What kind of movie is Swiss Army Knife Man?

Swiss Army Knife Man is a movie that gives me a headache, because I don't like it (Virgo and Scorpio, neither of them are neat), but I was cheap two days ago, and I coded some words about it by the way. In line with the initial intention of abandoning shame and mixing hot spots, then write a film review of this film.

Swiss army knife man tells a story like this:

Hank (paul dano), stranded on a desert island, is on the verge of despair. When he wants to commit suicide, he accidentally finds and meets Manny (Daniel), and walks out of the desert island with the other party.

Various propaganda points about Swiss army knife man

Douban gave this film a high rating, and people have a lot of comments and comments on this film, and they are all wonderful (well, I am so hypocritical). Since it was written a long time ago, and it is so well written, I will draw the key points of the film according to my experience.

1, it must be admitted that "Swiss Army Knife Man" is indeed full of all kinds of basic feelings and no downline, and Harry Potter was indeed killed by Voldemort (the body played by Daniel).

2. The plot of this movie really challenges everyone's physiological endurance. For example, in the story, Hank picked up the cup and drank the water from Manny's mouth, and repeated it eight times: Hank picked up the cup and drank the water from Manny's mouth, and drank, drank and drank (eight times).

3, the film is not so literary, the pace is slow, and the thought is not very profound.

Re-analysis of Swiss Army Knife Man

What is this story about? Before we talk about this, let's take a look at its film type: comedy.

Not all films under the guise of comedy type can be called comedies. The most basic function of comedies is to make people laugh. When telling a story, the point that can make everyone laugh is called burden. In cross talk, a baggage follows a baggage, which is the function point.

Not all baggage makes people laugh. A joke that has been laughing for ten years is and only exists in the lines of the sketch. Novels and movies tell people's stories, and the burden in comedy is to please the people who read the stories.

Nowadays, in the fragmented information age, the crosstalk industry, which can make the audience laugh with old burdens, has to face new thinking. In the final analysis, the reason for the dispute between Degang Guo and his disciples can not be separated from this reason: cross talk is difficult, and how to survive is a problem.

When the old baggage doesn't work and the stem of the new baggage is no longer new, it shows a problem: business jokes that please the public can't be separated from the present life. That is to say, if you want to make the audience laugh, you must be close to the present life.

So that's why I don't like Swiss Army Knife Man: The cultural differences between China and the West make some jokes not funny in the eyes of China people. For a simple example, in "Happy Comedian", Zhan, who is known as the godfather of comedy made in Hong Kong, why did he embarrass mainlanders when he performed? This is the problem. It is not poor performance, but acclimatization (cultural differences).

Well, to put it bluntly, the Swiss army knife is not funny, although it is a comedy genre! But although it is not funny, it is also a comedy type, because there are comedy points there.

In the process of writing a comedy script, a screenwriter usually has three hopes: to make people understand, to impress and to make people laugh and cry.

Speaking of the differences between China and the West, does it mean that jokes from Europe, America, India and Japan are not funny to us in China? No, there are many excellent comedy movies abroad: God, theft and kidnapping, a fish named Wanda, Bollywood for three fools, four weddings and a funeral, and so on. These films are so good-looking, their works must have aroused the audience's * * *, so how can they arouse the audience's * * *? For example, the most universal values: good and evil; For example, the plot that can best be understood by the audience: weddings and funerals. And these points can impress the audience, make the audience think and inspire (art should serve the people in the final analysis).

Speaking of this, it also exposed a shortcoming of Swiss Army Knife Man: ungrounded.

Because Swiss Army Knife Man is a commercial movie after all, we say it is not grounded. If it is an art film, I will avoid three blocks. I hate art films, not that there is something wrong with art films, but that my taste really can't keep up with the rhythm of artists. For example, can you understand the performance art of playing dead naked? Can you know what they are doing? I sometimes really doubt that those performance arts don't know what they are doing. The world is crazy and even they are afraid! Of course, this is all my superficial understanding of the world and only represents my personal point of view (but I firmly defend my point of view).

I said that "Swiss Army Knife Man" belongs to the category of commercial films, and there is such a basis:

Basic rules of general film script creation (script beat table);

1.？ The keynote, artistic conception, theme, genre and style of the film in the opening picture (1 page).

2.？ Theme presentation (page 5) movie theme hints, arguments, criticisms, problems, goals, behaviors and dreams.

3.？ Cutout (page 1- 10)

4.？ Push (catalyst) (page 12)

5.？ Controversy (debate) (page 12-25)

6.？ The intersection of the second act (page 25)

7.？ B story (page 30)

8.？ Games (pages 30-55)

9. Midpoint (page 55)

10. Bad guys are approaching (pages 55-75)

1 1. None (page 75)

12. Night of the Soul (pages 75-85)

13. the junction of the third act (page 85)

14. End (page 85- 1 10)

15. Comparison between the final picture (1 10 page) and the starting picture.

It is too complicated to say these details, and no one wants to see them. Let's give a simple example: in the story in paragraph A (1-5), a desperate man Hank tried to commit suicide (this suicide named Hank was wrong and violated the core values of socialism and needed redemption). Ten minutes later, the story turns to the story in paragraph B, which tells the story of how Hank saved himself. To put it bluntly, the Swiss army knife man is telling the growth history of Hank at the core of the story. (The time rhythm and narrative rhythm are right, and try to please the audience with kitsch, instead of blindly asking the director for personal artistic expression like an art film)

For another example, let's take a random time point, such as a 50-minute movie about Hank and Manny playing games. Are we trying to be cute in front of the audience?

Oh, I accidentally wrote too much technical analysis. Let's continue the film review. Space is limited. Finally, talk about the remaining highlights of the film.

executant

Paul dano, representative work: Little Miss Sunshine and the Coming of Blood;

Daniel jacob radcliffe, if you are not familiar with the name Daniel, he has another name: Harry Potter. Daniel has been playing 1 10 years since he was 65438 to 20 years old. It is rumored that he is actively transforming, and I don't know if it is true or not. But in "Swiss Army Knife Man", Daniel plays Manny the corpse, which tests his acting skills and obviously proves the rumors of transformation.

Personally, I think the word "transformation" is very subtle, which is roughly the same as "career change". Jackie Chan, a well-known actor, started out as an action movie, and all the roles he played were nobody. Jackie Chan, who is very influential in Greater China and even the whole world, is also undergoing transformation. From an entrepreneurial nobody to a representative figure of various main themes, from Tiens to Polar Escape, the word-of-mouth of the film gradually declined to the release of Polar Escape, which seems to be one of Jackie Chan's worst movies ever. Of course, Jackie Chan's fame and influence are there, and there are countless fans holding Polar Escape, and people are selling their feelings. This example is not appropriate.

For another example, when the word "transformation" appears in economics, it usually says "upgrading" by the way. "Transformation and upgrading" is obvious. If the economic development is not good, it will die immediately without transformation, and transformation and upgrading may not necessarily die. Of course, as far as an actor is concerned, the transformation can also be heard that the actor is very motivated, not satisfied with the applause and garlands now, and bravely breaks through himself. This is also reasonable, and I don't know what kind of transformation Daniel is.

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Friends who have seen this movie have this experience: this is definitely not a gay story. Ok, as we said in the last paragraph, the Swiss army knife man is actually talking about Hank's growth history, an absolute man. Why does Hank need to grow up? Because diaosi needs ah q and needs to fight back. So why does Hank need to fight back? Because you have a crush on Sarah? For rushing off the island?

Maybe these are not the reasons, maybe these are the reasons, who can say clearly? Everyone has grown up and knows that the word "growth" can't be clearly stated in a few words, let alone the growth of a person with inferiority like Hank. Speaking of literature and art, it is enough to meet you when you grow up and leave a good memory for each other. The rest is not important, even if I loved you, because this is growth. Love has many costs, but it always costs. This is the law of conservation of energy.

What I want to say most is that maybe the intention of the film is not only to grow up, but also to express it at a deeper level, just like the name of the film: Swiss Army Man.

Swiss army knife man has extreme inferiority and loneliness because of his own problems, such as masturbation, shyness, distortion and so on. Is he sick?

Existence makes sense. Even if your sweetheart doesn't love you, it may really have nothing to do with you. Someone will love you. You are not special or unique. Don't underestimate yourself, as explained in the film, just like everyone has to excrete and fart. Be sure of yourself, your life, your life. Daniel is like this, and so is Jackie Chan. No matter what the change is, I am very happy. This view is valid, because everyone likes Swiss army knives. After so much pain and joy, most of us haven't figured out such a problem: admit ourselves.

After the film review, let's talk about what we want to say:

1, today, the film review number Zheng passed the review of Netease News from the media, and Zheng also traveled all over the major media platforms, happy.

There is a stall selling tofu brain in Liujiayao where I live.

This tofu brain is so delicious that I have two conclusions. First, the ingredients on her bean curd brain are complete: coriander, chives, Chili oil, pickles, chopped green onion, garlic juice and secret sauce; Second, the bean curd brain is good in texture, smooth and tender, with fragrant lips and teeth. The fragrance is not bean flower fragrance, but also more graceful than feminine fragrance, and it is a supplement to ingredients. I thought the steamed tofu brain in summer would not be a little greasy, and I thought the steamed tofu brain in winter would warm my lonely heart. Take a bite, simply don't think too much about anything, don't experience anything, try coriander or tofu, which is more authentic. How does fresh but not spicy Chili oil match chopped green onion to upgrade the taste of ingredients? It tastes very comfortable and pleasant. After a hurried day, I want to reward the only person who cares about my stomach.

I have feelings for tofu brain, and late autumn comes too fast. After work at night, the stray dog adopted by the landlord jumped over the dirty water and ran home. Everything has passed, only hot bean curd and cars and the sound of cars stuck under Liujiayao Bridge not far away forever. The intersection faces north, facing the wind. No girl puts her hair in the wind, nor is it fragrant and beautiful. Tofu brain floats far away for three yuan a bowl, but I don't think it floats across Liujiayao Bridge. Today's Double Ninth Festival, the cold wind is rustling, cold comes and summer goes, autumn harvest and winter storage.

Supplement: There should be a supplement to the film review of Swiss Army Knife Man, because the film review is not perfect. But there is no way, this article must be posted on the Double Ninth Festival today. I am a man of principle. Although no one forced me (but I was lazy), it was early in the morning in a few minutes. I have no choice but to post it. For better or worse.