Among the several new films released during the Dragon Boat Festival, " Negotiator " is very special. Although the film schedule is not the highest, the attendance rate is the highest because this movie is a Hong Kong film. Although Hong Kong films have indeed declined compared with the 1980s and 1990s, there are still many audiences who like to watch Hong Kong films. In recent years, the quality of Hong Kong films has varied, and "The Negotiator" falls into the category of very good quality.
"The Negotiator" is a crime movie written and directed by Qiu Litao, starring Liu Qingyun and Wu Zhenyu. The film tells the story of negotiator Zhuo Wenwei (played by Liu Qingwan) who accidentally becomes the number one suspect in a murder case. He is forced to occupy the police station and take the police hostage. He also appoints former negotiator Xie Jiajun (played by Wu Zhenyu) to talk to him. It’s a story about the two people’s positions and mentality gradually changing during the repeated tug-of-war between the heart-attacking hero Xie Jiajun and the highly skilled Zhuo Wenwei.
"The Negotiator" is a typical "Hong Kong movie duo" movie. Almost all posters only feature Liu Qingwan and Ng Chun-yu. But after watching the movie, the audience discovered that the first 10 minutes of the movie was almost a one-man show by Andy Lau . Andy Lau also participated in the movie, why can't he be seen on the poster? Because Andy Lau only made a cameo appearance for more than 10 minutes, and then there was no more scenes for him. If Andy Lau is highlighted on the poster, and the audience buys tickets for Andy to watch the movie, but in the end find out that Andy Lau is just a cameo, it will affect the film's reputation, and the gain will outweigh the loss.
Why did Andy Lau want to guest star in "The Negotiator"? Because this is a movie produced by Andy Lau. In the past, Andy Lau only supervised the production of movies starring himself, such as "Anti-Drug 2", " Bomb Disposal Expert 2", etc. Unexpectedly, Andy Lau also began to produce movies "not starring himself". Wu Qinggong, a non-famous entertainment critic, pointed out: "Produced by Andy Lau" has become a golden sign - the production produced by Andy Lau must be a high-quality product. "The Negotiator" not only has the classic thrilling scenes of Hong Kong films, but also brings new ideas in plot and character creation, showing that the Hong Kong film market is still full of vitality and potential.
"The Negotiator" has won unanimous praise from the audience for its gripping plot and exciting scenes. Negotiation expert Zhuo Wenwei was framed and became the number one suspect in a murder case. This plot setting made the whole story full of suspense and twists. The tight rhythm and reasonable story development keep the audience highly tense and curious throughout the movie. As a veteran Hong Kong film viewer, I didn't even guess who the mastermind was in the end. This shows how well the suspense setting of the film was done.
Another highlight of the film is the outstanding performance of the actors: Lau Ching-wan and Ng Chun-yu are powerful actors in the Hong Kong film industry, and their acting skills are an important factor in the success of the film. Zhuo Wenwei, played by Liu Qingyun, has a complex and deep character. He perfectly demonstrated the psychological changes and emotional levels of the character with his superb acting skills. Wu Zhenyu, with his unique domineering and affectionate character, vividly portrayed Xie Jiajun's personality. The rivalry between the two actors is even more exciting. This is the feeling of a "drama". The adaptation of the
movie is also quite innovative. Although it is derived from the Hollywood classic movie " Ace vs. Ace ", many new elements and ideas were added during the localization process, making the story closer to the emotions and cultural background of the Chinese-speaking audience. For example, at the beginning of the film, a voiceover reported the news of the unfortunate death of Wong Ka-kui, the lead singer of the famous Hong Kong band beyond.
