I have to say that most of today's movie audiences have a pair of critical eyes, just like in the eyes of the ancient literati and poker, even if the "girls from famous families" are all good, they can't match the exaggerated and naughty "little wild flowers" in the brothel. Helpless, the movie "Tekken" is the well-established "girl from the famous family". In the traditional narrative mode, the story of a boxer's recovery is like a bowl of chicken soup for the soul. For such a movie, even if you can't pick out any major faults, if you want to talk about its advantages, for ordinary movie fans, it is estimated that you can only casually say two sentences:
"The story is very inspirational and uplifting." (Dai Wearing a red scarf to watch a movie may be a good suggestion.)
"A story about blood." (Hey, people with high blood boiling points may not understand.)
"Rachel McAdams is still beautiful, goddess!" ( That's right, it's a pity that before the third half of the film, people stopped work to get the lunch.)
"The male protagonist, Jake Gyllenhaal, has great acting skills, he is handsome, and his muscles are so good that you can't close your legs." (Yes, these are the aftereffects of watching "Brokeback Mountain"!)
So, does "Tekken" tell a story about a horse? (Spoiler below)
At the beginning of the movie, boxing champion Billy Hope is invincible in the boxing arena, but his heart is a willful baby: he gets angry when he disagrees, and he is very clingy. He must see his wife during the competition. With Maureen by his side, he will definitely act like a spoiled child and make a fool of himself in front of Maureen after the game.
Finally one day, because of Hope's willfulness, in an accident, his wife Maureen's helpless dog was taken. Hope lost her spiritual support and collapsed. There are many ways a fighter can give up on himself, and Hope chose the most direct way - to be beaten. In the ring, he refused to fight back and played a sandbag. When the referee announced that his work as a sandbag could be over, he angrily told the referee with his fist: I am a competent sandbag! The direct result of this is that he was really fired, he had no income, he was depressed, his daughter was taken away, and the house was sold. This time, Hope lost all "Hope" in his life.
It seems that a lot of movies love this kind of routine: a desperate protagonist meets an angel who saves him, rekindling hope. Indeed, Hope also met his angel, not a girl, but a fat man—his future coach, Tick Wills. Under the guidance of the fat man, Hope realized his self-transformation: he was no longer rebellious and waved his fists angrily, but became a rational, can advance and retreat, and unexpected "iron fist" Hope.
Then, Billy took his daughter back and won the championship again. The movie really has a happy ending here. In terms of the development of the plot, "Tekken", the "Famous Girl Show", does give people the feeling that it is a bit "too deep"! But the professional big-name fan of "Famous Ladies" is still very commendable:
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HBO advertisement placement, playing is that professional
Chinese do not like to watch advertisements, but they are already accustomed to the existence of advertisements, because of abuse and abuse, It's also numb: Isn't it just a little movie inserted in the advertisement, what a big deal! However, the movie "Iron Fist" will let you see that a real master can turn advertising placement into a highlight of the movie. In the film, HBO's advertising placement is no longer called advertising placement, it is called plot needs.
In the United States, in addition to free TV, many popular TV shows often come from pay TV, which is probably the case with the live broadcast of influential boxing matches. Do you like boxing but can't go to the scene? Live TV to help! A live broadcast will definitely make you unable to buy a loss or be fooled! Under such circumstances, the "exclusive broadcast right" has become something that everyone competes for.
In 2015, in the "Fight of the Century" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, the compensation for both sides reached $200 million, which was the highest record in boxing history at the time. It includes the blood of the TV station for the broadcast rights. It was Pacquiao's pay-TV network HBO and Mayweather's pay-TV SHOWTIME who grabbed the right to live TV by "spending money like dirt".
It can be said that HBO and SHOWTIME are the leaders of American sports broadcasting organizations. However, HBO still has an unshakable position in the live broadcast rights of professional boxing matches in the United States, even with the fierce competition of SHOWTIME. So, when HBO was implanted in "Tekken", a layman might think, oh, the old club of "Game of Thrones" came here to make soy sauce? But the expert will understand when you see it - what "Tekken" really wants to say is: This is an absolutely high-level PK. Look, even HBO is here!
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supporting roles joined, and there are "big coffees" everywhere.
Perhaps it is because of the absolutely reliable tree of HBO. During the filming of this film, many professionals were invited. With their participation, "Tekken" is a huge easter egg for boxing fans, and surprises are shaken all the time.
Tony Weeks (Tonny Weeks), a famous American referee, starred in the film as a referee
in boxing matches, he is an absolute "old driver". In his refereeing career, he has sentenced Pacquiao VS De La Hoya, Klitschko Jr. VS Raman, Corrales VS Castillo and other major battles. In addition, in 2010, Weeks also blocked a punch with his body in the match of Hopkins VS Roy Jones Jr., demonstrating the fairness and justice of boxing! In Tekken, he played the referee of the final battle between Billy Hope and Miguel Escobar.
Jim Rampley and Roy Jones, well-known HBO analysts, the
gray hair of analyst Jim Rampley in the film not only shows his age, but also makes him look extraordinarily refined and wise. At least, in the boxing commentary, his professionalism is unquestionable;
Roy Jones, another HBO analyst, but perhaps more familiar with the big brother's other identity - the world-famous boxing champion. In boxing, Jones has won the titles of middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight; in his heyday, he also collected WBC, WBA, IBF, IBO, WBF, IBA, NBA seven gold belts in one. Roy Jones became one of HBO's most famous analysts because of the sudden death of his previous commentator and famous boxing coach Emmanuel Steward. Of course, for Roy Jones, he did a good job as an analyst, at least watching others get beaten is more secure than himself.
Jimmy Lelong, one of the best boxing hosts in the world, plays
the announcer at the end of Tekken. Unlike Jim Lampley and Roy Jones, who are both from HBO, Jimmy Lelong It's SHOWTIME's trump card. Born in a singing family, Lelong can be said to have combined movement and stillness to the extreme. In June 2013, he was inducted into the IBHOF International Boxing Hall of Fame together with 11 people who have made outstanding contributions to boxing, including Wesley Remy, Arturo Gatti, and Virgil Hill.
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title translation, the biggest bug of the film
If you have a habit before watching the movie - first search to see what the plot is, then after watching "Tekken", you will probably be a little confused: What about the left-handed man?
The original English name of the movie "Tekken" is "Southpaw". In addition to "Tekken", the Chinese translation of the name also has an extremely pitiful name - "Left-hander". Thus, among the many synopses, there is this version:
"Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) was a famous left-handed boxer who relied on his ruthless and savage punches to fight for himself. Winning boxing glory. A shooting accident that shatters his happy life with his wife Maureen (Rachel McAdams) and daughter Laila (Oona Lawrence). Billy begins to give up on himself…”
After reading the introduction, most people may think: Could it be that the male protagonist has acquired the "Boundless Iron Fist" because of his habit of being left-handed? In fact, the male protagonist, Billy Hope, is not left-handed at all.
"Southpaw" is the boxing term for "back-up" and is sometimes colloquially referred to as "left-handed". Anti-frame, as opposed to positive frame.
When standing upright, the left hand and left foot are in front, and the right fist is a heavy punch.
When standing upside down, the right hand and the right foot are in front, and the left fist is a heavy punch.
In a formal boxing match, "right frame" and "reverse frame" are both important skills, and they are not static. The male protagonist in the film won because he learned the tactical skills of the fat coach and unexpectedly punched his left fist.
Originally, the title of "Southpaw" was professional, and it reflected the transformation of the male protagonist. The translation into "Tekken" has no meaning of "transformation", and the translation into "Left-hander" makes the movie a lot lower. , is simply not a "low" can cover.
For true "boxers", the title "Left-hander" may just cause a headache; but for more ordinary viewers, the title "Left-hander" is simply the reason for a movie viewing disaster!
Therefore, the complaints about this film can really be divided into a little bit for the translator!
In "Tekken", there is a line like this: Boxing is not the kung fu of the hands, but the kung fu here (the mind). This sentence can be said to be the best summary of this film:
From the perspective of the plot, an irritable young man who only relied on his fists to fight was destroyed by his own anger, and finally found that any iron fist is not just a skill. It takes the brain to win the game.
From the production point of view, this movie is not just about the effort on the fist, but the staff behind it really spent a lot of brainpower. Although the final presentation is far from a perfect score, it is still a little bit short of "brainstorming"!
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