I was too curious about the Oscar-winning film so I watched this one. After reading half of it, I felt familiar, but after checking it, I found out that it was a remake of the Bailey family. If I had known earlier, I would not have watched the same plot a second time.
Although I am not too impressed with the Bellier family, I can still feel that this film is basically a complete turnaround, whether in terms of character shaping or plot. And it's a bit subtle that such a remake can actually win an award.
The most touching scene is when the father is sitting in the truck, touching his daughter's throat and trying to "listen" to her daughter's singing. I don't know how that would feel. My barriers keep me from getting to know my daughter's favorite things, but I try and I try to feel, even if it's just a throbbing in the throat.
I don't remember Bailey's repertoire, but if I just talk about this one, I can only say that the selection of the repertoire is somewhat general. Even at the end, it should be the climax of the whole film. The girl sang and watched her family sign with tears in her eyes, but the emotion of this song was still a layer off.
It may really be zzzq's Oscar, and I personally feel it is far inferior to The Shape of Water.
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