"Stealth" 4 actors, 1 actress and 1 actress are fighting in acting, Andy Lau's performance is impeccable, and the box office will explode!How many years have passed, but there are few opportunities to witness Andy Lau playing the role of a villain on the screen.
Looking back, you have to go back to 2002's "Infernal Affairs" and 2007's "Disciple" to discover Andy Lau's courage to join the villain.
Andy Lau has participated in more than 200 film and television works, and his interpretation of movie roles is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, the question of why he does not often take on villain roles has never been answered positively by him.
However, when I watched the latest release of "Stealth", I was almost certain: perhaps Andy Lau did not easily set foot in the villain field because he performed so well in this field that it may leave an indelible shadow in the hearts of the audience, and must be treated with caution.
Since the beginning of this year, Andy Lau has played many unforgettable roles. In "The Wandering Earth 2" at the beginning of the year, he showed the profound charm of Tu Hengyu;In "Moscow Action", he played Vasily, who was both decent and a little evil, and was extremely attractive.
However, Lin Jin'an in "Stealth" is completely different from these characters. Within two days of its release, the box office exceeded 100 million, and this film has a unique charm that is rare in many Hong Kong films, and a large part of this magic comes from Lin Zhen'an played by Andy Lau.
In the film, Lin Jinan, who lives in Hong Kong, is a high-level lawyer. He was neat and well-looking, well-suited, smiling, and genuinely friendly to his wife and friends, and seemed to be a good gentleman.
However, the outbreak of a drug trafficking case reveals the true identity of the other side of Lin Jin'an. As many as 4 tons of drugs poured into Hong Kong, and Lin Jinan turned out to be the lawyer of the gang leader Chao Shu.
Uncle Chao was brought into the police station with a calm expression on his face. He sat in the silence of the room, staring intently at the clock on the wall, waiting for a chance to escape. In previous predicaments, Lin Zhen'an was always able to solve problems skillfully, but this time he made a mistake in his calculations. Although he withstood the evidence that was enough to convict him and the people involved, he didn't realize that Anan next to him was actually a ** undercover agent.
Anan found the key evidence revealing Uncle Chao's involvement in drugs, and even Lin Zhen'an was helpless at this time. Uncle Chao said to Lin Zhen'an, there is no need for a legal ** person. Lin Zhen'an listened to it and left the police station directly. He walked downstairs smiling at his watch, while Uncle Chao fell from the upstairs with an incomprehensible smile and ended in suicide.
What is even more bizarre, however, is that despite the detention of the bigwigs, there is still a steady stream of drugs in Hong Kong. Who is the ** behind it?** Always on the trail, but never able to solve the mystery. At the same time, another undercover agent played a key role. Xiu Hao has a deep relationship with Lin Zhen'an and has always been his most trusted assistant. The results of the investigation revealed that Lin Zhenan was the real person behind the scenes, not only directly involved in the drug manufacturing syndicate, but also engaged in the dark web drug trade in Hong Kong in an "innovative" way.
Almost nothing is known about all this. Lin Jin'an's hacker team can even easily hack into the database of Hong Kong** to obtain the personal information of police officers, and Xiu Hao's information is no exception. The open and secret rivalry between the brothers for many years is about to begin.
The Hong Kong film and television work "Stealth" gathers many classic elements, involving drug dealing, undercover investigation, gang fighting, brotherhood, etc. But in the New Year's schedule, the film cleverly puts the elements that attract the audience in the first place.
First of all, the anticipation of the New Year's schedule is a movie that will excite the audience's blood and make the adrenaline rush. In terms of storyline, "Stealth" exceeded expectations, the main line unfolded delicately and solidly, the rhythm was compact and powerful, and it was full of suspense.
Especially in the open and secret battles between undercover agents and drug dealer bosses, mixed with brotherhood, people are immersed in it. Through vivid and delicate descriptions, the film brings the audience into a dangerous undercover life, which is heartstrings.
At the commercial level, "Stealth" also led the trend of New Year's films. At the beginning of the film, it shows a thrilling drug dealer chase scene, in the drug trade in an abandoned factory, drug dealers, buyers, SWAT teams, and anti-narcotics police compete with each other, and bullets fly everywhere.
Lin Jiadong, who was holding a sniper rifle on the top floor, became a variable in this transaction, and the revelation of his identity tugged at the heartstrings of the audience. The fierce battle at the factory was followed by a thrilling car chase that didn't end until the action scene. In addition, there are many high-energy gunfights of the same type in the follow-up of the film, such as Lin Jin'an's bloody wedding and the final arrest of him, all of which are presented in front of the audience with shocking large-scale gunfights.
In addition to the fiery gunfights, the film also incorporates a lot of action elements. It is especially worth mentioning that Peng Yuyan, who is in a suit and leather shoes this time, has become a representative of action scenes, presenting a more exciting picture for the audience.
He plays the role of Superintendent of the Narcotics Network Investigation Bureau and often carries out his own tasks. In the scene of the fierce battle between the winery and the professional killer, Peng Yuyan showed himself without hesitation, and under the guidance of the martial arts instructor, he completed the fierce battles vividly and shockingly.
Seeing the scene of the "husband" fighting the knife-wielding gangster with his bare hands on the big screen, many girls felt their hearts tremble. The movie "Secret Operation" finally came to the edge of Hong Kong films usually dare not touch in terms of scale.
The scene where the identity of the undercover agent is revealed and interrogated is simply impressive. In order to achieve the best effect, actor Zhu Jianran was literally sunk into the water during the filming, reaching the limit state of his body. Whether it is waterboarding or the final blow to the eyebrows, the ingenious use of bloody and violent elements reflects the profound depiction of human nature in Hong Kong films and reveals the cruel side of reality.
The whole "Covert Ops" can be called everything, with colorful viewing highlights, exciting points, and climax points, which is most suitable for this year's New Year's Eve atmosphere. In terms of cast, "Secret Ops" has a first-class lineup, and it is rare to bring together "four emperors and one queen".
Andy Lau, Lin Jiadong, Ren Dahua, Zheng Zeshi and Liu Yase compete with each other in the film, and every look constitutes a scene, and those subtle emotional changes can only be detected through very focused viewing. Among them, what I admire the most is Andy Lau's polite but scum-like Lin Zhen'an. This role can be described as one of Andy Lau's villains, winning with acting skills rather than image, which makes people afraid of this villain.
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As the plot progresses, especially when he gives the fatal order to extinguish his mouth, he threatens the police with exaggerated laughter, and even loses his mind, in order to track down the family of **, he exposes himself regardless of the hacker team, showing his inner fanatical side, which is intimidating.
The human heart is intricate, and a criminal involved in the drug trade can also be a two-faced person. In Andy Lau's interpretation of Lin Zhen'an, the most striking thing is that he skillfully integrates these two completely different aspects through his excellent performance. In many scenes, there is a seamless switch between the kind-hearted Lin Jinan and the crazy Lin Jinan.
For example, the moment he found out that Xiu Hao had betrayed him, he watched the scene on the computer screen;Another example is the moment when he refuses to cooperate with ** when he is ** his own daughter. Andy Lau changed his face once, making us convinced of the existence of Lin Zhen'an. Under the guidance of the director, Lin Zhen'an's sick psychological state and the process of gradually losing his mind are perfectly displayed and convincing.
Andy Lau has participated in more than 200 films in his acting career, and his interpretation of Lin Jin'an's role can be described as perfect. He deeply understands the complex world in the heart of this character, so he can convey the darkness and suffocation in the depths of Lin Jin'an's soul through a smile and a line.
Looking forward to the future, it is foreseeable that when Andy Lau is mentioned many years later, people will have to think of this charismatic character, Lin Jinan. And this excellent character portrayal is also due to the superb performance of actor Andy Lau.
The tacit understanding of the acting skills of the two actors is simply seamless. Lin Zhen'an's madness is even more dazzling under the backdrop of undercover police officer Xiu Hao. Fifteen years ago, Lin Zhen'an rescued Xiu Hao, and since then, the two have formed a friendship. However, Lin Zhen'an didn't know that Xiu Hao had been quietly hiding beside him, but his identity was an undercover policeman. When this secret was unexpectedly revealed, Lin Zhen'an's feelings and attitude towards Xiu Hao became inextricably linked.
On the one hand, he is reluctant to have a friendship for many years, and on the other hand, the positions of the two are diametrically opposed. When Lin Zhen'an asked Xiu Hao: "Are you here for me, or are you helpless?"Lin Jiadong's expression was indelible.
That kind of fear, weakness, and trembling demeanor instantly pressed Lin Zhen'an's atmosphere heavily. Then, Xiu Hao's wavering attitude also revealed that deep in his heart, Lin Zhen'an also carried enough weight.
The two acting masters vividly show the human dilemma between the two brothers of the undercover agent and the drug lord, and "Stealth" reaches its peak here. Although elements such as police and bandits and undercover agents are often seen in Hong Kong films, "Sneaking" does not stick to "routines", and has created unique features on the basis of traditional stories.
The film closely combines the times, through the proposed dark network live drug trafficking, and promotes drugs in the form of live broadcast, which instantly spreads all over the world. This upgrade not only has a narrative effect, but also makes the "Internet Drug Investigation Bureau", a nascent department, have zero contact with the audience.
For the first time on the big screen, the world of online drug trafficking is fully presented, and the close cooperation between hackers and drug dealers is faithfully displayed. From the source to the sales, the whole chain is vivid, so that the audience's horizons can be broadened.
The most striking thing is the fierce battle between the anti-drug, anti-drug, and drug dealers in the movie, which is not limited to the virtual world, but also extends to the real world. The offensive and defensive battlefields of online hackers and ** are specifically presented, showing a sci-fi effect similar to cyberpunk.
Offline, the confrontation between drug dealers and undercover agents provides a strong complement to online offense and defense, forming a positive feedback. This not only presents a better audio-visual experience for the audience, but also makes the whole story richer and more layered.
The deeper connotation of "Stealth" has two levels, the first is a tribute to those who engage in covert operations. I remember that in the Heroes Cemetery, a policewoman complained to Peng Yuyan about the pressure of working in anti-narcotics policing, and Peng Yuyan responded: "No one forced you to be a policeman." This scene profoundly shows the hardships of the undercover career, but it also conveys the spirit of undercover, containing the spirit of righteousness in Hong Kong martial arts movies. Under the shadow of the sword, justice is deeply rooted in the heart, which is the foundation that Hong Kong films will never abandon.
Another level is the film's promotion of anti-drugs. Andy Lau revealed that he personally goes to the anti-drug prison every two months, and was a guest at the graduation ceremony of the "Anti-drug Leadership College" in Hong Kong, China. He is actually making the most of his influence to promote drug prohibition, communicate the dangers of drugs, push more people to stay away from drugs, and help those who have gone astray turn back.
On the last day of 2024, everyone gathered together, surrounded by Andy Lau, a superstar of the last generation, four Best Actor and one Best Actress, as if it was a star-studded movie feast. This movie is like a brilliant firework, lighting up our hearts on Chinese New Year's Eve, allowing the whole time to flow in a happy picture.
This movie full of positive energy not only drew a beautiful end for us, but also kicked off the New Year. The storyline is engaging, as if transporting the audience into a wonderful and heartwarming world, making it feel like they are there. There is no doubt that "Stealth" will set off a craze across the country and become a representative of the new year's masterpieces.
In addition to this highly anticipated masterpiece, the positive energy conveyed by "Stealth" will also bring us a beautiful start to the new year. It's not just a movie, it's a healing journey for the soul. The high-quality pleasure in the process of watching the movie is like a cup of warm coffee, flowing in the hearts of every audience.
Some viewers sighed: Watching "Sneaking" on Chinese New Year's Eve, then next year must be full of expectations. This is not only a praise for the film itself, but also an expression of confidence in the future. Perhaps, this night is destined to be a beautiful moment not to be missed.