Chapter 258 Ranked Third(1/2)
A few short scenes briefly introduced that after both sides dispatched undercover agents, five years later, a secret arrest operation was carried out by the heavy-duty team... The plot of "Infernal Affairs" should be familiar to everyone, so there will be no details here.
There is a lot of water. If you are interested, you can watch it yourself.
As one of the later classic masterpieces of Hong Kong films, "Infernal Affairs" is fast-paced, quite gripping and fascinating. Because it only takes a few minutes at the beginning, almost all the audience has been attracted by the plot.
In fact, when it comes to the plot, just like the previous comments in the industry - it is nothing more than a story about catching an undercover agent and catching a traitor, a subject that has almost been filmed badly.
Moreover, "Infernal Affairs" does not have another selling point of the police movie - grand special effects and fierce gun battles. It is just a touch of embellishment.
The original version of "Infernal Affairs" was like this. The high production cost was mainly used for the full movie star cast, but the amount spent on special effects was not actually much.
But what’s great is that the story of catching an undercover agent is full of ups and downs and is full of moral dilemmas. The contradictions in the plot are layered one after another. In the end, the contradictions are even unsolvable. Can we only use Buddhist thinking to find answers?
Especially with the unique gangsterism and righteousness of Hong Kong-style police and gangster movies, good and evil are at war but good and evil are often difficult to distinguish. It can be said to be the master of Hong Kong-style movies!
Therefore, after watching it for more than ten minutes, all the viewers were almost stunned. Compared with the Hong Kong films on the market now, have they improved by one or several dimensions in basically every aspect? Many people even had questions.
Is it a movie made in Hong Kong? It can’t be Hollywood, right?
It is not surprising that such a situation occurs.
A good movie is a good movie. Even if the average audience does not have high appreciation ability, they will always know whether it is good or bad, right?
Especially when there is Li Yuan, a big dog, who can let Liu Weiqiang and Mak Siu-fai burn the film at will. Because even the picture quality has been improved to the first level, and there is no rough feeling at all like the current Hong Kong films?
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In fact, it’s not just ordinary viewers. As the plot unfolded, many people in the industry and entertainment reporters who watched also took a breath of air-conditioning - I pick! Is there any mistake? How could the filming be so sharp? Please! Just do it.
Personally!
These experts know the ropes. Not to mention other things, the characters in the film have distinct personalities. There is no facial makeup like in previous police and gangster movies. Even the supporting characters are impressive?
In the original historical line, after "Infernal Affairs" became famous, it was widely commented in the media - this is a film built with movie stars. Almost every actor showed their peak acting skills.
In fact, this is both true and false. It does not deny the superb acting skills of those movie stars. But on the other hand, this is an excellent work by a theater keeper.
Just kidding, even if "Infernal Affairs" uses a completely new cast, it can still become an instant hit, it can still bring out the acting skills of the newcomers, it can still become a classic, and even like the later "The Stone", it can still make a lot of people famous.
You can even eat it for a lifetime!
There is also the excellence of the script, especially in terms of lines.
Everyone should know that as long as it is a phenomenal work, there will often be phenomenal lines.
For example:
1997 has passed and I miss him very much. Feng Xiaogang's "Party A and Party B"
When people's hearts are broken, it will be difficult to lead the team. Feng Xiaogang's "A World Without Thieves"
Mengmeng, stand up! Cough cough cough
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However, in the film "Infernal Affairs", there are almost many classic lines, which make each character come to life:
"I didn't have a choice before, now I want to be a good person!"
Liu Jianming, who infiltrated the police force, wanted to be a good person at heart, but was forced to do bad things. Faced with the dilemma of choosing his fate, he couldn't make an answer in his heart.
"It was clearly agreed upon for three years, and three years later, another three years, and three years later, another three years. It's almost ten years, boss!"
Chen Yongren, who broke into the triad, was put on a mask and played the role of Young and Dangerous for nearly ten years. He could not tell the truth even when sleeping. He almost forgot that he was a policeman. He could only hypnotize himself continuously.
Even this classic line later became a hot meme on the Internet and became popular decades later.
"The fortune teller said that I am a general who can achieve great success, but I don't agree. I think it is up to you to decide whether you live or die."
Especially those rooftop scenes:
The first paragraph is the first meeting between Huang Zhicheng and Chen Yongren on the rooftop. Chen Yongren was full of complaints about the undercover life, but still provided Huang Zhicheng with inside information about the Han Chen Group's drug reception. Huang Zhicheng handed Chen Yongren an envelope with a watch inside.
, Chen Yongren thought it was a bug, but Superintendent Huang told him that it was a birthday gift for him. Their relationship was that of a leader and a subordinate, but they also cherished each other. They were two people who went hand in hand on the police road.
, no choice, this is fate;
The second time on the rooftop was accompanied by the death of Superintendent Huang. Their whereabouts were discovered by Liu Jianming. They hurriedly left the rooftop. Huang Zhicheng asked Chen Yongren to take the stairs while he took the elevator by himself. He almost missed Young and Dangerous.
However, it was not missed. When Chen Yongren came downstairs and walked back to the front of the building as if he had just arrived, Superintendent Huang's body just fell in front of him. His expression was a combination of surprise, numbness, and fear.
Sad, the man who was chatting with him upstairs just now is now dead on the street with a bloody head? The only Superintendent Huang who had his police profile was killed, so how can he get his identity as a police officer back?
There is grief, panic, and even more shock. These emotions are all concentrated on Chen Yongren's face at this moment. This is the scene with Tony Leung's most exaggerated expression in the whole movie. Every pore is expanding. Such a fierce performance is dubbed
I played the very calm funeral song "Goodbye, Police" sung by pure human voices. The contrast was very strong and my heart was very complicated.
The last rooftop section is a classic among classics.
There are also some classic lines in it: "Sorry, I'm a policeman!", "Tell the judge to see if he will let you be a good person!"...
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In the end, all the viewers thought that justice had defeated evil. Unexpectedly, there was another big twist. The police who came to respond were also under Han Di, and Chen Yongren died in
At the end of the Hong Kong and Taiwan version of the original version, Liu Jianming accidentally escaped from the French Open. The Mainland version filmed a grand finale with the French Open.
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As soon as the lights came on, the film finally ended, and thunderous applause erupted at the premiere.
Seeing the success of the film, Ren Li couldn't help laughing: "Miss Third, this is a good start, what a good start!"
Since there were relatively many insiders and entertainment journalists at the premiere, their appreciation skills were sufficient. Therefore, after seeing such an excellent work as "Infernal Affairs", they couldn't help but cheer loudly.
Huang Jiaojiao was also happy from ear to ear. She tried her best to pretend to be reserved: "Uncle Li, it's just so so! Today's protagonists are the director and actors, so let's keep a low profile! Hehehe..."
While Huang Jiaojiao was covering her mouth and smiling, people kept coming over to congratulate her:
"Miss Third, do you want to give this movie a thumbs up?"
"It will definitely be a hit at the box office! You have a good vision in the metaverse."
"Third Miss! Come on stage! We warmly welcome Miss Huang, the boss of Yuan Universe. It was her insight that invested in the film "Infernal Affairs. Let us applaud together!"
Before she finished speaking, Huang Jiaojiao rushed to the podium like a gust of wind. The eldest lady couldn't wait for it.
This sudden movement, Renli: (⊙?⊙)
Is this how low-key the third lady is?
"Hahaha, I have nothing to say. Thank you to directors Lau Wai-keung and Mak Siu-fai, to starring Wat Tsai Wai Tsai, and to all the crew... After the end, friends from the film industry and media will join in the celebration.
Banquet. The audience at the scene each received 500 vouchers for the Mosquito Wild Mountain Collection... Hahahaha..."
The applause is even more enthusiastic. With a fat sheep like the eldest lady, Yeshan Gathering will be eaten up and closed down sooner or later!
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The entertainment reporter here also laughed and applauded.
Someone asked Zhang Mude: "Brother De, what do you think of this movie? Will it be a hit on the street?"
Zhang Mude squinted his eyes and couldn't help laughing and scolding: "Are you blind? You can even block this kind of movie? Do you think the audience is crazy?"
"Then what should we do? We have no reason to scold Brother Yuan."
"What are you scolding? You know that peace is the most important thing? At least you can't scold here, at least until the celebration banquet is over and you receive the red envelope."
There was laughter all around.
With contempt in his eyes, Zhang Mude glanced at the rookie paparazzi around him.
No matter what others do, I am already at the forefront and can only bite people like a mad dog!
Brother Yuan! I'm sorry! I'm a paparazzi!
Life is not easy——!
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At the same time, Wu Sheng and other young people also walked out of the cinema. They were still discussing the plot enthusiastically and immersed themselves in the movie.
"My choice! This movie is so good." A friend shouted excitedly.
Ordinary viewers like these really can't say anything, but under the bombardment of Hong Kong films, the tastes of Hong Kong audiences have become more and more sophisticated. Being able to win the word "good-looking" is a big compliment.
Someone laughed and said: "Didn't you just say that you can guess it? You have to take a nap after entering?"
"We didn't talk about taking a nap, right? Don't slander us?"
"Call me defamatory? If you have any idea, go and talk to the judge?"
"What the heck!"
"..."
Amidst the laughter, several spectators came over and asked: "Beautiful boy, you just said it was very good, which movie is it?"
"This is "Infernal Affairs." Wu Sheng pointed at the poster and recommended it enthusiastically.
""Infernal Affairs? This name is so profound. What does it mean?"
"How do we understand? You'll know once you've seen it. Anyway, it's very beautiful. Highly recommended!"
"Wow! Is that so exaggerated?"
To be continued...