Just like all things in the vast world, the types of movies are also very different. Even among Disney films, most of which are produced with a distinct corporate branding, there are big differences. From cartoons to live-action movies, from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series to "The Avengers", etc., they are all aimed at different target groups and occupy very different niche markets. Therefore, in terms of movie appreciation, the audience can not only devote themselves to the type of movies they like, but also enjoy the happiness and novelty brought about by differences. Under the circumstance that the mainland film market is mainly dominated by films that emphasize audio-visual experience, and the introduction of films is still dominated by sci-fi, action, and magic blockbusters, due to individual hobbies and differences in viewing appeals, films have two levels of reputation. The phenomenon of severe differentiation is not surprising. Not long ago, "Godzilla" was like this, and so was "Maleficent".
After watching a lot of movies, you will gradually come out of the preference of a certain type of movies, no longer obsessed with a certain point, but will take a step back and look at the whole movie more comprehensively. Large investment in commercial blockbusters will not fail at all. Story, performance, director, rhythm, photography, music, etc. always have their own brilliance. (Of course, it is inevitable to occasionally produce one or two films that are basically useless, but also make a lot of money, but this also proves the partial success of this film from the negative side). Therefore, after a day of intense work, when I watch a movie, I prefer to let go of myself and let the movie lead me into the world it creates. No matter what the quality is, I can always find some shining points that I like. In the darkness of the theater, there is no pause, no fast-forward or rewind, the only thing you can do is watch and try to enjoy.
When you let go of all your prejudices and calm down to enjoy a movie, you may find the beauty and emotion that was overlooked before. Perhaps this is also an inappropriate example of "things follow the heart, and the state is created by the heart".
"Sleeping Beauty" is a remake of Disney's well-known classic animated film "Sleeping Beauty." The release date of May 30, 2014 was also chosen to coincide with the 55th anniversary of the release of the 1959 version of "Sleeping Beauty". This time, the protagonist of the story has become the classic villain Maleficent, but it was adapted by Disney itself, and Angelina Jolie was invited. The poster is uncharacteristically full of mystery. These contrasts themselves are full of expectations. Since it is a fairy tale and the movie has not been classified as unsuitable for children, it seems a good attitude to watch movies with a childlike innocence and abandon all subjective priors.
At the beginning of the film, the castle in the title is no longer the front facade of the traditional Disney title, but is turned from an angle and shown to everyone from the side. From this detail, tell us that this time, we are watching "Rashomon" Another version of the story.
It still starts with "a long time ago...", but the picture turns decisively from the side of the castle to the beautiful, mysterious, peaceful and peaceful forest kingdom. The magnificent wonderland is lifelike under the bright screen of the giant screen, the delicate picture quality, the transparent color and the accurate positioning of the sound. Young Maleficent has a kind and happy heart, and the forest kingdom is also peaceful. Then, after the war against the human king's desire for power and fame, and the cruel betrayal he faced, Maleficent gradually turned into darkness, the forest kingdom was surrounded by thorns, all joy disappeared, and Ma Lin Fei Sen also revels in the joy of his own revenge. The story thus far seems to be a denunciation of human innate greed (the teenage Stefan's desire for gems) and the unending desire (the human king's desire to unify the two worlds and the adult Stefan's desire for the throne and power). greed). Maleficent wakes up to find that the double blow of body and mind after losing her wings is vividly and vividly expressed by Angelina Jolie's explosive performance. In the World Cup, from Messi's intoxicated appearance when he runs with open arms after scoring a goal, you can understand the desire of human beings to fly, so we should also be able to understand that the fairy who could fly freely lost her wings in the betrayal of her lover. Kind of heartbreaking.
However, everything changed after the arrival of Princess Aurora, and the frozen heart gradually thawed. With the passing of Stefan, who committed suicide, all the grievances were understood, and everything returned to a beautiful appearance again.
Simple stories are not simple truths. This story is a good commentary on "things change with the heart, the state is created by the heart, and all the troubles are born in the heart". Different ways of dealing with the same thing can lead to completely different results. If your heart is bright and kind, your world will be peaceful and beautiful; but when your heart is full of desire for revenge, it is your own heart that is actually poisoning.
The new story seems to be more reasonable than the original "Sleeping Beauty" story, where the Dark Queen's hatred and Prince Charming's love seem to have no reason and no basis, and "Maleficent" helps us from Another angle restores the truth in the eyes of the storyteller.
Director Robert Stromberg has been the art director of "Avatar" and "Alice in Wonderland", as well as "Dueling Yuma", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Walking in the Clouds", "Old Love", "Golden" The visual effects supervisor of films such as Compass, Robert Stromberg, who was the director for the first time in this film, handed in a fairly good answer. On the one hand, he showed his strong control of visual effects and scenes. Controlling power, the scenes in the forest are like a dream, and the fighting scenes are also full of visual tension. Various elf monsters are carefully designed, some are cute and some are stunning, and the texture of the picture shows the visual effect of a magical epic; but another In terms of the ability to control the rhythm of the entire film, there is still a certain distance from being skilled, and there is a lot of room for improvement. The plot arrangement can be more compact, and the expansion of key passages and the deletion of unnecessary plots may play a more positive role in the film's tension.
Maleficent seems to be a tailor-made role for Angelina Jolie. Especially in the scene of the celebration ceremony, Maleficent brought an indescribable aura, contempt and ridicule to the king, and cast spells in a hateful tone. And the infinite maternal love shown when the young princess touches the horns on her head is also a true inner expression. (“Jolie’s daughter, Vivienne, plays Princess Aurora as a child in the film. Jolie said that casting her daughter in the role was a 'situation’ and that the other three- and four-year-old actors were fascinated by the horns and sharp points on her head. Pointy nails freak out, but need another kid to play opposite, and it can only be Vivienne", no wonder). The character actress showed the excellent acting skills that a good actor can show in this fairy tale movie with limited play, and vividly and truly portrayed Maleficent's character change and the unchanging innermost feelings. good.
Sam Riley, who plays Raven Divar, still has the temperament of the band's lead singer. This role plays a very good role in setting off and adjusting the atmosphere in the film. This time, the raven is no longer a minion, but a symbol of Maleficent. on the wings. As for Sharto Copley, who plays the scumbag king Stefan, he still continues the performance level in "The Ninth District" and "Elysium", showing a wider play path, but he is helpless in this film. Play space is too limited. Looking forward to the future performance of this late bloomer.
Elle Fanning, the sister of the famous child star Dakota Fanning, played Princess Aurora, but the performance was not lost due to the performance space and the inner level of the characters. And Brandon Thwaites perfectly completed the role of the male vase. (The scene of kissing Sleeping Beauty was very interesting. The cute prince was encouraged to kiss the sleeping princess. After several inner struggles, he let go of the nobility’s rules and etiquette and kissed, but unexpectedly it didn’t work. Is this the screenwriter behind? Metaphor: Love at first sight is not true love, true love needs
time The role in the atmosphere is similar to that of a circus clown, gag, insignificant, but indispensable. But the only thing I don't understand is why the blessing of the third fairy is not sent in the end? (Or say half of it softly?)
Going back to the beginning of this article, when you put everything down in these short two hours, regain your innocence, immerse yourself in the immersive viewing experience of IMAX, and feel the magical world, You will get a good viewing experience, but if you watch the film from a critic's point of view, you will find too many shortcomings in this film. As for which mindset to adopt, it is entirely up to you. It doesn't matter what is right or wrong, it's "things turn around". But the philosophical thinking in the film is worth our careful consideration. Good and evil are often the difference between one thought, as the so-called one thinks of heaven and the other thinks of hell.
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