Goose is a symbol of obedience to its master in Goose City, which shows that the "naked" civilians here have been tamed as meek as geese by Huang Shiluo. Even after Zhang Mazi sentenced a person to death, they knelt down neatly and kowtowed while shouting the feudal slogan "Master Ching Tian", which shows how ignorant and backward the people of Goose City are under the control of Huang Shiluo.
Secondly, I'd like to talk about the scene where the People's Umbrella falls down three times in a row in the next movie. To understand this scene, we must first understand the purpose of the' people's umbrella'. Let's take a look at Baidu Encyclopedia's definition of' people's umbrella': "An umbrella given by the gentry in the old days to celebrate the virtue of local officials. There are many Suu strips on the umbrella, on which the name of the giver is written.
People's Umbrella During the Qing Dynasty, local officials left their posts, and all the gentry and businessmen in this place had to show some intention of retaining them. At that time, the more popular way was to send "people's umbrellas", which meant that the parents sheltered the people on one side like umbrellas. The more umbrellas they sent, the more face the official would have. If the official is dismissed or demoted, the umbrella or even the sedan chair is given by the local people, which shows that the official is definitely an honest or good official, and the local people are also affectionate and righteous. "
In the movie, it is said that Huang Shirang sang a duet with fake pockmarked, and killed five county magistrates in the drama of fighting bandits. This "national umbrella" is a prop for Huang Shirang to establish a friendly image. So what is the purpose of the lens in which this umbrella falls down many times? In fact, this is saying that Huang Shiro's trick of killing the county magistrate and establishing a friendly image for the whole people has failed, and it is also suggesting that Zhang Mazi is still a long way from gradually realizing the goal of "killing Shiro and robbing the tower".
The first "national umbrella" fell on the night when Huang Shirang gave money, just like the brothers Huang Shirang said, "the winning rate was 30%". The second time it appeared on the night when the guns were issued, when the winning rate was 70%. The third time, Zhang Mazi and his gang dug holes in Huang Shirang's house, when the winning rate was 90%. These three "people's umbrellas" fall down, which formally implies that Pockmarked Zhang is moving towards victory step by step. It is a great irony that Huang Shirang's three-step chess was executed but was successfully used by Zhang Mazi.
Finally, back to the end that everyone is most concerned about, the careful audience can easily find that there are many similarities between the beginning and the end of the film. For example, after the scene of the eagle soaring in the sky, a horse-drawn train appeared, and the song was Goodbye. Then, under the background music of Let the Sun Also Rise, Pockmarked Zhang rode away with the train. The almost identical beginning and end are to show the audience that the beginning of the story is the end, and the end is also the beginning.
At the beginning, Ma Bangde, his wife, and true masters all took office in Cannes "while eating hot pot and singing". The ending also shows that Pockmarked Zhang and his brothers are going to Pudong to take office. The story is such a cycle. It doesn't matter who is on the last train. Maybe it was Huang Shirang, maybe it was touting, maybe it was someone else, but they all played the role of touting in the story of Goose City.
Summary:
Let the Bullets Fly has been eight years. Today, there are still many viewers who relish some doubts in the film and can't let go. It can be said that Jiang Wen captured the curiosity of the audience and completed a masterpiece that was applauded and made a big hit. Just like in Rashomon, never knowing the answer is the most fascinating part of the story.
Extended data:
Let the Bullets Fly is a film directed by Jiang Wen, written by Zhu Sujin and starring Jiang Wen, Chow Yun Fat and Ge You. It was released in China on February 6, 20 10+ 16.
The film tells the story of bandits, swindlers and bullies fighting with each other in the crazy years.
20 1 1 The film won the best adapted screenplay and the best cinematography award at the 48th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Award. 1 1 Chinese Film Media Award, Hundred Media Annual Tribute Film, Audience Vote for the Most Concerned Film Award and other awards; In 20 12, the film won the Best Costume Design Award in 3 1 Hong Kong Film Awards; The 6th Asian Film Awards, the highest box office, the Asian Film Awards and many other awards.