I don't know why many people always like to draw political correctness when evaluating movies. Is it to show off how brilliant and unique their ideas are? I'm sorry, but after reading too many of these movie reviews and short reviews, I really feel like my ears are getting calluses.
First of all, please clarify that "political correctness" is not always a negative word. Political correctness refers to the fact that in modern society, many contradictions have surfaced and many vulnerable groups have been paid more and more attention. We should insist on the basic right and wrong of some things. view. For example, you can hate gay sex, but you shouldn't discriminate against gay people.
Political correctness is only because some overcorrected propositions (such as the Me Too movement), as well as the over-exaggeration of politicians and film and television, have caused disgust and resistance among the public. However, political correctness at least insists on a bottom-line understanding. On the contrary, a society without political correctness is the most terrifying. For example, someone actually defends the video of cat abuse and dog abuse, while the legislation to protect companion animals is still far away. Of course, these are all digressions, and I have no intention of fighting, so let's get down to business and talk about this movie.
This very relaxed comedy is not "politically correct" at all, and even has a tendency to ridicule political correctness. The biggest evidence is that the famous mouth played by Emma Thompson commented on his extramarital affairs at the end of the film (to the effect):
A lot of my supporters use the term slut-shaming, and they say if I were a man, the extramarital affairs would never have been criticized as much. But in my opinion the wrong thing is wrong, it is shameful for men to have extramarital affairs, what about women? Just as shameful.
This is obviously a very clear-cut, very sincere and frank three views, how can it be put on the hat of political correctness? Moreover, the film also ridiculed the now grandstanding, scandalous Internet celebrities (such as smelling the anus of a dog suffering from enteritis) and the "Kardashian" and the like, which is completely irrelevant to political correctness.
If any audience thinks Mindy Kaling, the Indian-born actor, is "politically correct", then I tell you that she is completely relying on her own strength. This actress whose figure and appearance are far from popular aesthetics is not only a heroine but also a screenwriter, and her performance makes me feel sincere, and she has successfully created a simple and lovely, straightforward and kind person who is dedicated to working hard for her dream. The image of Emma Thompson has formed a sharp contrast and dramatic conflict with Emma Thompson's mean, conceited, enterprising, self-reflecting famous mouth, but at the same time, they can reach the same goal in the end and establish a touching friendship. Although this model is very routine, the excellent interpretation of the two heroines is very touching, and as a light comedy, it really can't ask for too much.
What's more, the sincerity of the film also runs through most of the characters and interpersonal relationships. Catherine and her husband, a former musician who suffers from Parkinson's disease, have a close relationship between husband and wife. Although they are both celebrities, they can show their most vulnerable sides to each other and become each other's most solid spiritual support. So although my husband's understanding was expected, it still moved me. In addition, there is Jasmine and Tom, a pair of happy enemies. From the misunderstanding and prejudice due to class and race at the beginning, to the prickly ridicule, to the mutual appreciation and admiration later, although it is a very understated love line, it brings a lot to the film. Comes the finishing touch with comedy and romantic embellishments. Although the place where Jasmine works has been dominated by white men for many years, the film does not deliberately reinforce the workplace conflicts between race and gender, but more depicts how Jasmine gradually achieved through her own efforts, stubbornness and "no sense of boundaries". Everyone's recognition and trust. It's not the same thing as preaching: "I'm a woman of color, but of course you should respect me." You must know that Jasmine is still a community college graduate who has only done blue-collar work, so the focus of the film has never been race and gender, but to face up to her own shortcomings and achieve what she deserves through her own efforts. A very decent and positive side of the American spirit, although this side is becoming less and less common in many American movies and TV shows.
The ending song at the end of the film is also very inspiring, "No one is gonna stop you now". As long as we can formalize our own flaws and mistakes, be honest, and never give up (such as the tacky don't give up poster in Jasmine's office), we will definitely be able to come out of the trough and reach the peak of life. So I think this sincere light comedy not only brings laughter, but also gives us the strength to encourage each other.
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