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Saint Seiya
Jason 2021-12-14 08:01:18
Whether it is a pure melee movie or a fancy action movie, it is hard to escape the five-strong story mode. Yes, this is not a combat education movie after all. Apart from the spiritual power bestowed by Athena, why did the protagonist who was in the weak position defeat me in the end? I don't think anyone understands it. But it doesn't matter, the process of punching and kicking is enough to make people bloody, not for me. To me, this film still seems a little dry. The key to the inspirational drama is how to impress the audience. Obviously, the protagonist's encounters and the background of other characters are not rendered enough. The conflict between the protagonist and his mother was resolved a bit too quickly, and it was more dependent on the mother’s introspective spirit, which was invisible in the film. The “breaking things” of the protagonist’s girlfriend and coach were completely unattainable. ，我们可爱的反派Cam Gigandet虽然戏份不少但是其实也只是行尸走肉，没有剧本依托的反角只好挤眉弄眼的刻意扮坏，最后也免不了被一顿胖揍。By the way, Cam Gigandet is really suitable for playing a contrarian. Sometimes he stands there without speaking and squinting his eyes. It is daunting. I hope he will not scare his lovely daughter in the future.
Extended Reading
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Jake Tyler: You know what they say about the internet.
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Baja Miller: The only time you're happy is when you're hurting people.
Ryan McCarthy: Oh?
[she turns to walk off and he grabs her arm - hard]
Baja Miller: Ryan, ow. Ryan, stop you're hurting me.
Ryan McCarthy: [stone-faced] And tell me, do I look happy?