When there is mutual influence, everything has meaning - after watching "Columbus"

Manley 2022-04-05 08:01:01

The story begins with an accident. The sick professor was hospitalized, his son rushed to Columbus from South Korea, and the girl whose lecture was canceled was disappointed. Inside the fence, the male protagonist locks his eyebrows to deal with the work that has to be delayed; outside the fence, the female protagonist wants to greet but hesitates.

"my name is Jin

Jim?

Jin, with an n

Hey, Jin."

Borrowing cigarettes is indeed the key to breaking the ice. Two or three mouthfuls of fog wiped away the safe boundaries between strangers. First-time greetings from humorous people are impressive. The most romantic is the several conversations between the girls Casey and Jin, sharing interests, discussing life, and revealing themselves in comfortable conversations. The story warms up quietly in the lens of light flowing.

Architectural aesthetics are the trigger, two floating islands have the same audio frequency and start sharing channels.

Life experiences that are independent of each other are a plus for soul collision, similar intellectual level, personal opinions with opinions, superimposed good empathy, and create a pleasant conversation atmosphere.

Therefore, in the tedious life,

The two heard the insect voice and the wind.

Jin is real and individualism comes first. In the face of his father's critical illness, he confessed his true state of mind - he didn't want his father to get better. Not to mention Asians who have been deeply influenced by Confucianism, even Casey, who was born and raised in a free country, finds it difficult to accept. When it comes to personal choices, Jin suggested that Casey's further study was too strong, which was considered to be caused by contradictions brought about by the learning... growing environment, responsibilities brought by family roles, and various fetters intertwined. The choice is not understood, the idea is not understood, and the stubborn character is superimposed with the motive that is not perceived, just like the origin of all kinds of disputes in the world.

Contradictions are easy to arise and disappear, but they cannot match the commonality and personal charm of two people.

In the sincere interaction, the protagonist has the opportunity and ability to make gentle moves, creating the highlight moment of the film.

Gentleness is such a rare thing. There are people who are willing to listen sincerely, so they don't have to secretly chew and wait for healing when they are sad. No one is willing to reveal himself casually, because when he opens his mouth, he seems to admit his weakness. Or do you think that there is no need to talk about the pain again when the past is covered up? How good it is to hide so that you can make yourself seem unaffected. It may be difficult to speak, but as long as you talk to the right people, grief will be redeemed.

Love the protagonist characters. The thinking is deep, sober and self-aware, and the future has potential. After watching the movie, I can't help but look forward to, at what moment will we meet others, really break into each other's lives, and have the ability to leave important people behind?

I want to be a gentle person.

Put away the glitches, and when you meet people with the same frequency, do ordinary things together: see treasures in the details, the earth is beautiful like a paradise, and take a romantic walk under turbulence. After all, you can't be vicious just because you want to avoid harm, and you don't want to bluff to protect yourself. During the low ebb, we must also boldly believe and move forward.

Finally, about the plot.

Is it thin, the dialogue is enough for people to appreciate it.

Emotional explanation unclear? Why does it need to collide with a strong spark.

Is the obscurity of oriental aesthetics not seen?

The story between the protagonists is unconventional, still romantic and fascinating.

The ending should not be single, clarity is not a choice of narrative, and it is not bad to leave blank.

When there is mutual influence, everything has meaning.

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Extended Reading
  • Vito 2022-04-22 07:01:57

    63/100 The script structure, frame design is symmetrical like those landmark buildings in Columbus. The various symbols in the film strongly felt the distressing emotions of the two main characters trapped in their respective lives at the beginning, and then we saw how they resembled and the process of the final "identity exchange" . The narrative silence is reminiscent of last year's "Patterson."

  • Roger 2022-04-08 09:01:13

    The imagery is thoughtful, but the film feels empty.

Columbus quotes

  • Jin: You could do a lot better!

    Casey: Than what? Taking care of my mom? You obviously don't get that, do you? Because you're here hoping that your dad dies so you don't have to mourn for him.

  • [first lines]

    [korean, subtitled]

    Eleanor: [searching for the Professor, Jin's father] Professor! Professor! Professor? Professor! Professor! There you are. Thought I lost you.