Most of the time, people can only rely on self-help, the phrase don’t abandon, don’t give up, always tell yourself. Clooney plays the clever Ulysses with the simple-minded Delma played by Nelson and the thief and bold Pete played by Turtello on the way to escape from prison and never stop. They have no magic power and never believe it. God's forgiveness and blessing (at least Ulysses is like this), they have only one talent-music, only one goal-to reunite with their family or lead a normal life. They are not heroes, and they are not always able to overcome the dangers according to the original plan every time. What they use is the weapon of music to overcome obstacles all the way, and finally get everyone's forgiveness.
This film without exception uses exaggerated methods to interpret the eternal topics of crime, greed, and fraud into "post-heroism." The Coen brothers are not a fan of morality and mythology. They even expressed disdain for those absurd fairy tales. , The whole movie is full of alternative humor and ridiculous madness, but in their eyes, such a plot is not absurd, "old" fairy tales and "old" morality are.
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Those interesting characters
Ulysses
He seems to be carefree and non-trivial, but he has a neurotic paranoia about the meticulous haircut. Hairnet and hair oil are his favorite properties, so when his love rival uses his hair oil, he behaves as if his property has been stolen. Fight hard. He never admits that he is "escape from prison", he always advertises himself as an "explorer", moving towards the goal of returning home and seizing his wife, and does not reject any chance of making a fortune. His greatest strength is his absolute confidence in his talents. He can't resist the arrangements of fate, but he can always break. This is definitely not temper, but ambition and courage. This role is also the biggest projection of "post-heroism" by the Coen brothers. The reality is sinister but so cute and optimistic, just like the song in the second half of the film, "You are my sunshine"!
Baby-faced Nelson,
this is the character I am most interested in besides Ulysses. Whether he allowed the dollar to drift off the road, or shot at police cars and cows, or even his dying pursuit of excitement and his abhorrence for the nickname "baby face", they all showed his madness and unreasonableness. Does he love money? No, he was chasing excitement until he died. He fantasizes about being a desperate hero, even if he is finally executed, he is still showing off, "Look, I'm going to sit in the electric chair, I can even plunge the entire state into darkness." Such a cynical and optimistic attitude can always make me feel the same way, yes, why can't you love someone in life, why can't you fuck life?
Old Governor Danny
Coen brothers movie, fat is always an integral role they always dull dull, greedy lust, stubborn offerings synonymous. There are many fat people in this film, but Danny is probably the smartest one. His competitor, Paibi, always attacked his conservative and domineering. In other respects, we may not know whether he has the ability to be an official and whether he loves the people like his son. At least, we all know that he is never conservative or even trendy. He knows When people support the hillbilly orchestra, add a handful of firewood, stand on the stage and twist the fat body to enjoy with the people. By the way, he clarifies his political ideals and pardons the hillbilly orchestra, which is the "Three Brothers Escaped". Sin, what is this not to seize the opportunity? We must know that doing what the people are happy to see is the shortest way to get into the hearts of the people.
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I know how awesome the Coen brothers are, and this film just proves it again. It is not the kind of critical movie in the traditional sense. They use the sweet and lively American country music to render the lofty intention of criticizing the old morals of the old society in a simple and easy to understand way. They can always make hilarious films that should be suppressed in black, just like the gurgling of a stream, and you will be convinced by them before you know it.
Don't you think that filming comedy is not tiring, and comedy does not need to be physically and mentally exhausted? I don't think that to make a memorable comedy, you have to burn your life.
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