"Infernal Affairs" + "The True Colors of a Hero", but better

Winfield 2021-10-13 13:05:29

I like the first half of this movie the most. The dialogue is so well written, with every word, fighting spirit and courage plus humor. The personality of each character is very distinct, especially the three protagonists, the police, the level of personality is expanded little by little, but the extra level is not strong enough to overwhelm the main tone set before, although the level is clear, the characteristics are still outstanding.

The rhythm of the film is also very good. At first, all the puzzles are unbuckled as the plot develops, but it is slow and orderly and never impatient.

The scene where Kim Basinger's character Lynn encounters Ed is so wonderful that it can't be more exciting, full of exaggeration and passion on the stage of the drama, including the eyes, tone and body language. It is really a very emotional scene.

The whole storyline feels like a combination of "Infernal Affairs" and "The True Colors of Heroes", the fascination is set, layer by layer is solved, and the final action scene is finished. This is really one of the most minded entertainment films, no wonder it is a classic Hollywood masterpiece over the years.

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  • Johnny Stompanato: You want an autograph? Write to MGM.

    Ed Exley: Since when do two-bit hoods and hookers give out autographs?

    Johnny Stompanato: What'd you say to me?

    Ed Exley: LAPD. Sit down.

    Lana Turner: Who in the hell do you think you are?

    Jack Vincennes: Ed...

    Ed Exley: Take a walk, honey, before I haul your ass downtown.

    Johnny Stompanato: You are making a large mistake.

    Lana Turner: Get away from our table!

    Ed Exley: Shut up! A hooker cut to look like Lana Turner is still a hooker.

    Johnny Stompanato: Hey!

    Ed Exley: She just looks like Lana Turner.

    Jack Vincennes: She *is* Lana Turner.

    Ed Exley: [stunned] What?

    Jack Vincennes: She *is* Lana Turner.

    [Lana throws a drink in Ed's face]

  • Bud White: Well, Captain, what do you want?

    Captain Dudley Smith: Call me Dudley.

    Bud White: Dudley... what do you want?