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It could have been profound, but it ended up being messy
Veronica 2022-04-20 09:01:02
The main storyline is a bit messy. When Mr. Sydney started assigning homework, I thought this film was about how discrimination affects people's behavior and further affects other people's views. However, what I didn't expect is that the story behind is a story of redemption and a prodigal son. Although I like the ending very much, it is creepy in this story. It seems to be anger and useless, but in fact it seems to say goodbye. Going back, the price of going back is unbearable, such a layer means no matter whether it is unintentional or not, but it is always scary. The highlight of this film is the advanced rendering of the brothers' acting skills and atmosphere
Extended Reading
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Doris Vinyard: [Yelling to Derek through small holes in the Plexiglas, during visiting hours at the prison] You think you're the only one doin' time, Derek? You think you're here all alone? You think I'm not in here with you?
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Seth: Who do you hate, Danny?
Danny Vinyard: I hate anyone that isn't White Protestant.
Seth: Why?
Danny Vinyard: They're a burden to the advancement of the White race. Some of them are all right, I guess...
Seth: None of 'em are fucking all right, Danny, OK?