3/30/2023 0 Comments The giver vbook![]() ![]() However, it is very clear that the reins are tight, and this requires a special forces that spies on every aspect of its people. There are remarkable improvements as the world is graphically depicted so we can see how technology serves many purposes, among them the comfort, safety and protection of its inhabitants. Whereas the book allows you to meditate about what's happening to Jonas and his transition into "adulthood" is more traumatic because of what he discovers through the Giver's intervention, here the older Jonas still suffers through the sudden trauma of being exposed to the dark periods of man's history, it doesn't quite hit us with the pain of a 12 year old that suddenly has his beliefs shattered when he discovers the truth behind his perfect world and family. There's a tacit understanding of what is needed in the society, and in a parallel way, the Elder and the Giver have parted ways, though it looks like they were either very close or related in the past. Somehow the lead Elder suspects this but allows the plan to go on. Here is where one can see that the Giver has specific plans. The Giver and Jonas meet to perform their expected duties. This is a crucial role in the book and relegated to a few minutes here, and mercifully so because it's played by a non-actor and couldn't probably hurt the movie. It looks like the previous candidate wasn't able to handle the demands of the assignment. A much older Jonas is now the official receiver of memories in this society, and he's the hope that can restore stability to this utopia. Streep should be proud that her elder role can join her best work, and Bridges was born to play the unhappy title character. As usual, some people might wonder how some very substantial parts of the novel are dealt with in a very rushed manner when so much care was given to bringing the book to life, and this includes acting by most of the seasoned actors. The general population follows the rules automatically, with minor exceptions, and the illustrious leaders make sure their presence is respected and understood. ![]() Looking at the incredible work done by the designers, one has to admit that this is a fairly accurate representation of what a sterile, safe, and totalitarian society probably would like in the future. "The Giver" from the movies is certainly different from the original text, yet one can't be disappointed because it remains faithful to many of its elements. I hope one is, but if it's not The Giver can certainly stand on its own. The film ends abruptly and I suspect there's some box office soundings being taken to see if a sequel is to be made. ![]() Thwaits, Streep, and Bridges head a cast that tells a thought provoking tale of curiosity and rebellion and curiosity in seeking something better always proceeds rebellion. None other than chief elder Meryl Streep wants measures to be taken to stop Thwaites from questioning the order of things. When Thwaites decides that there's something more out there than what he's grown up with, society shakes. Color comes into Thwaites world as it has been in Bridges' and the equation of knowledge with color is a point well made. But The Giver takes its place along side Schindler's List and Pleasantville in using color sparingly and to make a point. The use of color in film is never thought of this day, it's simply assumed that films now will be photographed that way. ![]() His training is to telepathically connect with Bridges all the experiences of the past, the good and the bad. He gets the prize as he is chosen to be the Receiver of all the past knowledge from Bridges. A new group of young people are being given new assignments and young Brendon Thwaites sits eagerly awaiting his occupation. The family is abolished, kids are born and then assigned to nurturers, women particularly go into that occupation and it is an occupation like being a plumber. Color is not even allowed everyone wears drab clothing like they were in prison. It's all been abolished the good and the bad, conformity and sameness is the order of things. But we can't have everyone knowing about lest they long for the good things of the past. The ruling body of the society has to be able to refer to the past to be guided in making decisions. Playing the title role is Jeff Bridges who is called that because he has a very special duty to be the one entrusted with the memories of the past. If you think that the world that George Orwell created in 1984 was a rigid one they were positively hedonistic compared to the society shown in The Giver. ![]()
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