What is Violent Aesthetics?

Nico 2022-03-23 09:02:13

How many bullets does Master Wu use to construct his violent aesthetic in this film? Can't count.
So if today's Hong Kong movies are dead, it's probably because they have surrendered their guns.
Who surrendered their guns? Why should they hand over their guns?
Mainland filmmakers should find this question worth pondering.
Hong Kong filmmakers should feel that the five flavors are mixed.
Looking at this movie back then,
Brother Fa was cool,
Wei Zai was cute,
Qiu Sheng was young,
Sister Shunyun was nostalgic, and
Zhen Hua was resentful.
In short, the audience was cool.
This is the aesthetics of violence.

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  • Tequila: [to Alan] I hate in-house funerals. I write all the music each time. A cop dies, and I have to play a tune for him. I really don't want to do that for you.

  • [to a baby, after shooting someone]

    Tequila: Hey, x-rated action!