This is a literary film disguised as a romance film, and what it really wants to explore is life, death and life (when the phrase "Su" comes out, the literary and youthful style overflows the screen).
But the movie completely gets rid of the hesitation and exaggeration of the so-called literary movies in the past. The addition of funny elements, the editing and rhythm are excellent and amazing.
The pace of the movie is not sluggish at all, the expression of emotions slows down, and the plot advances, it is crisp and clear.
It arouses the audience's interest throughout the whole process, making the two-hour movie very comfortable to watch.
The editing is another great strength of the movie, and the smooth transitions make the viewing experience even better.
For example, the plane taking off and landing, the memory carousel at the end, and the first-person perspective of life in the hospital bed.
It not only describes the story clearly and easily, but also arouses the audience's emotions, which is extremely clever.
Needless to say, things like long lenses.
The plot is actually not new, and is even a bit old-fashioned.
The movie adds elements of absurdity very well, and makes this absurdity as close to reality as possible.
At the beginning, the setting and changes felt a bit abrupt, but as the plot unfolded, I gradually accepted it.
What makes this possible is that its internal logic is harmonious, especially the description of the psychology of each character, which makes you feel that it is real and believable.
A considerable part of the movie's plot describes childhood. In fact, it is childhood experiences that shape the psychology of the male and female protagonists and pave the way for their future trajectories.
Wang Chuanjun has made his debut, and he fits the role of Guo Xiaolu very well, and he plays the character's honesty and dullness in a way that's not silly.
I can guarantee that Wang Chuanjun will become the leader of the next generation of Chinese actors.
The main actors such as Wang Luodan, Li Tingting, Wang Xiaokun, etc. really all have excellent acting skills. I especially praise Shu Yaoxuan for playing the old professor. This is where I burst into tears.
The addition of this character enriches the content of the movie a lot.
The entire movie is a flashback narrative, which is matched with the protagonist's inner monologue, making it easier to get involved.
Who does Guo Xiaolu love? He loves both women.
Would anyone say that this is not a scumbag?
But this scumbag is a virgin from beginning to end.
Guo's love for Su originated from childhood, and he has always loved Su in childhood.
Guo's love for Ding was only realized after he became terminally ill.
Both people have become regrets, one because of childhood changes, the other because of his own obsession.
The protagonist is like a nerd with a wooden head, who is out of place in this world, so he is born with a sense of distance.
From his perspective, the movie is more like leading the audience to watch the story unfold.
This interweaving of worldliness and transcendence also brings about perceptual and rational thinking.
What does the movie want to express?
Is it the greatness of love?
Sadly not.
Rather than talking about love, it is better to talk about the greatness of life, or emotion and "memory".
Such a talk is too abstract. What is emotion and memory? The key point of the movie lies in the sentence at the beginning of the article. People cannot escape from life and death. Even if the human body is immortal, the soul (memory) will be worn away.
Eventually heading towards "death".
Everyone will die, but isn't the definition of death the last and deepest emotion disappearing? The most precious thing for a person is the emotion deep in his heart.