The book is good, the movie is also good

Isac 2022-12-24 14:12:42

David Copperfield, who had only seen the abbreviated version before, had only a brief understanding of the plot. I'm glad to see the movie, because the movie is really good, it's equivalent to revisiting the book. The main plot and people in the movie are all included, and the characters are as three-dimensional and full as in the book.

Let's just talk about the movie. The characters are in line with the image in the book, faithful to the original. In particular, the occasional humour factor adds a lot to the film. The inaudible voices of the teachers at the school, the optimism and infinite love of the Micawbers, the haggling of David when he went to the pawnshop, the stubbornness of Aunt Bessie chasing the donkey, and so on. It's just that I don't like the narration a little bit. Although it makes sense, it always feels like a spoiler.

The acting skills of the actors are all top-notch, except that sometimes the feelings of the male protagonist are not so good. When I was young, David was really cute, handsome and lovable. It's just that his stepfather is too hateful, and his stepfather's sister. These people don't know what kind of tutor has twisted them into perverts. Obviously doing cruel things, but you can confidently say that it is for the good of others. Especially when David's stepfather beat David, he was merciless, and said he wanted to teach him to be firm and get rid of his bad habits. When he went to school, he was also bullied by wicked people, uh, no way, good people were bullied by others, weak people were also bullied by others, and it happened that David gathered these two points.

When I saw the scene where David and Pegarty rode to Pegarty's house in the carriage, my heart was filled with warmth. Sometimes when I see such a warm and comfortable scene, I want to be one of them. Do they know how the audience feels when they watch them? Would you be happier if you knew? Maybe that scene is just normal for them.

The villains in the play are really wicked, and it makes people's hearts panic. Miss Dart seemed to be gentle and rational at first, but turned out to be arrogant and arrogant. She is really self-centred and noble, yet viciously verbally insults Emily and slaps her. This kind of woman's forehead has been distorted since she was a child.

But there are really a lot of good people in the movie, and a lot of moving places. Some people are more kind and tolerant than I can imagine, like the Pegarty family. Just looking at these people gives hope for life lol.

All in all, the movie is pretty good. recommend.

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David Copperfield quotes

  • Murdstone: This boy, you should know, Miss Trotwood, has a sullen, rebellious spirit, a violent temper and an intractable disposition.

    Miss Murdstone: Of all the boys in the world, this is the worst boy.

    Betsey Trotwood: Strong, Miss Murdstone.

    Miss Murdstone: But not at all too strong for the situation.

    Betsey Trotwood: Indeed? Well, sir?

    Murdstone: I placed this boy in a respectable business. He ran away from it. The facts, I propose, speak for themselves.

    Betsey Trotwood: About this respectable business, a blacking factory, I believe. If he had been your own boy, you would have put him to it just the same, I suppose.

    Murdstone: I had my own opinion. This is the best way of bringing up this particular boy. I act on them and I say no more about them.

    Betsey Trotwood: I see. What else do you have to say?

    Murdstone: Merely this: I have come to take my stepson back. I will deal with him as I think right and dispose of him as I think proper. If you seek to impede me in any way, if you step between us now, you do so forever.

    Betsey Trotwood: What does the boy say? Are you ready to go, David?

    Young David Copperfield: Please don't make me leave you, Aunt. They made my Mama very unhappy and they never cared for me. I want to stay here with you and Mr. Dick.

    Betsey Trotwood: Mr. Dick, what shall I do with this child?

    Mr. Dick: I'd have him measured for a suit of clothes directly.

    Betsey Trotwood: Mr. Dick, give me your hand.

    [She shakes his hand]

    Betsey Trotwood: For your common sense is invaluable.

    [Takes David in her arms]

    Betsey Trotwood: I'll take my chance with the boy. If he is all you say he is, I can at least do as much for him as you have done. But I don't believe a word of it!

    Murdstone: [Standing up angrily] Miss Trotwood, if you were a gentleman...

    Betsey Trotwood: BAH! Stuff and nonsense! Don't talk to me!

    Miss Murdstone: How exquisitely polite. Overpowering, really.

    Betsey Trotwood: [to Murdstone, ignoring Jane] You think I don't know what kind of life you've led this child's mother? It was a woeful day when you first appeared, smirking, making great eyes at her, so you wouldn't say "Boo!" to a ghost!

    Miss Murdstone: I've never heard anything to elegant.

    Betsey Trotwood: [Still ignoring Jane] And when you'd made quite sure of the poor little thing, you began to train her and break her. Like a caged bird, wearing her life away and teaching her to sing your notes.

    Miss Murdstone: 'Tis either insanity or intoxication.

    Betsey Trotwood: [Still ignoring Jane] You broke her heart, then punished the boy, because of your own guilt! There's the truth for your comfort, and you and your instrument may make the most of it!

    Miss Murdstone: May I inquire whom you are referring to as an instrument?

    Betsey Trotwood: Good day, sir! And Goodbye!

    [Murdstone leaves without a word]

  • Betsey Trotwood: [to Jane Murdstone] Let me see you ride a donkey over my green again, and I'll knock your bonnet off. And tread upon it!