Greatness comes from ordinary

Clementine 2022-04-21 09:01:24

The Coen Brothers' film "Thunderbolt" won multiple nominations at the 83rd Academy Awards. It tells the story of a 14-year-old girl, Mattie, to avenge the murder of her father. s story. The film is set in the desolate and backward western United States. There is no climax or there are climaxes everywhere. Because of the process of chasing the murderer, Mattie and the sheriff are always in danger, even in the part where Mattie prepares at the beginning of the film. Startled step by step.

Fat, blind in one eye, wearing a blindfold, looking dirty and almost drunk, Sheriff Rossiter is just such a guy who ends the film with his fortitude, daring, calm and iron tenderness. Leveraged my heart; and the chattering, brave and kind Texas Ranger LaBeouf; only 14 years old, born female, but brave and stubborn girl Mattie, their words and deeds are just like during this new crown pneumonia. The heroic feats of ordinary people make your heart tremble quietly and your soul applauds.

Thanks to the Coen brothers, their portrayal of heroes comes from ordinary bits and pieces, delicate without exaggeration, and even childish and playful, such as Rost and LaBeouf fighting each other, Rost took out the The dry food is thrown into the air, and the shot is shot to test who is the best marksman.

Xiao Hei, the pony who ran to death in order to save the owner's life, when Mattie said 'NO' to Roster in despair in the film, my eyes were full of tears, many animals are very kind to humans , Even beasts rarely attack people actively. But what do humans do to animals?

The scene in the film where Rost takes Mattie to the doctor after being bitten by a snake is also unforgettable. . .

In order to save his master's life, Xiao Hei ran wild in the sunset

In order to save his master's life, Xiao Hei ran wild in the sunset

In order to save his master's life, Xiao Hei ran wild in the sunset

In order to save his master's life, Xiao Hei ran wild in the sunset

Mattie on horseback suffering as much mentally as physically

Xiao Hei ran until the sun went down

Xiao Hei ran until the stars filled the sky

On the wasteland at sunset, the horses running wild, the sunset glow, tree shadows, stars, dark night, the beautiful shots of the Coen brothers are fascinating, accompanied by light, slightly melancholy country music, telling the audience of sadness and nostalgia , traditional and noble feelings, just like the protagonist of the film and the Coen brothers, loyal to their beliefs, persistent pursuit, and use their life to do an ordinary and great thing. . .

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True Grit quotes

  • Rooster Cogburn: [referring to the defense attorney] Pencil-necked son of a bitch!

  • Mattie Ross: Who's the best marshal?

    Sheriff: I'll have to weigh that. William Waters is the best tracker. He's half Comanche, and it is something to see him cut for sign. The meanest is Rooster Cogburn; he is a pitiless man, double tough, and fear don't enter into his thinking. Loves to pull a cork... The best is probably L.T. Quinn; he brings his prisoners in alive. Now, he might let one slip by now and again, but he believes that even the worst of men is entitled to a fair shake.

    Mattie Ross: Where can I find this Rooster?