It's a system that doesn't work

Crystal 2022-04-23 07:01:18

The director's intention is clear, that this system of domination that suppresses human emotions is actually unsustainable. Be it rebels, heads of government, priests, teachers, or children, they actually had feelings a few years ago, such as the protagonist's wife and children, but most people are afraid of the government's authority and dare not show it.

Many details in the movie reflect this. The black partner of the protagonist obviously laughed several times when he first went on a mission. The desire also shows that he is emotional.

For another example, there is a picture of a dear friend (actually a rebel) leading everyone to applaud collectively. People who are really unsympathetic will not applaud at all.

There is also a scene where the protagonist walks into the office building in the crowd. Someone is looking around, and an old lady puts her hand on the handrail of the stairs. There is no doubt that these two people also have feelings.

What the director wanted to express has actually been said through the mouths of the rebel leaders: ordinary people in a country have the right to enjoy joy, sorrow and sorrow, but the ruling class (such as priests) must suppress their emotions and try their best to make rational judgments. At the last moment, the emotional tester shows that the male protagonist has zero emotional fluctuations, which also reflects this very well.

I personally think that Father's original purpose is the same as that of the rebel leader, to make the ruling class take medicine and suppress their emotions, but not to restrict ordinary people, but Father did not expect that there have been emotional people among the priests (that is, the council). Chairman), this system has instead become a tool for careerists to make profits. From this point of view, the so-called leader of the rebel army is afraid of losing power in the political struggle.

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Extended Reading
  • America 2021-10-20 19:02:05

    I saw the Cultural Revolution of a foreigner.

  • Ladarius 2022-03-22 09:01:15

    It fully shows that the seemingly rigorous armed forces are actually vulnerable. Also, the most powerful cronies and rebels around them are often the dead spots of the party. The action has reached the point of distortion.

Equilibrium quotes

  • John Preston: You're absolutely 100% right, sir.

    DuPont: Of course I am.

  • Jurgen: Will you do it?

    John Preston: Yes.

    Jurgen: Can you?

    John Preston: I don't know.