“Pay It Forward,” a traditional hollywood movie, did not disappoint my expectations, even though I was disappointed a lot while watching it. I always believe that there must be some big changes in it explicitly or implicitly when the novel is adapted for the silver screen of Hollywood, especially when starring Oscar winners. Mimi Leder, the direcor of the film, would try to avoid the traditioal Hollywood style by killing Travor, a hero. However, she rather created her movie more hollywood and her hero more heroic by gathering people, even murderers, holding candles to mourn in front of Travor’s at the end of the movie. I have nothing to say if you say that at least you are so impressed by this aimless tearjerker and feel like doing something. I just want to ask you, “What do you expect for people to do for a change after they have witnessed the death of an innocent boy, Huh?”

I suggest to forget about the movie itself. I mean its plot or the director’s original intention. (Did she have something to say?) I am pretty much sure that “Pay It Forward” does not suggest any hopeful view. But I, as a future teacher, dare propose that teachers try to do something to change themselves. They do not have to make the world a better place like Mr. Simonet’s project. Teachers already recognize what is wrong in the education, and many of them know what they have to do for a change whether it’s possible or not. But a few of them try and will, even though they are finally frustrated by the obstacles, an impregnable system which cannot be overthrown by the endeavor of a few. Nevertheless, I just hope that teachers prepare themselves for a change in the system. It does not have to be a national or sensational movement like that of “Pay It Forward.” I just want it to be the first step. Please do not be discouraged!

“Pay It Forward” deceives the innocent viewers by exploiting fake tears and fake gravity, planting the impractical dreams in their mind. They may think and believe that doing good things for others may reverberate through the world and finally make the world a better place. But that is totally wrong because I know that they are too weak to do anything after watching this ridiculous film. Please do not waste your time watching this film. Instead, you had better watch “Spider Man.” At least you can see Tobey Maquire and Kirsten Dunst flying around.