In fact, if this short film had been made by someone else, it might have been difficult to gain such popularity.
Such is the celebrity effect.
But I have to say that when the story of "The Gift of the Magi" spreads widely, many people will take a look curiously to see what kind of specific story it is that can make so many people say that this is the most popular story of the year. Touching romance film.
In fact, these days, there haven't been any particularly outstanding and exciting love-themed films for many years.
It’s not just movies, in fact, it includes all kinds of film and television works.
With the development of the times, the concept of love in the new era has gradually become extremely strange to everyone.
Once upon a time, divorce was definitely a big deal for a family, but for today's young people, divorce is not uncommon. Although it is said that times are progressing, it also proves from another perspective that people nowadays treat love , the attitude towards marriage has changed dramatically.
But the more this happens, the more people yearn for that kind of innocence and pure love.
This is also the reason why those youthful nostalgic films full of emotional memories have always been successful and can bring back people's beautiful memories.
Because now, if you want to find such pure love, such unreserved love, you can only search in memory.
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Things that people desire but cannot ask for naturally feel more and more rare.
Of course, this does not mean that there is no such kind of love, and because of this, it is very important that the story in the short film "The Gift of the Magi" feels very close to reality and not so illusory.
Because the love in some film and television works and literary works often gives people the impression that it is illusory and belongs to others, and even the probability of it happening is extremely slim.
But "The Gift of the Magi" gives people the feeling that it may be happening in some corner of the world.
Especially nowadays, there are more and more movies and TV dramas, and there are countless so-called scenes of showing off affection, showing affection, and being sweet to death. But most of the time, this kind of thing, in fact, can really be called Is this true love?
Because that kind of sweetness, that kind of love, always makes people feel like they are floating in mid-air.
Just like the famous romance writer and film critic Mao Mao said in his review of "The Gift of the Magi".
"China is a world-renowned country of etiquette. Naturally, everyone has their own etiquette. It involves all aspects. Not to mention this large-scale, just being a guest or meeting friends, every year, festivals, and birthday banquets must give gifts. , to express the guests’ best wishes.
In fact, we all know that there is a word called courtesy and reciprocity. As the name suggests, reciprocity is the real courtesy. However, with the development of the times, some deep-rooted things have been changed beyond recognition.
This is even more true when men and women are in love. It was very common in the past for men and women to give each other gifts, but nowadays, we ask ourselves, especially for women, who are often in a stronger position in love. , So, it gradually evolved that every time some festivals, such as Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc., it seems that men must give gifts to women, it seems to be a matter of course.
But in fact, this is a very abnormal inequality, because nothing is ever taken for granted, because courtesy is reciprocated, but there is no return. Women enjoy the gifts of men with peace of mind, but rarely receive them. Some people remember that the so-called Valentine's Day and Christmas are women's festivals, so why not men's festivals?
But when a gift is only one-sided, is this gift really a good gift?
Can women really accept such gifts with peace of mind without thinking about any feedback?
I remember seeing many female netizens leaving messages in the comment area saying that they saw Della preparing gifts for her husband and selling her long hair that she was proud of, but she was always uneasy, worried that her husband would be angry when he saw it, and felt that her love was very humble.
But I really can't understand this point of view, because people who hold this point of view actually do not regard love as an equal relationship deep in their hearts.
During festivals, as women, have you ever dreamed about any surprises your boyfriend would bring to you, but you have never thought about giving your boyfriend any surprise gifts?
This kind of inequality is abnormal and terrible.
True love never makes people feel humble.
Della spent all her money preparing gifts for her husband Jim. She never thought about getting gifts from her husband, because she wanted to, so she did it.
Many of our women are complaining that their boyfriends give them some weird gifts on Valentine's Day, but what gifts do you give to the boyfriend you keep saying you love?
No! At least most of the time not.
This is really a sad thing!
What we need to know is that love is not just words, it is an act that brings happiness to others, and it is a noble spiritual state and moral character.
But is love that only blindly makes oneself happy and happy really love?
Okay, let’s go back to the gift itself. Let’s not talk about the gift packaging style, price, etc. The types of gifts are enough to dazzle for a while, including precious gold and silver, rattan specialties, exquisite clothing, special pastries, and even A book or a pen can be a great gift. So how to measure the appropriateness and value of a gift cannot be explained clearly in a few sentences. When it comes to choosing gifts, you should never listen to others. Recommendations from merchants can only be used as a reference. In the end, you must listen to your inner determination about which one is suitable.
The story of "The Gift of the Magi" is about a gift-giving episode between two lovers. Although the story is not long, important gifts are hidden everywhere. So let’s take a look at what gifts the short film “The Gift of the Magi” has prepared for us to open.
There is a saying circulating on the Internet: "It is poverty that limits our imagination!"
To a certain extent, it must be admitted that this answer exists. However, as far as the length of life is concerned, poverty should not limit people's development, nor can it be called a belief that hinders people from pursuing good things.
I believe this is the first mystery gift hidden in The Gift of the Magi. Jim and Della's life is not rich, it can even be said that it is very poor. Compared with those bright and beautiful gifts that are often expensive, the dozens of dollars saved from life are really insignificant. So how are you going to spend this Christmas? The story can tell us that they still long to buy thoughtful gifts for each other and make them happy. This motivation to yearn for beauty and persevere for it is enough for me to believe that it can give people the ability to see happiness in the storms of the future.
We often say that kindness is more important than etiquette, but nowadays, many people show off their wealth, and the gifts they show off during various festivals are often compared with each other. Is this the gift that they want?
So what counts as a thoughtful gift?
In the story, both parties sacrificed their most precious things in exchange for the long-awaited gift from the other party. The joyful expressions on their faces were seen at the moment when they were eager to receive the gift. I think this should be a truly thoughtful gift! "
