1993"The shocking bloody case of the Sino-Russian train", whose horrific details still make people shudder. When a train stopped in Ulaanbaatar, criminals brazenly boarded the train and carried out a brutal ransacking of the innocent passengers in the carriage, and even openly ** three women, the level of violence was shocking.
Although this is a real tragedy, the unique impact and drama of the film adaptation is still fascinating.
"Moscow Action" is based on shocking real events, and the first ten minutes of the film recreate that thrilling past in depth. Back in the 90s, with the launch of the international train K3, criminals struck like wolves and skillfully launched their investigations.
Wen Yongshan outwitted and found out the identity of the wealthy traveler through clever stratagems, and characters such as Huang Xuan, Gu Jiacheng, Zhang Benyu, and Shang Yuxian teamed up to stage an elaborate robbery scene.
And the innocent woman played by Xu Xiaosa unfortunately became the target of the crime and suffered a distressing violence. This is a hardcore film that exposes the struggle between dark reality and human nature.
Although there are some tense and exciting clips in the trailer, the moment the gangster pushes her down is accompanied by the scene of the train moving away. However, when these shots are brought to the big screen, they are subtly obscured with moderate editing.
After all, although the plot in the movie is heart-wrenching, the horror in reality is far more than what it describes: it's not just **, but ** that touches the bottom line.
The opening depiction is like the fangs of a fierce beast, depicting the viciousness and ruthlessness of crime, which establishes the tense and dull atmosphere of the film. The director does not stop at superficial horror, he skillfully incorporates several soul-stirring scenes that challenge the psychological boundaries of the viewer like an obscure sexual allegory.
Compared with the intuitive violence and gore, those deep impacts that hit the soul are truly chilling.
Wen Yongshan's character is really real, wearing a ** retro red dress, with big wavy curly hair shining, flaming red lips and high heels echoing the point, like a vivid representative of urban fashion in the early 90s.
Her charm couldn't be resisted, and in a glance, the men couldn't help it, and they took out stacks of thick silver tickets to display, and also made an appointment for a mysterious encounter at night.
This ** has a retro flavor, as if returning to Hong Kong in the early 90s, when street life was full of wildness and vitality like "All Overdone, All Crazy".
At that time, law and order were not completely stable, and pedestrians on the road had to beware of car bandits and road blockers, who hid their belongings in the depths of their clothes. The protagonist, the unruly man, wears a bright red tie and smokes a cigarette, exuding a strong nouveau riche atmosphere, and his eyes are always hot for Zhenzhen, which has the unique charm of that era.
In today's era, when a beautiful woman is being rudely molested, I am afraid that she has already fought back decisively. Through clever lens language, the director reveals the chaotic scene on the international train in that era: commodities are handed over, money and interests are intertwined, and it has become the norm.
Therefore, people may feel a little relieved about the robbery in 1993 against that background.
The second act can be called the climax, the protagonist Miao Qingshan played by Huang Xuan, has a gentle appearance, listening to melodious piano music like a gentleman, and his life is full of art.
However, once he touches the dark side, his ruthlessness is exposed, and he is decisive and compassionless, showing the true face of Sven scum.
In the extreme emotional entanglement, he did not hesitate to take extreme measures to let Miao Ziwen pretend to be in the name of love to prompt Zhenzhen to leave, but it backfired, and Zhenzhen's revelation shattered their plan.
Driven by revenge, Miao Ziwen expressed the depth of his emotions with a decisive sword. The sacrifice and loyalty between these two characters seem to have returned to the classic brotherhood of the Hong Kong film era.
This interpretation of Huang Xuan and Wen Yongshan is full of complex and profound tension.
In the revealed ** clip, Huang Xuan showed a harrowing behavior to Wen Yongshan, he violently controlled her movements, rudely hurting her dignity. The picture skips the middle process directly, and instead shows the two of them with messy clothes, Wen Yongshan hugging the quilt tightly, physically and mentally exhausted.
The blankness of this scene allows the viewer to imagine the cruel past for themselves. These violent images undoubtedly cast a deeper layer of sadness and helplessness over the real emotional world.
Under the unique choreography of director Qiu Litao, he skillfully blends those indescribable plot twists to elevate the action scenes to new heights. In the movie, the thrilling ** chase, the fierce street gunfight, the shocking rocket launch and close range **, the tense excitement of the speeding car chase, and even the incredible fighter jet dismantling drama, all of which show an extreme feast of vision and heartbeat.
Hong Kong director Yau Litao once topped the film industry with the box office success of "Bomb Disposal Expert 2" and "Anti-Drug 2", and became the current leader of commercial blockbusters. However, this year's market trend seems to have taken a turn, and Hong Kong films are no longer as hot as before.
Although his works such as "Anti-Drug 3", "Assassination Storm" and "Jedi Pursuit" have unique action scenes, despite the gradual increase in word of mouth, the box office performance is not satisfactory, and he has repeatedly received a cold reception.
However, as a pure commercial film director, Qiu Litao's advantage lies in efficiency and bottom-line guarantee. He is able to quickly create qualified works with limited resources.
Qiu Litao's charm is still highly sought after by producers. In the upcoming National Day file, "Moscow Action" stands out with its investment scale and luxury lineup that surpasses Qiu Litao's previous works.
The cast is no longer limited to Louis Koo, **Yun, and Aaron Kwok's ** partners, but introduces the powerful superstar Zhang Hanyu, whose heroic tenacity is like a clear stream.
At the same time, Wen Yongshan, who rose to prominence with "She Who Disappeared", added the unique charm of the film with her natural and moving charm. There is also Huang Xuan, the face that seems to be tailor-made for the big screen, the villain he plays in the film, the drama is full of tension and a strong sense of contrast, which undoubtedly adds a lot to the movie.
Andy Lau not only came out as a producer this time, but also fell into the depth of the role, creating a character full of complexity - both the opposite of Huang Xuan and the mentor of Miao Qingshan, walking in the ambiguous area of morality.
His entanglement with his apprentices, especially in the face of his daughter's restraint, shows the emotional world vividly. In contrast, Zhang Hanyu's character may be a little thin in the contrast between good and evil.
Director Qiu Litao's unique design makes the villain in Hong Kong films no longer single, breaks the consistent image of demons, reveals the depth and breadth of human nature for the audience, and makes people think more deeply about the boundary between good and evil.
This cop action blockbuster undoubtedly offers exceptional entertainment value, with intense gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and spectacular scenes, and absolute value for money.
However, as based on real events-"The Sino-Russian train robbery"The adaptation of the work, while integrating the classic narrative of Hong Kong films, is slightly limited to the background of the border in the 90s, lacking some international vision and deep emotional resonance.
Especially in promoting team spirit and family and country feelings, it may be a challenge that Hong Kong directors will not be able to break through in the short term.