elin comedy classic

Green 2022-03-12 08:01:02

The Chinese name is quite intimidating - "thug", hehe

, at the beginning of the film, Guinness is sitting in an exotic restaurant, seemingly chatting with friends. In front of him was a large stack of large-denominated banknotes. The strange thing is that, no matter it is a man, a lady, a beautiful lady (Audrey Hepburn's debut), whoever greets him warmly, he has to take out some of the banknotes from the stack to give to each other. what is he doing The director did not explain clearly, and the story entered his flashback narrative.

I love this opening. Suspense can sometimes create a good comedic effect. The cross talk "The Sound of Mahjong at Night". When the bill was taken away by his wife and three were missing at the card table, Xiao Yao brought in the old man who was watching the door at night. The old man said "thank you" as soon as he entered the door. At this time, the audience received "Why thank you?" Yes, the audience is also thinking the same question. There is no answer for now, the story continues. After a few laps, all the money on the table was rounded up by the old man. The one who held the laurels said again, "Oh~ I understand why he thanked him as soon as he entered the door..." The audience also immediately remembered the button left in front, suddenly realized, and immediately laughed. And the beginning of this film is handled in the same way. Only after the audience has carefully read the whole story, can they finally understand the strange behavior of Guinness's wealth, and then smile!

The story takes place in London. Guinness is a forty-year-old escort for the bank's BRICS. He has been conscientious and dedicated to his duties for 20 years, and has won the trust of his boss, but he is not in the right position (otherwise, why not get a promotion?). But such an excellent employee, who looks kind, honest, and steadfast, has been thinking about in private: how to guard himself against theft, and commit the BRICS robbery. Although he already knew the details of the hijacking process, how to turn a truckload of stolen goods into banknotes was the real headache for him. So the plan has never been implemented. Unfortunately, a new artist moved to the apartment he lived in. During the conversation, Guinness learned that the old man's profession is to make various iron products "representing the decadent British culture" and then gild them for export to France. And that suddenly inspired him. That key piece of the puzzle that hangs in the hijacking plan is solved. The two hit it off, and immediately recruited helpers to prepare to start. Like many British comedy films, their robbery is very lighthearted and funny, but at least logical and reasonable. Because, the director is very smart to take care of and pave the way at the beginning of the film. Let the audience see the back and understand that the design of Guinness's hijacking method is closely related to his usual work habits, and it is never far-fetched or abrupt. The opposite of these amateur robbers, the British police, is absolutely incompetent and inefficient, if not described as stupid. During the period, the two principal criminals were also invited to the police station by accident. But in the end it turned out to be nothing but a false alarm. A scene where the two meet again is very interesting. He is obviously a criminal, but he hugs and kisses like a long-lost comrade-in-arms.



This shot has been used in many promotional posters. If you don't read the title or the synopsis of the film, I really think it's a touching story about the life and death of two World War II veterans.



is not finished, when he turned around, Guinness's coat was still printed:


An outstanding comedy film always seizes the right moment to release its humor in the most subtle and cinematic way.

Seeing that the great achievement is about to be successfully completed, but a fatal mistake has been made. Several pure gold Eiffel Tower memorabilia were mistakenly packed into gold-plated common items and shipped to Paris for sale. As soon as they found out, they went straight to Paris in a hurry. But even more unfortunate is that the golden tower has been bought by several British girls who traveled to Paris. So they chased wildly all the way, and after several twists and turns, finally only one piece was left that was not recalled. But it happened to be taken into the police station by the little girl... It

is also a crime theme, and it is also an Ealing comedy, but "Old Woman Killer" presents a strong noir style, and this film is much lighter. The amateur robbers took the gold bricks lightly, and the incompetent police finally solved the robbery inexplicably. During this period, no one was killed or even injured. Everything starts with ease and ends with ease. And the audience will not have empathy for the protagonists of the film, but just enjoy their performances with great interest as a pure bystander with the same ease. If I have to say that there is a little bit of consciousness in my heart that I hope they don't get caught, the only reason is to know what kind of laughter they will bring us in the next scene.

Director Charles Crichton is not well known for his work. However, it is still impressive to mention his other successful work "A Fish Called Wanda". The film was nominated for several film festivals that year, among which TEB Clarke won the Oscar for Best Screenplay for this film. His previous career was a police officer, and this story of robbers clearly benefited a lot from it.

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Extended Reading
  • Elbert 2022-04-24 07:01:25

    Lavender Hill and Portobello Street are so cute! It's just so wonderful!

  • Daron 2022-03-16 09:01:09

    Marvelous and queer. The beauty of the Eiffel Tower can't be appreciated, but the fire stairs all the way down is really laughable. "Exhibition ahead" is such a classic! Breaking through the wall into a scene is full of geographical imagination... Did Teacher Hua learn from each other's nicknames?

The Lavender Hill Mob quotes

  • [just as he is planning the robbery, Holland is told that he is being promoted to another department]

    Henry Holland: I'm too old to change my views now, sir.

    Turner: Nonsense. You're never too old to better oneself. Think of what you can do with an extra 15 shillings a week.

    Henry Holland: But sir, I like the bullion office. It holds all I ever wished for.

    Turner: The trouble with you, Holland, if I may speak frankly, is that you do not have enough ambition. When a good opportunity comes along grab it with both hands. May not occur again.

    Henry Holland: Very good, sir. I'll follow your advice.

    [Holland leaves in order to put his plans for the robbery into motion]

  • [Holland enters the yard and sees Lackery wobble past on a bicycle]

    Henry Holland: You're teaching the wrong man!

    Pendlebury: Well, I had to change him over. Shorty can't ride a bicycle.

    [Lackery falls]

    Henry Holland: Doesn't look as if he can either.

    Shorty: We're learning him.

    Henry Holland: Why couldn't you learn Shorty?

    Pendlebury: Because Lackery's color-blind.

    Henry Holland: What's that got to do with it?

    Pendlebury: Oh my dear Holland, do use your intelligence! If a policeman were to come along and see a green sunset over a purple sea...

    Henry Holland: All right, all right, spare me the details.