The Six Triple Eight

The film is based on real people and real events. This is a big plus. People who experienced World War II are basically centenarians, and they will soon die out. Watch it and cherish it. Because it is a true story, there is no bragging, and love is a secondary issue. There is nothing too legendary. Death is death, and people die with a snap...

A few highlights:

Officers have the Women's Army Corps' Athena insignia. Soldiers have a different insignia.

Before joining the army, women knew how to dress well. After joining the US Army in 1943 and the GI Bill passed in 1944, women soldiers were treated the same as men and did not have to go to the front lines, which was actually very good. But only those who were well-informed understood the significance of it. These people were well-educated, and there was no shortage of young ladies to gild their reputations.

The transformation of the fat girl, especially the surprise at the end.

It is not denied that Roosevelt wanted votes, the army wanted manpower, and the female soldiers wanted benefits. Previously, the treatment of the women's corps was very poor. After becoming a regular army, female soldiers are treated the same as male soldiers (including food, clothing, housing and transportation). Private soldiers can get an annual salary of $600, and skill badges can add several dollars, which is much higher than the average income of women of $525. The amount of food supplies is the same as that of male soldiers, so they are sure to have enough to eat. After retiring, the country can pay for college tuition. After World War II, many people went to college and made their own lives. In addition to traditional nurses, clerks, typists, switchboard operators, and initial positions, female soldiers will also be selected to participate in technical work, mechanics, drivers, ordnance and other departments, and even participate in the Manhattan Project. But most of the life-threatening situations are very limited. So if someone really died, it would be a big blow to morale.

As for the black sisters, their abilities are definitely not trusted. But there is one advantage, because the Nazis discriminated against blacks, there must be no Nazis or spies mixed in... So they are very suitable for handling letters... It is understandable that they open letters privately.

The movie itself is a formulaic military education film. The civilians are busy, determined to join the army, the boot camp is full of troubles and they have to quarrel with their comrades, then the rookies encounter difficulties in the first battle, and after education and a certain event, they are refreshed and grow into heroes. Finally, there is the epilogue. If you are lucky enough to listen to the veterans talk about World War II, they are basically fragments of obscure history. Most people are on low-intensity duty most of the time, just a job, and die randomly from diseases, bombings, accidents... (Those who continue to participate in high-intensity combat, even if they survive, will be affected both physically and mentally, and rarely live long. Soldiers usually march, dig trenches, and stand guard. When fighting, they just listen to the officers and fight. Some people don’t even know where they are. Although those in high positions have an insight into the overall situation, most of the time they are just doing map work, making phone calls, cursing, and looking for people to eat.)

There must be some highlights in life. They become treasures in an ordinary and boring life. Many years later, you still often recall your college days or military service years... (then your life is quite boring). If you are lucky, there are many highlights, which are always your greatest treasures when you are tired or insulted. War is a manifestation of human stupidity. However, war forces the survival of the fittest, screens out the stupid and weak, and allows the brave and hardworking to gain more. So what? (The politically correct people who are now lying and taking bribes are nothing compared to these pioneers)

The Six Triple Eight is a profound and moving war film that tells the true story of the 6888 Postal Battalion, the only all-black female unit during World War II. As a war film, the film does not focus on the smoke and guns, but through the tenacity and unity of these women in difficult situations, it shows their important role in wartime logistics support.

Perseverance and courage: the true transmission of the main line's emotions The film begins with a concise narrative that outlines the background of the 6888 Women's Camp: these women not only face racial discrimination, but also gender discrimination and the psychological pressure brought by war. The film uses delicate lens language to tell these emotions.

Character creation is a highlight of the film. Whether it is the firm leadership of Commander Mary McLeod or the uneasiness of new recruit Catherine when she first enters the camp, they are all real and layered. They are not only soldiers, but also mothers, daughters, and sisters. Each of them strives to protect the light in their hearts under the shadow of war.

Fighting beyond the battlefield: Silent but heavy resistance The core conflict of the film does not come directly from the war, but from the resistance to social prejudice. The 6888th Women's Battalion is responsible for cleaning up millions of pieces of mail stranded in Europe, a difficult task that directly affects the connection between soldiers and their families. By completing the task, they prove their ability and also issue a powerful response to those who doubt them.

The director cleverly shows the contents of the letters, allowing the audience to feel the other side of the war - ordinary people's desire for hope. These letters are not only missions, but also a symbol of their overcoming prejudice.

Fusion of vision and music: immersive experience The film's art design and photography are full of historical textures, and the gloomy barracks, noisy mail warehouses, and occasional flashes of battlefield scenes all make the audience feel as if they were in Europe during World War II. The soundtrack is mainly piano and string music, sometimes low and sometimes high, which adds a lot to the emotional expression.

History and the present: stories that should not be forgotten "6888 Girls' Camp" is not only a tribute to history, but also a film with contemporary significance. In today's society where gender and racial discrimination still exist, the stories of these forgotten heroes remind us that equality and respect still require our joint efforts.

Conclusion This film has no lofty words or the aura of heroism, but it depicts a glorious period that has been forgotten by history with delicate and realistic brushstrokes. Through the story of the 6888 Women's Battalion, we see how a group of ordinary women rewrote their place in history with courage and perseverance.

This is a film that is worth watching and pondering for everyone. It not only tells the past, but also provides inspiration for the future.

The heroine looked very familiar from the beginning. Wow, isn’t this Venus?

Putting aside the looks, the plot is passable but not deep enough.

The so-called passing grade means that there is no fast-forwarding throughout the whole process and no watered-down plot.

Mainly speaking, the points that are not in-depth enough:

1. The training of the heroine is not in-depth enough.

I thought it was three outs, the training part was not carefully portrayed, and then the training was over.

2. The business part of the women’s camp is not deep enough

All I saw was the male boss complaining that none of your letters were delivered successfully, and then the black woman said that they had to go over my dead body, and everyone clapped and saluted, and then the movie ended.

3. The driver's death in the explosion was also very abrupt.

There was a man waving to remind you below, but you neither stopped nor asked, and then the mine exploded. Is this bravery or stupidity?

4. There is also a love line between the heroine and the white man and the black husband

It was just a passing mention. The white man sacrificed himself and the heroine cried, but I couldn't empathize with her at all. The black husband also got married after just a few lines.

Finally, there is a row of hair ironing appliances.

??? Is this true? No, there is a beauty salon inside. I was shocked. Not to mention the male commander, I was also shocked. The black woman said that we don’t even have hot water to take a shower, and you have a beauty salon.

Anyway, the subject matter is very good, but the screenwriter probably just wrote the structure without polishing it, and the ending is also sloppy. The parts about car explosion and beauty treatment seem to be veiled satires on black women.

Story summary:

In 1944, during World War II, a large number of U.S. military mails were stranded in England. The 6888th Battalion of Black Women was ordered to help them out. The heroine Lina threw herself into the fight with the pain of losing her love. The female soldiers faced difficulties such as dilapidated camps, damaged mails, and difficult to identify addresses. They were also discriminated against and insulted by white officers. With wisdom and perseverance, the female soldiers of the 6888th Battalion ensured the smooth delivery of mails, built an emotional bridge between soldiers and their families, and won the recognition and respect of their comrades.

Viewers are complaining:

This film is basically a propaganda film about patriotism and racial + sexism. The film is clearly divided into black and white (literally), and the camps are clear (the color and gender are obviously different). The overall linear narrative is steady and solid, and the historical context is clearly laid out. The characters' experiences are used to string together the entire struggle of the women's camp, which helps to accumulate emotional resonance. However, the first half focuses too much on Lina's campus romance, and the story rhythm is a bit slow. The main plot does not enter until 1 hour into the movie...

The actors performed in style: Kerry Washington played Major Charity Adams with extraordinary leadership aura, interpreting the character's bravery with a firm gaze and sonorous tone. In the speech scene, her body language was passionate and her words were powerful (but it was also a model of PUA rhetoric: the scene where the female soldiers reported for military training was the first time that the audience saw a black woman in a movie repeatedly emphasizing her N-word identity, explaining that the superiors looked down on this team, requiring subordinates to train with high standards and strict requirements, and complete the task with their own performance... Of course, no matter how handsome and upright a white male soldier is, he must be a villain). Ebony Osidion's Lina won with her delicate and subtle performance. She was deeply saddened by the death of her beloved idol, and her work growth was clearly layered. When sorting letters, her emotions surged, from the trembling of her fingertips to the flashing of tears, interpreting her inner transformation, building an emotional bridge for the audience, and empathizing with the struggle and growth of individuals in the whirlpool of history.

It is also worth mentioning that the costumes, makeup and scene art realistically reproduce the 1940s, with accurate uniform texture, messy and orderly mail scenes, and dark and depressing tones. The photography is delicate in light and shadow, with warm light showing hope and cold light showing difficulties. The rich scenes show the trauma of war and the tenacity of the women's camp. The special effects fireworks simulate the shock of the battlefield, and the bloodiness is moderately in line with the PG-13 level. The visual elements work together to help the audience "travel" through history and empathize with the audience, and use visual charm to consolidate the historical foundation of the story and enhance the artistic appeal.

Overall, this film reminds viewers of an earlier film about female computer soldiers in the Manhattan Project (I can’t remember the name…), with the same female theme, the same united will in World War II, and the same excellent production, cast, and acting, but this film is more outstanding in the speech of the female leader – it can really serve as a textbook example.

I feel that if it is handed over to a more suitable person (excluding white directors, such as Ava DuVernay, George C. Wolfe...), it may reach the height of "Hidden Figures", or at most it will be a "boring award-winning essay". But seeing Tyler Perry's name, I feel that I can calm down. In the final product, the heroic deeds of the women and the stories that make them deserve to be remembered have all slipped into clumsy racial conflicts and confrontations and unreasonable crying and laughing; and the first half spends a lot of space to express the nostalgia and pain of the beloved, which seems to be similar to "The Mountain/Hu Ge". Kerry Washington is too scary. I don't know if it has been a long time since she has made a key performance or what; she brought in the "Olivia Pope-style acting" again.