In the world of movies, heroes and villains are often separated by a thin line. With its unique narrative and profound theme, "Removing the Three Evils Around the Week" has not only achieved remarkable results at the box office, but also left a deep impression on the hearts of the audience. The success of this film is not only an affirmation of director Huang Jingfu and leading actor Ruan Jingtian, but also an encouragement to Taiwan's film industry.
"Removing the Three Evils in the Week" is a 2023 Taiwanese crime drama film, directed by Hong Kong director Huang Jingfu and starring Ruan Jingtian. The film shows unique characteristics in terms of plot and style. The story of the film revolves around the wanted criminal Chen Guilin (played by Nguyen Ching Tien), who is determined to make a name for himself by finding out the whereabouts of the first two wanted criminals and getting rid of them one by one after finding himself only number three on the wanted list.
Stylistically, "Everywhere and Three Evils" blends the aesthetics of gangster revenge, crime action, and violence. It combines elements of black humor, Hong Kong-style gangster films, and Taiwanese grotesque films to form a distinct personality. The film cites ancient allusions, and through the actions of the protagonists, deep-seated problems of human nature such as greed, hatred, and ignorance, these themes are known as the "three poisons" in Buddhism, corresponding to the three main characters in the film.
In addition, the film has also been well received for its action design, providing realistic and wild fighting scenes, long shot chase scenes and gunfight scenes to bring the audience an immersive viewing experience. Ruan Jingtian's performance in the film also subverted his previous image, showing a decadent and ** role. On the whole, with its unique narrative technique and profound theme, as well as its modern interpretation of traditional allusions, "Removing the Three Evils Around the World" provides the audience with a film work with rich content and unique style.
The film's box office results are impressive. Although in the early days of its release, the box office was only 4.06 million, but with the fermentation of word-of-mouth, it quickly counterattacked, surpassing Zhang Yimou's "Article 20" at the single-day box office, and reaching 1300 million. This achievement not only shows the charm of the film itself, but also reflects the audience's desire for high-quality film content.
The success of Everywhere is also due to its deep themes and superb production. The film is not just an action movie, it uses the story of the protagonist to understand the deep-seated problems of human nature such as greed and hatred, which arouses the audience's deep thinking. At the same time, the film's action design, director, and leading actor have all been recognized and nominated by the industry, which are strong proof of the quality of the film. No matter how competitive the market is, excellent works can always find a place in the hearts of the audience.
The box office of the three evils exceeded 100 million