Originally I thought this was a movie about the definition of "lady", but after watching it, I found that I was still too narrow.
Because the face of Nicole Kidman in 1996 is so beautiful, I feel that the memory of an era is really deep. At that time, I also liked the look of his handsome Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt...I can’t go any further. Pull back and continue...
The story begins and ends under a tree. What is the meaning of this one? It witnessed her innocent girl moments, yearning for opportunities and adventures in life, and unwilling to marry a rich girl. The season setting at that time was also spring. Then again in the winter, after witnessing her painful moment, she returned to England from the husband who married her for money, and sent away her beloved cousin Ralph Isabel, and once again met the confession under the tree, Gu Durwood, although talking about getting rid of him, actually couldn't resist his confession, and finally ran to "home".
Isabel’s youth/years/dreams make Mrs. May full of envy, because “there is still life waiting for her”, on the other hand, she consciously “gets nothing from the most wonderful past”, “no husband, no children, no I don’t even have my own property.” The once ambitiousness now seems absurd. But for her and lover Osmond's daughter Pansy (to have a good life and meet a rich husband), they united and conspired Isabel. The innocent Isabel Osmond’s plan of “try to keep quiet” and “don’t worry, fight, or work hard” made him feel “noble”, and was “darkened” by his easy-going “I am deeply in love with you”. ", marrying her for "love", with her rich fortune.
I have to mention that after learning that she had chosen Osmond, they found Ralph in the stables who couldn't eat enough, and the conversation between them. Ralph pointedly pointed out that Osmond's "narrow, selfish and self-thinking is the incarnation of high taste", "a lifeless and ruined art lover". But Isabel, who blinded her eyes, thinks that Ralph is completely wrong. She thinks that although Osmond “really has no status, no wealth, no title, honor or property,” she thinks these are not insignificance but greatness, and thinks he has "A most gentle, kind and cheerful heart." Women who are fascinated by authorities, women who cannot listen to the opinions of bystanders, women who are easily confused. These are fatal mistakes that a woman can easily make. I also want to record the goal that Ralph designed for her. It can be a reference for parents who raise their daughters. It is really a good standard for choosing a son-in-law. "The man you are looking for should be more active, open-minded, and free. You must teach your daughters how to choose a spouse and don’t give in.
In Pansy’s choice of marriage, Isabella gradually recognized her husband’s true face. He did not love herself but her property. At first she didn't want to show her unhappiness, but her face and manners were full of changes and indifference. Fortunately, women are not happy, they don't need words, they only need a reluctant expression and hasty steps. What is even more frightening is that she learned about the conspiracy between Mrs. Meir and Osmond and Pansy’s secret, which allowed her to fully understand the real reason why her husband did not let her leave Rome to return to England to visit the seriously ill Ralph. Going back to England in spite of obstruction.
In front of Ralph's bed, they revealed their sincerity, and Ralph, who loves Isabel hopelessly, is the one who can truly consider her from her perspective. Ralph thought Isabel should stay. "The pain is deep, but he will pass and is passing, but love is forever." Don’t know this time Isabel will remember and listen to Ralph’s opinions?
The one who stood in front of the door opened the door and looked back. What did he see? The courage to stay and start a new life? A vast expanse of snow? Or do you believe in "love forever", and your determination to walk towards Goodwood who loves you? Looking back, the deep meaning contained in the eyes, I think it is indeed the "natural color" that a woman who has experienced love and pain should maintain.
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