Chapter 1886: 1886 Cruel Reality

The heart, which was so tense to the extreme, finally resumed its beating. Nicholas gasped for breath. Looking at Ed with a firm face on the screen, his eye sockets were even a little blurred.

Nicholas clearly knows what Ed has gone through-if Dudley is allowed to go back, Ed can rise to the top, and even become the right-hand man of Dudley's criminal group, but at the same time, Ed's inner obsession with "Roro Tomasi" But there is still no way to let go. Nicholas couldn't help thinking, if it was himself, how would he make a choice?

Then Ed pulled the trigger.

Nicholas knew it wasn't just a snap of his index finger.

Under the supervision of prosecutor Lauter and the police chief, Ed told all the facts, starting from the night owl murder case, told the background behind the whole story, and explained the underground transactions behind Los Angeles in detail. Be honest. Prosecutor Lauter, who had been listening with bated breath, heaved a long sigh of relief when he saw that Ed did not say his name.

Since this was a major scandal for the Los Angeles Police Department, they finally came up with an expedient solution, and Dudley became a hero who fought the crime syndicate. Although Ed didn't hear the conversation between the prosecutor and the chief, but he clearly knew their inner calculations, so he told the truth, "hero", the mocking smile on the corner of his mouth seemed to be enlightened.

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 resist the temptation."

Ed slightly twitched the corner of his mouth, "They want to use me, why can't I use them?" This is the social reality.

After following Lynn out, Ed saw Bud, who was seriously injured but had begun to recover. The two shook their right hands through the car window, and they said a thousand words with just one shake. Bud and Lynn left Los Angeles and returned to Los Angeles to spend ordinary lives together.

Under the sunlight, Ed saw off Lynn and Bud's car firmly with his eyes. His amber eyes, which were not covered by gold-rimmed glasses, shone brightly under the light, which seemed meaningful.

When the big screen went black, Nicholas was almost the first to stand up impatiently, agitating his hands excitedly, because only this way could vent the endless turbulent emotions in his heart. Because of this wonderful movie, and even more because of this cruel and beautiful ending:

Ed chose to stay, and took root in this dark society with his remaining righteous heart; Bud chose to leave, and returned to the simple and simple life in the countryside with his beloved woman. This is the reality, the so-called heroes do not exist, justice is like the North Star, the dazzling light guides the direction of everyone's progress, but the light is so weak in the thick night, only a very small number of people can stick to it The direction of the North Star. It's a pity that what's more cruel is that most of the other people are the indelible darkness in the night.

But luckily, when it's night in the Eastern Hemisphere, it's day in the Western Hemisphere. At least it can be proved that there is still a pure land in this world. The back view of Bud and Lynn basking in the sunshine and walking away makes people believe that it will be the road to happiness.

"LA Confidential" did not adopt a Hollywood-style perfect ending-of course, Bud and Lynn's cultivation is still happy, and Dudley's elimination is still perfect, but, including prosecutor Lauter Corrupt officials still exist, and they are definitely not in the minority; Ed made the most unsuitable choice for a Hollywood hero, he concealed the reality of Dudley and the conspiracy behind him, he concealed the dark status quo including Lauter, he chose to trade 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, a good person may become a bad person, but it is difficult for a bad person to become a good person, and those who walk in the gray area will never see the light. Sell. Prostitution, poison. Commodities, gambling, violence and other industries are still deeply ingrained in Los Angeles. Eliminating the leaders does not mean eliminating these industries, but the police. The police's so-called "considering the overall situation" choice has become a breeding ground for crime, just like the cause of the whole "LA Confidential" story: Mitch Cohan was taken into custody, Dudley and Pierce appeared; now, Dudley Leigh and Pierce are dead, there are still ambitious people waiting to take over the gray industry in Los Angeles, and corrupt officials are still in high positions although they are trembling.

Society is still a vicious circle.

In fact, the end of "LA Confidential" poses a bold question: Will Ed Eisley be another Dudley?

Of course, Nicholas is willing to believe that Ed will not, because the fighting friendship between Ed and Bud, and the heart-to-heart conversation between Ed and Jack, all make Nicholas believe that Ed is still the one who became a policeman for Roro Tomasi in his heart. young man. Ed is a smart man, but he is also a man of justice.

Perhaps, this is the biggest question posed by "LA Confidential."

However, at least "LA Confidential" gave a little hope. Even if the society is still dark, corrupt, and complex, there will always be people like Ed, Jack, and Bud who still have consciences and make decisions at critical moments. Make the right choice, and then abandon the previous suspicions and work together to bring the world on the verge of darkness back to the sun. It was like the dazzling sunlight when Bud and Lynn left.

Cruel, but beautiful, such an ending made Nicholas unable to control the surging emotions in his heart. He could only stand up quickly, agitated his hands at the first moment, and looked at the slow-moving man through the hazy tears in disbelief. Slowly moving subtitles, the lights of the cinema are still not turned on, but Nicholas stood stubbornly, releasing the waves in his heart wantonly with applause. Apart from this method, he didn't know what he should do. The boiling thoughts couldn't be sorted out at all, all he knew was, "I'll 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 scatteredly. Everyone vigorously encouraged their hands and applauded the movie. Immediately afterwards, more than 20 people, more than a hundred people... and finally the whole center. The audience of the National Theater stood up collectively and applauded the movie with warm applause. The thunderous applause gradually merged into one piece, and the whole theater began to vibrate slightly.

The lights of the cinema are slowly turned on, and when you look back, you can see the dense audience standing up collectively. The excitement and excitement on everyone's face are so similar, and the applause is so consistent, simple and accurate expression How I felt after the screening of "LA Confidential".

Perhaps, the theme of "Seven Deadly Sins" is heavier and far-reaching, but it carries some religious revelation: Is society really so bad? Maybe not yet, maybe already terminally ill, the movie uses an extreme method to tell the story, leaving endless echoes, the character of Anonymous maintains all the thinking.

But the theme of "LA Confidential" is more realistic and real. The different personalities, different choices, and different endings of the three main characters clearly represent different groups in today's society. There is no doubt that the story told by "LA Confidential" is the social status quo, not only in the 1950s, but also in 1997.

The ending of "Seven Deadly Sins" is even darker, because it does not give a solution. Maybe the society will continue to sink, and maybe one day it will be redeemed; the ending of "LA 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's little changes and efforts every day.

Nicholas suddenly remembered what Hugo said in an interview on the red carpet of the premiere, "'LA Confidential' is a thicker and more complicated work", which is true. If Nicholas was allowed to choose, he might like "L.A. Confidential" more, not because of this ending, but because this movie is more realistic-the cruel reality that seems to happen in real life while watching the movie, Even cruel to bloody reality.

Nicholas can't wait to walk into the cinema for the second time.

Curtis Hansen stood up, and then Hugo and Kevin also stood up, followed by Russell and Charlize. The applause of the audience climbed up again, almost making people think that the roof of the theater was about to be smashed. overturned. The crew walked to the front of the cinema, took the microphones one after another, and waited for the next exchange and questioning session, but the applause at the scene refused to stop for a long time, which made Curtis show a satisfied smile. All of this reminds people of one thing: "If Hugo produces, it must be a masterpiece", this time the film once again undoubtedly continues this law, regardless of whether "LA Confidential" is another "Seven Deadly Sins" Still another "Death Row Walking," but one thing's for sure, an absolute masterpiece that's worth remembering.

As for whether it can become a classic, it may require a second or third time to watch the movie and savor it carefully. It's like... "Pulp Fiction".

The applause that lasted for nearly five minutes finally subsided under Hugo's control. All members of the crew focused on Hugo. Hugo picked up the microphone and chuckled twice, " Very good, I will take these reactions just now as a sign that everyone is very satisfied with the film, and I will refuse any form of criticism." After finishing speaking, Hugo solemnly pushed his hand to make a gesture of rejection, letting everyone Everyone present burst into laughter.