I've no idea why I dislike most of Chen Kaige's movies, or even hate them, including his latest "blockbuster"---Wu Ji, a movie which met with tons of criticism since its debut, and I have even not seen it yet. I'm really tired of the hollow contents and the familiar plots copied from some other movies.
But I'd admit it that Farewell To My Concubine and Together are two exceptions. I've seen it several times and been touched by it every time. On the train to Harbin several days ago, I watched the movie Together again, and was moved as I was before. The plot is simple and I'd rather not repeat it here. My eyes got wet again when the movie reached its end. It was a montage of the present and the past: The man who became the foster-father later was running anxiously in the hall of the railway station,with the little baby and a violin in his arm;Then the scene was switched to the boy rushing to the railway station to catch up with his foster-father, with that finally-found violin in hand. Only at that moment did the boy realize how he loved his father. He finally gave up the opportunity to win in the international contest and chose to be with his father. Standing at the waiting hall of the station, the boy played the violin--whole-heartedly, for his dear father, for his profound love. The scenes were then flashed between the performances of the boy and the girl who finally grabbed the chance to take part in the contest. Finally, the hearts and the souls of the father and son were together and would never depart.
After watching the movie, a strange idea occured in my mind. Maybe the boy had some better ways to reciprocate his foster father's love, whose only plain wish was that the boy could be a successful violinist when growing up, simply to fulfil a so-called request from the boy's natural parents, whom he'd never met. I believe the gifted boy would win the contest if he took part in it. What might follow would be the reputation and wealth for him. Then the life for the father and the son might be quite different. They might be much better off than they were now.
You may regard what I am thinking as vulgarity or of lower taste, but it's realistic. People crave for success, because it brings them sense of achievement as well as fame and wealth. Though I believe the least thing in the foster father's mind was the wish that his efforts would be repaid someday, I myself do hope so, because I strongly believe in the saying, " One good turn deserves another." I hope the foster father will lead a happy life with his beloved son though they don't have any genetic connection. Sure I know Mr. Chen would not plot the movie this way, it's just my personal wish.
And I hope a good deed will never be missed out by the God.
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I should put two thumbs up for the performance of Mr. Liu Peiqi in this movie, who won the award for the best actor at Saint Sebastian Film Festival. Mr. Chen also won an award of the best director with this movie. They both deserved the honor.
However, Chen Hong's performance was quite disappointing. I am really frustrated to see her affected and artificial performance. It's just like some flaws on a jade.
But I'd admit it that Farewell To My Concubine and Together are two exceptions. I've seen it several times and been touched by it every time. On the train to Harbin several days ago, I watched the movie Together again, and was moved as I was before. The plot is simple and I'd rather not repeat it here. My eyes got wet again when the movie reached its end. It was a montage of the present and the past: The man who became the foster-father later was running anxiously in the hall of the railway station,with the little baby and a violin in his arm;Then the scene was switched to the boy rushing to the railway station to catch up with his foster-father, with that finally-found violin in hand. Only at that moment did the boy realize how he loved his father. He finally gave up the opportunity to win in the international contest and chose to be with his father. Standing at the waiting hall of the station, the boy played the violin--whole-heartedly, for his dear father, for his profound love. The scenes were then flashed between the performances of the boy and the girl who finally grabbed the chance to take part in the contest. Finally, the hearts and the souls of the father and son were together and would never depart.
After watching the movie, a strange idea occured in my mind. Maybe the boy had some better ways to reciprocate his foster father's love, whose only plain wish was that the boy could be a successful violinist when growing up, simply to fulfil a so-called request from the boy's natural parents, whom he'd never met. I believe the gifted boy would win the contest if he took part in it. What might follow would be the reputation and wealth for him. Then the life for the father and the son might be quite different. They might be much better off than they were now.
You may regard what I am thinking as vulgarity or of lower taste, but it's realistic. People crave for success, because it brings them sense of achievement as well as fame and wealth. Though I believe the least thing in the foster father's mind was the wish that his efforts would be repaid someday, I myself do hope so, because I strongly believe in the saying, " One good turn deserves another." I hope the foster father will lead a happy life with his beloved son though they don't have any genetic connection. Sure I know Mr. Chen would not plot the movie this way, it's just my personal wish.
And I hope a good deed will never be missed out by the God.
>>>>>>>>>>
I should put two thumbs up for the performance of Mr. Liu Peiqi in this movie, who won the award for the best actor at Saint Sebastian Film Festival. Mr. Chen also won an award of the best director with this movie. They both deserved the honor.
However, Chen Hong's performance was quite disappointing. I am really frustrated to see her affected and artificial performance. It's just like some flaws on a jade.
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it's my favourite movie. when i see it let me remember my grandma and our story as this movie.
Hi, buddy...Though I don't know who you are, I do appreciate your comments here. You are the first who's his/her words here. Thank you very much. I like this movie a lot..
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