This difference is similar to the difference between reason and emotion, and the latter cannot be explained by foreigners. Emotions must not be analyzed with reason, but should be understood in the way of perception. There is a saying that Chinese people also need medicine and medicine if they have a heart disease, but foreigners do not have it. Psychologists rely more on language guidance and drug treatment, which can only cure the symptoms, not the root cause. Especially drug treatment, which uses external forces to suppress madness, but the original ones are suppressed, and new problems are highlighted. That's what "Side Effects" says.
Emily (Rooney Mara) took a lot of drugs in order to relieve the depression brought about by her husband's release from prison. Although the condition was relieved, she had hallucinations. Under the influence of this side effect, she inadvertently killed her husband. For mental reasons, instead of going to jail, Emily went to a mental hospital. The weak woman who appeared to be the victim turns out to be the perpetrator of a conspiracy, and Emily's doctor Jon (Jude Law) is the victim of this conspiracy.
This movie is about someone taking advantage of the side effects of drugs for personal gain. The specific plot should not be expanded here. This is not conducive to the suspense of the movie. It can only be said that Emily and her former doctor, Dr. Hippo, are conspiracy. Participant, even Jon unknowingly went from victim to new conspiracy participant. He didn't use the evidence he had to seek justice, but used the handle he had to take all the interests into his arms. In the end, both Emily and Dr. Hippo were punished, but he got Good death, this is a story of revenge rather than good over evil. It is worth mentioning that between the two experienced actors, Rooney Mara's acting skills are not inferior at all, and even the most eye-catching one in the movie, this is since she was in the girl with the dragon tattoo. Another burst of acting. She is performing in the performance of the movie, from the pitiful beginning to the madness at the end, she has performed it vividly. The more unbelievable her evil is, the more it proves Rama's acting skills.
Although the film obviously has the flavor of Hitchcock, Soderbergh's film language is far from Hitchcock's exquisite craftsmanship, and his films have always been the main theme and form. The purpose of this film is to accuse the abuse of medicine, but with the way of thinking of foreigners, it is impossible to find a cure for the root cause. They have always been treating their head and feet and treating their feet. Although this method can be effective quickly, it can never cure the root cause. Taking this film as an example, doctor Jon punishes them not because of justice, but because of his own interests. damage, so we will continue to investigate. Although the evil was punished in the end, his actions were not just actions. It was fighting poison with poison, the fundamental way to cure this side effect. . Although the reconciliation between Jon and his family adds a touch of warmth to the film, it is only a drop in the bucket compared to the coldness of the whole film. This plot is more like a blunt Hollywood-style ending.
Soderbergh has been clamoring for his retirement for several years. Although the production has only increased, many fans still cherish his penultimate movies. It is not known whether this movie is the penultimate or the penultimate he wants. In the two works, the calmness in his films is still consistent. Although the film uses the wonderful script to show the level of a good director, the too calm film language still makes the film less memorable. In the end, it should return to the emotional movie, but it is quite poor emotionally. All it shows is the cold desire. The warmth of love is only a flash in the last, which is what Soderbergh can't do. It is also based on the innate foundation of Western civilization, which is more rational and less emotional.
Limited to culture, foreigners will never be able to prescribe the medicine of emotion.
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