The characters are thin, and the explanations of many behavioral motives are far-fetched, which cannot make the audience feel a sense of identity. Coupled with the image of the Chinese inside, I feel that this German has worked hard for a long time to save a group of uncivilized people. He is really a saint from capitalism, and he has humanitarian compassion and kindness towards these Chinese people.
After seeing this film, I felt that it had nothing to do with us Chinese people. We were all in trouble, and we had to thank the Japanese, (the Japanese had to find such an officer to show their humanity), and thank the Germans.
I don't know if the words are too heavy, but I just feel that the screenwriter and director seem to be in a hurry, not thinking carefully, scrutinizing the plot (yes, standing and talking doesn't hurt your back).
The Chinese were killed, and some scenes were simply imitated from some existing documentaries, but the expressiveness was much worse than that of the documentaries, and it did not make people feel that the massacre shocked his soul. It was only shown in his pale face. Physical condition deteriorates.
It seems that because Huayi has also invested, Zhang Jingchu has to have more dramas, and she has a pure love.
I can't applaud, only disappointed.
After watching Zhang Chunru's documentary, I feel that the film lacks sincerity and the character Herr Rabe is not convincing. Maybe reading is better.
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