The world 'bitter' Hollywood has been going on for a long time!
The first is all kinds of blockbusters that promote American-style heroism.
The first is well-made genre films, science fiction, disasters, etc.
Not only is it extremely stimulating visually, but it also quietly penetrates into conscious thinking.
It can be said that Americans have successfully washed the eyes and minds of global audiences with movies.
The question is, who makes the film look good? Otherwise, how can everyone be happy to pay?
Madame noticed a phenomenon:
Although the glory days of Hollywood song and dance films have passed, there are still occasional classics.
For example, the 2003 Oscar-winning film Chicago.
Not only is the song and dance gorgeous, but the story is wonderful.
In general, song and dance films are difficult to carry a profound function, but it is excluded.
In addition to the textured and creative song and dance, it is full of irony of real life.
The audiovisual is great, the pace is tight, the performance is comfortable, and the viewing process is straight to the point.
Let's sort out the plot first.
The story takes place in Chicago in the 1920s, and the film has two heroines.
Verma is a nightclub dancer, and although she is not very famous, she still has the opportunity to perform.
And she has a husband, and there is always hope for life.
Locksie is a fantasy girl, and in her eyes Chicago is a place where people can bring luck.
She has always dreamed of being a star, often imagining how she shines on stage and applauds continuously.
One day, Verma witnesses an embarrassing scene of her husband cheating at home.
Losing control of her emotions, she shot her in anger and went to jail.
Desperate to become famous, Locksie has a lover who naively thinks that her boyfriend can match her.
But sadly found that the other party was just a liar.
Her heart was greatly shaken, and she was killed in a panic, and she also went to prison.
Unexpectedly, two women who also aspire to fame met in a barricade.
What is even more unexpected is that in the trough of fate, there is a hidden mystery.
Arranged by Morton, the warden who is revered as "Mommy", Locksie meets lawyer Billy.
The legendary barrister, known for representing murders, claims to have never missed a shot.
Originally, he was also Verma's lawyer, and under his careful planning, Verma was determined to win and look forward to returning to the stage as soon as possible.
Who expected Billy to take a fancy to the "gimmick" hidden in Locksie's body, and in order to quickly increase his popularity, he took over the case.
Verma is left aside, and Locksie transforms into a poor "victim" after Billy's package.
Her story was increasingly published in major newspapers, winning the sympathy and support of thousands of people.
Billy is like an unpredictable and extraordinary magician, and things have taken a huge turn under his hype.
Both parties were cleared of their charges, successfully released from prison, and joined hands on the stage, making a name for themselves for a time.
Obviously a murderer, now not only innocent, but also a big star sought after by everyone, is it very magical?
"Chicago" is adapted from the musical stage play of the same name, and the song and dance are naturally its most significant highlights.
There are many song and dance scenes in this film, such as sexy rebelliousness, free-spirited jazz, and tango.
But except for the last one, which is a "real" stage performance, the rest is all the illusion of the heroine Locksie.
Formally, "Chicago" is a retro ornate song and dance film with excellent costumes and props and stage effects.
In terms of plot, it is also a satire of social reality that successfully expresses absurdity through the theme of crime.
Fortunately, the form of the song and dance performance is seamlessly integrated into the film narrative.
The surreal form complements and blends with the content of the real story.
I like the performances of 6 people in prison, each of whom tells why they killed their husbands or boyfriends.
Behind the revelation is the situation and status of women, and their dignity is violated.
Song and dance not only externalize the psychological activities of the characters well, but also play a symbolic and complementary interpretation role.
It is not only a refinement of reality, an expression of the inner monologue of the characters, but also a commentary on the plot.
Even with no lack of exaggerated interpretation, it strengthens and excavates the ugly face of the people in the film.
The most metaphorical part of the film is the puppet scene.
It reveals the essence of the media, which is only good at promoting public opinion to create topics.
Without asking the truth, you can blind the audience by simply combining the inside and outside.
Song and dance are like doors, interspersed with reflections of what is happening in reality.
There is also the credit of editing, parallel montages, free travel of time and space.
This film is particularly brilliant in audiovisual language, which is eye-catching.
It can be said that the well-made song and dance part is the first eye-catching point of this film.
Fragrant, gorgeous, and elaborate, it has captured the audience's attention deadly.
However, the core of expression floating under the form is also wonderful.
Obviously, the tone of the whole film is irony.
In the age of entertainment to the death, everything is nothing but performance.
Whether it is a song hall dancer, a lawyer or a journalist, they all perform the big stage of society.
The law is manipulated, the media is toyed with, the masses are brainwashed, and everyone throws themselves into the ocean of revelry.
No one cares about truth and fairness, and all they strive for is real fame and profit.
In Chicago's well-lit Vanity Fair, no one is not a "criminal."
In the midst of deception, lies, and hype, ukiyo-e of desire and sin intertwined is staged.
The so-called civic morality, professional ethics, and the intrinsic goodness of human nature are all floating clouds.
At the heart of the farce was barrister Billy, who came out to point out:
Not only killing people is an "art", shamelessness is a higher art.
In the U.S. judicial system, a jury of 12 people is the most authoritative team.
The unanimous opinion reached by these people after thorough discussion directly decided on the court's sentencing.
However, Billy had been plotting and designing from the beginning, and he really took the money to make the ghost grind.
He is not only well versed in the law but also well aware of the habits of the media, and has always used the media skillfully.
Billy treats the murderer as a human device, then packs gimmicks and even drives peripheral "marketing."
He tailored the image of Locksie to her poor underdog.
Seek media attention and popular sympathy, resulting in the so-called sensational effect.
In turn, with the help of the media and public opinion, he exerted pressure on the court, and he did not hesitate to create perjury against professional ethics.
In short, black and white were reversed and justified, so that a farce was openly staged above the sacred temple of law.
After Billy's divine manipulation and his joint collusion with Locksy, the case was successfully won.
Locksie, who was in the illusion of nothingness, thought she had really become a big star, and was amazed and puzzled why no one had taken pictures of her.
Billy's line, "Chicago is never short of fresh blood," paid off the ugliness of society.
The law can be used recklessly, and the media can follow up on the topic without regard to the truth.
Both heroines were hurt by men and shot and killed people in a fit of anger and became criminals.
But they never focused on feelings, but used men to pave the way for themselves.
The pursuit of fame and profit is the first appeal, and the burning of inner desire makes it ignore the punishment that the crime should bear.
After seeing the "mother", Billy playing with the law and the media of the world's kung fu baptism, the two heroines are also "suddenly cheerful".
They know that the "key" to Chicago's success is nothing more than how to continue to attract public attention and create selling points for the media.
Therefore, the two human beings who competed for fame and fortune in prison formed a community of interests and re-entered the stage.
No one knows they are murderers anymore, and they are once again a shining star in the media and the public.
In contrast, it is ironic that the Hungarian from Eastern Europe, who did not kill anyone, died by hanging!
Locksie's husband, an honest mechanical repairman so humble, was arbitrarily instructed by his wife and lawyers!
Chicago, a drunken fan of paper, interests are paramount, and anything can be exchanged for the sake of profit.
In Mencius, "Confession of the Son", the confession, the color of food, the sex also.
In fact, this is only the most basic appeal of human beings.
In terms of human desires, it is far from enough.
In addition to the color of food, it is fame and profit.
The satirical film "Chicago" wrapped in song and dance + crime is nothing more than:
Fame and profit are also what people want, and for this reason, they can do whatever they want.
The result? The law, the media, and the public have all become puppeteers.
Whoops, whoops! What a "careful thought" to get...