If you already understand the plot, you can jump directly to the dividing line┏ (^ω^)=
The most regrettable thing in life is to easily give up what should not be given up, and stubbornly insist on what should not be persisted. -Plato
At the beginning of the film, the screen created the image of a man who ran the train with his mouth full, but worked hard for his family; father Troy did the job of collecting trash that the white people looked down upon, and even his eldest son Lyons, who had nothing to do with him, did not contemptuously collect garbage. But I still work hard, support this family, hand over the salary to his wife on payday, and make fun with old friends in the yard. It is difficult for people to deny that he is not a good husband and a good father.
The simple but warm home seems to be obtained by the great father through his own efforts. Little did he know that the solid roof that Troy had been talking about was obtained from a post-war subsidy for his brain-damaged brother.
After intense discussions about the house, Troy angrily left home and went to the bar. When the father went home again, the youngest son Curry, who had finished training, laid hands for the fence-fixing father and tried to get a TV. The father immediately denied, and in the same way, he immediately expressed an idea that has already made the audience familiar: Lao Tzu It's already very fortunate to make money to support you. The roof needs to be repaired. If you want a TV, you can earn money to buy it yourself. Then he immediately refused his son's request to join the professional football league, allowing him to find a job safely, like a real man.
As the story progressed, the conflict between the younger son and his father became more and more intense. During this period, he kept emphasizing that he had given all for the family, and the relationship between his father Troy and his wife Rose also appeared cracks: Troy had an affair with other women And have children. When he heard the news, Rose was distressed and speechless, but Troy kept emphasizing his dedication, and believed that he should not suffer so much and wanted to pursue who he was, but with his mistress, he could do it easily. Conversations, and even forget about the pressures of life.
Rose couldn't bear it anymore.
She also devoted her youth to her husband and the family.
She resisted her husband's complaints, chattered endlessly, reluctant to do some trivial matters, and at the same time emphasized her greatness. But she still held back, telling herself that he was the best man in the world and solved the family's food and clothing problem.
Rage and pain gush out
Troy still didn't understand, and only thought that she was making trouble unreasonably, and at the same time not forgetting her "greatness", she went to visit her pregnant mistress on time, and turned in her salary to his wife.
On a rainy night, the mistress gave birth to a child and died. The soft-hearted Rose raised the daughter for her husband, but her little son was at odds with his father, and finally slammed the door away.
Six years later, his father passed away. The youngest son who became a corporal returned to the house where he grew up, but refused to attend his father's funeral. Rose still did not forget everything that Troy had brought her and brought his son, and persuaded his son to attend the funeral. At the end of the film, the dark clouds in the sky dissipated, and the sun shined in the film for the first and last time.
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Troy has the virtues of traditional men. Sacrificing his dreams for the sake of his family and trying his best to understand better welfare is something that everyone is worthy of respect. But the sacrifice also planted a malignant tumor. The shortcomings of the patriarchal family, such as selfishness, self-righteousness, and ignorance of other people’s feelings, are also vividly reflected in Troy; he ignores his wife’s contribution and the dreams of the two children, constantly hitting them, but at the same time emphasizing himself. His authority and greatness are also the reason that his friends for many years have gradually alienated him and left him.
No doubt Troy loves his son. Although the youngest son Curry slammed the door and never contacted him, his father still called the room he used to be Curry's room, and even kept his football.
But the unfortunate experience of his native family led to his extreme patriarchal thinking of "self-centered family" that is difficult to change. Indeed, in the traditional concept of the family, the man is indeed the backbone of the family, and the family is indeed centered on him, but this does not mean that the wife's feelings can be ignored and the wife's contribution can be regarded as a cloud. Dedication to the family is worthy of respect, and it is still plausible but chilling after derailment. Just like the "problem", it is not terrible to have a problem. The terrible thing is that if you don't actively solve it, you will eventually ruin your own room and find that you want to solve the problem. The Troy shown in the film is as impressive as the reflection of men who hold extreme patriarchy in life. (Suddenly remembered some digressions: extreme patriarchy also has a great influence on the shaping of women. Under this concept, a wife should only be a husband and a son, not to be ashamed of the family, and to be a good housewife. Not to say Housewives are not good, they are great; but some people with extreme thoughts, can their wives only become housewives?)
This film changed from Broadway drama has a rare emotional touch to the author. Perhaps because of some emotional trivialities in real life, I decided to write a film review. Part of Troy's thoughts and actions made me see my own shadow: I have never listened to the voices of people around me, and it will be useless when I regret it.
This is also the first time the author has written a film review. I am not very knowledgeable. If there are mistakes, please advise but no one will watch it.........( ；´Д｀) whatever I am very grateful to you who see this.
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