"Cheat Within" is one of the most stylized films of 1973. What is particularly surprising is the reunited lineup of George Roy Hill, the director of Tiger and Leopard, and two big box-office stars. At that time, the movies did not pretend to be mysterious, and they did not set up unnecessary barriers to viewing like the current movies. As if for fear of alienation from viewers, "Deception within Deception" adopts a subsection structure, and the whole story flows freely and naturally. This is a movie with a strong dark comedy style. With a nostalgic treatment of fraudulent operations in the United States during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the film's witty and witty dialogue, as well as the series of scam stories, keep viewers' attention. The two superstars Paul Newman and Robert Redford, who are full of drama, have a tacit understanding, plus the wonderful supporting role of the "cold face" Robert Shaw. The only actress in the film is Erin Brennan, who has a strange appearance. Not a beauty, but very domineering. In the end, the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, and finally overwhelmed several other very high-quality films such as "Old Days", "American Graffiti" and "The Exorcist", and won the 46th Academy Award for best. Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Adapted Music 7 awards. The fun, the coolness and the seriousness that lie in "Cheat Within" is something that many films today lack. Director George Roy Hill did not confuse the complex handling of the simple plot as in today's movies, but simplified the complex plot with a single-line narration method. George Roy Hill uses his superb visual processing, superb storytelling skills and witty and engaging dialogue to promote the development of the entire plot. It's surprising that there are no flashy fights in the film, just relying on the dialogue between the two men makes the whole film full of interest. But that's not to say the film doesn't have its exciting side. The clever layout and plot settings make the entire viewing process not only fun, but also always tense. The film's success is somewhat befitting of a two-star performance, and it's hard to imagine what it would have been without Paul Newman and Robert Redford's "Cheat Within." Robert Redford and Paul Newman and director George Roy Hill are another "iron triangle" after "The Tiger and Leopard". The rivalry between the two is difficult to use. To describe it in words, especially Paul Newman's flawless and perfect acting skills were brought into full play in this film, leaving an unforgettable image of "old rivers and lakes" worth remembering in the film history. Stories of liars can always arouse people's interest. Far from it, a "Crazy Stone" has made many people crazy for liars. However, although there are many scammers on the screen, there are very few scams that can be as perfect, luxurious and warm as "Deception within Deception". Johnny Hook was originally a bad gambling liar, in order to avenge his partner Luther, but also to find the best "street worker" Henry Conoff, this is another frustrated character. . The two people first set up a luxurious scam. The so-called luxury does not refer to the scene, but the number of people recruited and the complexity of the plot are astonishing. When Deli Longan, the leader of the underworld, fell into the trap they designed step by step, another clue gradually unfolded. This is the so-called "deception within deception". The purpose of its existence is to keep the suspense and make the audience nervous. One is to let the whole scam end perfectly. This double-patterned movie is the culmination of this film, and the happiness of watching the movie is also rippling. The story of the film is left to the viewers to explore by themselves, and the details in the film may be discussed together. There's probably no one who wants to see this movie that doesn't go to Paul Newman or Robert Redford. The greatness of Paul Newman as an actor is that he perfectly inherits the gods of first-class male actors in early black and white films, such as Clark Gable and Gregory Pike in black and white images. intriguing depth. You must know that it is almost impossible to achieve such a realistic performance in a lens with color, which is why many nostalgic directors have to make the film black and white to learn the taste. Recently, it has been better. The "Berlin Labyrinth" and "The Artist". Paul Newman's Henry Conoff has an inherently retro vibe, making a 1930s con man believable. The "deception" in "Cheat Within Deception", not much in the plot, is all in the film, mainly about how it deceives the audience. This also starts with the biggest suspense of the movie - the FBI, because this is the biggest turning point in the plot - who would have thought that the final shooting was a hoax? From the very beginning, the FBI has been cast in the color of justice. The film neither explained the reason nor allowed the male protagonist or partner to appear in a scene with the FBI, which made the deception quite realistic and deceived all audiences; secondly , When the actor agrees to the FBI's request, the actor and his partner are silent for a period of time, which is even more misleading. are all true. Through this series of plot settings, the film directors have thoroughly "deceived" the audience, and they "deceived" very thoroughly! In addition, the man with gloves is also a hoax in the film, deceiving the audience because the film makes him mysterious, but he is actually just a short, fat guy who can make a gun. Of course, the setting of the female killer is also deceiving the audience. This sudden appearance of the character makes the film even more confusing before the finale. In short, the good-looking of this film is achieved on the basis of deceiving the audience. However, this can also be said in another way, called "surprise" and "suspense". The film is set in 1930s Chicago, where many of the outdoor scenes were filmed (including the one we see shot on the platforms of Union Station). We see that in a chaotic metropolis where the strong prey on the weak, the big guys with sturdy bodyguards always lose out to the confident, smart guys. Deli Longan had no idea how he was going to get caught. Deli Longan, a big-stakes gambler, got caught while playing a game of poker on his way from New York to Chicago. Henry Confucius and Johnny Hook stared at him, regarded him as a target, and then watched to play him between the palms of their hands. He never expected that they even knew each other, and that's part of the charm: they played strangers to him on so many occasions that Johnny Hook accidentally revealed that he knew Chicago's largest trading room where. The structure of the film is the structure of the whole film. It supports the integrity and rationality of the film. A reasonable and orderly structure can clearly organize the content of the film and the theme to be expressed. It can reflect the production level of a film and improve the quality of the film. It can make it easier for the audience to perceive the film and understand the film. "Deception" is a humorous film, divided into 7 small parts. The idea of the film is clearly explained. Each part summarizes the central content of the part in short language. The seven parts of "gambler, trap, bait, set trap, attack, and hook" constitute a complete film. At the beginning of the film, the important characters in the United States are narrated in the way of short shots. From the expressions and movements between the characters in the short shots, people's interest in the film has been aroused and the audience's attention has been attracted. These 7 parts act as a directory of movies like an index, and are the basis for watching movies. This structure seems to make the film simple, but it is more likely to resonate with the audience. It is the audience that remembers the film and helps the audience to clarify the film's ideas, so that they can better understand the creator's intention. The role of music in the film is self-evident, and the music of "Cheat in Cheat" can even determine the quality of the film. The rhythm of the music in the film is an important basis for determining the rhythm of the film. Music can enhance the atmosphere and adjust the atmosphere. Music can be an important basis for editing. Music also expresses the mood of the characters, expresses the relationship between the characters, and promotes the development of the storyline. "Cheat Within" is a humorous old-fashioned film with light and rhythmic music. The lighthearted music makes the film so light-hearted as Hook, with Yasuo's help, transforms from an ordinary but extremely clever market liar to an impressive old man. The music in the whole film is relaxed, and the film does not look as serious and depressing as ordinary gangster films. Such music and such rhythms make the audience look like they are watching a hilarious comedy, lighthearted and intimate. This can deepen the understanding of the film and narrow the distance between the audience and the film. The quality of the editing directly determines the quality of the film, and good editing makes the film brighter and better. Editing affects the rhythm of the film and the look and feel of the film. The film begins with a comic, and each section begins with a comic. It can be said that the insertion of comics is a certain feature of this film. Comics also play a role in guiding some of the content. The content of the comic is also an important scene in some parts, explaining the relationship between the characters. It plays an important role in the theme of the film. Moreover, the comic itself has a certain entertainment, which increases the interest of the film and increases the distance between the audience and the film. The special structure of the film "Cheat Within Cheat" has attracted the attention of the public. The briskness of the music subverts the seriousness and depression of the gangster film. The appearance of comics has further narrowed the distance between the film and the audience, which is the popularity of the film. soared. Moreover, the film pays attention to the performance of details, and this delicate expression method has made a contribution to the success of the film. This is a great success in every way. In addition to being suspenseful and good-looking, the movie has no profound themes. But if you really look for it, it can be understood that the liars in this film "rob the rich to help the poor" and seek justice for the society, but this "poor" is only themselves. Therefore, this film is an entertaining commercial film with the purpose of attracting attention and making money. Of course, commercial films can also make good films, and this film is one. Because such a film has a complete plot, no loopholes and cleverly conceived plot, exquisite shooting, and the era background with the characteristics of the golden age of Hollywood, as well as the vivid performance of the actors, this film has become a famous film in history. masterpiece. It won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and it has always been in the IMDB250. It can be seen that it has been affirmed by experts and praised by fans. Such movies are rare. All in all, this film is a gorgeous commercial blockbuster, except that it is good-looking, and it is very elegant, and this kind of quality is never seen in modern movies. Robert Redford has always been an underrated actor, and despite his reputation, it seems hard to get rid of that overly pretty face, perhaps with Brad Pitt, who is somewhat related to him. As a director, he can make excellent films such as "Ordinary People" and "Horse Whisperer", which are recognized by awards and audiences, but in fact, as an actor, Robert Redford is also excellent, and he has a good grasp of the role of Hook. It shows this, a little slick, a little immature; a little angry, and a little admirable, this kind of inner transformation is natural and vivid, and an Oscar nomination is well deserved. Of course, Robert Redford's smile is even more intoxicating. It is different from Paul Newman's smile, a deep one, a simple one, but equally touching. Legendary female designer Edith Head won her eighth and final Oscar for this film (35 nominations in total). She is the woman who has won the most gold medals. The film's producer Julia Phillips became the first or best picture Oscar female producer. It is said that at that time no one wanted to play the big villain Deli Longan who was played in a fog but still felt good about himself. It was Paul Newman who went to London and handed the script to Robert Shaw and promised to give it to him. The high remuneration ensures the latter's performance. But Robert Shaw fell limping on the handball court a week before filming—that's the real reason he limped in the film. Due to the good box office and reputation of the film, a sequel was made ten years later; but after changing the director and actors, it proved to be a dog-tailed sequel. "Deception" is considered to be a classic Hollywood "deception movie". The suspense setting and layout design are extremely ingenious. You can easily find out from the later films such as "Snatch and Steal" and "Eleven Arhats". The bridge section is learned from "Deception in Deception". Paul Newman's adept card-playing skills have been carried forward by Hong Kong gambling films and have become all the rage. Whether it is plagiarism or tribute, it is not difficult to see the influence and unique charm of "Cheat in Deception" from one side. The whole film heavily uses the works of Scott Joblin, the black American musician known as the "King of Ragtime" at the beginning of the last century, to render and set off the atmosphere. This mix of folk songs, western music, and the syncopated rhythm of the African continent is featured throughout the film, which is in perfect harmony with the film's upbeat sense of humor, while also reviving the public's enthusiasm for this black music. All in all, "Cheat Within Cheat" has a relaxed style and is familiar with it. George Roy Hill made fun of the 1930s with his bombastic ways and style. He tells the story in a chapter-return style, breaking down the film into the various links in the progression of the hoax. He's very good at keeping his tune at different paces; we don't know what's going on in Paul Newman and Robert Redford's gourds, and he's making poignant remarks, always one step ahead of us. . George Roy Hill's style was never straightforward; instead of framing his actors in frame and then filming their performances, he seemed to shoot silently. Paul Newman and Robert Redford always seem to be on their way to another movie. If that sounds like a criticism, it's not: the style is so engaging and witty that it's hard to explain. It's not like seeing any George Roy Hill movie. Caring about a crime movie with humor and characters is better than blood and violence; so we say, this is a movie for the whole family.
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