I want to comment because I see a lot of comments that don't match the facts of the movie

Nels 2022-03-25 09:01:06

Everyone has their own understanding, I think the film is about a mother with schizophrenia who suffers from schizophrenia trying to create a Platonic "Republic" style of life, and the hero is just to help his wife cure the disease Cooperate with her to do an isolated family life. At the beginning of the movie, it talks about how the father trains the children. Finally, the dialogue between the male protagonist and the children cremation of his wife finally reveals the true expression of the movie. In the play, the male protagonist's mother-in-law shows a letter from his wife to the male protagonist. It is also the finishing touch. "If you assume that there is no hope, then you guarantee that there will be no hope. If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, that there are opportunities to change things. Then there is a possibility that you can contribute to making a better world." The little boy's quotation of Noam Chomsky is perhaps the most perfect expression of the film.

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  • Adrienne 2022-03-22 09:01:33

    Looking at the title and poster, I feel that there will be the original and fierce atmosphere of "Chasing the Barbarian" and "Swiss Army Knife Man", but as soon as it comes up, it shows the cruel life in the wild jungle; on the way to the mother's funeral: the father simply and rudely answered the little daughter Questions about sex, "Free Food Action", weapon gifts... I can't help but ponder how easily an individual can influence the thoughts and behavior of a group. ...

  • Xzavier 2022-03-22 09:01:33

    How awesome is this home school, I'm sorry I can't appreciate it because it's too clever, small hidden in the wild, big hidden in the city

Captain Fantastic quotes

  • Ben: [preparing to cremate his wife] My face is mine, my hands are mine, my mouth is mine, but I'm not. I'm yours.

  • [last lines]

    Ben: [packing lunches] Okay, eat your breakfast. The school bus will be here in 15 minutes.

    [kids gathered around a normal kitchen table]