Movies for novels

Claudie 2022-04-22 07:01:59

When I was in college, I read this book like all young literary and artistic young people. It was very shocking and pleasant to read at that time. I also looked forward to making it into a movie, but when I really learned about the filming, I began to subconsciously drop my hopes. To the smallest, so that no matter what kind of results you see, you will be pleasantly surprised.

In fact, it is not meaningful to compare the original novel with the movie, because the sense of picture brought by reading the novel is based on the premise of their own experience. Everyone who reads the book will have various understandings and assumptions. Intuitive experience determines its uniqueness and irrefutable, simply accept all the experiences it brings from the beginning. So, I watched this slightly Vietnamese "Norwegian Wood" with an open mind, and it felt pretty good.

Before, I was not optimistic about the typical Japanese-style facial acting skills used by the male lead, which is why I couldn't watch Japanese movies at all. I was surprised that this big capitalist country has always been stubborn in acting and refused to integrate with international standards. . But it is obvious that the director's training is good, and each character earnestly completes the mission they need to complete. Naoko is an actor who has played a major role in international movies. Compared with most Japanese actors, it is already very outstanding. Even the male protagonist, an out-and-out Japanese student, cast aside the burden of idols to perform. It can be seen that what the actors lack is really not acting, but a script worth investing in.

There is one biggest regret - why is there no bridge section when Watanabe and Midoriko are drinking on the roof when a nearby building suddenly catches fire? In fact, the novel has been read for several years, and the content has been almost forgotten, but this paragraph with strong expressionism has always been impressive. In my opinion, this is a very good part of the novel, and I have not been able to read it. It's a shame to see it materialize. If I were the director, I'd definitely keep this scene, but maybe it'll be included in the director's cut suit?

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Extended Reading
  • Bailee 2022-04-17 09:01:13

    I finally read "Norwegian Woods", which is indeed a bit sloppy. The narrative at the beginning is very messy, and those who haven't read the novel must be confused. On Naoko's twentieth birthday, Watanabe went to the Green House for dinner. The two main scenes seemed to be very flat. The most powerful details of Japanese movies have completely disappeared here. The script was a big failure, and Rinko Kikuchi didn't have the aura of Naoko at all. The movie made the appearance of the novel, but not the spirit of the novel, which is a pity.

  • Muriel 2022-04-18 09:01:20

    Why don't they try condoms with lube?

Norwegian Wood quotes

  • Toru Watanabe: Hey, Kizuki. Unlike you, I've chosen to live. And to live the best way I can. I'm sure it was hard for you. But it's hard for me too. Because you killed yourself, leaving Naoko behind. But I will never abandon her. The reason is, I love her. I'm going to grow stronger. I'm going to grow up.

  • Storm Trooper: Mind if I give you a piece of advice?

    Toru Watanabe: Sure.

    Storm Trooper: Don't feel sorry for yourself. Only degenerates feel sorry for themselves.