In "Pirates of Fire", apart from Pacino, the protagonist, of course, also has De NIro. I don't want to use good and evil to distinguish the roles of the two in the film, they just perform their own duties, especially in a country like the United States, their bottom line between good and evil will not be divided by the so-called law.
The so-called thief also has a way, he can steal the dirty money, but he can't kill innocent people indiscriminately. That's why Neil (De Niro), after robbing a cash van, takes action on his fellow cop who shoots at the police, because he's breaking the rules of the game and it turns out he's not really a thief.
The so-called thief also has feelings. Apart from the identity of the thief, he also exists as a person. If he is a person, he will also be emotional and emotional. Neil met Edie, a librarian, when he was inquiring about firearms. The latter fell in love with him at first sight, which was somewhat surprising to Neil, who was alone, and even doubted Edie's identity at first. But soon, a feeling slowly grows between two lonely hearts, I don't know if I can call it love. Because after Neil left the next day, Edie himself wondered if this would just be an ordinary one night love in the vast city. However, when Neil saw that his companions were accompanied by his wife and children, a strong sense of loneliness struck, he called Edie, and at that moment, he knew what he needed. This can't help but remind me of the little godfather played by Pacino in "The Godfather III". Although he used to be amazed, he could solve many problems with his method, but when he needed spiritual comfort the most, there was no one left by his side. what relatives. When I saw the old man and his ex-wife walking hand in hand in the alleys of Sicily, I really hoped that nothing would disturb these two people who could have lived in peace, and let them continue their old relationship and continue An old dream, isn't it? After all, they still have love for each other in their hearts. However, the love path of such heroes is not destined to be so smooth, because they also bear many other things, such as brotherhood, such as the set of unspoken rules to compete with reality. They can't leave everything unrestrained, they also have their own responsibilities and their values. So, all we can see is Neil, looking at Edie affectionately, disappearing into the crowd inexplicably. All I can see is the little godfather holding his beloved daughter who died for blocking the gun, screaming in the sky, and instantly aged dozens of years. . .
Vincent, a police officer played by Pacino in the film, is a competent American police officer. In addition to marveling at his ability to handle cases, he should also see the charm of his individual humanity. I remember a scene where a distraught black mother rushed into the scene to see her daughter's body. Because her daughter was thrown from the sky by the murderer, and was beaten before she died, her flesh was bloody. Vincent immediately ran to stop the mother, he hugged her again and again, comforting her with body language, like a family member. The mother's emotions were calmed down, and Vincent's heart was a little heavier. His wife often hopes to share these burdens in her heart with him, but she has never been able to get close to his heart. She said to him, you don't have me in your heart, only those criminals. He replied that I must keep those scenes, those sins, in my heart, not to share with outsiders, to keep myself on guard. This kind of harshness to oneself is undoubtedly a kind of harm to close relatives. But between public and private, he chose the former, and he had to pay for it. Do you have to owe your family something to be a police officer? Are they too dedicated, or are they lacking in understanding? After passively accepting the cruel reality of evil in their hearts, they should be more in need of something gentle and kind to comfort them. Suddenly thinking of Tony Leung in "Infernal Affairs" and Jackie Chan in "New Police Story", the directors always want us to see the tragic color of the police, the helplessness that no one understands.
If I want to say something else, I think it is the satire of some details in the film to the real American society. During the period of parole, the black criminals in the film will be arranged by the prison to work. This was a good opportunity for him to regain his confidence in life, but under the various insults and contempt of the white boss, his hatred for this society has deepened, and finally he can only return to crime and find a place where he thinks he can reflect his value. At this time, crime became a fulfillment in his eyes. He hesitated for five seconds, but Neil's request was more of a lifesaver to him at the time. There's also what a detective said when he threatened a criminal's wife as a tainted witness: If you don't cooperate, you and your husband will both go to jail - your children will be orphaned - and sent to orphanages or youth schools - He learned to steal cars, take drugs - be in jail - really understand what it's like to be a criminal. Not to mention that this is a police tactic, how sad it would be if this were a true depiction of the life of a child of a criminal in America. These are not meant to expose the ugly side of human rights in American society. I believe that no matter in which country there are such or that marginalized groups, they have no intention of opposing the government, but after being repeatedly abandoned by society, they choose the path of crime and become the opposite of society. American directors can reflect a concern about reality in their films. I wonder if Chinese directors have thought about it based on reality? Or, this content is too sensitive. . .
Regarding the acting skills of the actors, I would like to say a few nonsense. Many people regard this film as the peak duel between Pacino and De Niro. Although I did not take this as a highlight, the acting skills of these two actors still have to be praised. I remember a friend commented that after Pacino reached 40, he could only bluff people with the momentum of his voice. It is true that Pacino's works at that stage showed this feature, but I was still impressed by his unique voice and devotion to the interpretation of the characters, whether it was the godfather or the policeman, he not only let me see the charm of this individual in the film , but also a kind of human trait. It's not easy to do this. And De Niro, the first memory of him is the old Godfather played in his younger days in The Godfather II. His hoarse voice and stern eyes make it easy for people to remember him. And seeing him in this film after a span of several decades is a different experience. The tenderness of the chivalrous bones is quite suitable to describe him in the film. MS outsiders praised De Niro for this film more than Pacino, but I am still loyal to my love for Pacino, there is no special reason, maybe it is preconceived.
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