During this year's Spring Festival, the lively atmosphere of the cinema is not only limited to the scene, but also the online one has also caused a sensation. The word-of-mouth of this film is like a surging river, not only crushing the major cinema films, but also soaring on Douban, from 90 has steadily remained at 88 high scores, which is the result of 50,000 ratings. Behind the miraculous word-of-mouth is a masterpiece that won the box office crown in South Korea last year. Released in November to rave reviews, the three-month wait finally came to an end before the Chinese New Year, leaving fans impatient to see the highly anticipated production. This is the most satisfying blockbuster of this year's Spring Festival - "Seoul Spring".
Seoul Spring was released in November last year, and as soon as it was launched, word of mouth exploded immediately. The reason for its success is twofold, the first is the film's choice of sensitive and thought-provoking subject matter, which is closely related to 1979, the most turbulent year in Korean history. This year, the assassination of the then ** Park Chung-hee marked the end of a ** era and brought hope to the long-suppressed democratic forces. This historical period is known as the Seoul Spring , and it is against this backdrop that the film unfolds. Secondly, the production team of the film is also a highlight, bringing together the industry's top creative staff, including directors, screenwriters and a group of excellent actors.
The director's cooperation with Huang Zhengmin and Zheng Yusheng is exciting. These two leading actors played roles from different camps in the film, and showed excellent acting skills through playing with each other. Huang Zhengmin, as the actor Chun Doo-hwan, successfully restored Chun Doo-hwan's appearance and inner world through superb acting skills. And Zheng Yusheng played a patriotic general who sticks to his beliefs, and his enthusiasm and sincerity are impressive. The synergy of the entire team makes the film more profound and powerful when expressing sensitive history.
The plot setting in the movie is even more compact and engaging. From the prologue of the coup d'état in Seoul to the plight of the rebel army, the film transports the audience into a gripping historical picture. The film not only restores historical events, but also makes the whole story more fascinating by dramatizing the details. A very representative plot is the plan for Chun Doo-hwan to be transferred out of the capital before the coup broke out. In the process, the incompetence and procrastination of the top leaders become an obstacle, adding an element of humor to the film. This skillful handling of historical details allows the audience to have a deeper thinking about history while enjoying the film.
Another highlight of the film is the portrayal of the protagonist Quan Douguang and his subordinates. Through the portrayal of his personal strengths and means, Chun Doo-kwang's image makes the audience shocked by his unexpected success while expecting his failure. This portrayal of villains gives the audience a new perspective on historical events. It is no longer simply labeling the loser as incompetent, but showing the role of coincidences and accidents in history through the film, so that the audience has a more comprehensive and profound understanding of history.
Another highlight of the film is the depiction of the choices of ordinary people in the torrent of history. Throughout the process of the coup, the audience can see the choices of various characters, some who stick to their beliefs, some surrender, and even those who defect. The fates of these characters are intertwined to present a complex and authentic historical picture. Through the display of the choices of these ordinary people, the film makes the audience more empathetic and resonant in the face of the cruelty of history.
Korean films have always been praised for their "dare to shoot" spirit, especially when it comes to political thrillers. "Seoul Spring" is one of the best of them, and has managed to capture the attention of the audience through its unique perspective on sensitive history and superb production. This is not only reflected in the restoration of historical events, but also in the clever use of details. Through the profound shaping of villains and the depiction of ordinary people's choices, the film makes the audience have a deeper understanding of history while enjoying the film. Through this film, the audience sees not only the inevitability of history, but also the choices made by people in the torrent of history, which makes the whole story more touching and thought-provoking.
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