Pico recently talked about Hong Kong movies with friends, and they all said that Hong Kong movies in the 1990s were a kind of "fast food culture".
Although those classic movies were well received and popular, even if they are now very interesting to watch, the success cannot be replicated.
Because those movies are generally rough in production and follow the trend seriously, if a movie like that is made now, it will be difficult to arouse the audience's interest.
Wang Jing's "God of Gamblers" series is a good example. Its production cost is very low, focusing on the polishing of the story and the depiction of the characters.
Although the later "Gamblers" series, "Gamblers" series and "Gamblers" were also very successful, but "God of Gamblers" in 1989 and "God of Gamblers 2" in 1994, respectively won the Hong Kong The movie box office champion, deserves the title of "God".
However, after Zhou Run played "God of Gamblers 2", he no longer wanted to get involved in this series. Therefore, when Wang Jing was making "God of Gamblers 3" in 1996, he simply changed the starring role to Dawn and the story became a prequel.
The title of "God of Gamblers 3: Young God of Gamblers" is actually very strange, but the story tells the origin of God of Gamblers Gao Jin, and explains many of the "unsolved mysteries" of Gao Jin in the past, which can be regarded as filling for this series. pit.
1: The mystery of Gao Jin’s life experience
Gao Jin’s life experience is described in detail in the film:
Gao Jin used to run a spinning mill at home. Later, the family broke down and died. Gao Jin was saved by his master Qian Wang Jin Neng, and he was also saved by his master. Gamble all his life. Gao Jin's talent is very high, and he is already a famous gambling master in the world at a young age, and he agrees with Jin Neng's daughter Jin Qingqing.
All these make the talents under him, and his gambling skills are not as good as his arrogant brothers and jealous.
paved the way for them to fight each other in the future.
2: The mystery of the acquaintance between Gao Jin and Long Wu
Long Wu was originally a veteran of the Vietnamese special forces. He was struggling to beg for food in Hong Kong. He defected to the mahjong hall of Liu Daqian's daughter Xiqi.
Macau held a new "God of Gamblers Contest" one year, and both Gao Jin and Gao Ao signed up to participate.
Gao Jin wants to marry his girlfriend Jin Qingfeng, so he decides to push his career to the top, full of confidence to win the title of "God of Gamblers".
Once Liu Daqian gambled with Xue Neng, Gao Jin and Long Wu didn’t know each other and became friends of life and death. They also met childhood playmates Xiqi and Yacasu, Liu Daqian (father of Xiqi), etc. people.
3: The mystery of Gao Jin’s lucky ring
The fourth sister of Gao Jin’s servant was cheated by Liu Daqian of a jade ring because of gambling money. Later, when he grew up, Gao Jin and Xi Qi met again, and Xi Qi returned the ring. Gao Jin.
Because the ring is very small, it can only be worn on the little finger, which has become Gaojin's lucky ring.
4: Gaojin’s Chocolate Mystery
In the "God of Gamblers Contest", after Gao and Gaojin eliminated many masters, the two will finally have a showdown.
Because Gao Jin has a much higher probability of winning than Gao Ao, Jin Neng is the biggest banker in the periphery. He has already invested a huge sum of money for this. He hopes that Gao Jin can lose money to Gao Ao, otherwise he will lose more than 100 million.
But Gao Jin wanted to win the game openly. Jin Neng was angry and shot Gao Jin with his lipstick pistol in the bathroom.
Gao Jin was penetrated by a small bullet through his brain, damaging the taste nerves, and can no longer perceive the taste of food. He only feels an imported original chocolate (without sugar). This episode of
explains why Gao Jin later lost his memory (brain damage) after being hit on the head, and also explained why he only ate that brand of chocolate.
, due to Gao Jin’s absence, naturally won the game and became the "God of Gamblers". Jin Qing's favor was given to replace Gao Jin as Jin Neng's son-in-law. This turning point in life was really great.
5: The mystery of Gao Jin's back shape
Injured Gao Jin was rescued by Long Wu and Xi Qi. Under Xi Qi's careful care, his injury gradually improved, and the two gradually developed feelings.
At this time, the World Casino Las Vegas will also hold the "World Gamblers Tournament", so arrogance cannot be absent.
Gao Jin got the news and decided to represent Australia in the competition and went to meet againFor being proud, win back the honor that belongs to you.
The cruel Jin Neng learned that Gao Jin would also participate in the decision to start first. He sent the killer Jackal to sneak into Gao Jin's home and wanted to kill Gao Jin, but accidentally caused Xi Qi to be thrown into a vegetable.
New hatred and old hatred made Gao Jin determined to frustrate his arrogance in the "World Gamblers Tournament". Before leaving, he married Xiqi as his wife, but turned off the oxygen cylinder that would supply her with oxygen.
In the game, Gao Jin and Gao arrogant eliminated many opponents all the way, and the last two were determined by a deck of cards.
Jin Neng used Zhu Laojiu to take a peek at Gaojin's hole cards, and after learning that his hole card was Heart 10, he used Jin Qing to exchange for Gaojin's hole cards.
Unexpectedly, Gao Jin was well prepared. He pushed the boat along the way and asked Jin Qing to trade his already small club 3 to Gao Hou, which made him unable to make a straight flush.
Gaojin himself had 3 of 2, and finally had the last laugh.
Although proud and arrogant had become the "god of gamblers", he still had to obey Jin Neng's command to cause this defeat.
, who was originally nervous and arrogant, couldn't stand the blow of defeat. Because he lost his mind, Jin Neng was killed with an axe, and he himself was arrested.
Gao Jin has since been awarded the title of "God of Gamblers". The fame of nature must be packaged. He combed his hair into a big back with hair wax. Actually, in order to commemorate Xiqi, the handsome image of the God of Gamblers has since been finalized. At the end of
, Chow Yun-fat has a surprise appearance, but he actually used previous material.
Although this is a prequel movie and the last one in the Wang Jing gambling film series, it uses dawn to fill in the holes for the previous "God of Gamblers" series.
It explains the God of Gamblers Gaojin-the origin of the ring; the reason for his love of chocolate; the acquaintance with the dragon five; why he has to comb his head, and it can be regarded as a successful end to this series. Although the
movie is not as brilliant as the previous two episodes, and the image of Dawn is not as good as Chow Yun-fat, it also sold for HK$16.99 million, which shows that the audience still bought it.
However, Chow Yun-fat was disheartened by the Hong Kong film scene, and finally chose to leave and switch to Hollywood. In 1998, he launched "Standby Killer".
became the second on Monday, and also foresees the end of the glorious era of Hong Kong cinema.
Text/Pippi Film Editorial Department: Blood and Heart
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