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The difference between "Still Night" released last year is that this American version of "The Fight" is directly launched on the streaming media platform as an online movie. Of course, this is not surprising. After all, last year's return to the first film box office and The reputation has been dismal, so this new work is a safe choice to skip theaters directly. At least in terms of results, this choice is undoubtedly correct.
First of all, let’s take a look at the reputation of this American version of “Dragon”. As a movie mainly targeted at Hollywood audiences, the reputation of this American version of “Dragon” can only be described as average. Currently, the film only has 54% freshness (media score) and 52% popcorn index (audience score) on the Rotten Tomatoes website. The imdb score is 5.7. Even as a major online movie, it is hard to say that it is a good one. A qualified work.
Of course, domestic audiences can’t help but compare this film with John Woo’s 1989 classic Hong Kong film “The Big Brother”. However, with all due respect, the two films are actually incomparable. After all, the older version is "Bloody Heroes" is too classic.
In terms of actor selection, John Woo also made major changes in the character setting of this remake. The role of Xiao Zhuang played by Chow Yun-fat in the original movie was changed to female actor Nathalie Emmanuel, while the police character played by Lee Xiuxian was played by black French actor Omar Sy.
Putting aside the political correctness of catering to Europeans and Americans, the gender change not only distinguishes it from the old version, but also adds a certain sharp contrast. In addition, considering that the new version of the story is set in France, all skin color issues seem reasonable. Of course, the editor’s biggest question is, since I changed my gender, do I have to change my Chinese name?
In terms of plot, this new version of "Bleeding Heroes" has basically not changed much compared to the old version. Apart from the setting in France, the only major change is that the ending of Xiaozhuang has been changed, or the entire movie. The ending was changed to a family-friendly finale. This change is also the most fatal change in the entire movie.
The ending of the Hong Kong version of "Bleeding Heroes" is also the key to sublimating this film. Even after many years, many fans still find it difficult to get over Xiaozhuang's death. After more than thirty years, John Woo may have given Xiaozhuang a perfect ending in order to fulfill his own wishes or those of his fans, but this perfect ending does not seem to be perfect.
At the beginning of the film, fans are shown classic elements from old movies such as churches, pigeons, and benches. Suddenly, they even thought that the person sitting on the bench might be "Xiao Zhuang" Chow Yun-fat. The church battle at the end of the film also reminded movie fans of the old version of the film, and the female version of "Xiao Zhuang" holding a gun in both hands also completes the style of the film.
The whole movie still has a strong Hong Kong film style in the camera movement. When the long lens is pulled up, it once felt that Chow Yun-fat or Leslie Cheung would walk into the camera from a distance. In addition to the iconic white windbreaker that makes the heroine "Xiao Zhuang" full of emotions, the other costumes are also quite good. With the lights and lenses, a strong Hollywood Hong Kong style overflows the screen.
But as far as the entire film is concerned, for John Woo, a master of "violent aesthetics", this American version of "The Heroes" obviously lacks too many elements of violent aesthetics. The whole movie is mainly divided into the female version. A challenge in the Xiaozhuang karaoke hall; the two protagonists join forces to fight the killer in the hospital; and the church battle at the end.After three scenes, it can only be said to be very John Woo, but it lacks the soul of the gunfights in John Woo's movies.
For John Woo, who is over 70 years old and is trying to create Hollywood again, this time he will not hesitate to remake his classic work to gain recognition from the Hollywood audience again, but obviously this American version of "Dragon" did not achieve this. As far as action movies are concerned, they are no longer the darlings of Hollywood, and John Woo's attempt to enter Hollywood again seems destined to be a failure.
Click to follow and not get lost
The difference between "Still Night" released last year is that this American version of "The Fight" is directly launched on the streaming media platform as an online movie. Of course, this is not surprising. After all, last year's return to the first film box office and The reputation has been dismal, so this new work is a safe choice to skip theaters directly. At least in terms of results, this choice is undoubtedly correct.
First of all, let’s take a look at the reputation of this American version of “Dragon”. As a movie mainly targeted at Hollywood audiences, the reputation of this American version of “Dragon” can only be described as average. Currently, the film only has 54% freshness (media score) and 52% popcorn index (audience score) on the Rotten Tomatoes website. The imdb score is 5.7. Even as a major online movie, it is hard to say that it is a good one. A qualified work.
Of course, domestic audiences can’t help but compare this film with John Woo’s 1989 classic Hong Kong film “The Big Brother”. However, with all due respect, the two films are actually incomparable. After all, the older version is "Bloody Heroes" is too classic.
In terms of actor selection, John Woo also made major changes in the character setting of this remake. The role of Xiao Zhuang played by Chow Yun-fat in the original movie was changed to female actor Nathalie Emmanuel, while the police character played by Lee Xiuxian was played by black French actor Omar Sy.
Putting aside the political correctness of catering to Europeans and Americans, the gender change not only distinguishes it from the old version, but also adds a certain sharp contrast. In addition, considering that the new version of the story is set in France, all skin color issues seem reasonable. Of course, the editor’s biggest question is, since I changed my gender, do I have to change my Chinese name?
In terms of plot, this new version of "Bleeding Heroes" has basically not changed much compared to the old version. Apart from the setting in France, the only major change is that the ending of Xiaozhuang has been changed, or the entire movie. The ending was changed to a family-friendly finale. This change is also the most fatal change in the entire movie.
The ending of the Hong Kong version of "Bleeding Heroes" is also the key to sublimating this film. Even after many years, many fans still find it difficult to get over Xiaozhuang's death. After more than thirty years, John Woo may have given Xiaozhuang a perfect ending in order to fulfill his own wishes or those of his fans, but this perfect ending does not seem to be perfect.
At the beginning of the film, fans are shown classic elements from old movies such as churches, pigeons, and benches. Suddenly, they even thought that the person sitting on the bench might be "Xiao Zhuang" Chow Yun-fat. The church battle at the end of the film also reminded movie fans of the old version of the film, and the female version of "Xiao Zhuang" holding a gun in both hands also completes the style of the film.
The whole movie still has a strong Hong Kong film style in the camera movement. When the long lens is pulled up, it once felt that Chow Yun-fat or Leslie Cheung would walk into the camera from a distance. In addition to the iconic white windbreaker that makes the heroine "Xiao Zhuang" full of emotions, the other costumes are also quite good. With the lights and lenses, a strong Hollywood Hong Kong style overflows the screen.
But as far as the entire film is concerned, for John Woo, a master of "violent aesthetics", this American version of "The Heroes" obviously lacks too many elements of violent aesthetics. The whole movie is mainly divided into the female version. A challenge in the Xiaozhuang karaoke hall; the two protagonists join forces to fight the killer in the hospital; and the church battle at the end.After three scenes, it can only be said to be very John Woo, but it lacks the soul of the gunfights in John Woo's movies.
For John Woo, who is over 70 years old and is trying to create Hollywood again, this time he will not hesitate to remake his classic work to gain recognition from the Hollywood audience again, but obviously this American version of "Dragon" did not achieve this. As far as action movies are concerned, they are no longer the darlings of Hollywood, and John Woo's attempt to enter Hollywood again seems destined to be a failure.
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