A masterpiece that could have been comparable to "Reminiscences of Murder", but it was not in the spotlight.

Creola 2022-01-23 08:07:05

Historical background and bizarre twists and turns are meaningless to discuss. In general, we have seen too many similar bridges and similar values. I personally think that these discussions will detract from the movie itself. , This is one of the sins of screenwriters, lack of innovation, lack of independent views.

The really interesting part of this movie is through so many characterizations and plots. The ultimate goal is to render the life of Li Zhengchu played by Song Kanghao, like catkins flying in the wind, and the growth of the characters, which made me see The shadow of Song Kanghao in "Memories of Murder". The protagonist, who was pushed away by the plot, was unable to resist the transformation, which shocked people's hearts. It's a pity that when the role of Li Zheng was cast, the details of the plot were not enough, and the little words of the gangsters changed the dog? Isn't it a cult? This place is really close to meaning, which is also the second sin of the screenwriter.

If you explain it from the perspective of "righteousness", after all, the underground organization is called the Yiliet Group, and I feel that the plot is lacking. Originally, the protagonists were all powerful actors in South Korea, so do you have to create an image in others' mouths?

In general, this is almost too, that is almost too, the framework is out, the flavor is there, but the story itself is boring. I think Song Kanghao is most suitable for this kind of role. Think carefully about "Memories of Murder", "Miyang", "Growth", "Mourning", "Han River Monster" and other works, even "Blue Salt" has a little bit of that. The taste driven by fate. This may be his principle of taking the book, and it is also the most suitable way for him to be an actor. Just like Zhang Jia's translation.

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The Age of Shadows quotes

  • Jung Chae-San: The early bird catches the worm.

    Lee Jung-Chool: The early bird gets caught.

  • Lee Jung-Chool: [testifying before the judge] I always adhere to the work of the police.

    [He sighs, and continues hoarsely]

    Lee Jung-Chool: If the mission is successful, I will be promoted to Superintendent. I always give my utmost in police operations. I...

    [He pauses, and sighs again, but this time his sigh trembles slightly]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I have only to fulfil my duty as a Japanese police officer.

    [He finds himself close to tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I'm not a member of the Heroic Corps. I just wanted to manipulate Kim Woo-jin.

    [He heaves more shuddering sighs and starts to sniffle]

    Lee Jung-Chool: We are neither comrades, nor friends.

    [He bursts into tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I am innocent.