Ruan Jingtian's new film "Removing the Three Evils Around the World" was released in the mainland for just 2 days, and the box office exceeded 50 million. Audiences who have watched it exclaimed, almost without exception: Such a large-scale blockbuster was actually released in mainland theaters? It's incredible!
After watching the movie, it has been difficult to calm down, and it is unbelievable to see such an explosive movie in mainland theaters in my lifetime. In addition to the well-known scale of violent pictures, the ideological themes expressed in this film are also explosive.
There are slight spoilers in this article, which do not affect the original film. Please feel free to eat.
Director Huang Jingfu's most talked-about work is "The Death of the Avenger" in 2010. Sora Aoi's large-scale performance of dedication to art in the film is still impressive, and it is also a film that is forbidden for minors.
His other works, such as "Jianghu", "Sister-in-law", "Vicious War", etc., also have a strong personal style, with fierce action scenes, unique visual style, and the use of color and art composition are all in their own style.
"Everywhere to Eliminate the Three Evils" continues director Huang Jingfu's consistent action movie style, the action scenes are very dense, but the design of each fight is very exquisite, the pursuit of the ultimate use of space and intuitive pain transmission.
At the beginning of the movie, there is a high-energy duel between police and bandits, the fight can be described as fist-to-flesh, from the ground to the roof, and from the roof to the underground, wonderful and violent, real and shocking, especially the scene of the incense burner inserting the eye at the end, which is so bloody that it does not look like a Chinese movie at all.
Next, Chen Guilin's process of eliminating the wanted criminal was even more adrenaline-pumping. Especially the final auditorium, the plot of destroying the room full of people in one breath will make the misanthropic addicted, but at the same time, it will also make some viewers feel too miserable and inhumane, which will cause psychological discomfort.
In stark contrast to the fierce and brutal fighting scenes, the beautiful scenery and elegant composition. The film was mainly shot in Wanwan, and I have to say that the environment here is really good, the mountains and rivers are picturesque, and with the director's perfect use of color and composition, every frame is intoxicating.
The whole movie is hearty and full of madness and extreme, from Chen Guilin's crazy behavior to the extreme reactions of other characters, all of which show the boldness and vigor of the film. The violent scenes and mind-controlled plots in the film both challenge the audience's psychological endurance. The boldness of this scale is not only reflected in the visual impact, but also in the profound analysis of the dark side of human nature.
Huang Jingfu's works are good at delving into the dark side of human nature, and have deep excavations on the themes of good and evil, justice and revenge. For example, the cowardly gangsters in "Jianghu" and the avengers in "The Death of the Avenger" both show the complexity and contradictions of human nature.
In terms of plot, "Removing the Three Evils Around the World" pays more attention to the depth of the narrative and the portrayal of the character's psychology. The ** on moral issues is also more obvious, and the film has a more complex discussion of good and evil and justice through the behavior of the protagonist Chen Guilin. is more direct and sharp in social criticism, such as the cult elements and the depiction of ** in the film, which reflects the director's deep insight and criticism of modern social issues.
Chen Guilin has gradually transformed from a villain who only wants his personal reputation to a hero who pursues justice and self-redemption, proving that the director has completed new breakthroughs and attempts in character building.
"Removing the Three Evils Around You" is set to be cautious only when you are over 18 years old**, not without reason, from the story setting to the plot painting style, the scale is amazing.
The male protagonist Chen Guilin played by Ruan Jingtian was originally a skilled gangster killer, and after carrying out an assassination mission, he blinded a police officer in the eyes in order to get rid of the pursuit and became a wanted criminal in Taiwan.
But then Chen Guilin was found to be terminally ill, in order to make his death worthwhile, Chen Guilin decided to kill the other two more famous wanted criminals before he died, so Chen Guilin, the two most heinous wanted criminals, and the ** who pursued Chen Guilin, the three forces launched the ultimate showdown ......
This story comes from the ancient allusion "Eliminate the Three Evils Everywhere", from which the title of the movie comes from. Director Huang Jingfu's ability to adapt such a classic story into such a tense movie shows his skill.
What's even more rare is that the plot of the movie is exquisitely designed, not a purely violent film, but full of dramatic reversals, and each reversal is unexpected, and in the logical and logical way, which greatly enhances the look and interest of the movie.
In order to improve his ranking on the wanted list, Chen Guilin decided to go to the number one wanted criminal. I thought that the other party would be a vicious criminal, but I didn't expect that the other party would be a cult leader full of benevolence and morality, using divine means to carry out mind control. directly fooled Chen Guilin and deceived him into handing over all his savings, and even burned the relics of his grandmother who he cared about the most.
This reversal not only created suspense in the plot, but also made the audience worry about Chen Guilin's fate. When Chen Guilin finally realizes that he has been deceived, his anger and desperation turn into a ruthless killing of the cultists.
This shift, although abrupt, is emotionally logically plausible, as Chen Guilin, as an extreme figure, is often emotionally driven by his actions. This process from being deceived to awakening to revenge shows the complexity of the characters' personalities and the depth of the plot.
Because Chen Guilin was misdiagnosed as a terminal illness, he decided to make a "big event" in his limited life. The decision itself was dramatic, as it was based on a wrong premise. When Chen Guilin discovers that he has been deceived by a doctor later in the film, this discovery not only makes him angry, but also makes the audience re-evaluate his behavior.
This reversal adds a sense of black humor to the plot, and at the same time makes Chen Guilin's character more three-dimensional. His actions, while absurd, were based on a desire for life and a fear of death. The authenticity of this emotion makes his decision, although absurd, but also sympathetic.
There are many similar exquisite designs in "Removing the Three Evils Around the World", which not only shows the director's precise control of the rhythm of the plot, but also reflects a deep understanding of the psychology of the characters. Through these reversals, the film not only provides an intense and exciting viewing experience, but also provokes the audience to think about human nature, morality and faith.
Ruan Jingtian's performance in the film is amazing, the martial arts scenes are real and powerful, and the emotional scenes are delicate and profound, creating Chen Guilin, a complex character who is both ruthless and slightly naïve, full and three-dimensional. Especially when Chen Guilin was executed in the end, Ruan Jingtian's interpretation was very good, and he was a proper and powerful faction.
And the heroine played by Wang Jing with her glamorous and innocent image adds a touch of soft color to this crime action movie full of male hormones. The poor little lamb, tortured all day long in front of a ruthless and brutal wanted criminal, provides a contrasting aesthetic visually, but also brings a strong resonance to the audience on an emotional level.
was ** hands, was forced to watch in the bath, Wang Jing's several large-scale performances were better than Sora Aoi in "The Death of the Avenger". This kind of dedication to art deserves respect and praise. Wang Jing's acting skills perfectly integrate the fragility and tenacity of the character, making the emotional level of the character richer, adding a lot of points to the movie's appreciation.
Yuan Fuhua and Chen Yiwen play two wanted criminals in the film, one is the ruthless "white-fronted tiger", and the other is the cunning and hypocritical "Jiaolong", and their roles are very tense. Yuan Fuhua's performance is full of a sense of power, his every look and movement reveals the character's ** and determination, while Chen Yiwen shows the cunning and hypocrisy of the character with his delicate acting skills, and the two form a sharp contrast.
In addition to the very refreshing plot and action scenes, the movie "Three Evils Around the World" also brought philosophical thinking to the audience. One of the most controversial plots is Chen Guilin's shooting of believers at the end of the movie.
This plot is cool for a misanthropic person, but from a moral point of view, this act is obviously extreme, because it involves the deprivation of life, and any form of killing is immoral.
However, the believers in the film are portrayed as being the leaders of the cult, losing their sense of self and free will, and becoming tools of the cult. In this case, Chen Guilin's actions can be understood as a kind of "liberation", an attempt to end the mental slavery and physical control of the believers, and instead help them to be freed.
In short, the movie "Removing the Three Evils Around the World" is not just as simple as a large scale, but the emotional thinking it arouses is the most valuable. It can be said that it is a good movie with both face and lining. Douban 8The score of 4 proves that the fans' eyes are bright.