Because the epidemic situation in the United States is still severe, Pixar’s new film releases annual fixed programs. We were supposed to eat popcorn and drink a large glass of soda in the theater. This year, we can only change to watch online movies in our living room by subscribing to Disney+. Fortunately, there is still a big bag of potato chips and drinks in hand. Turn off the lights and quietly experience the familiar and different touches brought by each year. I think there may be no more suitable Christmas gift in 2020. (Sorry, "True Love Is First", I don’t have time to revisit this Christmas for the time being, laugh)
Interestingly, we saw that the wifi at home suddenly broke about half an hour and had to pause for ten minutes, so we just got up to stretch and stretch our muscles and bones, and guess the next plot direction by the way. Before that, the plot of the movie was a bit like... Linklater's "Rock School"? Joe is a middle school teacher with the dream of a jazz pianist. He deals with children every day. Although it is not smooth and his family does not support him, he has never given up. The director said that Joe must have stayed in the underworld in the end. After successfully transforming 22, she sent her to the earth. At the same time, she accidentally discovered that she was a spiritual mentor, so she gave up life and stayed to influence other children. And I retorted, Che, that the dream of a musician like this is just to talk about it. Joe must have returned to the earth and continue to pursue the dream of a musician, but he later found that it was more suitable to be a teacher, so he stayed in middle school and continued to teach. La. Both versions of the script sounded reasonable, but I always felt that something was missing. At this time, the Internet just recovered, so we were curious about how Pixar would develop this story, and we clicked to continue playing. Button-
Pixar is indeed Pixar! Imagination is boundless! The plot turning that began in about half an hour is not only uncontrollable, but also unexpectedly profound. At the same time, it is not the traditional chicken soup that "shows you a way of life" or "come on, you are the best, don't give up your dreams". It ends. The right to choose is left to the audience (which career did Joe choose in the end? Where did the last "spark" on the 22 Earth badge come from? These are not important), leaving a reverie and aftertaste, but at the same time it is so moving. By the way, this is the feeling of many Pixar movies, but this kind of moving is so different every time-the same is the "Underworld" "Dream Quest", the theme is more traditional, and it is said No matter which world you are in, your family must be neat and tidy. Happiness depends on memory. Don’t forget your family no matter where you go. “Spiritual Journey” is more like a pair of warmth after the storm of life. Helping hand: I believe everyone has experienced similar episodes. 22 Shrinking in the darkest corner, there are endless negative voices around them, "You are a waste of wood", "Accept your fate", "Look at others "Blah blah, at this time Joe stretched out his hand and said to 22, "You are ready", no need to explain too much. That’s right, even if it’s staring at the sky and dangling on the road teeth, "Spiritual Journey" is like a pair of sincerely holding your hands, telling you that it’s all meaningful, and the “spark” of life lies in you. From the angle of it, if you are tired from running, stop in a daze, take a break, and there will be a beautiful leaf falling from the golden tree, just stopping in the palm of your hand. Does that leaf look like Doraemon's bamboo dragonfly? It is so ordinary but it has the magic power to save a soul.
If "Spirit of the Soul" and "Rock Campus" or "Dream Tour" are more similar in plot, when I watched the subtitles scrolling at the end, I thought more of the master Terrence Malick. "The Tree of Life". When Joe was dying, looking back on his life, he wanted to emphasize his dream as a musician, but unexpectedly found many other footholds, whether it is a student who has musical talent but wants to give up from time to time, or a haircut who has never exchanged life stories with each other. Teacher and old friend, Joe’s character image is pieced together from these fragmented details of life-it’s a scented pizza, a favorite brand of shampoo, a piano lesson for the elderly, a wool suit that his mother treasures, and it’s home from school. The freedom of riding a bicycle is the slight coolness of the sea waves on the beach drowning your feet. Malik’s works emphasize the details of life, natural light shooting, emotional flow and narration of characters, etc. Sometimes it feels obscure and difficult to follow, and requires additional calmness and carefulness; and "Spiritual Journey" In a more popular and direct way, the heavy topic of "retrospecting a lifetime" was presented in a relaxed and concrete way, and the display of the "underworld" did not lose the imagination of "Mind Agents". It's amazing.
Every time I watch a Pixar movie, I have to praise their apex of technology, visual effects, etc. There is indeed no such thing as "boasting tired" in them, because whenever I see it, I will be amazed that the story and the characters are so high. How can we still be perfect in production at the same time, as large as the perfect reproduction of a scene and a tree in New York City (I miss the busy and bustling New York! This movie is like a love letter to New York It’s so touching!), as small as a true restoration of a small fold on the protagonist’s suit, the production staff’s dedication is reflected in every frame of the movie. When it comes to the details of the picture, I have to mention that I really envy that it can be seen in theaters in China. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely make up. This kind of production level film must be enjoyed in the theater. "Spirit of the Soul" is a movie with a large proportion of jazz music. When playing, the protagonist Joe’s fingers match the music flowing exquisitely and accurately. The natural relaxed posture makes people feel like visiting the master’s live concert; Oscar-winning combination Trent Reznor and The soundtrack produced by Atticus Ross is so fitting and not overwhelming. In my impression, they always work with Vinci ("Social Network", "Girl with Dragon Tattoo"). The fast-paced electronic beat is good at creating suspenseful and tense atmosphere. In "Spiritual Journey", the cozy and free jazz is like Joe's clothes or top hat. It is as natural as a part of the character, with the warmth of New York autumn. It is an indispensable part of this bustling city.
2020 is destined to be an extraordinary year. For many people, the heavy blows brought about by life may not be as simple as "squally storms". How many families have been washed away, and the lives that cannot be regained after being lost, will last a lifetime. Indelible scars have occurred in this short and extremely long year. It has not even ended. I already feel that I am ten years old, physically and mentally exhausted. "Spiritual Journey" was released on such an extraordinary Christmas. It has its own healing meaning. For many people who are struggling with food and clothing and whose dreams seem to be far away, the sentence "It's okay you can" is simple but extremely important. , Christmas is originally a time for family reunion. Under the influence of the epidemic, more people can only spend it alone. In such days, how important a piece of art that is suitable for all ages and soothes the soul, perhaps we have not yet realized it, But many years later, someone will still remember that there was such a good movie on that unusual Christmas.
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