Warm and beautiful.

Albert 2021-12-08 08:01:50

Every time I saw a movie played by Morgan Freeman, my father had to add a comment: "Hey, this is an old actor, I have seen him play "Drive for Miss Daisy", it was great!".
I heard him say it many times.

I didn’t see this famous film until today. I always thought it was a light-hearted comedy, but after watching it, I realized that it was a serious mistake. This is a serious film and the best acting by Morgan Freeman I have seen so far. The film completely overturned the impression of him in the past.

What I see most is his role as the president, the detective, and the policeman, all of which are deeply introverted, calm and calm roles. Because it is a very old film, I thought I would watch a very young Freeman, but he was already old as soon as he appeared on the stage, and he was old when he walked, and his voice was not as low and dull as in previous films. The voice is slightly elevated or even a bit pointed. This is also the first time when I was watching a movie, I forgot that he was an old Hollywood movie player, the best supporting actor at this year's Oscar, but a loyal and honest black driver who drove for Miss Daisy.

Regarding Daisy, what I think in the future will be her exquisite hat and the phrase You are my best friend, that handshake, the only contact between the two in the play, I believe it also touched every view. The atrium of the shadow man!

And the flower tree in front of the door, is it cherry blossoms? The passage of seasons and the progress of time are all expressed through it, and that set of stacked shots is beautiful.

So when he finally visited Mrs. Daisy, who had already been admitted to the nursing home, the two elderly people were chattering with each other. He tremblingly forkped a piece of cake for her and fed it into her toothless mouth and eyes. I got wet unconsciously.

Although many places in the film show the class difference between blacks and whites in society at that time, I did not understand it very well, and even felt a little uncomfortable, who had received equal education since childhood. With a veil of warmth, we will discover that behind the "master-servant friendship" are American strict hierarchy and yearning for some good times in the past." Maybe this is true, but Freeman braved the wind and snow in the movie. Daisy sent hot coffee, it warmed you and me, and let us see that the sky is blue, the clouds are white, the friendship, love, and affection in life, and the world is beautiful. Even if you are facing the cold and cruel reality after going out, but for a moment, you really feel it, it's enough, isn't it?

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Extended Reading
  • Eduardo 2022-04-23 07:02:07

    【Exhibition at China Film Archive】Classic and tender old films. The graphics and music are very dated. The music is soothing and pleasant, and the picture seems to have a golden halo filter added throughout. The rhythm of the plot is neither rushed nor slow, and it took more than ten years to take it lightly. The 80-year-old Jessica Tandy is really good at acting, and she deserves the Oscar!

  • Fabiola 2022-03-28 09:01:03

    In general, Zorba, the Greek, is not as wonderful, and it is right to win the makeup award. The heroine's introverted performance is better than the current drama, and the plot is conventional.

Driving Miss Daisy quotes

  • [Hoke and Boolie are walking thru Daisy's vacated home discussing how Hoke and Daisy have been since Daisy had to be put in the nursing home]

    Boolie Werthan: I suppose you don't get out to see her very much.

    Hoke Colburn: No, sir... it's hard not drivin'. Every now and then I takes a taxi cab, but don't too many taxis go out yonder.

    Boolie Werthan: I'm sure she appreciates it.

    Hoke Colburn: Yes, sir.

    [pauses]

    Hoke Colburn: Some days, she better than others... but then, who ain't?

    [Hoke and Boolie both laugh]

  • [Hoke and Boolie are at the nursing home visiting Daisy. Daisy appears unwilling to speak much]

    Boolie Werthan: Hoke, I thought of you the other day on the expressway. I saw an Avondale Milk truck. Monster of a thing, must have had about sixteen wheels.

    Hoke Colburn: You don't say!

    Boolie Werthan: I was wondering how you'd like drivin' that thing around!

    Daisy Werthan: [to Boolie] Hoke came to see me, not you!

    Hoke Colburn: Look like one o' her good days!

    Daisy Werthan: Boolie, go charm the nurses!

    Boolie Werthan: [smiling] She wants you all to herself.