was very interested in Hong Kong crime films and the underworld. When discussing the plot of the Dragon Chase and Wang Jing with his friends, he said to me:
Young and Dangerous and Chasing the Dragon are all scams. Human, this banned movie of
is the real underworld!
Well, although I read a lot of movies, I really haven't watched this so-called banned movie. But then when I finished reading it--my little fresh heart was completely broken. It must be said, very real, and very bloody. What is this movie
?
is just called-
"Underworld"
starring Ren Dahua, Liang Jiahui, Louis Koo, Zhang Jiahui, Lin Jiadong, all of them are old drama bones.
Pure Hong Kong taste, pure Cantonese film. The story of
tells that Hong Kong’s triad "Heliansheng" biennial election of service personnel has begun again. Ale and Da D, as the most likely people to win, used various means in private to do their best. Compete for votes.
Big D (Leung Ka Fai) is the richest and most powerful party, but he is very rude and impatience. Although A Le (Ren Dahua) is far less powerful than Big D, he is the deepest and the most calm.
Big D bought most of the people with money, and the winning ticket is in his hands, but at the last moment, Dunber, the oldest in the gang, said:
The gang cannot be the only one, it must be balanced.
was worried that after the big D came to power, his influence would be too great, and he was afraid that he would emptied the influence of their veterans, so he chose Ale, which is relatively small. And the big D who is determined to win, the money is spent, and the thing is not done, of course it is not convinced. Then the story unfolded like this. Big D and A Le, and "He Liansheng", launched various battles.
It can be said that this movie is not suitable for small and fresh watching. It is incompatible with the conventional image of young and Dangerous boy. There is no righteousness and guts in it, but only conspiracy and intrigue.
But I have to say that this is a masterpiece that can be compared to Infernal Affairs. Although the story is not as good as Infernal Affairs, the concept of "Underworld" is definitely not lower than Infernal Affairs, especially after seeing the second part.
At the same time you will understand why this film will be banned.
Within a few minutes of the beginning of the movie, Zhang Jiahui was shocked to me deeply. As soon as he came on stage, he performed a soup spoon and ate with relish. Even the big D who had seen strong winds and waves was shocked.
And Leung Ka Fai played the big D, is also the most domineering and direct triad boss I have ever seen. Don't talk nonsense, put people who don't do anything with money into wooden cages and roll down the mountain.
And the part where Leung Ka-fai’s acting skills exploded is the one he played "Brother Blowing Chicken" in a restaurant, which is very exciting.
But then again, all of them are celebrities and all the acting is online.
In the middle of the story, people from all walks of life compete for the "leading stick" with numerous roles, which leads to a bit of confusion in the story. It takes some brain cells to sort out the relationship between the characters.
The biggest feature of this movie may be that it is not like a conventional Young and Dangerous movie, which does not tell the truth about loyalty, but uses human nature to tell the story directly and truthfully. In the movie, weapons like guns are not used, and they are all cold weapons, which undoubtedly greatly enhances the realism of the movie. The film
was released in 2005. Many people say that Hong Kong movies have declined since "Infernal Affairs", but I think there are still good Hong Kong movies, but it is quite correct to say that Hong Kong movies still survive.
After "Infernal Affairs", there are indeed few good films in Hong Kong. I believe that most people will nod their heads in favor of saying "Underworld" is one. Its conception and pattern are no worse than "Infernal Affairs". The later "Eavesdropping Wind and Cloud" and "Chilling" were regarded as bright pearls.
Hong Kong’s two major signatures-nonsensical comedies and gangster movies,
now only has gangster movies that are still struggling to shine.
