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The movies to be broadcast in the summer have whetted the audience's appetite.
But whether it is "Succession Plan" partnered by Shen Teng and Ma Li, or "Retrograde Life" directed by Xu Zheng, it will still be a while before it is officially launched.
In fact, instead of crowding into July and August to meet the audience, it is better to open the curtain of the summer file in advance and take the lead in harvesting the box office.
However, not everyone has this confidence, which film can have such courage?
Hong Kong films, shot!
At present, the action movie "Customs Front" has been released in major theaters across the country, and the box office exceeded 10 million in only 3 hours.
Up to now, the cumulative box office of the film has reached 15 million, and the new works such as "A Quiet Place: Intruder" and "Rifle Hotel", which were launched on the same day, have no power to fight back.
It seems that after a period of silence, Hong Kong films have finally ushered in a rebound opportunity and will usher in a new golden age that belongs to them!
01 The ultimate viewing experience
"Customs Front" tells the story of customs investigator Zhou Zhengli (played by Nicholas Tse) who discovered an arms transaction case in a joint operation of Interpol, and the case also involved various forces within the navy, so he decided to cooperate with his boss Zhang Yunnan (played by Jacky Cheung) to find the inner ghost, but unexpectedly involved a bigger insider.
For the audience, they have watched too many action movies and experienced the heyday of Hong Kong films in the 90s.
But this new film is full of sincerity, and I can't take my eyes off the two highlights.
The first attraction: super visual impact.
In fact, as long as I mention a name, the audience will know the film.
That is Qiu Litao.
The films he directed have several characteristics: burning, fried, cool, and fierce.
And the new movie is no exception.
In the footage, you can see the giant freighter rushing directly towards Victoria Harbour, and you can also see that the blasting point is less than a meter away from the actor.
The flames were blazing, the crackling sound was incessant, and goosebumps were raised several times.
This thrilling scene of the clip makes people's adrenaline surge, so I ask you if you are happy?
But in the interview, Nicholas Tse said: "Don't think that "Customs Front" is just watching blasting and watching gunfights, it is very three-dimensional and complete (script). ”
The second highlight: "a case within a case", "a ghost within a ghost"
Violent attacks and arms deals are just "hors d'oeuvres" of the plot.
can commit crimes under the nose of the customs, it is conceivable that this is an internal ghost.
At the same time, the two high-level customs officials engaged in a power struggle, making it difficult for Zhang Yunnan, who was caught in the middle, to move an inch.
On one side is his immediate boss, and on the other side is his secret lover.
No matter how you choose, it seems to be a "dead end".
And people who have always been loyal, once their faith collapses, it is quite a terrifying thing.
The story line between the male protagonist Zhou Zhengli and his boss Zhang Yunnan, who is in love with his master and apprentice, to explore the original intention is obviously the key to the plot.
What is the specific ending, I won't go into too much detail here, I can only say that it will definitely not disappoint the audience.
Whether it is the coolness brought by the picture or the complex relationship between the characters, this movie can make the audience feel the taste of classic Hong Kong films in the 90s.
Of course, it also has new highlights that cross the generations to incorporate into it.
And having the ultimate viewing experience is only half of the success of the film, and the other half still has to be handed over to a strong protagonist lineup.
02 Hong Kong is star-studded and the lineup is eye-catching
One of the main reasons why "Customs Front" attracted me to the theater is, of course, these familiar Hong Kong stars in the play.
The first one, Nicholas Tse.
When seeing his face appear on the big screen, the audience couldn't help but feel that some people can withstand the ravages of time.
The 43-year-old Nicholas Tse is still so handsome, and age only makes his temperament more mature, stable and charming.
This time, the investigator Zhou Zhengli he played is not only good-looking, quite capable of fighting, but also a stubborn and determined character, such a role is not a problem for Nicholas Tse.
What's even more surprising is that he unlocked the identity of action director for the first time in the film, and every move has been carefully choreographed to reflect full sincerity.
The deepest impression is that he was beaten into the water, his head was kicked eight or nine times, and he felt suffocated across the screen, but the moment he stood up was really exciting.
Hong Kong films have Nicholas Tse, which is its blessing.
second place, Jacky Cheung.
This "God of Songs" has actually left many classic roles in the film industry, and his acting skills have been reflected in works such as "Man Forty" and "Huang Feihong".
And this new film once again makes people feel the superb acting skills.
The role of Zhang Yunnan has been mixed in the workplace for many years, and he has not been promoted for a long time, mainly because he knows the world and is not sophisticated.
But once people have been suppressed for too long, there will always be problems.
"I don't understand why I always have to accommodate your plans!"
Jacky Cheung has several scenes of inner struggle in the film, which shocked me.
I think only when you walk into the theater can you feel the acting crit of the veteran Hong Kong star.
third place, Liu Yase.
In action movies, female characters always seem to be foils, but this time Liu Yase left a deep impression on the audience.
In the film, she is like a "desperate Sanniang", and she is present in various blasting scenes and gunfight scenes.
It can be seen in the tidbits that Liu Yase also followed Nicholas Tse in and out of various dangerous scenes, his face was black, and even his eyes entered the foreign objects produced by the explosion.
But even if he was treated urgently by the doctor, Liu Yase was not squeamish, but asked the director if he could shoot again.
The little flowers of internal entertainment should learn such a professional attitude.
fourth place, Wu Zhenyu.
The powerful actor in Hong Kong stars is also indispensable to the name of Wu Zhenyu.
And this time he played Zhang Yunnan's direct boss, unscrupulous and ambitious, although he was a supporting role, he was still amazed by Wu Zhenyu's performance tension.
03 Conclusion
The filmmakers of "Customs Front" are too smart, and there are basically no films of the same type that can compete with them in the current film market.
The summer season has just begun, and other films are still waiting, but this movie is taking advantage of this opportunity to be released directly, and there is no need to worry about competing for the box office with other high-profile movies to be broadcast.
But the film is so brave, because its content is exciting enough, and it has this confidence to make a good start for the summer file.
From the production effect, to the plot and characters, the film does not seem to be the usual level of Hong Kong films in the past two years.
I have to say that as long as the veteran director and the veteran Hong Kong star understand what the audience is willing to watch, seize the advantage, and directly grasp the popularity.
At present, the box office of the film is rising, and breaking 100 million is not a problem.
The era of Hong Kong films is finally back!
So do you think this movie is worth going to the theater to see?
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