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The May Day holiday is coming, have you bought a ticket to go home?
During the May Day holiday, it is not only difficult to buy bus tickets, but also movie tickets. It is not that there are few tickets, but that there are too many movies to choose from.
" Peacekeeping Riot Squad " is the only main theme movie on the May Day schedule, and with the appeal of Huang Jingyu , Wang Yibo and others, the box office will definitely be good. The promotional posters all have the words "May 1st King Bomb" .
There are also " Nothing That Can't Be Solved by a Hot Pot " starring Yang Mi , " Thelma and Louise " starring Jia Bing , and " Journey Through the Moon " co-produced by Zhang Zifeng and Hu Xianxu ”, each one has dark horse potential.
However, what people did not expect was that the May Day pre-sale box office champion was actually " Kowloon Walled City: The Siege ".
You must know that Hong Kong films have gradually declined in recent years. Young actors cannot carry the banner, stories are boring and cliche, and audiences are tired of it.
Especially "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" brought together old-school male stars such as Sammo Hung, Aaron Kwok, and Louis Koo, which did not appeal to young audiences.
This lineup has ushered in the "rebirth" of Hong Kong movies.
The plot has a pure "Hong Kong flavor" and the action scenes are enjoyable.
Before talking about the film, let's first talk about the "Kowloon Walled City" in the title.
This is a crowded place, a slum housing 50,000 people on an area of 0.027 square kilometers.
Due to factors such as history, topography, population, etc., this place has gradually become a "three no matter" boundary. It can be said that this is an abandoned place.
Such a complex place is naturally dramatic. Because of this, director Zheng Baorui focused his attention here.
The story revolves around the grievances between two generations.
Chen Luojun, a young man who smuggled himself into Hong Kong, offended the boss of the army (played by Sammo Hung) and accidentally escaped to the Kowloon Walled City. Here, he accidentally learned the mystery of his life experience.
But unexpectedly, after his life experience was revealed, he would be hunted by many forces.
Walled City boss Tornado (played by Louis Koo), in order to protect Chen Luojun, turned against his friend Aqiu (played by Yan Xianqi ) and started a fight.
After Aqiu was betrayed by an old friend, he found the big boss and joined forces to kill Chen Luojun, but the big boss took the opportunity to seize the city.
Chen Luojun and the brothers in Chengzhai unite to fight the big boss life and death to protect everyone's home.
And those dirty scenes are the source of excitement in the fight.
The whole film is 126 minutes long, and the fighting scene takes up almost 100 minutes. From the narrow and crowded corridors of the walled city to the rooftops of the buildings, both traditional fighting scenes and fresh styles can be seen in the film.
The fighting scenes between Sammo Hung and Louis Koo tend to be based on the fighting style of the 1980s and 1990s. Every blow is a real punch to the flesh, and props are used skillfully to create a real sense of pain.
There are many scenes in the film where people use other people's bodies as weapons and smash through walls to block the pursuit. This is painful to watch.
The fighting scenes between young people are more cartoonish. Wang Jiulong (played by Wu Yunlong)'s hard Qigong is invulnerable, which is actually the setting of a god.
Scenes such as a speeding car hitting someone, taking off on the spot, etc., are both passionate and passionate. The comic setting will also make people accept its exaggeration. The beyond-realistic experience brings endless pleasure to the audience.
Just like Sammo Hung said: "In this day and age, at this time, it is difficult to make an action movie in Hong Kong."
But "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" did it.
Hong Kong stars never grow old, and newcomers rise.
Although Hong Kong films are lonely, and the aura of the older generation of martial arts actors is not so dazzling, we have to admit that they are still the guarantee of film quality.
Every actor in "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" allows the audience to experience the original "Hong Kong flavor".
No. 1, Sammo Hung.
When Sammo Hung held a cigarette in his mouth, read the comic book carefully in his hand, and lazily raised his eyelids while listening to his subordinates' reports, the oppressive feeling of the gangster brother was instantly in place.
What’s even more surprising is his action scenes.
Sammo Hung has really changed. In the past few years, Sammo Hung has always looked old in the entertainment news. He even needs a wheelchair to accompany him when traveling, but he can still play, with strong steps and clean movements.
Looking at his strong figure, it is hard to believe that he is 74 years old.
is second, Louis Koo.
The Tornado played by Louis Koo is not a villain in the traditional sense.
He valued love and justice but was unable to start a life-and-death battle with his friend. In the end, he sacrificed his life to find a way out for his friend's son. The emotional changes of the
character in different moods were performed smoothly by Louis Koo, especially the look at Chen Luojun, which showed his longing for his friend in his vigilance.
Moreover, Louis Koo in the film is so handsome.
casually flicked the cigarette butt, and then released a move to twist the person who threatened him to the ground. He turned around and jumped into the air, catching the cigarette butt that had not yet landed.
's breezy temperament is really elegant, and no one can resist the charm of a veteran Hong Kong star.
is third, Ren Xianqi.
When Ren Xianqi appeared on the stage, I almost didn't recognize him.
He plays Brother Qiu, who has white hair and a sinister look on his face. He is also unwilling to give up. The tragic death of his wife and child has led to his character being unwilling to give up and wanting revenge.
After learning about the whereabouts of his enemy's son, he put down the phone with a strong murderous intent in his eyes. The hatred and anger seemed about to explode, making the audience's scalp numb.
Unexpectedly, Ren Xianqi is surprisingly suitable for this role.
ranked fourth, Wu Yunlong.
Wu Yunlong is undoubtedly the most surprising one among the new generation of actors in the film.
Wang Jiu, who he plays, is the most powerful martial artist among all the people. He can easily challenge four people with his hard Qigong. He is invulnerable. Even his esophagus is made of iron. There is nothing wrong with swallowing charcoal fire.
Of course, he is also the craziest one. He laughs and provokes others after knocking them down, which makes people hate but helpless. The image of a laughing villain who cannot be beaten to death is too vivid.
I am used to seeing Ng Yun-lung playing a decent character, but I didn’t expect him to be so comfortable playing a villain.
In addition, the film also has wonderful performances by Raymond Lam, Liu Junqian, Hu Hutong and other actors. The old and new generations of actors have jointly achieved the counterattack of Hong Kong films.
Conclusion:
I dare not say that "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" is the best action movie in Hong Kong in recent years, but it still has the strength to compete for the top three positions.
director Cheng Po-sui presents the Kowloon Walled City in a three-dimensional and multi-faceted way.
The floor is too high and it is close to the airport. When the plane flies over the top of the building, it brings a strong sense of oppression. The crowded narrow corridor is full of human touch.
The cold and solemn appearance and the emotional support inside create a group of plump city portraits.
The whole film is full of clean and neat fighting scenes, punches to the flesh, unspeakable fate, and mutual friendship.
In fact, "The Siege of Kowloon Walled City" is not without its shortcomings. In the current environment of Hong Kong films, it is even more necessary for someone to stand up and make mistakes.
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