Ang Lee's Occasional Mediocrity

Kyle 2022-03-22 09:02:40

It sounds a little strange to be told by a Chinese director about the American Civil War. Moreover, it is found that many war-themed films are told from the perspective of the losing side, especially the Civil War. Southerners are the protagonists of the vast majority of films, the most famous of which is "Gone with the Wind".
In contrast, love is not the theme of the film, and the film focuses on the helplessness and hesitation of the hero who participated in the war as a southern guerrilla. It's a pity that Tobey Maguire's acting skills are really average. In fact, his image and temperament are more suitable for this role, but it gives people the feeling that many things have not been performed, and the performance lacks hierarchy and coherence. Play Spider-Man.
On the contrary, the black slave played by Jeffrey Wright in the film has become a highlight. I have always liked watching the performance of this black actor. It is not obvious but always in place. Then there is Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who is as weird and sinister as always, because of that handsome face that can make people nightmare, but he is also Irish, alas~~
The whole film is the beginning of the fierce battle is more beautiful, then And gradually slipped to mediocrity, and the script's performance of emotion and confusion was not very good. It is no wonder that it only scored 6.6 points on IMDB.

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Extended Reading
  • Walton 2022-04-23 07:03:56

    There are several echoes between the beginning and the end of the film that are impressive. The plot feels very dramatic, and it feels unexpected and reasonable.

  • Elmo 2022-03-20 09:02:37

    Finally the black slave rode towards Brokeback Mountain.

Ride with the Devil quotes

  • George Clyde: Rodel... You want my bacon?

    Jake: Yes, I could eat it.

    George Clyde: Well, I'll shit it out by the oak tree in the morning, you just go and help yourself.

  • Jake: [to a love-struck Jack Bull] There happens to be a war going on everywhere but between your two ears, you dumb ox.