The character of this male god "collapsed", but became more cute

Someone once joked that if there was one star left in Hollywood who would not collapse, that person was Tom Hanks. Although this is a bit of a joke, it also shows the status of the classic characters he created in the minds of the audience.

Over the past few years, as the whiteness of his sideburns has deepened, Tom Hanks' character image has become closer to a similar state - a steady and determined national hero, and an old good man who will always be nice.

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Therefore, when we see him on the big screen starring as a stubborn old man who lives alone with a knife-mouthed tofu heart, that wonderful sense of contrast comes into being.

The film "Born Loveless Otto" is not only Tom Hanks' masterpiece for returning to domestic theaters after three years, but also a powerful illustration that he is still willing to break the inherent "personality" and constantly step out of the comfort zone of performance.

2023 "Born Unloveable Otto"

For fans, the story of "Otto" is no stranger. The film is adapted from the world-renowned best-selling novel "A Man Named Ovie Decides to Die", focusing on a misanthropic old man who has lost his lover, and tells his mental journey of "re-bonding with his neighbors and ultimately achieving self-redemption".

The film is directed by Mark Foster, who is good at digging into the emotions of the characters, and David McKee, who has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Screenplay many times, wrote the script; As a two-time Oscar winner, Tom Hanks designed delicate micro-expressions and cynical tones for "Otto". Such a creative team all adds to the interest of this film.

The so-called "lonely people in the depths of love", Otto once had the idea of suicide because his love for his wife was too strong. He sat on the sofa at home, tilting his head to look at his wife's relics, his mind full of bits and pieces of the past.

According to legend, when people are dying, they will turn the marquee in front of them, and the most memorable moments of their lives will emerge. So when Otto put the rope around his neck, those sweet memories that quietly underflowed made him even more sad. Maybe colleagues and passers-by think he is indifferent, but in fact, he will always be overwhelmed when he is affectionate; And his poisonous tongue is only the protective color he wears on his body.

Just like cutting that phone line, Otto tried to cut off all contact between himself and other people. However, the reality always backfires -

First, a new expatriate couple who moved into the community broke into Otto's life like "social terrorists", then a stray cat, a former student of his wife, an old friend paralyzed in a wheelchair... Otto finds himself unknowingly caught up in a huge emotional vortex, and he is needed again.

While helping the neighbors solve their problems, Otto's little-known side gradually revealed. He is far from being as irritable and frightening as he seems. But all the matters he handled were solved smoothly; But whatever request he agreed, he would never give up halfway. He repaired the radiator in three or two clicks and drove away the unscrupulous real estate developer.

In "Born Otto", we see many modern adaptations that are different from the original, such as the relationship between Otto and the so-called "social media reporter".

As a lifelong self-reliant craftsman, he always had a sneering attitude towards the Internet, but in the end, he still relied on the exposure attribute of self-media to launch a counterattack against aggressive real estate developers. This change is unbearable, and it is more in line with the imprint of life in this era.

Personally, what is particularly valuable about this film is that it always tells the big question in a weighty tone: How will we face death? How will we say goodbye to our loved one? How will we deal with ourselves when the darkest hour comes? Beneath a warm comedic shell are numerous thought-provoking philosophies of life.

In previous years, there was a popular word called "small luck", which refers to small but definite happiness. Such trivial moments grow in the storyline of this movie like seeds facing the sun. The fluffy fur of the cat, the chocolate stewed chicken brought by the enthusiastic neighbor, the dinner invitation sent by the humble guy, the tacit communication with old friends, the innocence of children...

Perhaps, just like "Otto", when we walk into the narrow road of life, what can help us get through the difficulties is not the earth-shattering miracles, but these inadvertent scenery along the way, the beauty of the world, like rain and dew through our dry hearts.

On March 19, the overland viewing group organized a themed viewing of "Born Unloveable Otto" in Beijing, in the name of "the world is worthy, born to the sun", so that everyone can appreciate this heart-warming and healing high-scoring masterpiece in advance. This themed event attracted many Tom Hanks fans; At the same time, film critic Xu Ruofeng and healer Liu Xiaojia also communicated with the audience after the screening.

In the process of post-screening communication, film critic Xu Ruofeng said that the plain and kind emotions in the film were very touching. In this cruel and unforgiving world, only by finding that precious warmth and breaking free from our own "protective shell" can we continue to move forward. It's a pleasure to watch Tom Hanks perform on the screen, his acting skills are perfect, and at the same time, we can also see in him the overlapping sense of film history screen images.

Film critic Xu Ruofeng

Healer Liu Xiaojia said that it has been a long time since he saw such a heart-warming and healing movie in the cinema. In her opinion, his wife Sonya is the color of Otto's life, she gave Otto love and changed his life. When Sonya left, Otto lost all emotional sustenance. He was afraid to make an emotional connection with anyone again, precisely because he was afraid of any form of separation. Fortunately, in the constant "harassment" of his neighbors, Otto was finally able to reconcile with himself and embrace the world again.

Healer Liu Xiaojia

For many audiences, the film "Born Loveless Otto" is undoubtedly a tear-jerking and crying heart-warming work. As human beings, we will inevitably face the darkest moments of losing relatives and friends; How to heal the pain in the heart is a compulsory course for everyone.

As a legendary superstar in Hollywood, Tom Hanks sharpened a sword in five years, and in a poisonous and warm way, he painted the possibility of rebirth for us. When we are at a low point in life, such stories always have the power to heal people's hearts.

This Friday, the film "Born Otto" will be released in theaters. If you are a fan of Hanks, if you feel a little confused in life, you may wish to go into the theater to watch this movie, I believe it will resonate deeply.

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