it continues to the next scene when Ah Hao takes a shower. The dizziness of the sun and the dense drum beats have become the characters' uneasy voice, which is quite exciting.
The handling of the lens is quite elegant, and the director's aesthetic obsession. In addition to the shadows in the feces, I also like the red light and shadow in Ah He's car wash when he opens the door to Caitou, and Ah He's panic but certainty captured with a handheld camera on the way to work. The city skyline reflected in the car windows can also be beautiful, and the Taipei Expressway from the top looks extremely wide and bright. The music adds to the film. Music is not only a provider of irony, but also a guide of the audience's emotions, and is often indispensable.
Elaborate work. Full marks for camera and soundtrack. The script is slightly questionable. The intensity of processing multiple clues varies, and the storytelling is somewhat jerky and stagnant. Especially the large paragraphs of dialogue, it is already a taboo in today's movies. Maybe there is no reason for this despairing grief, but I always feel that the aftertaste of "Long Time" brings me a stronger aftertaste.
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