It may be wrong to say that the Russians have made this type of film, but for those countries that are eager to cultivate a strong domestic commercial film market, these types are the most attractive film elements, so On the basis of borrowing from the Hollywood model and integrating their own national culture, Russian filmmakers have produced a series of quasi-Hollywood productions full of vodka flavors. The producer of "Black Lightning" Timo Bekmanbetov was the director of the cool "Wanted" in 2008, and he has already established himself in Hollywood. The basic inspiration for the film also came from him, but in order to give more opportunities for newcomers to the motherland, he took the initiative to let Xian act as the producer.
"Black Lightning" is not much new in terms of story. You can see the shadows of many Hollywood sci-fi movies passing by in a flash. In a sense, it is more like an American youth film under the banner of sci-fi. A poor child, a teenager, picking up girls, occasionally getting a mysterious energy antique car, and a big showdown with an evil organization. Family, love, growth, the usual elements are not broken at all. The film also has the essence of the same type of commercial films in terms of rhythm. It is even and stable, and the creation of the climax is very precise. However, it is not fair to say that the Hollywood gene on his body is not fair. Russian culture, social issues, and history are all well packaged into fashionable and exciting settings. Like the important props in the film flying old Volga cars, secret experiments in the Cold War era, the value orientation of today's Russian society and so on.
But to say that the greatest pleasure of watching the movie is in the special effects production of the film. Relying on the rapid development of domestic special effects technology and the formation of the surrounding industrial chain, Russian filmmakers have cleverly started to use this series of resources to create their own commercial films. Let's not talk about the quality of the movie itself, but at least in terms of the look and feel of the picture, it has begun to catch up with the special effects powers like the United States. In addition, the flying element has performed brilliantly in various large-scale productions in the past two years. The omnipotent antique sedan captured the hearts of moviegoers as soon as it appeared. Because of this achievement, Universal has also prepared to shoot the American version of the film. By the way, the vehicle in the film is somewhat of a tribute to "Back to the Future" and the famous sci-fi vehicle designer GENE WINFIELD.
Unlike some American superheroes, our protagonist is actually an ordinary adolescent with love, desire and troubles. Even if he can fly, it makes people feel that he is who he used to be, but when you look at it When he punishes crimes with his flying car, does he also want to be the guardian of the city that can play kura? This does make you and I itch a bit.
Originally published: "Information Times" 2010-07-18 Entertainment Xindi Weekly
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