Regarding the first story, some people say that what the story wants to tell us is not to be too buster. Although he has good marksmanship and strong ability, he lost his life because he was too high-profile and reckless.
Is the movie really trying to teach us how to behave in the world and how to survive in a complex society? I think it's the exact opposite.
People live not only for the sake of living itself, but more importantly, what kind of attitude to live with in your life.
Some people live their lives by selling their dignity, begging, and alms from others. Do you think this kind of life is meaningful? Some people are useless all their lives, afraid of their wives, colleagues, and neighbors. What's the point?
Of course you think these examples are too extreme, I can cite examples that appear in the movie. If, in the first tavern, Buster faced the contempt of the boss and the provocation of customers, cowardly and ran away, how would you feel? This is common in real society, and it is completely understandable. After all, there are many people on the other side, and the ancients often taught us that heroes do not suffer immediate losses. If that's the case, you can give Baster the nickname of "cowardly bag": I usually talk rhetorically, saying that I am so good, and I can hide if I can hide when I encounter something? On the contrary, it is precisely because Buster is not afraid of power and dares to say no, that you will give a great admiration to him after watching the movie, and because of this, he is himself, a shining image.
Going to the second tavern with a gambling business, facing the unruly locals and the same unabated contempt, Buster shot in the leg and killed the other party. This is also completely in line with his character. When the younger brother of the slain challenged him, of course Buster agreed without hesitation.
On the empty street of the party, the result of the duel was not unexpected. After the opponent was interrupted by Buster with five fingers of his right hand one by one, he took out a small mirror and was shot deadly in the back.
A black-clothed man playing the harmonica came on horseback from afar, and Bast first praised the other party for playing the harmonica well. When the other party asked for a duel, Buster agreed without hesitation, and at the same time thought that he had the chance to win. At this time, an accident happened, and Buster was killed by the opponent with a lightning speed.
However, do you think Buster will regret participating in the final duel? No, with his character, he will not refuse any challenge. This is his life, his attitude, and it can stand any test.
The director didn't mean to belittle Buster either. After his death, Bast's soul came out of his body, grew small wings like an angel, sang songs, and when the last two people pulled his body away, they were all full of praise. This shows that the director agrees with this attitude.
In addition to that, I think the film is still addressing issues about rules, fairness.
Buster made trouble in two taverns, all because of injustice. The owner of the first tavern despised him and did not sell him alcohol. Other customers looked down on him and were unwilling to drink with him, and at the same time provoked him with words. Buster killed five people by himself. At the second hotel, Buster made a proposal that this game was not counted because he saw the bad cards left by the previous gambler and did not want to lose money in vain as soon as he came up. The other three did not agree. In addition to provocative words, one of the locals pointed the gun at Buster and threatened to shoot. In fact, I think Buster will compromise even if the other three do not agree to restart the game, but speak well. After all, this is the rule of others. Although Buster is an outlaw, he still agrees with the rules that everyone agrees with. will comply. However, when faced with threats from naked and unruly locals, how can Buster, who is humorous but still very violent, bear it.
Buster's two duels are obviously fair. In the first game, after getting the answer that the other party did not need a countdown, Buster shot and interrupted the index finger of the opponent's right hand responsible for pulling the trigger until he killed the opponent. In the second duel, this time it was reversed. The opponent shot Buster in the head after getting the reply that Buster did not need a countdown, which ended Buster. This is equally fair.
In the face of unfairness, Buster, who suffered a loss, won both times, and beat the dominant side to pieces. In a fair duel, Buster has a winner and a loser. What should be done in the face of injustice, and what should be done in the face of fair rules, the director's intention is naturally self-evident. This is also the reason why the film cannot be imported into the country. Our police uncles usually tell us that we have been bullied by others, don't fight back, endure or really can't bear to call the police. He even warned everyone: fight, lose the hospital, win the jail. It's not very Buster. I personally do not agree with this approach: appeasement of raising rape will only lead to more and more injustices, and this is how the underworld is raised. On the contrary, if everyone is like Buster, who is willing to sacrifice their lives in the face of injustice, who would threaten the safety of ordinary people with knives and guns at every turn? Only when ordinary people have the right and freedom of self-defense can a harmonious and long-term stable society be achieved.
About the second story
Scenario one, rob a bank
The male protagonist made the decision to rob the bank after hesitation. Facing the chattering boss, the male protagonist impatiently took out his pistol. The seemingly obedient boss was actually well prepared. On the pretext of bending over to take the money, he pulled the trigger of the shotgun he had prepared earlier, and three big holes were punched under the counter. The male protagonist jumped up on the counter and ducked. The boss took the opportunity to escape. The male protagonist scoured the money in the counter and was about to run away, but he was shot by the boss before he went out a few steps. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured. The male customer couldn't care about the money bag, so he got up and hid behind the well. When the male protagonist wanted to call the horse over to ride and escape, the boss unexpectedly rushed out with a gun and covered in pots. The male protagonist fired a few shots in a panic, but only hit the pot, and was finally knocked out by the boss with the butt of his gun and subdued.
Obviously, despite the hesitation, the male protagonist still made the decision to do evil. The story tells in absurd ways how a perpetrator was subdued and transferred to Yuji. This is in line with our notion: Evil pays off. No matter how good-looking you are, desperate or whatever, evil won't end so easily.
Scene 2, the first trial, to being rescued, and then to being caught
The male protagonist wakes up to find that he has a rope around his neck, is riding on a horse, and is about to be hanged. The judge explained to him the reason for his death sentence and asked him what he wanted to say. The male protagonist said that the bank boss won't be honorable. This is equivalent to nonsense, and it is even more disgraceful for you to rob a bank. Then, someone in the firing squad wanted the male lead to give him a horse before he died, and everyone else wanted it too. The male protagonist said that he did not want to give it to anyone. People say he is too selfish. From a bystander's point of view, it is true that the dying do good deeds before they die, and it is indeed necessary to avoid disputes among the living. But from the perspective of the deceased, he has the right to choose to say no, which is understandable. Then, things changed, and the natives came to kill in groups, resulting in the deaths of several people in the firing squad. The chief pretended to be serious and walked over, but only frightened the horse under the male protagonist's crotch, smiled and left. The westward movement of the United States has indeed promoted the development of its power, but the indigenous peoples in the west have all suffered. It's unfair, but it can't be fought. The male protagonist, who was left alone here, was strangled to death because the horse was hungry and wanted to graze. At the last moment, the male protagonist saw a cowboy driving a herd of cattle not far away, and he did not hesitate to send out a distress signal. The cowboy breaks the rope with a gun and saves the male lead. The male protagonist helps the cowboy drive the cattle to show his gratitude. The cowboy said that he had hired two people to drive the cattle before, but they fled because the other party couldn’t bear the hardship. When the male protagonist was hesitating whether to agree or not, another wave of law enforcement teams came from afar. Seeing that the situation was not good, the cowboy slipped away, leaving the male protagonist with a confused look. Obviously, this cowboy turned out to be a cow thief, and every word he said was a lie.
Scene Three, Second Trial
The male protagonist was taken to summary court by one of the law enforcement officers. The judge asked two questions, and the male protagonist was rushing to answer it before he could speak, because he believed that the male protagonist was a cow thief. The judge decisively sentenced the male protagonist to hang.
Scene Four, Execution
The male protagonist and three other people were sent to the gallows together. The people next to him were crying, and the male protagonist smiled and asked him: Is it the first time? The opponent was startled. The male protagonist glanced at the audience under the stage, suddenly saw a beautiful lady, and sighed: How beautiful! He was then hanged.
The male protagonist who should be hanged for the crime of robbing a bank is unwilling to argue that the bank boss won a disgraceful victory. The male protagonist who was mistaken for stealing cattle and sentenced to death did not complain, but walked to the execution ground with a smile and accepted the trial of fate. What an irony this is. The male protagonist had no pursuit, so he would rob a bank by taking a risk. In the end, the male protagonist saw Meihe's goal, but was hanged immediately. What an irony this is. Although the film is absurd, it is thought-provoking.
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