Pretentious presentation of youth subcultures

Petite Dustin Hoffman is still so young at this time, maybe his shoulders are not broad enough, which is different from the idol temperament of the previous male protagonists, but the youthful interpretation interprets the theme of this film, that is, youth subculture ... During the same period of the film, the subculture in the United States emerged after World War II. In addition to the feminist movement, the gay movement, and the black movement, young people wanted to express themselves and break through barriers. They chose to fight against society. The path is often rock and decadence, which evolved from this From drug abuse to promiscuity, this film was also born under this tide. On the one hand, it reflects the social reality, and on the other hand, it becomes a vent for young people. As a result, it has achieved success in film history, art and box office. In particular, the soundtrack of the film has even surpassed the text itself and has become a classic of music. Perhaps many people in the film have forgotten or have never seen it, but many of the soundtracks in the film are familiar... The entry point of the film is The confusion of the male protagonist after graduating from college is the beginning of the youth subculture, and the seduction of Anne Bancroft has become a metaphor here. This is the inherent game rule of adult society, which is very attractive and powerful. Anne Bancroft's performance itself, she is very charming, but very tough, the hero is always in a state of being in control, so he succumbs to obscenity, perhaps, he thinks this is a form of resistance to mainstream society, but , after trying the forbidden fruit, the male protagonist is obviously more empty, with the appearance of Elaine, he knows his needs, so the adult in the mainstream society, namely Anne Bancroft becomes a hindrance, and finally the protagonist breaks through all restraints , and the heroine came together. In the scene of the church, he slapped the high window of the church. This design placed him in the position of Jesus, and it became an intertext with his previously fabricated priesthood. In fact, it also implied, The theme of young people saving themselves... However, this youth subculture film is not pure, there is criticism, but it is more about bridging. The film adopts a comedy presentation. With dark humor, it may be more acceptable, but sharp The degree is greatly reduced, just like Dustin Hoffman's melancholy eyes, the movie never ends, just like after Nora left, the hero and heroine temporarily escaped from adult society, the battle was won, but what about them? move on? This bus will eventually have an end stop, so they will eventually be overwhelmed by the existing social framework... Interestingly, the character design of the movie also makes the criticism not pure. The so-called youth subculture is obviously the main force. The young people in the bottom society, and this film chooses a boy from the middle class. He has no worries about food and clothing, and has excellent grades. Everything is so enviable. He is confused and just wants to complete his own dif.

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