I don’t want to go back to the Middle Ages

Else 2021-12-31 08:03:03

Halfway through the movie, I suddenly understood what the Middle Ages are. At that time, only force was everything. After the collapse of the Roman Empire's civilization, the Germans brought their original tribal principles to Europe. Those who are not of my race must behave differently. Clan members of the same race are more closely integrated in battle. It's totally different from the atomized individual relationship like today. The tribal principle and the overall anarchy make people have no basic sense of security. Can only seek the protection of the lord, to put it simply, can only stand in line. Choose a lord to protect yourself. In the life state of Fire and Sword, where is there time to grow food, herd sheep, have children, read books, do research, and sell things? Only by hiding in the remote and desolate suburbs, in the monastery, can there be a relatively quiet life.

Another interesting point is that no matter which side will say, God bless on You. Whether it is French or English, as well as distant Scots and Irish. They all share the same beliefs, believing that God will help themselves. Constantine the Great converted to Christianity, and the Germans also shouted the name of God when fighting. I have always blamed Christianity for ruining the country and the people, but today this idea is suddenly shaken. In such an era, there is no guarantee that the next second will be in the world. War, there is war everywhere, fighting indiscriminately. The arrows flew randomly. The knights murdered indiscriminately. Also killed indiscriminately. At such a moment, people are small and weak. Everything is unreliable and unpredictable. Only this simplest religion can calm the minds of those savages a little bit.

The castles of that era were not safe either. It turns out that many of the many castles we usually see have traces of blood and fire. The nobles who live in the castle are also warriors. They spend all their possessions and purchase armors and swords, which will directly determine who lives and who dies. Life is always under a state of war. Therefore, the only thing that can be expected is that when I am loyal to someone, he should not kill me immediately. The allegiance relationship between individuals has become the most important rule of this era. It's not property, intellectual property or the like. Criminal law is also not important, because private remedies are much easier. The most important thing is to distinguish between right and wrong, resolve disputes, or find a stronger master to get both sides settled. This is the origin of the empire. Charles the Great is such a person. Frederick the Redbeard is also such an overlord. However, they will die and grow old in the end, and the personal loyalty relationship lasts for a while. There will be war again. Their country is completely a collection of castles. There is neither a hierarchical bureaucracy nor any numerical management capabilities. The country is completely a big warrior with a group of little warriors who disagree with each other but obey the big warrior. Such a tribal structure. The so-called modern transformation is actually looking for or, in other words, the creation of a brand-new national form. Oh My God. The Middle Ages are really scheisse. Modern transformation is really necessary for the self-salvation of the West. Otherwise, the countries of Britain, France and Germany will not fight, let alone the Swabian League and the Hanseatic League, or Reutlingen and Esslingen may be upset for a while, or they may each hold a shield with their own logo and fight each other. After such new students, they should also have a good life. Because the Middle Ages is really not a human life. In contrast, ancient China is too heavenly. It's so harmonious. The basic principle of great unification of the country was established as early as Qin Core's time. Private fights are illegal under the centralized emperor, and force gives way to knowledge and ethical rules. There are occasional wars, but these wars are not the norm in life, but the struggle for imperial power or self-adjustment of this ultra-stable structure. I once again believe that Chinese civilization is too powerful, and such principles were established so early. Even the Roman Empire cannot compare.

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  • Rosella 2022-04-22 07:01:36

    The plot of the movie is very cleverly designed, but 90% of this wonderful plot is attributed to the original novel. However, compared to the failed adaptations of some movies, this movie is still very good in screenwriting, and the integration of each plot is quite skillful. Part of the regret comes from the actors' acting skills and the director's control of the war scene (for some reason, after seeing the French archer's arrow in the hand for two seconds, I remembered that I should fall to the ground, which made me have the urge to recommend their "Actor's Self-cultivation" to watch.

  • Madisyn 2022-03-25 09:01:11

    At the beginning, Emma's two "Marines" died too frustratingly... Is their ability to survive not as good as a weak scholar? Paul's hairstyle that year looked like a mess.

Timeline quotes

  • Robert Doniger: Oh.

    Robert Doniger: [walks over to the group and takes Francois' glasses off] Sorry Francois - they didn't - have these...

    François: You know, I can't see without them.

    Robert Doniger: I'm sure you'll be fine. That's where we goofed up with the professor.

  • Robert Doniger: Yeah, yeah, look. We need cultural experts, not scientists. My people simply don't know about the medieval world, or how to mingle with the locals, which is what we're gonna have to do, if we're going to find the professor and bring him back.

    Marek: So that's it? We just step on that machine and wiz back to 1357?