The hosts gave 'The Hedgehog' a score of 7.5 due to its strong cinematography, the use of a retro, film-like color palette, and the emotional depth of the story. However, they deducted points for the casting of non-Northeastern actors in a Northeastern-themed story and some narrative flaws.
The cinematography in 'The Hedgehog' is praised for its use of tilted and floating perspectives, creating a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere. The film's color grading also adds a retro, film-like quality that enhances the story's magical realism.
Ge You's performance in 'The Hedgehog' is highly acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of a character oscillating between sanity and madness. His ability to convey subtle emotional shifts and maintain a delicate balance between normalcy and insanity is considered a career highlight.
Wang Junkai's performance is criticized for lacking depth, especially in emotionally intense scenes. His portrayal of an older character with a stutter is seen as unconvincing, and his inability to match Ge You's acting caliber is noted as a significant drawback.
The thematic core of 'The Hedgehog' revolves around the societal pressures that transform normal individuals into perceived 'outsiders' or 'madmen.' The film explores how society labels and ostracizes those who deviate from the norm, ultimately leading to their self-destruction or acceptance of their fate.
Unlike other Northeastern-themed films that often romanticize the region's past, 'The Hedgehog' critiques the societal and cultural pressures that lead to the alienation and destruction of individuals. It is seen as a more somber and critical take on Northeastern identity.
The title 'The Hedgehog' symbolizes the duality of the characters—outwardly prickly and defensive, yet inwardly soft and vulnerable. It reflects the societal pressures that force individuals to harden their exteriors while hiding their true, fragile selves.
The film adaptation of 'The Hedgehog' makes several changes to the original novel, particularly in the portrayal of the protagonist's madness and the narrative structure. While some elements are lost, the film attempts to retain the novel's core themes of societal alienation and personal struggle.
Magical realism in 'The Hedgehog' serves to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, highlighting the absurdity and surreal nature of the characters' experiences. It underscores the film's exploration of how societal norms can distort individual perceptions of reality.
The film's ending is more hopeful compared to the novel's tragic conclusion. While the novel ends with the protagonist's death, the film suggests a possibility of escape and renewal, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on the characters' fates.
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