"Catch the Demon 2" won more than 511 million box office on the opening day, making it the top box office of the day. This situation is threatening, but the word-of-mouth of the high box office "Catch the Demon 2" is not very pleasing. Many people criticize the film as worthless, and some even reveal that it is suspected of brushing tickets. I saw "monster hunt 1" before, which was quite novel, and I have been paying attention to the related publicity of "Catch the Demon 2". Yesterday, on the first day of the lunar new year, I also went to the cinema to watch "Catch the Demon 2". As far as movies are concerned, the overall feeling is ok. There are smiles, tears, warm scenes, affection, love and friendship in the play. Although the plot of the whole movie is relatively simple and flat, as a family movie, it is still good to have a little warmth and tenderness in the flat.
1, about family ties.
The film is based on Hu Ba's mutual thoughts with his parents Tian Yin and Xiao Lan, looking for each other as a clue throughout. It is also interspersed with the shadow of heaven to find his father; The demon mother looks for her children and shows them the happy scene of reunion. People have to sigh the importance of family ties to individuals. Indeed, there is no pain in this world, which is more worrying than being separated from your family. Although the family members are separated from each other, they are always thinking of each other, and they will unconsciously care and pay attention to each other's every move. Although far and near, although virtual but real, this may be the invisible connection between family members. The affection between parents and children can't be separated under any circumstances.
2. About love.
I saw three types of love in "Catch the Demon" 2.
first, passionate and infatuated love, such as Zhu's love for Tu Sigu. Zhu likes killing Sigu, and she never hides her love for killing Sigu. Knowing that it was difficult to get money back, he lent money to Tusigu again and again. Just because of Tu Sigu's rhetoric, he immediately became very happy. In our opinion, Zhu is silly in the face of love, making contributions to his love regardless of gains and losses, which seems a bit pitiful and lovely. Chris Lee's interpretation of such Zhu is still quite in place.
second, the love between strong women and weak men, such as the love between Xiaolan and Tianyin. Compared with Tianyin, Xiaolan is a stronger party. Xiaolan's way of expressing love is relatively simple, direct and rude, and occasionally a little delicate; Tianyin is still a relatively introverted, wooden and passive boy. Xiaolan often bullies Tianyin, who is often abused. However, Tianyin also likes Xiaolan and is moved by Xiaolan's simple and rude expression, so Tianyin likes and accepts it even if she has been abused. This kind of love that goes in and out, the two can actually walk together very well. There is a certain reason why this kind of sadism of giving and receiving is balanced.
the third kind is the love of giving and unrequited love, such as the love of the pavilion owner for Xiaolan. The owner of the pavilion fell in love with Xiaolan at first sight, and he did his best to fulfill some small requirements for Xiaolan. Even in order to please Xiaolan, I designed some surprises and romance with my brain wide open. However, the pavilion owner himself is introverted and inarticulate. Even though his heart is in turmoil, he can't express it. I can only try my best to express my love for Xiaolan with actions, but I have some inexpressible reasons in my heart. This may be a sign that you can't be too kind to each other. Dapeng's portrayal of the pavilion owner is also delicate and funny, which seems a bit funny.
3. About friendship.
in the movie, I also saw two types of friendship.
first, the friendship of tolerance and mutual assistance. Tu Sigu and Benben have been walking in the rivers and lakes together. Although Benben knew that Tu Sigu was greedy, heartless and mean, he was infinitely tolerant and receptive to Tu Sigu and always accompanied him. Tu Sigu knows that Benben has always been silly and dull in wait for a while, but he has always enjoyed various conveniences brought by Benben. Tusigu, who thought that there was only money to be trusted in the world, only found out after Benben left that Benben was so important to himself. Without Benben, his life seemed monotonous and boring. Originally, I thought I was just Tu Sigu's clumsy use of tools. When I learned that Tu Sigu cared about himself, I felt so excited and excited. Although everyone has their own shortcomings, but the other side did not abandon and reject, and frankly accepted you, this may be an inclusive friendship.
second, like friendship. Benben has had an indescribable love for Hu Ba since he first came into contact with Hu Ba. For example, from the first sight of a person, we have a certain affection and liking for this person invisibly, and we will unconsciously approach and contact this person, which may be related to some characteristics of this person. And Hu Ba for tu sigu is also this kind of feeling, I can't say how I like it. Sometimes, it's hard to express your affection for a person clearly, right? It is because they like it that they have the help and stories behind them, which is also their favorite friendship.
In the whole story of "Catch the Demon 2", the plot is relatively ordinary and dull, and there are not many twists and turns in the story, and the plot is not rigorous and compact enough. This may be the reason why some film critics think the film is not good. In addition, the big boss that appeared at the beginning of the movie didn't explain anything until the end of the movie, which may make people feel a little anticlimactic. And Hu Ba is more cute and protected in the whole movie, without the ability and domineering as the demon king, which makes the style of the whole movie not tall enough. If the requirements for the plot are not so strict, although the whole movie is unremarkable, it is warm and tender, and it also earns some tears. As a relaxing movie, it is generally acceptable.
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