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Chapter 1491 Considered a classic

After its first special screening by media and film critics, "The Shawshank Redemption" started a week-long screening in more than 100 theaters across the United States.

At the beginning, although there were many film critics touting it, after all, no one had seen the film yet. However, the praise from film critics and the media was too "exaggerated", and some media even hailed the film as a "classic" "The work"!

What is a "classic"? It can be said that this is definitely the greatest praise for a movie.

Among Li Yi's works, "The Truman Show" has reached such a height, and of course there are several other movies. However, the reason why classics are classics is that most of the time, they are still regarded by people as time goes by. Only praiseworthy films can be hailed as classics.

But how good is "The Shawshank Redemption"?

Of course, such high reviews must have attracted many viewers who want to take a look.

After the screening started, what surprised more people was that the overall rating of "The Shawshank Redemption" hardly dropped at all.

Many fans even rated this film higher than previous film critics.

A senior movie fan and a popular film critic on social platforms wrote directly: "A classic, by no means overly praised!"

“This movie reminded me of a brain teaser I once had.

I remember the question was asked like this: If you are sent to the hospital as a mental patient, how can you prove that you are a normal person?

It’s not about shouting excuses, it’s not about solving advanced mathematics, it’s not about going to the doctor’s office and threatening the doctor;

An answer that received many likes from netizens is:

Don't try to prove that you are a normal person, but behave how you usually do.

This is exactly what Andy did in The Shawshank Redemption.

Andy was accused of shooting his wife and her lover and was sentenced to life in prison.

When life imprisonment has become an established fact, the wise thing to do is not to scream hoarse - it turns out that this is wrong, because the inmate who was imprisoned together on the same day was mercilessly beaten to death by the prison guards because of shouting hoarse on the first night. .

The wise thing to do is not to go to the warden's office to plead his innocence - it turns out that this is also wrong. When Andy knew that he was innocent, he couldn't wait to prove it to the warden, even if he had witnesses.

Eventually Tommy, Andy's cellmate and Andy's only witness, was shot dead.

How did Andy adapt to prison life quickly? It means bringing the hobbies and interests outside the prison into the prison.

Sculpture, reading, and even became a "bank clerk" in the prison by virtue of his profession.

Do not complain about reality, but actively seek and discover your own interests and hobbies, and live a peaceful and peaceful life.

Of course, if Andy had only been focusing on his hobbies, carving some stones, and reading some overdue magazines and newspapers, he would be too content with the status quo. I wouldn't call this film a classic either.

Hope, yes, life needs hope, and people need to have hope in life.

If there is no hope in life, life is a pool of stagnant water.

Life is full of hope, life is a clear spring.

Andy, who was wrongly sentenced to life imprisonment and had no hope of appeal, had a different hope in life - to escape from prison!

Then enjoy the free air!

Andy's hope supported him to spend every lonely night in prison for 20 years.

Hope is a beam of light that carries Andy through the long-term prison life and cheers him up; precisely because "The Shawshank Redemption" conveys a commodity that requires a high price - hope.

Just like Andy, he spent 20 years for his inner hope!

What makes the movie a classic is the way it conveys hope.

It's not tickling you or scratching you, it's just penetrating you bit by bit.

If you have watched the movie, you will not immediately make bold statements to realize your hopes; nor will you immediately sort out various plans for your hopes. But when one day in the future, when you want to give up your hope,

There is a voice, a picture, and a story that have been deeply engraved in my mind and penetrated into my soul bit by bit. It tells myself - hold on, hold on a little longer, hope is not far away, smile Wave to us.

This movie is really touching. The story is simple yet complex. But what touched me the most was not the protagonist Andy, but a humble old man, Brooks Hetlen.

When he was in prison, he was responsible for taking care of the library inside and was a good old man there. However, after he was released on parole after serving 50 years, he was accustomed to the institutional system in prison and could not adapt to the new world outside. He eventually committed suicide out of despair. Before hanging himself, he used a knife to carve "BROOKS WAS HERE" on the top of the closet - Old Boo came here for a visit.

When I saw this scene, I was deeply touched. There is nothing more powerful than time. If you insist on doing something, after a long time, you may be abandoned.

The Shawshank Redemption is about hope and faith, which allow people to survive in despair, fight back in despair, and win in despair. The theme of this film is great. It expresses the central idea of ​​not giving up hope in a desperate environment, daring to face the bleak life, and fighting hard to finally overcome despair and win. It has a great impact on the viewers. This film can resonate with most people and experience it. The more storms and waves there are, the more empathetic and thought-provoking you can be after watching them. Many fledgling calves often burst into tears after watching this film. As a movie, it is undoubtedly very successful.

What does it take for a movie to be considered a classic?

Is it the pinnacle of art recognized by a minority? Or is it a carnival work approved by the majority?

There is no standard for this answer, but what I want to say is that if it is a pinnacle work of art recognized by a minority, then it may be boring and boring, at least in the eyes of most people, because our art is usually It's a minority.

But can such a movie be called a classic? I think the answer is no. It may be recognized by a small number of people but it will definitely not be praised by the majority of people.

But "The Shawshank Redemption" is not like that. It is not the kind of film that makes people confused. The plot of the film is step-by-step, constantly reconstructed and hypothesized. It has connotation and depth, allegorical foreshadowing and a strong appreciation space. It relies on Shawshank Prison. This small carrier vividly displays the different experiences of people in prison and the darkness of prison authorities in a realistic way.

In the 40s, the United States was in a period of post-war recovery and rapid development. As a result, social conflicts became more and more serious. The imperfect laws, the rigidity of the system, the greed of those in power, and the inaction of the government were all factors. Corroding the country, making people feel hopeless and helpless.

"The Shawshank Redemption" uses the two themes "freedom" and "hope" that run through the movie to redeem everyone in the "institutionalized" Shawshank Prison. Andy is the incarnation of God. His arrival brings relief to Red and everyone in the Shawshank Prison. People who bring hope and freedom, even if they are in prison, they still do not forget to save themselves and help others. The moment Andy crawled out of the mud and screamed to the sky, Andy completed his own redemption.

I think the main reason why this film is a classic is that it can trigger our most basic thinking and understanding of human nature, and the ending of the story meets the public's expectations. The success of a movie lies not only in the presence of beauties, special sound effects, and wealthy businessmen; but in the fact that no matter how many years you watch it again, you will have different feelings and understandings. What exactly is this movie trying to say? I think it's about the salvation of the soul.

Have an unwavering view of things. "Put your faith in God and leave your life to me." Warden Norton's words imprisoned the minds of most prisoners within this high wall.

As Rhett said, "When you enter the cage and the door is locked, you realize that this is serious. In the blink of an eye, your life is ruined, leaving only endless regrets."

People in prison began to wait for death. Andy, who first entered prison, was calm and composed, not as fragile as Red and the others imagined; he kept observing everything about Shawshank, "not dull, his pace and conversation were simply alien, he was as indifferent as walking in the park." "Carefree, as if wearing an invisibility cloak." This is Red's description of him, and it can also be seen in comparison that Andy is different. This is the belief that he, who is innocent, does not belong here.

As the most important element of human survival, it not only refers to physical freedom, but also to spiritual freedom. Yet for most people in prison both are lost. While repairing the roof, Andy overheard the warden complaining about paying taxes and knew that this might be the key to changing the prison's status. Using his trade as a big banker, he got a cold beer for his friend.

"Repairing the roof, sitting on the roof, with the sun shining on our shoulders, as if we are free people, as if we are repairing the roof of our own house, we are as comfortable as the creators." This is the first time a prisoner has been treated like this. Maybe Andy wanted to take a picture The warden is flattering, perhaps in an attempt to gain the friendship of his fellow inmates. At that moment, only Rhett knew that Andy wanted to be free.

There's a lot of inequality going into Shawshank. People in prison knew that Andy had the ability to escape various government taxes, and they all flocked to help. A prison officer wanted to set up an education fund for his children. Andy said, "Let's sit down and talk!"

Two people converse as equals. Gradually, more and more people asked for help, and Rhett was able to come over as an assistant and start working in the library, as if he were in his own office, with the same equality.

Reid said: "Hope is a terrible thing. It can drive people crazy. Hope is useless. You'd better accept your fate."

After two failed parole applications, Rhett no longer cares. He saw his institutionalized self in Lao Bu, and lost his yearning for the outside world even more. However, at this moment, Andy is actively helping Tommy take the certificate, hoping that everyone in prison will have hope to pursue.

Persistence is also a valuable thing. During the first two years of Andy's imprisonment, he was constantly sexually harassed by the three sisters. "I have never been as miserable as these two years in my life," Reid said. Andy continued to write letters every week over the years, and eventually expanded the library so that more prisoners could enjoy a bit of freedom. Andy used a seven-foot hammer to break through Red's 600-year-old dream. Who can not admire his persistence over the past 20 years?

In the end, "People are either busy living or busy dying. Anyway, you can choose one of the two." It gave Rhett confusion and hope. Pass through the high wall of sin, crawl through the dirty sewage, cleanse away the filth, and let Andy be reborn on the other side. There are some things in the world that stone walls cannot contain. In people's hearts, things they can't control about you belong to you. This is true salvation!

Another point is that every line in this movie is a classic and can shock the soul, so I would like to call it a classic. "

Soon, "The Shawshank Redemption" began to be commented and interpreted by more and more people, and the ratings given were very high. At the same time, some details in the movie were also unearthed by fans.

The more obvious one is the Bible: "The way to salvation is in it!"

There are also more profound ones, such as Rhett telling Andy that he could not understand the opera "The Marriage of Figaro". In fact, one of the arias in "The Marriage of Figaro" is about a group of women writing letters to the husband of one of them, inviting him to date another woman, thereby testing his loyalty.

So here is also a metaphor, a metaphor for Andy's wife cheating and being unfaithful!

Another example is when Norton opened the Bible where Andy's little stone hammer had been hidden, the page he opened was Exodus. This chapter describes in detail the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt under the guidance of God. This journey was led by Moses, the prophet of the Israelites, through the wilderness to the Promised Land.

Just like Andy escaping from Shawshank prison and heading to the land of freedom!

There is also death. When I first entered the prison, the warden said: Put your faith in God and leave your life to me.

The fat man who went to jail with Andy was beaten to death because he cried on the first night.

After Lao Bu was released from prison, he couldn't stand the loneliness and the uncertainty, so he committed suicide.

Because Tommy told Andy the truth, he was called by the warden to have a conversation, and the conversation took place at an exit from the prison. The warden ordered someone to beat him to death, and framed Tommy for escaping from prison.

The first three kinds of death speak of the darkness of prison and the helplessness of prisoners.

Some fans even pointed out the key prop in the movie: stones!

Because there is a line in the movie: In this world, there are some things that cannot be carved with stone. There is a place in our hearts that cannot be locked, and that place is called hope.

What is the stone here?

It's a resource. Prison is a place with limited resources, cigarettes, tools, books, poker, and beautiful pictures.

If the prison is a metaphor for the environment, then the stone is a metaphor for resources.

Stones appear repeatedly in the film.

Stones are knowledge. Andy used stones and geography knowledge to determine the prison's terrain and dig out the walls to escape.

Stones were also his hobby, and he carved chess pieces out of them.

The stone is also a cover, using his hobby to hide the fact that he dug tunnels.

What you have may also have endless possibilities.

(End of this chapter)