In 1952, Gary Cooper's "Noon" was first seen because it was recommended by Bilibili. With the starring title, it was definitely a must-see. Some say it's a typical western. Black and white, Wild West, cowboys, small town... But it's not a typical western in my opinion. Some people say that Sheriff Kane played by Gary Cooper is a lone hero. He is nothing but a lone hero. He is just doing what he thinks he should do and what he must do, even if no one understands, even if no one helps. This is not a so-called personal heroism film, this is obviously a film that exposes human nature. But no matter what, it is a classic movie that should not be missed. At the beginning of the film, along with the wonderful theme song "Don't forsake me, oh, mydarling", the cool cowboy rode on horseback in the wilderness, and three people gradually gathered, but these three people were not cool at all, but they were bad comers. When I listened to it later, I felt that this song did not match the film. The film was obviously serious, and the theme song
It sounds beautiful and relaxing. Immediately afterwards, this side of the town was Kane's wedding. It was very lively, and all the friends were there. Just after the wedding was over, bad news came that someone was coming for revenge. The undefeated villain Frank is coming to seek revenge on Kane, and the entire town will be threatened. Everyone advised Kane to leave quickly, because this was his last day as sheriff, and he was leaving after the wedding. But Kane finally decided to stay. However, things were not as simple as he thought. First of all, his wife did not support him because of her beliefs. But Kane himself insists on his beliefs, law and justice, which he always insists on.
Much of the earlier part of the film is about Kane seeking help. At this time, the streets of the town were already empty. Only Kane walked alone in the street, the sun was shining on him, and he seemed so lonely and tired. He became more and more disappointed that those who were strong enough to deal with the villains, his predecessors, friends, no one was willing to help him, either unwilling to see him, or high-soundingly trying to persuade him to leave without causing trouble. In the end, only two people were willing to help him, one was a child and the other was crippled. In the end... he actually "betrayed his relatives and left", how ironic, the selfishness and indifference of human nature.
However, the other party... but only four people, but they scared the whole town! Completely forgot all the good things Kane did to protect the town. The irony is too obvious. Shouldn't it be the time to share the same foe when there is an incoming enemy? What's more, there are only four people, how can a small town be entangled with a dozen or twenty people? Why should it be irrelevant and hang up high?
If Kane really walks away, will they sit still, fight back, or... shake hands and make peace? It is really unimaginable, and human nature dare not question it. Suppose that Kane finally failed and died in this duel, maybe no one would sympathize with him, maybe he would add a sentence, this is the result of not listening to persuasion. Kane did not choose to leave, even in a situation of isolation and disappointment, because he still had a firm belief supporting him. His so-called friends who wouldn't help him didn't let his faith take a hit.
In the end, Kane was victorious in this duel, killing all four of them in unison. And I don't know when all the people in the town came out, and suddenly the streets were crowded with people, which formed a sharp contrast with the previous street scene where Kane sought help.
The betrayal did not destroy his faith but made him see something. He took off the star on his chest and threw it to his feet without hesitation, then took the carriage and drove his wife away without looking back. He didn't need the cheers here. Noon, probably to expose humanity to the scorching midday sun.
We may not be able to be a hero with firm beliefs like Kane, but at least we should not become a person who is indifferent and has nothing to do with us.
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