Forget it, that's all, just write and discuss this "half-hearted" movie that is "pretentious" after seeing it.
American movie "Us"
Genre: Thriller
Main cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex
Story Overview: Family of 4 VS Shadow Killer
Release Date: March 22, 2019 in the United States
List of nominations
how to say? This Jordan Peele's new work, the advantages and disadvantages are too prominent, at first glance, interesting, like; careful look, too boring, go.
Let's talk about "advantages"
The first recommendation is "sound effects", and the soundtrack contributes greatly to the atmosphere of the film. Without the help of "music", the starting score of this work is estimated to be only five points (out of ten).
Next is the "actor", each of whom plays two roles. If there is not enough acting support, this arduous task is absolutely impossible to complete.
Furthermore, "meaning", this needs to take time to talk about.
a. Why are black directors keen to incorporate "religion" (especially Christianity) into their works?
The reason is very simple. In the United States, most blacks and Chinese are devout Christians, so it is normal to write "faith" into the story.
b, what does the title "US" stand for?
① Literal translation "we" (ie: the current American)
②When I see US, I think of America
③ Disassemble the US, U(you) + S(shadow) = you and the shadow
c. What does Jeremiah 11:11 say?
Therefore this is what the LORD says: "I will bring disaster upon them, from which they cannot escape. They will cry to me, but I will not hear." Until a man repents of his sins, his prayers are not answered.
Some people say that this sentence is too profound to understand. Then combine with the previous solution. It is written: They turned to imitate their fathers, and refused to listen to my voice, and sinned and committed iniquity, and followed other gods and served them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah broke my covenant with their fathers.
In this way, it is easy to understand why God preached and taught his people so harshly, because they forsook "the covenant with Jehovah God," "sin again," and "turned to other gods to pray." The LORD hid his face from them.
So, what is the explanation for the timely appearance of this verse in the film?
1. The director divides the characters in the story into two categories from the perspective of belief, namely "people centered on God" and "people centered on self" (it has nothing to do with race or skin color)
2. What do you mean by linking the previous and the next? This is both a "prediction" (suggesting that the follow-up story will go dark) and a "proclamation" (revealing the true path of faith that leads people to justice and light)
3. Abandoning the correct belief -> "Sin" remains -> "The wages of sin is death"
d, the meaning of "mask"
1. Double life, that is: one set in front of the person behind the other (which can also be understood as the two sides of the character)
2. Hide, that is: don't let people see the real self, always live with a "mask"
3. Forgetting, that is: with the help of "masks", forget the past, forget those unpleasant memories, re-energize and set sail again
e, the meaning of "shadow"
1. "Americans" (maybe U.S. citizens or illegal immigrants) forgotten by the U.S. government
2. The red "shadow" indicates "the blacks, yellows, and immigrants who gave their lives to open up the American wilderness", and "red" means "blood"
3. People who are always "lower class" and cannot stand in the sunshine, in other words "those who are discriminated against"
4. The other "self", the real/disconnected self that is subconsciously detached from the pressure of reality
Having said the advantages, let’s look at the disadvantages.
1. The story is "rough" and not detailed enough. To put it bluntly, it is 4 blacks against the shadow team (this team, 4 blacks, is exactly the same as the protagonist; 4 whites, and the supporting team is no different)
2. The picture is so dark that you can't see it clearly when the lights are turned on. Although the effect (creating the atmosphere) is good, it is difficult for the audience to watch it, and those with bad eyes can only abandon it.
3. The two "showdowns" are too similar. The difference between the story of the first hour and the plot of the next hour is limited to the change of the villain's skin color
Finally, I would like to add that the heroine was "sold out" at an early age, and that shadow is precisely the "genuine" Adelaide. As for whether Jason was replaced, it is difficult to conclude. The scene at the end of the film with his eyes and the rabbit in his arms makes people doubt it.
As for the story of this film, one sentence took it: "Wilson's family traveled, was in danger, and was attacked by a man in red who looked exactly like him. With the efforts of the four, they finally escaped and rescued themselves. "
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Screenwriter ★★★☆☆ (the moral is okay, the story is slightly weaker)
Director★★★☆☆
Actor ★★★★★ (acting is impeccable)
Story ★★★☆☆ (The story needs to be improved, the reversal could have been more exciting)
Visual effects ★★★☆☆ (the picture is too dark and tired to watch)
Sound effects ★★★★★ (the soundtrack supports the whole work)
Recommendation ★★★☆☆ (the online evaluation is inflated)
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