Review : The Sadness (2021)
The Sadness (2021)
Original Title: 哭悲 / Kū bēi
Language: Mandarin
A young couple must fight to be reunited before contracting the virus as Taiwan succumbs to a viral pandemic that turns calm folk into vicious, murderous maniacs.
Trigger Warnings:
❌ Suicide
❌ Cannibalism
❌ Rape
❌Torture
❌ Murder
❌Blood & Gore
❌Profanity
A young couple named Jim and Kat resides in Taipei, Taiwan. Over the past year or so, a pandemic has affected the entire world. The Alvin virus, as it is known in this country, has been mild enough not to bring about the collapse of society. But when a mutation turns victims into homicidal maniacs who enjoy raping and cannibalizing, Jim and Kat—separated by the needs of the story—must battle their way through a chaotic city while dodging all manner of insane monsters.
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This is highlighted by the camerawork used in the more violent scenes. Its structure is intended to arouse disgust in the spectator. In this way, it is different from the Crossed comic, if little. Ennis and Burrows frequently go overboard in their writing to get a very dark comedy impact that prioritizes shock over commentary. This is merely a distinction worth mentioning; it's not a criticism of the comic.
The degree of restraint displayed in the sexual assault cases was also unexpected. The information presented on the screen in relation to it is intended to make the image the virus creates of us even more complicated, but it never overstays its welcome and provides us with information that is targeted and intentional. The opposite end of the spectrum is represented by Crossed. By focusing on everything bad about the infected, it prefers to target the senses.
One of the infected, a businessman who is trying to flirt (quite awkwardly) with the Kat character, gives a noteworthy performance. This occurs during an intense train sequence where the illness begins to spread from passenger to passenger. Tzu-Chiang Wang portrays the businessman, a contemporary example of sexist male behavior that says males have a right to express their wants for women without concern for rejection or repercussions. Men who behave in this way contend that they are being shunned or unfairly painted as villains because they are the victims of "female hubris" and "female oppression."
This persona turns out to be one of the virus's most virulent manifestations and a metaphor for gender violence. The film's message isn't so much hammered home to viewers as it is placed front and center as a caution about how awful things may get in this particular area if left unchecked. The behavior of other afflicted reflects this anxiety, which is uncomfortable to think about, much less see.
The most potent sources of dread in fiction have continuously been demonstrated to be human cruelty and sadism. The Sadness functions as these human characteristics when they are not connected. It's a difficult film to see because it confronts viewers with the possibility that, given the right circumstances, they may cause significant social harm. When combined with a reading of Crossed, it will be difficult for you to conjure even a shred of optimism for humanity.
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Overall, The Sadness is among the most graphic horror movies I've ever seen. From start to finish, it's a wild adventure, and I can't recommend it highly enough. In fact, starting today, I'll be suggesting it to everybody who will listen. Despite the horrifying bloodshed, it nevertheless manages to be humorous and even has a heart. Incredible work for a directorial debut, congratulations!
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