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accept it and dissolve it
Jazmyn 2022-03-24 09:02:01
In terms of the narrative rhythm of the film, it is too slow and too slow. Compared with the similar theme of "The Exorcist", the prelude of the film is too long and makes people feel anxious. But in the last part of the film, I still felt the director's intentions. At first glance, people will think that this is a religious film that persuades you to believe in God, but in fact, I personally think that it can be explained with the words of Grandpa Jung: Resisting will persist. Whether it's the devil in the movie or everything in the real life that is resisted in the heart, one day it will appear in another form, and the only way is to accept it and finally dissolve it. There are two scenes in the film. The first is when the male protagonist enters Grandpa Anthony's yard for the first time. It is cloudy and raining, and the yellow walls are covered with mottled and moldy rain stains. At the end of the film, Grandpa An is still standing by himself. In the yard, there are still yellow walls and withered vines. The past still remains on the walls, but the sun is pouring and everything returns to peace.
Extended Reading
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Father Lucas Trevant: Be careful Michael, choosing not to believe in the devil doesn't protect you from him.
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Father Lucas Trevant: You know, the interesting thing about sceptics, is that we're always looking for proof... the question is, what on earth would we ever do if we found it?