to Believe or Not to Believe? A little inspiration for nihilists

Brook 2021-11-16 08:01:27

The first thing to say is that this is a very entertaining and interesting movie, especially for ST fans, fans of science fiction movies, or fans who have been obsessed with any fictional worldview. Just look at the plot, visual effects, graphics, and rhythm. This film is a standard commercial sci-fi adventure action film, full of unpredictable routines, and the protagonist knows that this is a routine. But it is amazing that the viewing process is not boring or offensive, and even feel that the film seems to be very understatement and effortlessly realized not superficial.

All of the movie is centered on the fictional drama series Galaxy Guest in the movie. The movie focuses on two groups who love Galaxy Guest. A group of people know that this is just a TV series rationally, but still believe in its authenticity in sensibility. The fans of the dead house, another group are the Semiians who are "forced" to believe in the show because they have no ability to deceive, are displaced in the universe. I believe everyone knows the former well. In the United States, their group is geek/nerd who watched the American manga game collection model, and in East Asia they are the two-stab axolotl mansion that watched the Japanese manga game collection. The popularity and cultural influence of this group of people will not need to be discussed too much in 2021. In summary, they choose to believe in and love a false but highly detailed world, perhaps to escape reality, or Just to pass the time, in short, they enjoy and are very happy. Semians, on the contrary, they have no ability to choose in the play. Physically, they cannot even understand deception and disguise. Psychologically, they are in urgent need of such a "history full of positive energy and enlightenment" when they are in exile in the universe. "Documentary" to help the entire ethnic group to establish their beliefs and longing for the bright. This is better understood, just like the relatively backward ancients, using myths and beliefs to fill the fear of the unknown and increase the faith and courage to face death. Fortunately for fiction, superstition in reality will only lead humans to ignorance, but the Semian people in the movie believe that the soap sci-fi dramas made by the people on the earth have also taken a technological leap (some people will think Semian People themselves have advanced technology, and then restore the TV series configuration, but I don't agree with this causal relationship. It seems that no one knows what Omega 13 is, but it has been perfectly restored like the magic pen Ma Liang).

If the beliefs of the Semians and the fans of the Dead House in Galaxy Guest are reasonable, the process of accepting the role of Galaxy Guest and the role of the actors is somewhat interesting. They knew it was false, and even many people sneered at it at first, but the final result is still that all members play their own roles and move towards a happy ending-obviously this is not a script that explores self-doubt and resistance. If the audience If you want to see that, you will probably go directly to the Matrix.

Several protagonists or crew members of the crew, their values ​​and acceptance of Galaxy Guest are obviously different. The captain played by Tim Allen, a standard ENTJ, is confident, active, courageous in leading and taking responsibility both in and out of the play, and he respects his role. Of course, all of this must be built on the premise that his value is recognized. No one hits him, he is a captain who can talk and laugh, and dare to sacrifice; someone questioned his existence value, he immediately became a counselor hiding in a corner and drinking heavily. It can be said that he never cares about whether Galaxy Guest is true or not. What he cares most about is the realization of self-worth.

Sigourney Weaver, a tough woman on the screen all the year round, plays a brainless female vase, which can be said to be full of spoof and irony. She complained about her role at the beginning of the film and only did two things: revealing milk and repeating computer prompts, but the funny thing is that even if she complained, she followed her position very firmly afterwards: revealing milk and repeating computer prompts. . Even more thorough than anyone else, someone would not let her repeat the computer prompts and she would still be angry. Unfortunately, in today's environment of advocating women's rights, it is inevitable to see such a role as a woman who realizes that stereotype is still willing to abide by stereotype. But on the other hand, this female vase does also represent a way of living. I don't resist or resist. I abide by it, and then I live very happily.

The temporary role played by Sam Rockwell, which should have been taken care of, was timid and shit when he first appeared on the stage, but in the end he was suddenly possessed by a hero and full of a sense of mission. Although the specific process of this transition is not explained in the movie (it is possible that I did not watch it carefully), I think this character is a bit like a supplementary version of the captain. One is Captain Man One, the other is a temporary group performance; the other is confident and reliable, and the other is timid and timid. From the very beginning, he felt that he did not even have a role or a mission, until he found self-worth for himself by establishing a mission. This subjective initiative tells us that people with a low starting point either complain about themselves or move forward courageously-of course, reality. It is basically impossible for Licaogen to turn over.

The little black brother pilots and (looks like Jewish) mechanics don't have much characterization, but they express their intelligence. He is also the technical backbone of the crew, Xiao Hei knows himself without a teacher, and he can start the spaceship after playing a little play, which can only be described as a high IQ. As soon as the mechanic got on the ship, he was very excited about the interstellar adventure, and later he became an alien girl. It can be said that there is no rejection. However, after implementing digital transmission, after suffering the first failure, he began to doubt himself. After repeated encouragement from the captain, he regained his confidence. Finally, he had the idea to transmit the stone monster to reverse the situation. These two characters have no belief or unbelief about Galaxy Guest and their own characters. They can only say technical talents, whether they are real or virtual, they will not be confused by pursuing science and mastering technology.

Finally, of course, our favorite Alan Rickman played the alien staff, it is obvious that the eyebrows are drawn to imitate spock. I personally feel the most about this role, except because the actor himself has the most personal charm, mainly because this role is an out-and-out cynic. He was frowning from the beginning, as if the whole world owed him money, and everyone was upset, mainly because of his role. Even though this character has many roles in Galaxy Guest and is deeply loved by fans, he feels that this character is stupid and awkward. Although he runs out of the field, he refuses to read the lines, and even angers fans who like the character. He is arguably the person who hates and despises the Galaxy Guest show and the silly characters in it. He should also be the most rebellious person who may strike anytime and anywhere, but he actually endured all this in the end. , Reached a reconciliation with his character, how did this process happen?

As a cynic, I often feel that many things are meaningless, including my own existence, which is almost nothing. If you do not recognize the worldview of this world, you will basically lose the meaning of all your efforts, including the realization of personal values. With a staff member who looks like an alien, it is obvious that he is experiencing this kind of self-doubt all the time, until he experienced Quik, his little Semi-an fan, died in his arms, and was still guarding him before he died. Respect and love for his character, even if he sneered at the character himself. I think maybe from that moment, he realized that even if he thinks his existence is meaningless, if it can bring substantive value and belief to others, then it may be worthwhile. Even if you think it is false, but someone believes it is true, then perhaps it is true to some extent. It's a pity that this experience didn't happen when fans asked for autographs, but was exchanged for the price of life and death. Although he is cynical, I think he is not selfish. Finally, he landed on the earth and walked from the spaceship to the fan scene. Facing the cheers of the people in the audience, he finally had a touch in his eyes. I think he will start to rethink his relationship with the world as a cynic.

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Extended Reading
  • Annabell 2022-04-21 09:01:49

    It's pretty good-looking, and there is the Karma of the person who played Snape~

  • Yvonne 2022-03-22 09:01:37

    Although there is no big scene, at first glance, it was shot by DreamWorks for children, but it is still full of fun. 2021.07.29 Revisit. It's a comedy that's clearly a spoof of Star Trek, but the entry point is funny and impressive.

Galaxy Quest quotes

  • [first lines]

    Laredo: Exiting the time knot now, Sir.

    Tech Sgt. Chen: We're alive.

    Laredo: We made it, Commander. We made it.

    Dr. Lazarus: By Grabthar's hammer, we live to tell the tale.

    Voice of Computer: Systems registering functional.

    Lt. Tawny Madison: All systems are working, Commander.

    Commander Peter Quincy Taggart: I don't like it. It was too easy.

    Laredo: Wait. Oh, no! They're everywhere. There are time knots opening everywhere.

    Lt. Tawny Madison: A trap!

    Dr. Lazarus: We're surrounded, Commander.

    [crew screaming as the ship is hit]

    Tech Sgt. Chen: It's a core meltdown, sir. It can't be stopped.

    Dr. Lazarus: Surrender may be our only option.

    Commander Peter Quincy Taggart: No! Never give up, never surrender.

    Laredo: Your orders, sir?

    [pause]

    Laredo: Sir, your orders?

    Commander Peter Quincy Taggart: Activate the Omega 13.

    [?to be continued? appears on the screen]

  • Gwen DeMarco: [after Jason leaves for the ship] Wait! We want to go, too.

    Laliari: You all wish to go to the ship?

    Gwen DeMarco: Yes, we wish to go to the ship. See we work together or not at all!

    Laliari: Wonderful. The captain had me continue transmission in case you changed your minds.

    [speaking into her vox]

    Laliari: Protector, requesting four pods...

    Guy Fleegman: [Interrupts] Oh, me too!

    Laliari: Five pods for immediate departure.

    Gwen DeMarco: [after the pods appear on the ground] Guys... Guys?

    Laliari: I look forward to meeting you all in person. End transmission.

    [bows to the crew members and disappears]