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There are many wonderful films during this summer season. On September 18th, I also went to watch the movie "731". However, if I had to choose my favorite one, it would be "Nanjing Photo Studio". This film is based on the real history of the Nanjing Massacre. It doesn't deliberately exaggerate the brutality, but uses delicate camera shots to vividly present how ordinary people in the war era guarded civilization and yearned for peace. After watching it, I felt both heavy-hearted and empowered. It also reminds us that those unforgettable past events should never be forgotten.

Answered: Sept 23

My Favorite Movie This Summer: "Roaring Across the Horizon"
 
If there's one film that left me overwhelmed this summer, it's Roaring Across the Horizon. No fancy effects or complicated romances—just simple shots telling the story of Chinese scientists developing the atomic bomb in the last century, more powerful than any blockbuster.
 
What stuck with me most were the Gobi Desert scenes: researchers eating dry steamed buns, calculating data in shabby tents, using abacuses repeatedly when there were no proper computers; soldiers digging fortifications in extreme weather, hands cracked or sunburned, yet eyes filled with determination to "build China's atomic bomb". No slogans, but the faith of "forging a sword for the nation" shone in every frame.
 
The most touching part was the ending: when the mushroom cloud rose over the Gobi, everyone threw off their hats and cried together. It was the reward for a generation's perseverance, proof that China finally stood tall. Rewatching it now, I'm still moved by their selfless devotion to national strength. Revisiting such a meaningful film this summer was truly worthwhile.

Answered: Sept 22

My favorite movie this summer is animated feature The Legend of Hei!

Answered: Sept 22

Call Me by Your Name is a classic novel-adapted movie that I rewatch again and again every summer. Both its literary background and filming techniques are worth savoring carefully. I do love the line “Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine”. For Elio, or some other people in the real world, the summer never ends.

Answered: Sept 22

There were many excellent movies this summer. Among them, my favorite ones are Nanjing Photo Studio and Little Monster in Langlang Mountain.

Nanjing Photo Studio, with a box office of 2.89 billion yuan, ranks first in the summer box office list. Its delicate presentation of the history of the Nanjing Massacre has touched the hearts of countless audiences .

 Little Monster in Langlang Mountain has a unique artistic style, integrating traditional Chinese style elements with modern animation technology . With a box office of 1.455 billion yuan, it has become the champion of the box office of domestic 2D animated films.

Answered: Sept 23

My favorite movie this summer is Jurassic World: Reignition. During the summer vacation, I visited Universal Studios Osaka, and when the Jurassic World theme song started playing, this movie came flooding back into my mind.

First of all, the film's stunning grand scenes and magnificent wide shots! Whether it's Godzilla or Jurassic Park, the key to attracting audiences is those visually giant-scale scenes. With the guidance of two directors, Jurassic World: Reignition delivers dazzlingly huge spectacles, and every camera switch is designed to the audience.

One of my personal favorite scenes is when the expedition team encounters the titanosaurs. At first, they only see a long, slender tail in the grass, filled with unease and worry. Then the camera shifts, and to their surprise, they discover a whole group of titanosaurs hidden in the grass, with two of them gently interacting. As the camera slowly pans upward, the colossal figures of the giant dinosaurs gradually appear. Finally, when the entire herd of long-necked giants emerges on the grassland, the scene is simply epic—so that I could barely restrain myself from shouting out loud!

Second, the pacing is absolutely exhilarating! Beyond the visual spectacle, the film excels at controlling the rhythm, weaving tension and lightness together without dragging.

The scene where a family hides from dinosaurs by a stream is particularly intense. The little girl carefully walks to the opposite bank, trying to pull a boat over, but accidentally disturbs a huge sleeping dinosaur. After a brief struggle, the dinosaur wakes up and immediately starts a frantic chase. With a raging river ahead and a ferocious beast charging from behind, the tension is off the charts. Even more thrilling, the dinosaur eventually smashes the boat, sending the family into the water. The little girl becomes trapped under the capsized boat as the dinosaur prepares to attack again! The pacing here rises sharply, making your heart race. Can the father save her? Will the little girl survive? The suspense is overwhelming!

From 1993's Jurassic Park to 2015's Jurassic World, it's been a journey of both nostalgia and anticipation. These films allow us to see prehistoric creatures come alive before our eyes, prompting us to reflect on the relationship between technology and nature, and how we can explore the unknown while still maintaining respect for life.

Answered: Sept 24

Legally Blonde isn't just a fun comedy—it's a joyful celebration of breaking stereotypes, and that's why it stole my summer. Elle Woods, initially dismissed as a "dumb blonde" for chasing her ex to Harvard Law, turns expectations upside down: she aces classes, wins a high-stakes case, and stays unapologetically herself the whole time.

What I love most is its warmth—Elle never tears others down to succeed. She lifts up friends, defends the vulnerable, and proves smarts come in all packages. The humor is light but sharp, and Reese Witherspoon's performance makes Elle feel like a friend you're rooting for. In a world that often boxes people in, this movie reminds you to own your passions and let your authenticity shine. It's the kind of feel-good film that leaves you smiling, inspired, and ready to take on anything—perfect for summer nights.

Answered: Sept 24

My favorite movie this summer is Nanjing Photo Studio. This is a deeply moving historical drama set during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. The film tells the story of a Chinese photographer who risked his life to record the atrocities of the Japanese army with his camera and set up a safe zone with Western friends to protect refugees.
What struck me most about the film was its outstanding humanity-courage, resilience and unity in the midst of terror. Photographic images and sincere performances make history sensible. Watching this film is a heavy but necessary experience. It is about memory, witness and human dignity. I am deeply shocked.


Answered: Sept 23

In this summer vacation, I only watched one movie.

Answered: Sept 23

Have you ever heard about Forrest Gump?

"Life is like a box of chocolate. You never know the taste of the next one." I witnessed the low-witted Forrest Gump ran through war, love and wealth, and fought against the complexity of the world with his pure heart.

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Answered: Sept 23

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There are many wonderful films during this summer season. On September 18th, I also went to watch the movie "731". However, if I had to choose my favorite one, it would be "Nanjing Photo Studio". This film is based on the real history of the Nanjing Massacre. It doesn't deliberately exaggerate the brutality, but uses delicate camera shots to vividly present how ordinary people in the war era guarded civilization and yearned for peace. After watching it, I felt both heavy-hearted and empowered. It also reminds us that those unforgettable past events should never be forgotten.

Answered: Sept 23

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My Favorite Movie This Summer: "Roaring Across the Horizon"
 
If there's one film that left me overwhelmed this summer, it's Roaring Across the Horizon. No fancy effects or complicated romances—just simple shots telling the story of Chinese scientists developing the atomic bomb in the last century, more powerful than any blockbuster.
 
What stuck with me most were the Gobi Desert scenes: researchers eating dry steamed buns, calculating data in shabby tents, using abacuses repeatedly when there were no proper computers; soldiers digging fortifications in extreme weather, hands cracked or sunburned, yet eyes filled with determination to "build China's atomic bomb". No slogans, but the faith of "forging a sword for the nation" shone in every frame.
 
The most touching part was the ending: when the mushroom cloud rose over the Gobi, everyone threw off their hats and cried together. It was the reward for a generation's perseverance, proof that China finally stood tall. Rewatching it now, I'm still moved by their selfless devotion to national strength. Revisiting such a meaningful film this summer was truly worthwhile.

Answered: Sept 22

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My favorite movie this summer is animated feature The Legend of Hei!

Answered: Sept 22

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Call Me by Your Name is a classic novel-adapted movie that I rewatch again and again every summer. Both its literary background and filming techniques are worth savoring carefully. I do love the line “Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine”. For Elio, or some other people in the real world, the summer never ends.

Answered: Sept 22

Jason

There were many excellent movies this summer. Among them, my favorite ones are Nanjing Photo Studio and Little Monster in Langlang Mountain.

Nanjing Photo Studio, with a box office of 2.89 billion yuan, ranks first in the summer box office list. Its delicate presentation of the history of the Nanjing Massacre has touched the hearts of countless audiences .

 Little Monster in Langlang Mountain has a unique artistic style, integrating traditional Chinese style elements with modern animation technology . With a box office of 1.455 billion yuan, it has become the champion of the box office of domestic 2D animated films.

Answered: Sept 23