Action stars will gradually transform as they grow older, and then shoot some literary dramas to maintain their status and extend their acting careers. It is a pity that not every action actor's transformation is so smooth. On the contrary, more than 90% of them will be eliminated because they cannot adapt to new changes or because they lack sufficient acting skills. Take Bruce Willis as an example. Last year, he tried to make a transition and acted in some literary films. What happened? After a complete failure, after the "transformation", Lao Bu returned to his old business again this year, filming action movies, and starting the second spring of his career.
American movie "Death Wish" (The Raptors)
Genre: Action, Crime
Main Cast: Bruce Willis (as Paul)
Story Overview: In order to avenge the revenge of his wife and daughter, Paul, a good doctor, turns into a messenger of the night to eliminate violence and peace.
Release Date: March 2, 2018 in the United States
It's been a long time, and the sturdy man with kindness in heart, fortitude in appearance, and awe-inspiring justice is back again. This is the Bruce Willis that fans are familiar with, and this is your action movie.
Without further ado, let's enter the brief review.
I, "Old Cloth" Action Movies
①Tough guy attribute bonus
The head can be broken, the blood can flow, only the firm gaze cannot change
②Family attribute bonus
Starting from "Die Hard", Lao Bu's films always have something to do with "family" (saving his wife, saving his son, revenge), this new film is the same, the routine is exactly the same
③Civilians are also heroes
Small people can also become big heroes. Put on a pistol, don a jumper, and become a low-profile, cheap version of Batman in the dark of night
II, "Old Cloth"-style plot
The role of setting:
Protagonist Paul (Occupation: Doctor) + Cannon Fodder (Wife and Daughter) + Detective Kevin
Story setting:
Paul's wife was killed and his daughter was seriously injured. Paul, a good man, asked the police for assistance, but unfortunately the police were not strong enough to find the suspect for a long time. So Paul decided to take action by himself and use violence to control violence and bring the criminals to justice.
Narrative logic:
Don't look at the logic, fight directly, and feel refreshed. When it comes to logic, you lose
Ending setting:
Paul killed the gangster who hurt his wife and daughter in his own way. Although the police detective saw the clue, he still laughed it off. We all understand that the main theme of "Justice must win" cannot be challenged
III, "Old Cloth"-style sensationalism
Sensation is another must-have element in Bruce Willis' films. What does this show show? Let's sort it out together
a, the love of husband and wife, the love is as deep as the sea
b, the love between father and daughter, father's love is like a mountain
c, brotherhood, love is stronger than gold
d, macho feelings, men's romance
IV, the overtones of the work
In addition to the "action drama" and "the bloody scene of violence against violence", this work also insinuates some livelihood topics that have to be said. for example:
a, the issue of gun control
Where is the crime scene?
chicago
Why did the director choose this city as the background city?
Because Chicago is a big city gripped by gun violence
What does it mean to choose this city?
With frequent violence, it implies that the "gun control law" is imminent
b. Legal incompetence
Why did Paul give up his continued trust in the police and act alone?
①Because he believes that detectives have limited energy and limited ability to do things
②Because he deeply felt that the law could not protect weak people
c, psychological massage is useless
With the development of the times, the presence of psychologists has become stronger and stronger, but are these senior white-collar workers who hold high salaries and speak various psychological terms really worth the price? Let's find out in the video.
Paul in the story went to see a psychiatrist after suffering trauma. What happened? no effect. On the contrary, when he started to be self-reliant and eliminate those social scumbags, Paul became cheerful. This change is not because of psychological massage, but from the use of violence to control violence, which is quite ironic.
The book is not exhaustive, so I put it on hold.
Director ★★★☆☆ (no fault)
Actor ★★★★★ (the familiar old cloth is back, although he is a little older, but his style is not lost in the past)
Plot ★★★☆☆ (A normal action movie, there are many logic problems, but don't worry about it, mainly watch Lao Bu's solo fight)
Visual effects ★★★★☆ (the next few scenes, the blood level is explosive)
Sound ★☆☆☆☆ (It's unsatisfactory, there is a problem with the connection with the screen)
Recommendation ★★★☆☆ (standard popcorn-style action movie, plus the return of the old macho, the visibility has been effectively improved)
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