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A whirlwind passes between everyone - a review of "Lola Run"

Author: badapple

Looking from Ximending, you can see Luo Lao everywhere Pulling a short hair dyed red, igniting sparks in the world like fire. Although no one among the pedestrians paid attention to each other, even if they passed each other, they looked at each other cautiously for a moment, burying a whirlwind of infinite possibilities. between everyone.

"Humans...the most mysterious animals on earth..." In the opening scene, pedestrians are in a hurry. No one pays special attention to anyone, and no one even makes eye contact with anyone, until this stranger passes through the layers of human figures. , look directly into the camera and speak.

The ringing was loud, coming from a fiery red phone. Laura finally ran into the room and picked up the phone. The phone line connected her and her boyfriend Manny at the speed of light. In a furious conversation, the audience It's like being on a light-speed spacecraft at the same time, rushing into a black hole where time and space are rapidly compressed.

Ruffian boyfriend Manny went out to sell drugs and collect debts today, while Laura went shopping. Her motorcycle happened to be stolen, so she was unable to pick up Manny as promised. Manny had to take the tram. He accidentally left drug money behind while avoiding the police on the tram. He is currently without a owner. Unless he raises the lost money within twenty minutes, he will be killed by the gang. He decides to rob the mall. Laura thinks there is another way to raise money. , so, after hanging up the phone, she started running wildly throughout the film.

Start from an unpredictable accident

A simple incident that happened in the lower class of Germany, a simple task locked within twenty minutes, through a red phone, led Out of a torrent of complicated random causes and conditions, there were a few unpredictable small accidents at first, and then there was a series of choices with infinitely expanding effects.

Choosing in haste, Laura chose her father from many people asking for help; choosing in running, she chose to be reckless and not avoiding pedestrians and vehicles when she was in a hurry; choosing in anger, she chose to put her father aside when she failed to borrow money. The originally disharmonious relationship between father and daughter resorted to breaking up; they made choices in panic. When the twenty-minute deadline came, Manny started to rob. Laura, who came empty-handed, chose to be an accomplice and died in a police shooting.

Laura, who was shot dead on the street, has not yet closed her eyes. It was an ordinary day, how could it end up like this? If I could do it all over again... Under the blue sky, the red phone rang again, Laura started running again, the same road, the same streetcars and pedestrians, the small changes in her choices while running, this time after being rejected for borrowing money , Laura chose to rob her father directly and succeeded in raising money, but Manny died tragically - he was hit head-on by an ambulance that changed its speed because of avoiding Laura. Manny couldn't close his eyes for a moment, and penetrated the phone line through his pupils. Laura was hanging up the phone and starting to run wildly for the third time...

"Lola Run" has many commercial labels, "Bright rhythm" "MTV-style movie", "Germany's top-grossing overseas movie in recent years", "an alternative movie with a fin de siècle style", "the most exciting European movie", for me, who burst into tears within fifty seconds of the opening There are not enough words to describe the profound message I felt in this movie.

A world where cause and effect are infinitely involved

Think of the popular chaos theory which points out that even a simple mathematical equation may evolve into Out of a chaotic and crude system like a waterfall, a butterfly flapping its wings in Beijing today may cause heavy snowfall in New York next spring. This chain reaction comes from the fact that we live in a world where cause and effect are infinitely involved.

Of course, most movie narratives are nothing more than explaining the twists and turns between cause and effect. The surprising shock of "Run Lola Run" lies in the method chosen by director Tom Tykwer, which shows the high speed at which muscles and bones are removed from flesh and blood. In the rhythm, the side stories of Laura running wildly are cut out in real time to create the cause and effect effect of traveling through time and space. So we see that the nanny who was bumped into by Laura may have kidnapped the baby because of her bad mood and went to prison. The nanny may also have Laura's collision stopped for a while, and then she met a charity group by chance, and was gradually assimilated into a social volunteer. Such completely different life developments happened one after another during Laura's three wild runs. The same situation, because of a little random uncertainty , evolved into a completely different world.

Even though I have a very superficial understanding of Buddhism, I still feel the strong message of causality in this movie. Since the universe is formed by all living beings, every action and thought of anyone continues to spread invisible karma. Intertwined into an infinite network of relationships, because hundreds of millions or even countless variables are exchanged in this network, ordinary people can only see the cause and effect on a very limited scale, and "Lola Run" uses a violent slicing method. The story is not about morality, regardless of philosophy. It cuts the plot at any point in time to show a large number of causal connections. Such a highly condensed movie can be moving. Perhaps it squeezes the network of relationships and makes us seem to see Seeing the vast and living universe, I seemed to have had a glimpse of the so-called absolute existence, and received a little bit of the enlightenment mentioned by the Buddha.

One of the most distinctive topics of "Lola Run" is the surreal plot of Lola running for help three times. It imitates the virtual world in video games. Once you put in a coin, you can control the electronics three times. Is life, which reflects the love, hatred and thrilling struggles of life, just a momentary entertainment on the other side of the screen? Do people have free will in the huge causal network? The views expressed in this film have a distinctly faint Buddhist meaning.

Thousands of possible chain reactions

In the world of "Run Lola Run", it does not tend to the dogma of God, nor does it obey the materialistic order. It is close to chaos. Strictly speaking, the random selection of people in the movie still has a bit of materialism, but the point is that every temporary decision of Laura is not necessarily directly caused by traceable environmental influences. Her three trips, There are subtle differences in each, sometimes running against the wall, and sometimes slightly evading it, triggering thousands of possible chain reactions. Her unprovoked move may also have thousands of factors, even with the use of a super computer Calculating calculations may not be able to sort out the sufficient reasons for Laura's every small decision. The director expressed his opinion at the beginning of the movie that humans are the most mysterious and difficult animals.

The bigger point is that the three runs that started with the same thing have evolved into three very different versions. The world depicted in "Lola Run" is an illusion composed of causes and conditions. Everything, the reality is a nothingness that can be completely disintegrated with just a finger. Perhaps the director’s allusion is beyond the video game, approaching a deeper level, because all actions are impermanent, and because seeing the illusion of the real world, the character of Laura What is my true self? Of all the characters in the movie, who is more realistic than the audience in front of the screen? Who is more virtual?

Containing these profound messages, the good news is that the whole movie is smooth and interesting. After walking out of the cinema, it was the busiest night market in Ximending. I felt that everywhere I looked, I saw Laura with dyed hair. The short red hair ignites sparks in the world like fire. Although no one pays attention to the other, even if they pass by each other, they look at each other cautiously for a moment, and a whirlwind of infinite possibilities is passing through everyone. between.

"Run Lola Run": Another possibility of controlling movies

Author: Tian Ran Font: Xiaoda

Obviously, this is not a A movie in the traditional sense, its significance has transcended the scope of the movie itself, including animation, games, and arbitrary plot settings. The unique qualities it exudes are so consistent with this era. For children who grew up watching "Run Lola Run", learning about movies is no longer a boring thing, and it is difficult to persuade them to follow the rules again, because they see another possibility of controlling movies. .

The story is very simple. A girl named Lola must get 100,000 marks within twenty minutes and deliver it to her boyfriend. Otherwise, the underworld will cause big trouble for her boyfriend. It should be said that analyzing the dramaturgical structure of this film is meaningless. We have all played role-playing games. If the protagonist is killed while performing a plot mission, he can open the archive, return to the original position, and continue to play the mission repeatedly. There is no problem in using this concept to interpret this movie. of. "Run Lola Run" is not strictly speaking, it has a three-part plot structure. In the first two plots, Lola failed to perform plot tasks. In the third plot, Lola finally completed the task, and her boyfriend saved the day. The two of them received another windfall, and they were all very happy. Continuing the analysis, in role-playing games, there are usually many NPC characters. They all have their own clear missions and personalities. Of course, in most cases they are random and the variables are very large. The protagonist has to interact with these NPCs. During the interaction, you will get the information you need, get the right amount of help, and finally complete the task. In "Run Lola Run", except for Lola and her boyfriend, any character who appears can be regarded as an NPC, including Lola's father, the old lady pushing a stroller on the street, the janitor at the bank, and the people in the subway station. The bearded poor man, some NPCs have the ability to change the plot, and some are just embellishments and insignificant. Every time Laura starts a mission, she interacts with these NPCs and seeks the process of passing the level. Whether it is Laura or NPC, due to the different gameplay every time, the direction of both parties will change, and the slightest difference will be reflected in the results. It affects the whole situation. It can be said that this game is endless, or that this movie has no outcome. In the third plot, through various coincidences, Lola earned 100,000 marks in the casino, and her boyfriend found the sloppy guy who took his money, but is this the only way to solve the problem? In other words, if the game were to be played over again, there might not be such luck. Then there will be a fourth or fifth time. Before completing the task, Lola will never stop and will run forever. In this way, the movie will never end. In other words, "Run Lola Run" only provides a platform for the possibility of event development. On this platform, the story can develop on its own and the characters can fend for themselves. Admittedly, this theory is scary.

The core of the story is this. In order to match the direction of the story, "Run Lola Run" is extremely gorgeous and dazzling in terms of audio-visual means, including fast editing, jump cuts, frames, and low-speed shots. Transfers, flash animations, and photo montages strive to create an unrealistic atmosphere that is dizzying.

The moving shots, which account for almost two-thirds of all shots, rise and fall, making the entire movie very visually impactful and keeping the entire movie in one momentum. In terms of rhythm, highlight the word "quick", sharp and not procrastinating. The actor's performance also complements this style, being decisive, not dragging the scene, and strong in action. In short, for "Lola Run", the creative staff chose the above interpretation methods, which is correct and reasonable.

The birth of "Lola Run" is a great blessing for us. Leaving aside the domestic film system, from a creative perspective, this creative idea is brand new and unconstrained. It is not just about catering to the tastes of young people. The key issue is the direction of movies and the attitude towards creating movies. , how will the way of creating movies change after the release of "Run Lola Run"? Are movie genres becoming more diverse? This is the issue before us. Times are changing, and our way of thinking, worldview, and values ??have begun to change to varying degrees. Many rules and restraints are inadvertently loosening, and finally falling apart. So, "Lola Run" provides an excellent reference plan for how to interpret the world we want to express in our own way.

The reference is not the movie itself, but the idea.

"Run Lola Run" advocates the so-called equality between men and women

Author: Luo Nan Font: Xiaoda

The process of watching a movie is a period of divergent thoughts . Every time the camera is mottled in front of the eyes, every time the soundtrack touches the ears slightly, it will make the brain think and make the nerves intertwined. "Run Lola Run" is a smart movie that deserves to shock our minds.

Remember, this is my third time watching this experimental film. The first time, I just thought it was cool, three years ago; the second time, I felt feminism, last month; the third time, I thought about equality between men and women, last night.

In the prologue of the film, there is a huge crowd. In the blurry scene, clear close-ups of characters appeared. The camera finally focused on a simple and honest security guard. He smiled and said: The game is only 90 minutes, everything else is theory. Then kick the football into the air with your feet. This line explains the main theme of the film for the first time. Football is round, which shows that things in the world move over and over again. 90 minutes represents the time of a football match. The so-called first 45 minutes is home and the last 45 minutes is away. It's also cyclical. But it can only be cycled once, after all, it only lasts 90 minutes, and the results will be available after 90 minutes. What's the result? Let’s analyze this result one by one through Laura’s three runs.

(1) Laura ran away for the first time

When Laura received the call for help, she immediately thought about who to ask to borrow 100,000 marks to save the life of her boyfriend Manny. A series of brainwave searches identified his father. It is natural for a daughter to ask her father for money. In fact, it is a manifestation of Laura's immature side. After all, life relies on one's own efforts to survive. Relying on the support of others can only relieve immediate needs, but cannot relieve long-term pain. This scene vaguely implies Laura is a red-haired child who is not independent. After running to his father's office, he was rejected by his father. During this process, Laura did not resist at all and was driven out of the building by her father. In desperation, he and Manny robbed a supermarket together, and were killed by the police while fleeing in panic.

This is indeed a sad side, which strongly highlights the humble status of women, and also reflects the bad nature, dependence and failure of the female spirit.

(2) Laura ran for the second time

The second time she ran, Laura chose a more suitable route than the first time, so the time was significantly shortened. After entering his father's office, he directly clashed with his father and pointed a security guard's gun at his father, forcing him to hand over 100,000 marks in cash. The daughter's attitude scared the father out of his wits. The content of this video is a qualitative leap away from Laura's first encounter. Laura learned how to protect her own interests and face-to-face confrontation with brutal men. But Laura is still immature, because she still goes to her father's office and relies on the strength of her relatives to maintain her survival. Therefore, the result of this run was still a failure, and Manny was hit and killed by a truck. But this time the run showed the cry of women and the persistence of women. It has a positive meaning and deserves recognition.

(3) Laura ran away for the third time

Lola learned the lessons of the first two times, ignored objective factors, and went straight to her father's office. Due to time constraints, her father has left the office, and the disappointed Laura can only rely on gambling to gain a glimmer of hope for herself. It was because of the appearance of this scene that Laura completely abandoned male help and her own thoughts of dependence. During the gambling, Laura's loud roar showed women's self-improvement and women's self-confidence.

Three quick walks, each time more passionate than the last, and each time closer to success, this is a symbol of the victory of women's rights. We cannot forget the two important scenes in the film, which can fully reflect the change of Laura's character.

After Laura was shot (running away for the first time), there was a scene of Manny and Laura talking on the bed. If you look closely, you can see that Laura had her head lying on Manny's arm, which looked a little... The feeling of being in love with a bird reflects that Laura relies on men to survive.

When Manny was hit by a car (running away for the second time), there was also a scene of Manny and Laura talking on the bed. The difference was that Manny rested his head on Laura's arm. The difference in this shot completely explains the change in status between women and men. Similarly, we can also understand the transformation of this status based on these two conversations.

After three quick walks, it is understandable to return to the 90-minute football match. The so-called 45-minute away game and 45-minute home game. But is the film simply promoting women’s rights? I think Manny's character's narrative also reflects changes in male power.

v After Laura ran away for the first time, Manny's chosen way of survival was to rob a supermarket with a gun. After Laura ran away for the second time, Manny gave up the robbery. After Laura's third dash, Manny simply caught the tramp and regained the original 10W mark. These three scenes also completely changed Manny's useless character, and also completely changed the weak man's psychological thinking, which complemented Laura's character. Therefore, the film not only carries the slogan "Long Live Women's Rights", but also carries the slogan "Gender Equality". Because only when men and women have equal rights can the world maintain stability.

The theme of the film has been described. Let’s briefly talk about the two outstanding features of photography and modeling. In the static shots, the cameraman used a shoulder-mounted method to shoot, which inevitably resulted in visual differences in left and right heights. This difference actually aroused my interest in the film, because the shaking of left and right heights brought out Laura's mood. Trembling slightly. In the dynamic shots, the cameraman used multiple crews to shoot Laura's running, and the running scenes were handled vividly and juicy. In terms of styling, Lola's red hair is very stimulating to the senses. This is also an important part of attracting the attention of movie fans and is also one of the symbols of female unruliness. In addition, when the subtitles were placed at the end of the film, the subtitles turned from top to bottom, closely following the unique and pioneering characteristics of the film.

The charm of the movie is that every time you watch it, you will get different understandings, and then record these understandings one by one and leave them in the text...