The plot of the film is about sadomasochism, but the theme is not "porn" or "sex" , Or perverted sex. The theme of the movie is love.
In fact, the sadomasochism in the movie should be regarded as a metaphor, just like the ring in Lord of The Ring, it can replace any other stereotypes that are not tolerated by the world, such as homosexuality, obesity, disability, and even race and social status. and many more. This story is not simply about how a masochistic woman meets a masochistic man, but a story of self-seeking, self-acceptance, and love for herself.
In fact, from the beginning, Lee and Edward “yellow eagle caught the Harrier's foot—both were buckled,” but because they couldn’t accept that they had “irregular” sexual behavior, they (especially Edward) were always there. Magnet-like attraction and self-denial drifted away, until at last Lee made that tragic move, which thoroughly proved her love. In fact, compared to Lee, Edward is the more painful one, because he doesn't accept himself more than Lee, and doesn't understand his needs, so his struggle has to be more violent and destructive. But how lucky he is, it was not someone else he met, it was Lee! This woman knows him not only from the physical, but also from the soul! Edward asked Lee to throw away her acupuncture kit, and Lee allowed Edward to regenerate. In the process, she also found herself who had been suppressed and misunderstood. The scars she left on her body in so many black years before, each one has meaning from now on. Each of these scars is her footsteps towards Edward in the soul and ultimately happiness.
Love does not have to be tender and tender as water. Love can also be violence or scars, as long as the two people in love are happy. People’s feelings and needs are so different. Some we think are good and we promote, and some we think are bad and we suppress. But who knows? What is considered bad may also have infinite charm, and even its core is the most precious wealth of mankind-love.
There are two things about this movie that make me quite
criticized - one is the construction of gender roles. Quite simply, if the torturer is Edward and the torturer is Lee, can this movie become popular? I even wonder if any actor is willing to play a battered lover? Edward has a dual sadistic role in both a sexual sense and a realistic (film reality) sense, because he is both the abuser and Lee's boss. And Lee satisfies him unconditionally in both aspects. His control of Lee is not only physical, but also spiritual. Lee listened to him even eating a few peas at a meal, and even this kind of obedience turned into a sexy communication. In this way, I seem to be almost the same guy who brought Lee a bunch of feminist books, ha ha. However, the criticism of the movie and the criticism of Lee are two different things. Lee obeyed her master Edward heartily. I respect her choice. But I am not so satisfied with the role arrangements in the movie that put women in a masochistic position.
The second was when Lee left on the day of his wedding. This Hollywood bridge section, which has been used so badly that it can't be used again, is used again. What's the use besides it appears to be bad, the screenwriter is stretched out, and the talent is exhausted? ! Stripped of sadomasochism and self-acceptance, the whole movie is not much different from the ordinary Hollywood Cinderella story, especially with Julia Carrot Seed. Similar to but slightly different. So, the most important thing in the movie is that idea. Even if you are covered in scrap copper and iron, you must have a little, even a little shining like a diamond!
If I come to the screenwriter, I will. . . (Leave it here first, wait until I want to come...)
Finally, we must vigorously praise the outstanding performance of the leading actress Maggie Gyllenhaal! She is not pretty, skinny and skinny, but she played Lee, as if she had become one with Lee. I even wonder if she is also a bit masochistic in her life (it can be seen how successful she is). She is not acting, she is enjoying the nourishment of love with the heroine. Most of the psychologically portrayed situations in the play are very subtle and elusive, but she can present all the layers of sentiment meticulously. Especially the large dialogue between her and Edward, she can grasp the measure, not tepid, it is really rare! In contrast, the actor who played Edward is dwarfed, although he looks quite charming.
Also, who translated the Chinese name of this movie? Pull out tjj! Merry boss Qiao secretary, typical sequelae of seeing too many bad Hollywood movies!
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