Chapter 1500

"The plot of gravity itself, like Avatar, does not have much room for discussion. It is even more concise and straightforward than avatar. It simply tells the story of a difficult journey to find a way to help oneself after being trapped in a desperate situation in space. That's all.

This kind of story is not the first time in Hollywood history, and it will never be the last. In order to avoid the spoiler, I give up and leave it to the audience to go into the cinema. However, based on such a simple story, gravity's discussion and presentation of philosophical issues are far better and more profound than avatar's.

The crisis and climax in the process of self-help are absolutely essential elements of commercial films. But it is precisely in this seemingly unrelated story box that Alfonso makes a deep artistic discussion without affecting the narrative rhythm of the script itself——

Every detail, every picture, every foreshadowing and every performance reveals a strong and profound philosophical thinking, which permeates every link of the whole film layer upon layer; And in the wonderful performances of Langley hall and Rooney Mara, they are released unreservedly.

The film presents the process of life from birth to evolution, long and great, grand and mysterious, wonderful and moving; At the same time, a more profound theme is put forward

What is the meaning of being?

This is the ultimate torture in the field of philosophy. Who am I? Where do you come from? Where to go?

Freud can't solve it because everyone has different understanding and insight; Alfonso Caron also failed to answer the question. Instead, he infiltrated his understanding into the film, so that every audience can feel what belongs to him after watching the film.

In the end of "Dark Knight", Nolan put forward a core of reflection: is darkness and light really the opposite of each other? Or the two sides of the integration? Does justice exist without evil? Does pure evil and pure justice exist objectively?

Now, through gravity, Kalon puts forward another more profound, essential and unsolvable existentialist problem

Does life have the meaning of existence because of fetters, or does it breed fetters because of existence? Should life maintain the fetters and pursue the return of the soul, or should it cut off the fetters and pursue the upgrading of higher ideas? How is the essence of life defined?

In the final analysis, this is a survival story, but it tells more about why we want to survive.

As for how to think and understand, every audience will find their own answers.

Seemingly huge and grand, mixed and profound motif, but all perfectly melt in the control of the ups and downs rhythm of commercial film shell. Kalon uses local film technology to create an incredible, unrepeatable and transcendent viewing experience - at least for now.

The complementary factors of picture and light and shadow, space and composition, character and plot, lens and philosophy form a responsive intertextuality, which truly brings the charm of film art into full play. Just like Martin Scorsese's Hugo, it presents a film world constructed by film and light and shadow. That's what Christopher Nolan has not been able to do.

There is no doubt that this is a full score work! It's impeccable

"Hollywood reporter" is one of the most professional and authoritative magazines in the industry. It not only has an ultra high status in the US but also in Europe. Although the French movie manual has make complaints about Hollywood too commercial and popular, the annual best choice of two magazines in each year is flowing among editorial departments. It's not about keeping watch, it's about getting to know each other.

Michael - Phillips almost exhausted all praise, will "gravity" to the full throne!

But for Michael's audience, this does not seem to be unexpected, because in May, on top of the Cannes Film Festival, Michael has already given full marks for "drunken folk song"!

In fact, just after half of 2013, Michael already thought that "drunken ballad" was the best seed of the year, and now "gravity" came out, which also made Michael in a dilemma.

Michael couldn't help thinking of the famous Roger Ebert.

The two critics are close friends.

In January 2005, Michael made a severe criticism on the comedy "straight dancer 2." I hate this work, every minute of it, all the self righteous, stupid, smiley and blank moments. The arrogance that anyone would like this work is disgusting, I hate it fooling the audience because it believes it can entertain the audience. "

At that time, comedian rob Schneider, who was in charge of writing and acting in the work, insulted Michael with ugly and dirty words. He even thought that Michael was not qualified to be a film critic, let alone comment on his work, because "he never won the Pulitzer Prize".

After hearing the news, Roger stepped forward, "as a Pulitzer winner, I should be qualified to comment. I have to admit: Rob Schneider, your film is disgusting and disgusting."

It's a small episode, but it's a chance for Roger and Michael to make friends.

Although Roger is the only film critic who has won the Pulitzer Prize in the history of film criticism, he never has airs. He is keen to make friends with other colleagues. When he meets Michael, they become close friends and often have a drink and talk at the film festival.

In fact, there are many differences in the taste of watching movies between the two film critics' friends. The most typical example is Citizen Kane. This film is the best in Roger's personal film history, but Michael thinks that Orson wells is too well-known. This work may rank in the top 20 of the best list in film history, but it is definitely not the best choice.

Conversely, Michael's personal history is best make complaints about the "2001 space roaming", which is Roger's choice of "too commercial".

However, these so-called differences make them cherish each other's friendship more and more

If all film critics have the same taste, then it is the beginning of the death of art. The existence of controversy and difference is the core essence of art debate, and it is also an important driving force to urge artists to create schools and develop rapidly; Although there are differences in their views, they are reasonable and unable to convince each other, which also means that each other's views will become a new perspective to re-examine their works.

Of course, Michael and Roger share many of the same bad tastes. For example, both of them hate the highly recognized and popular "tiger gall 2", but they look at the "future water world" with new eyes. Moreover, both of them especially like the boldness revealed by the crude plasma movies.

In addition, in recent years, with the strong rise of lanli, they also hold a similar view

This talented new generation actor is undoubtedly spiritual, and his concentration and dedication are also admirable. The only worry is whether lanli can persist in his acting exploration and break through himself after becoming famous as a young man. They are looking forward to the future of lenley, "maybe more than Hanks."

Daniel Day Lewis, Sean pan, Meryl Streep, Catherine Hepburn and other actors have no doubt about their acting talent, but they are not very interested in commercial box office, and they do not have much ability.

The audience appeal of Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Robert Downey Jr. is an important talent. Their charm in the box office market is really impressive, but the discussion and study of acting skills and art can not be satisfactory.

Tom Hanks is the only superstar who has both box office and acting skills. Johnny Depp once had the opportunity to copy Hanks' brilliance, but his image and life problems have become fatal shackles.

Now, it's Raleigh's turn.

Many things in common make Roger and Michael close friends, which is also a valuable friendship.

In April this year, Roger Ebert's cancer recurred. After 11 years of long struggle, he was still unable to fight against the disease and died on April 4.

Before Roger died, Michael went to the hospital to visit his old friend. Roger's biggest regret at that time was that he might not be able to go to Cannes Film Festival in France due to his physical condition. Later, it was true that Roger left his beloved film before Cannes opened.

So, when he watched the "drunken folk" at Cannes Film Festival, Michael burst into tears. The movie reminded him of the old guy who devoted all his passion to the movie, and also reminded him of the old guy who was lying on the bed but still yearning for the movie.

In the film review for "drunken folk", Michael said, "do you remember the beginning of life? If you miss the ballad, does it mean you miss your life? "

For them, if they miss the movie, they miss their life. Their long life is concentrated in the film screen, and also concentrated in the confusion and hesitation of Levine Davis. Even now, recalling the movie, Michael's eyes are still full of tears.

Now, after watching gravity, Michael thinks of Roger again. Because of Roger's admiration for Langley, the young actor has devoted two top works in just one year, which really shows them their expectations for the future; Also because of Roger's sincerity and love for the film, all of them are condensed in the shot of Karon!

After all, movies are irreplaceable for them.