This film tells the story of a silent movie star who could not bear to accept the reality in the changing times of film development, living in the fantasy dreamland woven by herself, and gradually sinking. When you revisit it again, there will always be a few wonderful things that will impress you. The first and most special is the way the story is narrated, using flashbacks of the dead. Secondly, the heroine's performance is very tense, exaggerated expressions, excitable words, and drama-like performances will make people impressed. Furthermore, the slow motion of the old black and white movies, the way of setting and the burst of emotion between the characters are full of the movie magic of that era.
Compared to the plot, I prefer to analyze the heart of each character in this film. Maybe you will doubt how a 50-year-old woman fell in love with the young screenwriter Joe, maybe you will think that he is indeed young and attractive, but I think Joe's appearance has become an emotional sustenance for Norma, she lives in herself In the dazzling young years in the past, her love made people suffocate and crazy. She loved not only this man who appeared in a lonely moment, but also a young self. She used various methods to retain this love, using money, suicide, and sympathy, all she could think of, but she still couldn't get rid of the male protagonist Qiao's drifting heart, so in the end she shot and killed the man she loved. Become crazy, she said, "fans can never betray the protagonist." When reporters and police went to arrest her for questioning, the lights and cameras allowed her to regain her former glory. She couldn't see anything, only the movie dream was left in her eyes, and the last close-up was deeply shocked. audience.
Another thing that impressed me the most was the heroine's servant Max. He was also a great director in the silent film era. He was the heroine's first husband. Because of his deep love, he was willing to become her servant in the end. to the star Norma, and to hide all the deceptions for her. He loves deeply, but also loves morbidly, and it is precisely because of this kind of indulgence that Norma's tragedy is created. To love someone, you must not only learn to give, but also learn to keep. This is the best state for each other.
From silent films to sound films, from black-and-white films to color films, to the current special effects films, the changes of each era carry the sound of loneliness and rise. The meaning of film noir should also use sharp irony to warn people about the direction of life. When you move forward with your dreams in your arms, don't forget to stop occasionally and look back at your past self...
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