Chapter 1886： Cruel reality
The heart strained to the extreme, and finally recovered. Nicholas panted, looking at Ed, who was full of determination on the screen, his eyes were even blurred.
Nicholas knows exactly what Ed has gone through-if Dudley is released back, Ed will be able to make a difference, and even become the right-hand man of the Dudley criminal group, but at the same time Ed's obsession with "Rolo-Thomasie" But there is no way to let it go. Nicholas couldn't help thinking, if it were himself, how would he make a choice?
Then Ed pulled the trigger.
Nicholas knew it was more than just a tap of the index finger.
Ed, under the supervision of the prosecutor Lauter and the chief of the police, told all the facts, starting from the murder of the night owl, and told the background behind the whole story, and traded the underground behind Los Angeles. Be honest. The prosecutor Lauter, who had been listening with bated breath, let out a long sigh of relief when Ed did not say his name.
As this was a major scandal at the Los Angeles Police Department, they finally came up with a stopgap measure, and Dudley became a hero who died heroically against the criminal group. Although Ed did not hear the conversation between the prosecutor and the director at all, he clearly knew their inner calculations, so he told the truth, "hero", and the mocking smile at the corner of his mouth seemed to be clear.
So Ed chose the deal, and he became the new director of the Hollywood branch. At the award ceremony, Ed saw Lynn with neat short hair, and Lynn laughed, "You just can't refuse the temptation. Confused."
Ed pulled his mouth slightly, "They want to use me, why can't I use them?" This is social reality.
After Lynn came out, Ed saw Bud who was seriously injured but had begun to recover. The two shook their right hands across the window of the car. They only shook their hands, but they said a thousand words. Bud and Lynn left Los Angeles and returned to Los Angeles to live an ordinary life together.
Ed under the sun, his eyes firmly sent away from Lynn and Bud's car, the amber eyes that were not covered by the gold glasses were shining under the light, which seemed meaningful.
When the big screen went dark, Nicholas was almost the first one to stand up, stirring his hands with excitement and excitement, because only in this way could he vent the endless turbulent emotions in his heart. Because of this wonderful movie, but also because of this cruel and beautiful ending:
Ed chose to stay and took root in this dark society with the only heart of justice; Bud chose to leave and returned to the simple and simple life in the country with his beloved woman. This is reality. The so-called hero does not exist. Justice is like the North Star. The dazzling light guides everyone in the direction of progress, but the light in the thick dark night is so weak that only a few people can stick to it. The direction of Polaris. Unfortunately, what is even more cruel is that most of the others are the indelible darkness in the dark night.
Fortunately, when night is dark in the Eastern Hemisphere, day is in the Western Hemisphere. At least it can be proved that there is still a pure land in this world. Bud and Lynn walked away in the sunshine, making people believe that it would be the path to happiness.
"L.A. Confidential" did not adopt a Hollywood-style perfect ending-of course, Bud and Lynn’s success is still happy, and Dudley’s elimination is still perfect, but, including Prosecutor Lauter *Officials still exist, and they are definitely not a minority; Ed made the most inconsistent choice with Hollywood heroes. He concealed Dudley and the reality of the conspiracy behind him. He concealed the dark status quo including Lauter, and he chose the deal. In exchange for his promotion and future, he is still the ambitious and scheming young man at the beginning of the movie. Such a hero is more like a dark hero, which does not match the Hollywood-style happy ending.
However, it is precisely this ending that makes the whole story complete. A bad person is still a bad person, a good person is still a good person, and a good person may become a bad person, but it is difficult for a bad person to become a good person. People walking in the gray area will never be seen. Sell. Obscene, poisonous. Industries such as gambling, gambling, and violence are still deeply ingrained in Los Angeles. The elimination of the leader does not mean the elimination of these industries, but the police. The so-called "considering the overall situation" of the prosecutor's office has become a breeding ground for crime, just like the cause of the entire "L.A. Confidential" story: Mitch Cohan was taken into custody, Dudley and Pierce appeared; now, Dade Lee and Pierce are dead, there are still people in Los Angeles' gray industry waiting ambitiously to take over, and the * officials are still in high positions even though they are trembling.
Society is still in an endless loop.
In fact, the ending of "L.A. Confidential" also raises a bold question: Will Ed Asley become the second Dudley?
Of course, Nicholas is willing to believe that Ed will not, because Ed and Bud’s fighting friendship, Ed and Jack’s in-depth conversation, all make Nicholas believe that Ed is still the policeman in his heart because of Rollo-Thomasie. Exploring young man. Ed is a wise man, but he is also a righteous man.
Perhaps this is the biggest problem raised by the "L.A. Confidential".
However, at least the "L.A. Confidential" gives a little hope. Even if the society is still dark, still *, and still mixed, there will always be people like Ed, Jack, and Bard who have a conscience and will do it at a critical moment. Make the right choice, and then abandon the previous suspicions, join hands and cooperate to bring the dark world back to the sun. It was like the dazzling sunlight when Bud and Lynn left.
Cruel, but beautiful. With such an ending, Nicholas had no way to control the emotions in his heart. He could only stand up quickly, agitated his hands for the first time, and looked at the slowness through dim tears in disbelief. With the slowly moving subtitles, the lights in the cinema still didn’t turn on, but Nicholas stood stubbornly on the spot, releasing his inner waves with applause. Apart from this method, he didn’t know what he should do, in his brain. The boiling thoughts can't be sorted out at all, he only knows, "I will watch this movie again, twice, three times..."
However, Nicholas was not alone. Almost at the same time as him, four or five spectators stood up in a scattered manner, and everyone enthusiastically stirred their hands to applaud the movie. Immediately afterwards, there were more than 20 people, more than 100 people...Finally, in the whole. The audience in the National Theater stood up collectively and cheered the movie with enthusiastic applause. The thunderous applause gradually merged into one piece, and the whole theater began to vibrate gently.
The lights of the cinema are slowly lit up, and when you look back, you can see the dense crowds of audience standing up together. The excitement and excitement on everyone's faces are so similar, and the cheering applause is so consistent, simple and accurate expression The feeling after the screening of "L.A. Confidential".
Perhaps the theme of the "seven deadly sins" is heavier and more far-reaching, but it carries some religious enlightenment: Is society really bad to that point? Maybe not yet, maybe already dying. The movie uses an extreme method to tell the story, and it leaves endless repercussions. The character of Anonymous sustains all the thinking.
But the theme of "L.A. Confidential" is more realistic and more real. The different personalities, different choices, and different endings of the three main characters clearly represent different groups in today's society. Undoubtedly, the story told by "L.A. Confidential" is the current state of society, not only in the 1950s, but also in 1997.
The ending of the "Seven Deadly Sins" is even darker, because it does not give a solution. Maybe society will continue to sink, and maybe one day it will be redeemed; the ending of "L.A. Confidential" is more realistic, and the discussion of society is more comprehensive. In fact, it does not give a solution, but it tells people that different choices can make different contributions to society. Perhaps changing society requires everyone to change and work bit by bit every day.
Nicholas suddenly remembered what Hugo said in an interview on the red carpet of the premiere, "'L.A. Confidential' is a relatively heavy and complex work", this is the truth. If Nicholas were to choose, he might prefer "L.A. Confidential", not because of the ending, but because the film is more realistic-the cruel reality that seems to happen in life while watching the movie. Even cruel to **** reality.
Nicholas can’t wait to walk into the cinema for the second timeCurtis Hansen stood up, and then Hugo and Kevin also stood up, followed by Russell and Charlize. The applause of the venue once again climbed a notch, almost making people think that the roof of the theater is about to be overturned. The crew walked to the front of the movie theater, took the microphone one after another, and waited for the next communication and questioning session, but the applause at the scene was unwilling to stop for a long time, which made Curtis a smile of satisfaction. All of this reminds one thing: "Hugo produced, it must be a masterpiece", this time the film has once again continued this law without a doubt, regardless of whether "L.A. Confidential" is another "Seven Sins." It is still another "Death Row", but it is certain that this is an absolute masterpiece worth remembering.
As for whether it can become a classic, it may take a second or third time to watch and savor it carefully. It's like... "Pulp Fiction".
The applause that lasted for nearly five minutes finally subsided under Hugo's control. All the members of the crew focused on Hugo. Hugo picked up the microphone and chuckled softly. Very good, I will take these reactions just now as a sign that everyone is very satisfied with the movie, and then I reject any form of criticism." After that, Hugo solemnly pushed the pusher to make a rejection gesture, letting Quan Quan Everyone in the room burst into laughter.
Nicholas knows exactly what Ed has gone through-if Dudley is released back, Ed will be able to make a difference, and even become the right-hand man of the Dudley criminal group, but at the same time Ed's obsession with "Rolo-Thomasie" But there is no way to let it go. Nicholas couldn't help thinking, if it were himself, how would he make a choice?
Then Ed pulled the trigger.
Nicholas knew it was more than just a tap of the index finger.
Ed, under the supervision of the prosecutor Lauter and the chief of the police, told all the facts, starting from the murder of the night owl, and told the background behind the whole story, and traded the underground behind Los Angeles. Be honest. The prosecutor Lauter, who had been listening with bated breath, let out a long sigh of relief when Ed did not say his name.
As this was a major scandal at the Los Angeles Police Department, they finally came up with a stopgap measure, and Dudley became a hero who died heroically against the criminal group. Although Ed did not hear the conversation between the prosecutor and the director at all, he clearly knew their inner calculations, so he told the truth, "hero", and the mocking smile at the corner of his mouth seemed to be clear.
So Ed chose the deal, and he became the new director of the Hollywood branch. At the award ceremony, Ed saw Lynn with neat short hair, and Lynn laughed, "You just can't refuse the temptation. Confused."
Ed pulled his mouth slightly, "They want to use me, why can't I use them?" This is social reality.
After Lynn came out, Ed saw Bud who was seriously injured but had begun to recover. The two shook their right hands across the window of the car. They only shook their hands, but they said a thousand words. Bud and Lynn left Los Angeles and returned to Los Angeles to live an ordinary life together.
Ed under the sun, his eyes firmly sent away from Lynn and Bud's car, the amber eyes that were not covered by the gold glasses were shining under the light, which seemed meaningful.
When the big screen went dark, Nicholas was almost the first one to stand up, stirring his hands with excitement and excitement, because only in this way could he vent the endless turbulent emotions in his heart. Because of this wonderful movie, but also because of this cruel and beautiful ending:
Ed chose to stay and took root in this dark society with the only heart of justice; Bud chose to leave and returned to the simple and simple life in the country with his beloved woman. This is reality. The so-called hero does not exist. Justice is like the North Star. The dazzling light guides everyone in the direction of progress, but the light in the thick dark night is so weak that only a few people can stick to it. The direction of Polaris. Unfortunately, what is even more cruel is that most of the others are the indelible darkness in the dark night.
Fortunately, when night is dark in the Eastern Hemisphere, day is in the Western Hemisphere. At least it can be proved that there is still a pure land in this world. Bud and Lynn walked away in the sunshine, making people believe that it would be the path to happiness.
"L.A. Confidential" did not adopt a Hollywood-style perfect ending-of course, Bud and Lynn’s success is still happy, and Dudley’s elimination is still perfect, but, including Prosecutor Lauter *Officials still exist, and they are definitely not a minority; Ed made the most inconsistent choice with Hollywood heroes. He concealed Dudley and the reality of the conspiracy behind him. He concealed the dark status quo including Lauter, and he chose the deal. In exchange for his promotion and future, he is still the ambitious and scheming young man at the beginning of the movie. Such a hero is more like a dark hero, which does not match the Hollywood-style happy ending.
However, it is precisely this ending that makes the whole story complete. A bad person is still a bad person, a good person is still a good person, and a good person may become a bad person, but it is difficult for a bad person to become a good person. People walking in the gray area will never be seen. Sell. Obscene, poisonous. Industries such as gambling, gambling, and violence are still deeply ingrained in Los Angeles. The elimination of the leader does not mean the elimination of these industries, but the police. The so-called "considering the overall situation" of the prosecutor's office has become a breeding ground for crime, just like the cause of the entire "L.A. Confidential" story: Mitch Cohan was taken into custody, Dudley and Pierce appeared; now, Dade Lee and Pierce are dead, there are still people in Los Angeles' gray industry waiting ambitiously to take over, and the * officials are still in high positions even though they are trembling.
Society is still in an endless loop.
In fact, the ending of "L.A. Confidential" also raises a bold question: Will Ed Asley become the second Dudley?
Of course, Nicholas is willing to believe that Ed will not, because Ed and Bud’s fighting friendship, Ed and Jack’s in-depth conversation, all make Nicholas believe that Ed is still the policeman in his heart because of Rollo-Thomasie. Exploring young man. Ed is a wise man, but he is also a righteous man.
Perhaps this is the biggest problem raised by the "L.A. Confidential".
However, at least the "L.A. Confidential" gives a little hope. Even if the society is still dark, still *, and still mixed, there will always be people like Ed, Jack, and Bard who have a conscience and will do it at a critical moment. Make the right choice, and then abandon the previous suspicions, join hands and cooperate to bring the dark world back to the sun. It was like the dazzling sunlight when Bud and Lynn left.
Cruel, but beautiful. With such an ending, Nicholas had no way to control the emotions in his heart. He could only stand up quickly, agitated his hands for the first time, and looked at the slowness through dim tears in disbelief. With the slowly moving subtitles, the lights in the cinema still didn’t turn on, but Nicholas stood stubbornly on the spot, releasing his inner waves with applause. Apart from this method, he didn’t know what he should do, in his brain. The boiling thoughts can't be sorted out at all, he only knows, "I will watch this movie again, twice, three times..."
However, Nicholas was not alone. Almost at the same time as him, four or five spectators stood up in a scattered manner, and everyone enthusiastically stirred their hands to applaud the movie. Immediately afterwards, there were more than 20 people, more than 100 people...Finally, in the whole. The audience in the National Theater stood up collectively and cheered the movie with enthusiastic applause. The thunderous applause gradually merged into one piece, and the whole theater began to vibrate gently.
The lights of the cinema are slowly lit up, and when you look back, you can see the dense crowds of audience standing up together. The excitement and excitement on everyone's faces are so similar, and the cheering applause is so consistent, simple and accurate expression The feeling after the screening of "L.A. Confidential".
Perhaps the theme of the "seven deadly sins" is heavier and more far-reaching, but it carries some religious enlightenment: Is society really bad to that point? Maybe not yet, maybe already dying. The movie uses an extreme method to tell the story, and it leaves endless repercussions. The character of Anonymous sustains all the thinking.
But the theme of "L.A. Confidential" is more realistic and more real. The different personalities, different choices, and different endings of the three main characters clearly represent different groups in today's society. Undoubtedly, the story told by "L.A. Confidential" is the current state of society, not only in the 1950s, but also in 1997.
The ending of the "Seven Deadly Sins" is even darker, because it does not give a solution. Maybe society will continue to sink, and maybe one day it will be redeemed; the ending of "L.A. Confidential" is more realistic, and the discussion of society is more comprehensive. In fact, it does not give a solution, but it tells people that different choices can make different contributions to society. Perhaps changing society requires everyone to change and work bit by bit every day.
Nicholas suddenly remembered what Hugo said in an interview on the red carpet of the premiere, "'L.A. Confidential' is a relatively heavy and complex work", this is the truth. If Nicholas were to choose, he might prefer "L.A. Confidential", not because of the ending, but because the film is more realistic-the cruel reality that seems to happen in life while watching the movie. Even cruel to **** reality.
Nicholas can’t wait to walk into the cinema for the second timeCurtis Hansen stood up, and then Hugo and Kevin also stood up, followed by Russell and Charlize. The applause of the venue once again climbed a notch, almost making people think that the roof of the theater is about to be overturned. The crew walked to the front of the movie theater, took the microphone one after another, and waited for the next communication and questioning session, but the applause at the scene was unwilling to stop for a long time, which made Curtis a smile of satisfaction. All of this reminds one thing: "Hugo produced, it must be a masterpiece", this time the film has once again continued this law without a doubt, regardless of whether "L.A. Confidential" is another "Seven Sins." It is still another "Death Row", but it is certain that this is an absolute masterpiece worth remembering.
As for whether it can become a classic, it may take a second or third time to watch and savor it carefully. It's like... "Pulp Fiction".
The applause that lasted for nearly five minutes finally subsided under Hugo's control. All the members of the crew focused on Hugo. Hugo picked up the microphone and chuckled softly. Very good, I will take these reactions just now as a sign that everyone is very satisfied with the movie, and then I reject any form of criticism." After that, Hugo solemnly pushed the pusher to make a rejection gesture, letting Quan Quan Everyone in the room burst into laughter.
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