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"The Beach" The paradise that Danny Boyle and his friends aimed for, and its collapse
2022.08.16
More than 20 years have passed since the movie, and now the paradise is...
As expected, this beach, where the story takes place, has become a popular tourist spot and attracts many people. The number of visitors is astounding, as it is said that at its peak, there were 6,000 visitors a day. However, in 2018, Thai authorities designated the area as a no-go area for a limited time because it was confirmed that it was having a negative impact on coral and other things.
Coincidentally, ``The Beach'' also depicts the fear that ``people will flock to paradise and make it impossible for it to continue'', The Day After ten years later, exactly the same situation occurred. And it's a great irony that this movie was the trigger for it all.
As a result, this state of no entry continued for nearly four years, including the coronavirus period. Although it is currently possible to enter, access by boat to get to this beach is restricted, the length of stay for tourists is also limited, swimming is prohibited, and lifeguards are stationed at all times. A lot of common sense has been upgraded compared to . (*Four).
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When we look at ``The Beach'' in the context of 2022, various parts emerge as lessons. At the same time, many people are nostalgic for the days when they could travel the world as they wish, and their hearts suddenly tighten.
This work contains and presents many problems, and yet, like Daffy, it still wakes up from below unconsciously and invites you to go to the beach. Even though it has the best major talent in DiCaprio, its eerie appearance might make it more appropriate to call it a monster or cult work.
reference:
*1: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/alex-garland
*2:https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/the-beach-bombs-looking-back-on-leonardo-109411359197.html
*3: https://www.theguardian.com/film/1999/oct/29/news.johnvidal
“The Beach” DVD audio commentary
Text: USHIZU ATSUNOBU
Born in Nagasaki in 1977. When he was 3 years old, he saw ``Superman II'' with his father and became fascinated with movies. After The Graduate from Meiji University, he worked for a movie broadcasting channel and then became a movie writer. Currently, in addition to writing for Eiga.com, EYESCREAM, Real Sound Movie Club, etc., he also contributes to media press and theater programs.
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