Far too far, what I want to say is that this "Spy" is promoted as a double star, but in my opinion, it is Lee Jung Chul played by Song Kang Ho as the protagonist, showing him from a traitor who betrayed his country and defected to his own interests. A process of hesitation, fear, contradictions, and repetitions, until finally seeing a "comrade" who sacrificed himself for the country and put all his hopes on himself, a process of strength, passion, firmness, and no turning back. Secret agent, referring to Li Zhengchu. The role played by Gong Yoo is very simple, a member of the Boxer Regiment, determined to resist the Japanese, never had any fear or hesitation, put his personal and lover's safety at risk, and fought passionately for independence. In order to win over Song Kangho, Gong Yoo and his BOSS Lee Byung Hun, who were aware of it with reason and moved with emotion, used a large barrel of wine to "drink and understand" Lee Jung Chul, and patriotic enthusiasm flooded into their hearts. During the delivery of explosives on the train, Give Gong Yoo and others decisive help. But Li Zhengchu did not completely embark on the road of resisting Japan and saving the country, but hoped to draw a clear line with the Martyrs and did not want to have any more ties. Under the pull of his own national righteousness and the Japanese coercion and temptation, Li Zhengchu not only did things to help the Boxers, but also did great injustice to the Boxers, which fully demonstrated the complex human nature. Just like Ha Jung-woo in "Tunnel", who delivered water to the injured female driver, he not only wanted to help her, but also needed to protect himself.
In the end, before Gong Yoo was arrested, he put his life as a bet and became the last straw that overwhelmed Lee Jung's background as a "worldly person". Only then did he really begin to give himself to the nation and to the revolution. I still have to admire Song Kanghao's acting skills again. After reversing the ending, I will recall his crying scene in court. It is really heartfelt grief, grief over the loss of a "comrade", but it must show a certain indifference and sympathy. Aggrieved, to confuse the Japanese, this crying scene and the feeling of seeing the female prisoner's body are completely different. All in all, godlike acting.
This is the first time I have written such a long film review. Comments and corrections are welcome!
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