In 1999, there were two films that gave me indescribable excitement, "The Matrix" and "Dark War". So far, there is no Hong Kong movie that can replace "Dark War" in my mind. The battle of wits between Liu Qingyun and Andy Lau in the film, the cooperation of both enemies and friends, a tacit understanding and an interlocking plot, lead people into a tense and casual world of secret warfare. Chinese people talk about the mean, not flamboyant, not restrained, not silent, not shouting, that is the mean, "Dark War" grasps the plot, the kind of rhythm, giving people a very comfortable feeling. At the beginning of the movie, Liu Qingyun's calmness and composure as a judgment expert brought a wonderful beginning to the world of "Dark War". The meeting with Andy Lau on the rooftop, a casual "traffic jam", immediately gave people a sense of It's a feeling that the two hate seeing each other late. Appreciating "Dark War 1" is a process of savoring the details, a slight voice, a bag of milk powder, all paving the way for what will happen in the future. "Dark War 1" is also tense and exciting. Although the shootout in the film is short, the tacit cooperation between the two, the calmness of the enemy, and the incisive expression here, and the inconspicuous half-barrel drink at the end calms the anxiety and tension. Hong Kong movies always have humorous elements, and Huang Qifa's words and deeds make people laugh. The encounter on the minibus brings another kind of romance to the world of "Dark War". The casual encounter is unforgettable. Maybe this is a tragedy, but at the end of the film, Liu Qingyun said to Meng Jiahui: Maybe one day he suddenly Come out, you will be shocked.
I like the wits of "Dark War" and the beauty of "Dark War 2". Many people say that 2 is not as good as the previous work, this is an evaluation from the content. Ekin Cheng's magic adds a little incredible to 2, but the rhythm of 2 is better grasped. I have always liked beautiful movies. "Dark War 2" has done this very well. The western restaurant on the street, the street in the rain , with Zhong Zhirong's soundtrack, Ekin Cheng's free and easy, Liu Qingyun's calm, everything is so wonderful.
If the fight with Andy Lau is evenly matched, the fight with Ekin Cheng is at a disadvantage, but under the disadvantage, it still reflects a kind of wisdom and courage. What I highly admire is the chase in the rain, the sound of daring music, the end of the street is the end, if I win, I will go back to the police station with you. In the end, Liu Qingyun sat on the bicycle without wheels and watched Ekin Cheng slowly leave on the damaged bicycle, but there was a kind of faith everywhere, and the agreement must be followed.
In the world of "Dark War", there is no benevolence and righteousness, right and wrong, and some are compact and casual. Like the world of "Dark War", this is a comfortable feeling. The English name of "Dark War" is "Running Out Of Time". There is no time, and it is not bound by time. All the battles, music, love, and Huang-inspired humor are so natural. Maybe this It's the world of "Dark War" that I want.
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