Osaka in 1989

Zion 2021-12-21 08:01:32

Everywhere, skyscrapers, fragrant bars, shining Toyota taxis, large neon advertisements of Kenwood and Fujifilm, and escalators crossing the streets all shine with the light of prosperity at the peak of the economy. This is Japan in 1989, 28 years ago. Sir Ridley Scott's gangster films, without any doubt, classic and attractive, culture and conflict are cleverly wrapped in the shell of gangster chase and bloody struggle, without any sense of intent. 4.5 points properly. ,0.5 points for photography, especially the steel factory section. By the way, what do you think of, the famous Apple advertisement "1984"? Let’s look at an interesting detail. Look at the comparison between Japan’s economy and China’s domestic economy. The escort girl from Chicago told Douglas that he would tip her girl 50 dollars. Garcia told Douglas that the wine was 120 dollars, the sashimi was 200 dollars, and Takakura paid the bill. The official exchange rate of the U.S. dollar in 1989 was 3.76. At that time, when foreign exchange bonds were used, the U.S. dollar ratio on the black market could sometimes reach 8. At that time, the domestic medium-level wages were around RMB 80-100, which was calculated on the high line of 100. So Douglas' tip is 400 yuan, 4 months' salary in China. Wine money + fish is 320 US dollars, 2560 yuan, domestic salary for 2 years and 1 month. Osaka in 1989.

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  • Alberto 2022-04-23 07:02:36

    [3.0] Much more interesting than the story is the aesthetics of the film. The digital punk of "Blade Runner" and the aesthetics of Japanese gangster films have completed a collision with a good chemical reaction here.

  • Genesis 2022-03-22 09:02:03

    The character creation is extremely successful, and it has a bit of the taste of the Ang Lee family trilogy. From identity to culture, the road to heroes mostly ends in the same way, such as the American version of Sanjuro Tsubaki and the Japanese version of the noon magistrate's final hymn. PS: There was black rain after the nuclear explosion. Scott knows Japan too well!

Black Rain quotes

  • Nick Conklin: A couple of guys I used to work with in the department took some money from some drug dealers. No big deal.

    Matsumoto Masahiro: They stole?

    Nick Conklin: They liberated funds.

    Matsumoto Masahiro: Theft is theft. There is no gray area.

    Nick Conklin: Hey Matsu, New York is one big gray area.

  • Nick Conklin: I usually get kissed before I get fucked.