It must be Andy Lau himself.
After the release of the new movie "Sneaking" on New Year's Eve, it only took 6 hours to show the strength of its "three kills".
Whether it is the single-day box office revenue, or the audience attendance rate and the number of moviegoers, it is in a leading position.
This is still under the premise that the overall number of films is not dominant.
Judging from the audience's feedback after the movie, most people's evaluations are biased towards "shocking".
Judging from the subject matter and story alone, this "new Hong Kong police film" shows a style that keeps pace with the times".
In terms of perception, there are various unexpected plot reversals, tense and exciting atmospheres, and endless suspense.
As everyone expected, the villain role played by Andy Lau has undoubtedly become the most frequently discussed topic among the audience.
Of Andy Lau's roles so far, the worst one can even be eliminated. ”
Even in the final stages of the story, there is no mandatory whitewashing of the male protagonist.
Even in the ** era of Hong Kong films, a villain who has always performed poorly is very rare.
Even without considering the content of the film, "Stealth" almost matches the top version of Hong Kong movies in terms of casting.
Andy Lau, Lin Jiadong and Peng Yuyan play the main roles, while Liu Yase, Ren Dahua, Lin Xue and Zheng Zeshi play supporting roles.
Taking out a random person is definitely worth a ticket to a movie.
Andy Lau, as a producer, investor, co-writer and star, why did he choose such a subversive film at the age of 62?
Pico also quickly completed the entire content of the film, which can basically be summed up in three words.
Once you understand these three words, you can clearly see the highlights in "Stealth" and Andy Lau's thoughtfulness.
After "breaking" and seamless stitching, Hong Kong films have started a new path of development.
This is a Hong Kong-style action movie, mainly covering the theme of police and gangsters.
But on closer inspection, there is actually a very clear boundary between the two categories.
Police movies can be divided into the types of detective police and gangsters and the types of undercover cops and bandits;For example, there was the "Police Story" series created by Jackie Chan before.
In the realm of gangster films, there are also certain inherent differences.
Some works describe the growth experience of *** high-level, such as "Lame Hao";while others focus on the friendship between brothers and the righteousness between brothers, such as "The True Colors of Heroes".
Until then, the line between cop movies and gangster movies has always been very clear.
However, starting with the film "Stealth", the two genres seem to have blurred the boundaries and succeeded in changing the conventions and formats of Hong Kong films in innovative ways.
It has the essential characteristics of action crime and undercover investigation cases.
At the beginning of the movie, the plot of Hong Kong's drug dealer (played by Jiang Haowen) is successfully arrested and brought to justice.
Outside the police station, however, the witnesses who had the power to convict him were silenced one by one.
At a critical moment, the undercover agent Anan found evidence that could accuse him, and the big guy took a deep breath, and then invited his lawyer, Lin Zhen'an.
After a brief conversation with the big guy, Lin Jinan walked out of the police station with his bag.
When he turned around, there was a sudden sound of glass breaking behind him, and the big guy responded and chose to end his life.
However, Lin Zhen'an didn't look back, he just glanced at his watch, as if he was planning the next plan.
The moment Lin Jin'an appeared on the stage, the atmosphere of the gangster movie "Sneaking" also kicked off.
Judging from the appearance, Lin Zhen'an was wearing a formal suit and a pair of glasses, looking elegant and polite.
However, he is actually the one behind the manipulation of a vast drug network.
How many secrets this person is hiding in private, no one knows.
In the work "Stealth", the two characters of the police and the gangster are cleverly combined.
plays the role of glue is the Xiu Hao played by Lin Jiadong.
It is precisely because of this character's involvement that this Hong Kong film has made new breakthroughs in creativity and conception.
Xiu Hao and Lin Zhen'an have a deep friendship for more than ten years.
These two people are like brothers, whether they eat or sleep, they are as close as brothers.
However, Lin Jin'an did not realize that the brother he trusted deeply was actually a police officer.
In order to pass on the information, Anan's undercover identity was revealed.
Under the strict surveillance of Lin Jin'an, he was severely tortured by drug dealers and gangsters.
When the identity of the undercover Anan is revealed, Xiu Hao has no choice but to wield a butcher's knife.
If you don't take action, you risk being exposed.
Killing, how can there be peace in the heart?
Xiu Hao encountered a dilemma that often occurs in Hong Kong films, which also exposed his deep inner vulnerability.
Since then, the core spirit of Hong Kong gangster movies has begun to emerge.
When you're done with "Stealth", you'll notice that it seems to incorporate a lot of elements from Hong Kong films.
There are similarities with "Disciple" and "Jianghu Love".
However, in terms of form, variety, and constituent elements, a resonance with the times has been achieved.
This is an unbeatable "Stealth".
The story has undergone a re-arrangement, the boundaries of its genre have become less clear, elements of the dark web have acquired narrative powers, the battles on the web have become more concrete, and the stories of cops, criminals and gangsters are intertwined to bring a new audio-visual experience to the audience.
From Pi Ge's point of view, the work "Stealth" is very different.
This is not only a tribute to classic films, but also an innovation in Hong Kong films, making the uniqueness of Hong Kong films like an old tree blooming with new flowers, attracting the attention of modern young people.
This attraction is not only reflected in the film itself, but also in the strong connection with these two people.
Even if Brother Pi doesn't speak, you can deduce.
The villain character played by Andy Lau now has a third face, which is really amazing.
There are many people on the Internet who are curious, why does Andy Lau never play the role of a villain?
Maybe it's because the fate with the audience is too deep and the appearance is too handsome.
But you have to remember that all the villain roles that Andy Lau has played before have reached the standards of the Hall of Fame.
Before the work "Stealth", Andy Lau had the faces of two villains.
One of the ** shows Liu Jianming in "Infernal Affairs", he is an undercover gangster who goes deep into the police.
There is also a ** showing Kun Ge in "Disciple", he is a veteran antiquator who sells drugs as a profession.
However, starting from "Sneaking", Andy Lau appeared in his third villain role, that is, Lin Zhenan.
The role of Lin Zhen'an is both unique and complex, and it is really hard to imagine anyone other than Andy Lau who can perform brilliantly and stand firmly on the stage.
In an interview, Andy Lau himself also said: This time Andy Lau is really "completely bad".
In order to better show his third villain role, Andy Lau showed three shocking acting skills, showing Lin Zhenan's complex and tangled three-sided character.
Brother Pi saw the scummy Andy Lau in the movie theater and felt a chill down his spine, but he felt a faint pain in his heart.
His first face is a good man who is elegant, affectionate, and takes care of his family.
In the work "Stealth", many scenes are played by Lin Zhenan and his wife Xia Wei (played by Liu Yase).
When Lin Zhen'an was with Xia Wei, he always maintained the image of a model husband and never spoke up to Xia Wei.
Even in business negotiations, he would always let his wife go, and whenever he saw her through the glass window, he always had a smile on his face.
If you don't consider other plots, just from Andy Lau's point of view, you may associate the term "years are quiet".
Lin Zhen'an showed extreme tenderness to his newborn daughter.
In the movie, there is a clip that describes the police officer played by Peng Yuyan, who leads him to confess the crime through his daughter's ** after he **.
His eyes fell on his daughter in **, his eyes gradually reddened, and then tears rained down.
Just when everyone thought that Lin Zhenan was about to break through his defense, Lin Zhenan took off his glasses, and his complexion changed in an instant.
From a good father full of affection to a drug dealer with malicious intent in his eyes, it only takes a second.
It was at that moment that another side of Lin Zhen'an was revealed
This is a cold, arrogant, and arrogant boss.
Human beings are inherently highly complex.
A person behaves well in public, but it is also possible to show a vicious side behind the scenes.
A knowledgeable senior lawyer can also become a powerful boss who manipulates everything behind the scenes.
Lin Zhen'an is a person with this kind of character.
Andy Lau better showed Lin Zhenan's ruthlessness and ** characteristics, and incorporated many subtleties into his performance.
When the big guy at the beginning of the movie chose to jump off the building to end his life, Lin Zhen'an's expression was very relaxed, and he even smiled, which is enough to prove that this person known as "Lawyer Lin" is by no means ordinary.
In the face of death and killing, Lin Zhen'an was able to remain calm, which also indirectly shows that he has experienced storms.
In the process of sorting out evidence and guiding his subordinates to carry out the task of killing people and destroying mouths, Lin Zhen'an revealed a secret ruthlessness and determination.
Before he implemented **, he was always used to perusing the seconds on his watch.
When you witness him in a smoke extinguishing operation, it most likely means "putting out the mouth".
The expression of killing the undercover agent Anan and slamming the notebook upside down has a cruel and bloodthirsty horror atmosphere, which is enough to send chills down the spine.
What is noteworthy is that Andy Lau showed very restrained acting skills when creating this role.
His body movements and speech are almost minimal.
I was very impressed with Pigo.
When I was in the office, my wife unexpectedly visited me, even though the ** program related to drug trafficking was still running on the computer.
After Lin Zhen'an saw his wife come home, he suddenly realized that his computer had been passive, his expression changed instantly, and he wrote "killing intent" on his face.
His persuasiveness was amply enhanced when he later uttered the scathing words "sue me as long as there is enough evidence" and "you pray to God that she is safe."
This also gives Lin Zhen'an's role a deeper connotation and a broader vision.
In the third aspect, he is an addict who is full of evil spirit and is difficult to **.
In Hong Kong-made cop films, especially those related to drugs, one basic principle is usually followed: the prohibition of drug trafficking and drug use.
However, Lin Jin'an is different, he is not just a drug seller, he is also an addict himself, and likes two people in his free time.
This makes him significantly different from all the previous villains: the character of Lin Zhen'an seems a little crazy.
Even if you can participate in it, this fully demonstrates Lin Zhen'an's ruthlessness and viciousness.
Lin Zhen'an, a person who often says "I want everyone to die" for no reason, actually hides madness and even madness in his heart.
The most representative is the dramatic conflict that occurred on the highway between the two when he found out that his brother Xiu Hao, who had spent fifteen years with him, was actually a policeman.
When Lin Zhen'an was in a high-speed driving vehicle, suddenly pulled Xiu Hao's tie out of control, and angrily scolded him, "You are still acting", the beast in Lin Zhen'an's heart was completely released.
This shot made the movie "Stealth" rejuvenate the peak atmosphere of the Hong Kong film industry, as the ancients said, everything is excessive and crazy.
In his life, there is a logical system that he has constructed himself.
If someone violates his bottom line, he will definitely let them suffer an extremely tragic death.
This is Lin Zhen'an, who is known as crazy, and among Andy Lau's third villains, he is the most individual.
Andy's acting skills are still unique.
He used his insight and acting skills to successfully blend Lin Jin'an's inner struggle, the cruelty of his personality and the warmth on the surface very naturally and delicately.
Let this character have no label at all, just a label, nothing unique, completely a trait.
Lin Jinan is destined to be one of the most outstanding villains in Andy Lau's career.
After Lin Jiadong took off his mask, he stabbed the audience into the heart, and this time his fame will spread all over the country.
Stealth is a work that does a pretty good job of character development.
In addition to Lin Zhen'an, the role of Xiu Hao played by Lin Jiadong is also impressive.
As an undercover agent, Lin Jiadong often shows a cringeful attitude towards the boss in front of the camera.
Especially when Lin Zhen'an suggested whether he should act as a stand-in or choose to die, his face showed fear and retreat, and at the same time, he also revealed a hint of longing for justice, which was really very subtle.
In terms of acting skills, actor Lin Jiadong's performance can almost be said to be flawless.
Brother Pi has a deeper love for the complexity of the character of Xiu Hao played by Lin Jiadong.
In Hong Kong-style cop movies, decent characters are usually not placed in a gray area.
Although the first half has been foreshadowed, the end result is still fair.
Ke Xiuhao, it's not.
His mind is full of his own thoughts and conflicts, as well as his own struggles and distortions.
In order to save his own life, he ended the life of his colleague with his own hands and fell into inner torment.
As an undercover agent of the gangster, he has almost come to prominence, and has even developed a deep brotherhood with Lin Jin'an.
In the movie, he once expressed his opinion like this:
I could barely tell if I was a police officer or a boy. ”
This expression has raised the concept of "Stealth" to a new level.
It also provided a solution to his erratic attitude.
He occasionally stands in the shoes of the police, always ready to capture Lin Jin'an.
However, at the critical moment, he suddenly changed his position and assisted Lin Jin'an to successfully escape.
Does he represent justice, or does he represent **?In fact, the director did not give clear instructions.
After wearing a mask for a long time, determining one's true identity becomes a decision-making problem that every undercover agent must face.
Xiu Hao's sense of grayscale is the key factor in the endless appeal of this character.
Lin Jiadong once expressed that Andy Lau was an important figure in his life journey, especially when his career came to a standstill, Andy Lau was the first to come forward and give him full recognition and support.
This time, the movie "Stealth" once again shows the tacit understanding between Lin Jiadong and the right people, providing him with a stage to fully display his talent in a popular movie.
Regarding the exit location of Hong Kong films, "Sneaking" has found the answer.
Over the years, there have been many claims that Hong Kong films have disappeared.
Whenever a Hong Kong film comes out, such comments are always taken out for jokes.
In fact, the decline of Hong Kong films is a common phenomenon in the development of the film industry.
However, this does not mean that the excellence of Hong Kong cinema has completely disappeared.
In the movie "Stealth", we observed signs that the soul of Hong Kong films was ignited again.
First of all, we need to innovate in form and show the courage to change.
It is undeniable that "Stealth" has completely gotten rid of the inherent mode of Hong Kong-style film creation in terms of its storyline, plot design and character building.
When you watch "Stealth" on the big screen, you will find that it is a very different viewing experience from other Hong Kong films.
It's not a mix of random stews, but an organic combination of types that brings a new form of freshness.
Stealth is trying an innovative way to draw on the traditional elements of Hong Kong films and inject new ideas into Hong Kong films, so as to create Hong Kong films that are not only in line with contemporary characteristics, but also attract young audiences.
Such courage in the pursuit of change is indeed worthy of our encouragement and support.
Next, we want to focus on the innovation and tradition of actors.
From a pessimistic point of view, Hong Kong cinema still relies on the efforts of the same group of stars 30 years ago to sustain itself.
Andy Lau is 62 years old, Lin Jiadong is 56 years old, Ren Dahua is 68 years old, Lin Xue is 59 years old, and Zheng Zeshi is 72 years old.
Combined, these five people have reached the age of 300 years.
However, thinking about it from another angle, aren't the veteran actors of this generation also using their old age to pave the way for the younger generation and make wedding dresses for Xingang films?
Being old is not the scariest thing, what is really scary is that this group of people is getting older, no longer breaking conventions, and no longer pursuing innovation.
From this point of view, the work "Stealth" clearly has elements of innovation and inheritance, especially for the versatile Andy Lau.
Just like his investment in Ning Hao in the past and his help to Xu Anhua, this is his hard work for the inheritance of Hong Kong films.
In the end, the innovation of the New Year's Eve was revealed.
In the New Year's Day schedule of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year, the most attractive thing is undoubtedly a movie full of innovation.
Stealth chose to be released in this time period, and there is a unique motivation behind it.
Bidding farewell to the past and welcoming a new beginning is not only a trend in Hong Kong films, but also an inevitable choice for the Chinese film industry.
As long as we try it one by one, the quality of our movies will definitely improve gradually.
Hong Kong cinema will never die, and likewise, neither will the spirit of Hong Kong filmmakers.
As new shoots have begun to grow, there is already light ahead.