Tragic, heavy, and thought-provoking

Daphnee 2022-01-08 08:02:45

At the end you will start to think about how the fear and ignorance of a group, the treacherous and fanfare of some people, can turn the world upside down. It was so irrational and suffocating. This is a deeply troubling film.

John Proctor of Daniel Day-Lewis is full of humanity, and so is his wife Elizabeth. Joan Allen played very well. She has always played the role of a good wife so convincingly, such as Face Off.

Winona Ryder acted very well, so good that people can't wait to choke her to death. The character she played is really complicated. Abgail Williams looks like an innocent child, but inside is conspiracy and vicious. Presumably at the very first moment, she would never have thought that her love for John would develop to this point. However, she has no retreat.

Because it was modified by Arthur Miller's drama, the stage traces are very obvious. The weight of the lines is very heavy. One court trial was particularly exciting, where the judge tried John. John confessed his relationship with Abgail, and the judge called Elizabeth for questioning. This period of interrogation made people feel almost uncomfortable. It is conceivable that in reality, how many criminal interrogations (during the Cultural Revolution, or any event in history that are not rational enough) can violate common sense and human nature in this way.

Another reason that this interrogation was wonderful was the dramatic episode of Winona Ryder's nagging, almost trembling with hatred.

There is no doubt that this film is another work that Daniel Day-Lewis has dedicated himself to art. He easily endowed his role with a majestic image and human brilliance.

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Extended Reading
  • Nico 2022-04-22 07:01:42

    God, devil, snake and mouse have a nest, and mortals rely on themselves to appear.

  • Iliana 2022-03-18 09:01:05

    It's too heavy, I don't know how much heavier than the original. Watching Lewis's voice hoarse leave my name really gritted his teeth. By the way, I strongly despise the Chinese translation.

The Crucible quotes

  • Elizabeth: It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery.

  • Judge Danforth: Who weeps for these weeps for corruption.