A timeless masterpiece of war and human nature, two hours and 40 minutes doesn't feel long at all. The tropical rain forest environment reminds me of Apocalypse Now. Although the picture quality of the old film is mediocre, the photography is picturesque. Finally found the source of the whistle in "Let the Bullets Fly". It's a bit magical that the British prisoners of war arranged the cruel and inhumane Japanese officers clearly. The film is very accurate in describing the cultural differences and differences in values between Japanese, British and Americans. Japan worships the spirit of Bushido and emphasizes the culture of shame. They believe that if a soldier is defeated, he should die in battle. It is a shameful and cowardly act to be a prisoner of war. Suicide is an act of bravery that earns respect for oneself and cuts to the heart if it fails to do what it promises or fails. The British don’t think so. They think that being a prisoner of war is a normal thing, and it’s not shameful. Being a prisoner of war can’t make them feel down. On the contrary, they insist on their own principles in the prisoner of war camp, and they want Japanese officers to abide by the Geneva Convention. It worked. They work harder than the Japanese, they think they have found the value and meaning of existence in the prisoner of war camp, and should be proud of their achievements, even if the bridge is built for the enemy. Americans are more tactful, hate war, and yearn for freedom. This cultural and value difference and conflict are also accurately described in the famous film "Merry Christmas on the Battlefield". The film also vividly portrays the characters of several protagonists. There are many characters, but they are not messy, and each has a distinct personality. In order to adhere to the principle, the British officers will not yield to being locked in a small dark room. Although he is working for the Japanese, he works harder than the Japanese. He believes that only by working hard can he prove his worth and ability. Even in order to protect the bridge, he is fascinated by helping the Japanese find explosives. The American has a smooth personality and is very war-weary. He actively plans to escape. After escaping, he tries his best to avoid being involved in the war again. He believes that war is a game, and it is not worth risking his life. Survival is the most important thing. A beautiful life It's what you want. The film is very long, but the plot is wonderful and the contradictions are prominent. Especially at the end, the whole process of installing the bomb and blowing the bridge maintains a strong plot tension, which is very exciting.
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