The Elegy of a Man of Mystical Power

Desmond 2022-03-22 09:02:30

As the godfather of Hong Kong action movies, John Woo has his own unique image quality. He perfectly inherits the violent aesthetics of Zhang Che's martial arts world. In modern narratives, there is an indescribable romantic and philosophical mood. In the integrity of the white pigeons and the love of the sky, his films are always full of indescribable brotherhood and tragic fate.

Through his world, it is the unique lens language, the realism of the hail of bullets and the unpredictable arc photography. These elements that are talked about by the world together constitute the most enviable scenery in this world.

As a newcomer in the 1980s, Hong Kong's various gangster movies have a profound impact on this generation's world outlook and life values, just like the wonderful scenery constructed by "The True Color of Heroes" (1986) in our delicate and multi-layered childhood world. , The little horse portrayed in the film - the cynical shape of windbreaker and sunglasses with a toothpick in his mouth is such a classic image of the times, and the intangible friendship between the electric, light and flint has deeply moved countless fans. There is no one who can splurge on bullets to perform a final-style lore, and walk to the altar of heroes alone.

Although the world of Jianghu is dangerous, it also contains the nirvana of personal heroism, the running streets, and the temperament of being reborn from blood. The protagonist there is the most spirited and most lost self, and the joy and pain are constantly repeated off the screen. Even with a frantic expression, you can play gorgeous movements as you like, or you can close your eyes and enjoy the thrill of killing people, just because we have our own rivers and lakes.

Finally, I can get away from this unreal world and use a kind of almost mysterious power to cover up the hidden fragility of my heart.

Theme Music: "The Love of the Year" (Leslie Cheung)

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  • Mark Gor: That's enough! I don't need your pity! You don't owe me anything. I would never force my own friends to do something they wouldn't do. I have my own regulations. I just don't want to live like this any more. Do you think I like to beg? I've been in bad shape for three years, waiting for this opportunity. This is my only chance, not to prove that I'm the best, but to simply take back what I have lost. Look at yourself. Look at what you've become. Back then, people rejected you. Now you can't even take two steps without someone following you. Have you ever fought for a chance? You never have. Never! don't want to be like you.

  • Mark Gor: If we don't watch, we'll have nothing.