“Gone Girl” A movie that teaches you how to have a happy marriage (psycho suspense flavor) *Note! Contains spoilers.

“The Game of Life” and “Dominion”…What does the board The Game mean?

Amy was the model for the popular children's book "Amazing Amy." Ever since she was old enough to understand, she has played the role of a "perfect girl." The most important thing for her was to play the role of the ideal person that her partner wanted. This was also true in her married life.

The reason why Amy came up with the plan to frame Nick was because he had given up playing the role of the "ideal husband" and was trying to return to his "real self" (Nick was trying to bring up the idea of ​​divorce). And the reason why she returned to Nick was because he appealed for Amy's safety as the "ideal husband". Of course, for Nick, this was not his true feelings, but merely a performance for TV.

For Amy, it didn't matter whether it was his true feelings or just an act; what was important was that he played the role of the ideal husband.

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As if to symbolize this, a wide variety of board The Game appear in the film: Nick plays "The Game of Life" with his sister Margo in the bar, while "Dominion" and "Race for the Galaxy" are placed in the woodshed.

"The Game of Life" is The Game in which players spin roulette to make important life choices, "Dominion" is The Game in which players become the lord of a small king in medieval Europe and expand their territory, and "Race for the Galaxy" is The Game in which players develop a powerful galactic empire in space.

In other words, Nick and his friends are obsessed with playing the role of someone else. The key to success in both marriage and board The Game is to play the role you're given.

To repeat, "Gone Girl" is a very practical "guide movie for maintaining a happy marriage." As an unmarried person, I intend to use this teaching as a foundation for my future marriage.

Text: Rui Takeshima

A pop culture writer who wants to be kicked by Hit Girl. Host of the web magazine " POP MASTER ".

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