Revisiting Wu Yusen's "Hot Detective"

Katrine 2021-12-22 08:01:21

The Criterion Collection 9#

is more complicated for the arrangement of the scenery and camera position, of course, this requires higher investment support.

Deep-rooted, "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" blood feud complex.

A complex combination of special effects when the motorcycle assaults into the warehouse.

Tony Leung's acting skills as a double-faced man are the highlight.

Wu Yusen has turned Hong Kong gangsters and guns into myths, which is difficult to surpass.

The last scene of the police officer being forced to kneel down is probably unimaginable in Western culture. This reflects Wu Yusen's attempts to emphasize the traditional Chinese concept of morality and reputation above life and death.

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