Today, I bring a new British spy film called Unlocked, which tells the story of a retired CIA female agent Alice who mistakenly entered the scam set up by an insider (Eric), resulting in a biochemical attack on London. , In order to find out the truth, Alice can only single-handedly, enter the dragon pool, enter the tiger's den, and finally prevent the tragedy by her own strength (open and hang at will).
Since this work has not yet been released in China, in order not to affect the audience's viewing experience in the future, I will detail the advantages and disadvantages of the work more implicitly.
I. Luxurious cast
The protagonist of this work is just one, Alice (courageous, resourceful, emotional, and righteous), played by Noomi Rapace. This is the second time the individual has introduced her major feature this week, Monday introducing Noomi's "Hunt Monday." The overall impression is mediocre, still the old saying, "Performing hard work, as for acting, can only be said to be acceptable."
Other supporting roles, including the invisible villain Eric played by Michael Douglas (Oscar winner), and the CIA headquarters played by John Malkovich (Oscar winner) Bob, and Killer Jack, played by Orlando Bloom (The Elf Prince). Almost all of them are big names, but in terms of drama, there are not many. (There are 2 or 3 more formal rivalry scenes between Douglas and Rapace, a short action scene between Bloom and Rapace, and only phone chat between Malkovich and Rapace) It's a waste of resources.
II. Unsuspenseful twists and turns
The plot of this work seems to be twists and turns, but if you are a viewer who watches the movie carefully and is good at using your brain, then I believe that 30 minutes after the opening of the movie, you have already guessed who is behind the scenes! Learn more about where the story is going! (No suspense at all) Follow the next detailed explanation.
1. The association of the opening screen. The tragic situation after the attack + the appearance of Muslims + CIA, all kinds of highly referential appearances lead the audience's thinking in the wrong direction, this is the usual routine of the director and the screenwriter, and it is trying to hide it. The audience with a clear mind can see through it at once. Just imagine, if there is really any "special designation" in this film? How can it be released globally?
2. The villain was exposed too early. When the fake MI5 invited Alice to interrogate the suspect together, the real CIA called Alice (informing MI5 that no one had been sent to contact him), and the story gradually became clear. , the villains are exposed one after another (this plot trend, speed!).
3. Eric's movements. As mentioned above, if you watch the film carefully, the probability of guessing that Eric is the final boss is quite high.
From the opening stage, Eric took the initiative to contact Alice, chatted, and intentionally penetrated information to her; (Picture Group 1)
to Alice being surrounded, Eric helped him analyze the whole story, and finally got shot and was "killed" by the killer (there is a scene worthy of attention , why did the killer see that Alice was about to escape but did not chase, but raised his hand and collapsed Eric, who was seriously injured and fell to the ground? And let Alice see it? This is "playing"! For whom? For Alice.);(Picture Group 2)
Alice also fled to a new place to hide according to Eric's prompt. It stands to reason that except for Eric, no one knew about this hiding place, but someone came to check it after a while. It's such a coincidence, how can the audience not be told? Doubt about Eric's role? The funniest thing is that Jack (as a thief) was silently squatting long before Alice arrived at this hiding spot. (Picture Group 3)
Friends, please think about the ins and outs of the whole incident with your brain. Isn't that what Eric is doing? Hide the boss!
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III. The typical British spy war is
used to watching American spy war films, the kind of audiences who are open and close, speeding cars, rushing, and fierce gunfights. If they look at this British work again, they will definitely feel a lot "light". Indeed, "Deciphering the Earth" is not produced in Hollywood after all, so the reduction of action scenes is reasonable. Compared with the sharp decrease in the "action" plot, the surge in the "fight of wits" has brought a new viewing experience to the audience, and also made this work effectively different from similar American films.
IV. The key core
"anti-terrorism" is the core topic of this work and there is no doubt (not much to repeat). In addition, there is an invisible theme, I don't know if the audience has noticed it - "Look at people and things, don't be preconceived" (you can't "generalize"), how to understand?
Look at two scenes.
1. When Alice realizes that Yazid, the suspected leader being pursued by the intelligence services, is not aiming to "create a violent terrorist incident but to prevent it from happening".
2. When Alice discovers that her former boss, Eric, whom she respects, is "the man behind everything".
Observe Alice's mood changes. First in shock, then contemplation, and finally relief. The three-fold change in thinking is worth pondering.
Look at a few real-world issues (deepen your understanding of the meaning of "invisible themes").
Ask "Why are refugees not welcomed by European countries?" Because they may be hiding terrorists? !
"Why do some whites discriminate against blacks and yellows?" Because they are low-status and uneducated? !
"Why do those Europeans and Americans who have never set foot on the mainland say that the Chinese have never even seen a car?" Because their history books have always recorded it like this? !
These seemingly reasonable answers have once again directly attacked the wrong thinking mode of some people (ideological "preconceived") and chaotic knowledge system (serious "overgeneralization"). Therefore, the "brainstorming" that Alice experienced in the story exists in reality, and there are many!
After watching the film, I was very disappointed. I felt that I personally watched a collection of fake "Mission: Impossible" + "Bourne Bound" (the turning point of the story is infinitely close to "Mission: Impossible", especially the final villain revealed; the story's The characterization is very close to "Bourne Bourne", Alice is the female version of "Bourne"), there is nothing new at all.
Director ★★★☆☆ (The first third of the film is very well controlled, but it collapses at the back, and the director's skill is not enough)
Actor ★★★★☆ (Luxurious, but also considered hard work)
Plot ★☆☆☆☆ (The story that was pieced together, the story lacking inspiration and new ideas, the so-called succession and transformation, there is no bright spot at all)
Visual effects ★★★☆☆ (very ordinary, can't find
anything interesting ) Sound effects ★★★☆☆ (just remember Ending song, other parts evaporated) I
don't recommend
more movie reviews + I recommend starting on "The Journey of Floyd and Helen", thank you
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