Why Seek Wonderland - Review of "To the Wonder / To the Wonderland"

Alexys 2022-03-23 09:03:24

The strength of the film lies in the narrative. If the narrative is not used, it will naturally extend to the poetic and musical realms. No matter whether it is poetry or music, they all contain deep metaphors, obscurity and borrowing, twists and turns and multiple meanings, indescribable. If it is hard to interpret, then "the Tao can be Tao, but it is very Tao; the name can be named, but it is very famous". Therefore, one solution for each person, one solution at a time, varies from person to person and time to time.
In the movie, the hero and heroine are all in a trance, as if they don't eat the fireworks of the world. In particular, the man's expression is indifferent, and he is detached from the situation from beginning to end. The heroine is also in a trance, as if in a dream. The two seem to be in love, but there is never an unforgettable exchange of feelings. Even if there are repeated playful scenes, after all, the action of the game is almost superficial, and it is difficult to see the deep meaning. This situation seems to be non-existent, and the people of Sri Lanka seem to be in non-existence. In fact, people are independent individuals, and their bodies are also constantly changing. This body is not there, so there is no complete understanding, love, love, and communication with each other.
Many years ago, I watched a TV series describing campus life, titled "The Soul of the Teacher". The plot has long been forgotten, but the lyrics of the theme song are still fresh in my memory: "You are you, I am me, and he is him." In the vernacular, the truth is the true meaning of life.
The films are all shot with hand-held cameras, the images are swaying, and the focus is drifting.
Life is impermanent, where can I find a fairyland, and why should I seek an illusory fairyland?

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  • Eloisa 2022-03-27 09:01:21

    Beautiful! The subtle human emotions are so grand under the lens of Tyron Malik.

  • Misty 2022-03-14 14:12:31

    I actually got so many applause, and some people called bravo. What happened? Although I don't like the Tree of Life much, this piece of light is several grades lower than the Tree of Life in terms of theme and concept. It's a good thing to have less scenery. , but still the narration of the whole film, the dialogue lines are so weakened, is this still a movie? In this way, the actor's status in the film has dropped to the same level as the scenery, which is really a very selfish way of directing

To the Wonder quotes

  • Jane: Will you pray with me?

    Neil: [voice over] I had no faith. You knew. Were you afraid?

  • Father Quintana: You shall love, whether you like it or not.