Think deeper

Rhiannon 2022-04-21 09:01:42

Named like a superhero movie, it's actually a philosophical movie.

The film tells the story of a family who lives in seclusion in the forest, meditating, exercising, hunting, largely self-sufficient, and most importantly, constantly reading, thinking independently, and understanding the nature of the problem.

There are two sentences that particularly impressed me. One is that "it is our behavior, not our language, that defines us." , and what can be said and what can't be said should not be a problem; the second is "innate human rights, to control the power", although the rule of the world is that the strong control the weak, sometimes we will appear powerless, but as long as we live, we have the right to decide their own behavior.

At the end of the film, a "compromise" is made between the ideal country and the real society. It may not be called a "compromise". It can only be said that a complete ideal country is not suitable for the present. The development of civilization has brought safety and convenience to life in some aspects, but we must not forget the more precious things that nature and books have brought us. Knowledge and skills are the most fundamental source of our survival and thinking.

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Captain Fantastic quotes

  • Ellen: [intercepting Bo & Claire on their way to a tryst] It's almost midnight. I sincerely hope you two lovebirds haven't been doing what I think you've been doing.

    Bo: [talking rapidly] I know what you think. But I know that your daughter has taught me many things just now. She has broadened my mind, she has helped me grow. When we just kissed for the first time just then, it... The endorphins that your daughter sent through my body were like dolphins swimming through my bloodstream. The way she has opened me up, she has penetrated deep inside of me, and I know that I have penetrated deep, deep inside of your daughter. And... but not-not like that. I would love to when... When it's necessary for... I, I want kids someday. Not right now, of course.

    Bo: [turning to speechless Claire] But when you're ready, when I'm ready, because I think this should be a shared decision. This is a decision that we should make together. But when you are ready, I will be ready. I am ready for you, if you will have me... Claire... What's your last name?

  • Ben: [to passers-by as he stands naked in the doorway of his bus] It's just a penis. Every man has one. We're all animals of the earth.

    Nai: [waiting at the picnic table] Clothes when we eat!