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Oscar's best picture that lasts long
Name 2022-01-03 08:01:16
The film won seven Oscars including Best Picture in 1946. We often give higher ratings to old movies because they have been watched many years ago, so there are some nostalgic bonuses. But this was the first time I watched this movie, and I was impressed by his moving plot, outstanding characters and the director's smooth narrative technique. Unconsciously, after three hours, I still feel a little bit unfinished. The story of three veterans of World War II re-adapting to civilian life after returning to their hometowns. The background, environment, personalities, etc. are all "American", but they also convey the immortality of some universal values that span time and space, such as love, affection, trust, etc. I don't know why movies of the same type seem to be relatively rare now. It may be that its light style is more difficult to meet the needs of modern people for high speed and heavy taste. For viewers who like family ethics and affection, don't miss it.
Extended Reading
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Trystan 2022-01-03 08:01:16
⒈The movie is based on McKinley Kanter’s novel "My Glory"; ⒉The drunk Fred was helped to sit in the back seat, and the drunk Al closed his eyes and held his hand, which was seen by his wife Millie. Then he ridiculed his daughter Peggy: "They are really a beautiful couple, aren't they? Heh, they make a lovely couple, don't they?" Peggy replied, "Yes, I think they will be very happy together. . Yeah, I think they'll be very happy together.” Then Al touched Fred's hand, and when he regained consciousness, he saw Fred's hand with a slightly surprised expression...→ This short joke in the movie I don’t know if the creator has the image of selling corruption? But it was a pleasant surprise to see such an emotional passage in the 1946 Oscar Best Picture! ⒊The life of veterans in reality may not be as good as in the movies, but the beauty of the movies may give many people living in real society some hope.
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Karelle 2022-04-21 09:02:28
In the post-war life of American soldiers, in addition to the re-exploration of career and love, it is also necessary to reaffirm the meaning and honor of war, so it is the "main theme".
The Best Years of Our Lives quotes
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Marie Derry: Are you alright in your mind? Can't you get those things out of your system? Maybe that's what's holding you back! You know, the war's over! You won't get anyplace 'til you stop thinking about it. Come on - snap out of it!
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Peggy Stephenson: I'm going to break that marriage up! I can't stand it seeing Fred tied to a woman he doesn't love and who doesn't love him. Oh, it's horrible for him. It's humiliating and it's killing his spirit. Somebody's got to help him.
Al Stephenson: Who made you God?