1.
The tone of the whole film is full of gloomy and heavy British style, which is a real and special reproduction of the social environment in London, England at that time. When Pip first came to London, all kinds of meat and offal were savagely dumped on the stall, the ground was muddy, and even feces were scattered on the wet ground. Watching Pip, dressed in fancy clothes, get off the carriage, and walk through this dirty road with difficulty, he can't help but feel a little emotional, a kind of sadness that is too real. Before he came to London, Pip was looking forward to it; after arriving in London, Pip was a little at a loss. It is very lively, but not as warm as the hometown.
Pip's expectations of London and his expectations of a gentleman's life are inextricably linked, hilarious and disgusting. It was very foreign to Pip at first, a little dirty, not as beautiful as he had imagined. But when Pip took old Joey to a restaurant for dinner, and Pip told old Joey that although the road was dirty, but there were hidden restaurants in what he thought was the best, he obviously accepted and integrated into it.
2.
The gathering of the gentlemen really broke their stereotype. They were all very crazy, throwing cups and throwing food at each other, and the scene was chaotic. Ah, it turns out that the gentlemen of that era were so savage and sturdy. It's really strange that gentlemen are so particular about how to hold knives and other details, but they are not so different from barbarians in such a big scene, and they can't help feeling that the etiquette is a bit pretentious.
3.
The first time old Joey came to London to convey news of Mrs. Harveyshan to Pip, Pip took him to a restaurant for dinner. How Pip's dining posture was corrected by his good friend at the time, Pip corrected his brother-in-law, and even more so.
From Pip's eagerness, it seems that he can glimpse the difficulty of his life in the upper class. It may be because of these details that he has been ridiculed and ridiculed, which makes him feel inferior.
Originally, in the eyes of old Joey, this set of rules was just a set of etiquette in the upper class. He was just a blacksmith, and these had nothing to do with him. But Pip insisted on giving it to the blacksmith, so that the blacksmith could feel the difference between him and the upper class, just like a thing has no distinction between high and low, just because some good people find a set of standards to judge, Named noble or lowly.
"Do not do to others what you don't want to do to yourself." Sometimes I reflect on some of the words I said, some of which may be unintentional, but when I think about it carefully, I bring my own prejudice, hurting others invisible, and regretting endlessly. It is a pity that the water is difficult to recover, and it can only be remedied slowly in the future. Fortunately, it is never too late to remedy.
Joey couldn't help but be moved by this kind of generous love when he stepped forward to take care of Pip and pay off the debt he owed when Pip was on the verge of death. Although I have hurt you, you do not have any grudges because of it, and you are so tolerant to me. And later Pip's forgiveness to Estella, isn't it Joey's tolerance?
The most touching thing about this book is the power of generosity and justice that runs through the whole book. It's like, "I've been through a lot and my heart is broken, but I'm getting better. Please be considerate of me and be kind to me as you were in the past. Say "we're good friends" to me." Hatred is not the end, understanding is.
4.
The film is very faithful to the original work, and several selected plots are basically consistent with the original work. It's just that the rhythm is a bit too fast and the content is a bit subtle. If you watch this movie without seeing the original work, it may not be easy to understand.
5.
There is a line in the movie where Pip confesses to Estella before she gets married, which is very touching. As a little girl, be sure to record this romantic love story. "Out of my thoughts? You are in every thought. You're part of my existence. Part of me. You are in every thought, in every line I have ever read since I first came here. You are in the river, the sails of ships, the sea, the clouds, the stones of London. Until the last hours of my life, you will remain in me. Part of the little good, part of the evil. And I will always think of the good. ”
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The second half of the movie felt rushed, and Pip's growth, the transition from relying on others to being self-reliant, felt quicker. There are also several scenes in the novel where Pip returns to his hometown and the attitude of the people in the town changes, which are skipped in the movie. In fact, I still really want this part to be preserved. It reveals the authenticity of human nature very directly and clearly, and it can better reflect the kindness and sincerity of old Joey.
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