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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Extended Reading
  • Bonnie 2022-03-15 09:01:05

    Wu Yusen gave Ti Lung, dexterity to Leslie Cheung, and gave Chow Yun-fat the unforgettable charm of Hong Kong's night scene. Regardless of the officials and bandits, the heroes of the triangle have a principled bone and a bloody tenderness. The neat and comfortable scene scheduling and photography movement like a textbook are the ingenuity of the filmmakers, and the close-up of each actor can see the soul of the hero. "You win or lose in gambling," he said with a relaxed smile.

  • Javon 2022-03-19 09:01:07

    My dear brother Ma, you make me sigh that the hero’s twilight is even more torment...

A Better Tomorrow quotes

  • Father Sung: Ho...

    Ho Tse Sung: Dad...

    Father Sung: You should get out of the business. Your brother has no idea what you're doing. I remember when you kids played Cops & Robbers together. Even when he lost, he still wanted to be the cop. I don't want to see you two brothers play this game for real.

  • [as Ho and Shing are surrounded by police, Ho attempts to shoot Shing, but runs out of bullets]

    Shing: Out of bullets? I guess I'll go surrender. I'll be okay. You on the other hand... You see, I have money. A few days in court, and I'll be a free man. If you have money, you can turn black to white. This, I learned from you. I pity your brother. Because of you, his white has become black, and it's your fault.