Come and Seeclaire elise9.7· November 7, 2023Followmovies depicting war have historically contained an aspect of thrill to them (which i find to be intentional). the audience finds a sense of exhilaration in violence consequent the narrative that outlines human-on-human torment as exciting, hyperbolic, almost to be enjoyed; such comes the mass consumption and relish of them (think Inglorious Basterds, 2009, also about WW2). throughout its climax, Hitler is pumped with bullets in a manner intended to amuse the viewer - even to invoke a smile or laugh from its sheer absurdity. Come and See, originally intended to be titled Kill Hitler, has its resolution depict a figurative erasure of Hitlers life, rather than literal, by Flyora - he does so in a trance, his thoughts consumed by an hatred that is so incomprehensibly strong on account of the horrors that his circumstance forced him to witness. something no child should see. a grief unbeknownst to him until being persuaded to participate in war. this film in no way makes war exciting. it rips off the bandaid on unapologetic violence, shows us how the root of evil can grow in people subsequent of their surroundings - makes it apparent that there is a Hitler in us all. i found Flyora to be representative of a pure soul; potentially a reflection of an audience member oblivious to true malice/cruelty. we watch as his sanity is derailed; he loses everything - and although he is a child, he blames himself for the horrors that he’s subjected to. the first thing that is spoken from him (after a period of substantial silence) after learning that his hometown was massacred - including his mother and sisters - was that their death was his fault. He’s almost unrecognizable by the end of the film, so much older in appearance although it can be assumed that not much time has passed since he was first introduced. it’s a saddening exhibition of agony. i believe this to be a film that everyone should see. feel free to show this to your veteran grandparent that has severe PTSD, i’m sure they would love it! there’s much more that i feel the need to say but can’t really find the words for - i’ll probably think of them when i decide to rewatch this in 10 years or so when im feeling particularly nihilistic.CommentsSign in to react and join the conversation.Sign inGet the app