The "Police Story" series has always been a signature of Jackie Chan. There are 6 episodes of stories plus side stories. is the most sequel movie that Jackie has ever shot in his life.
The theme song "Tough Guy" he sang is more like a classical restraint method, and these pictures will automatically appear in the brain when he hears the melody.
His aggressiveness also imprinted the "Police Story" series with the logo of a classic police film.
But in retrospect, the first two "Police Story" series seem to be only heroic movies filled with a lot of action dramas. The action dramas are unparalleled, but the action dramas Outside is a pure Jackie Chan hero.
So this is also the reason why "New Police Story" can go to the next level.
Actually, to be honest, I don’t follow Jackie Chan very much.
Jackie Chan’s early movies were not bad. If you don’t watch the unreasonable plot, in fact, his movies are still of a certain level. It's just that his film standards in recent years have been uneven. After the West has systematically funded his films, he has been going all the way, especially after "Who Am I", the films are not even of a certain level, and the script is BUG Even more can pick out a bunch casually.
However, "New Police Story" did restore a lot of his reputation. at least made a lot of people change his outlook. Even the audience who hated him praised the film. It can be seen that "New Police Story" has indeed achieved consensus.
Jackie Chan once said in an interview with the media:
"This time I am not a hero with victorious battles, but more like an ordinary person, even though It's a hero and a down-and-out hero, which makes my acting more useful."
Jackie Chan is fascinating.
The continuous explosions, chaotic crowds, roaring cars, fierce police and robber showdowns in "New Police Story", director Chen Musheng’s excellent sense of rhythm It is better than before.
But the difference is that it did not continue the previous action comedy style of Jackie Chan's movies, but added a lot of sad inner dramas, hard and soft, both civil and military, making the film less optimistic and more A little bit tragic, so that the film realizes the intertextuality between art and business.
Of course, this point can also be seen in his 13 years of "Anti-drug" directed by him.
The most successful place in "New Police Story" should lie in its mastery of rhythm.
2 hours of film length, except for a few emotional dramas, it can be said that there is no cold spot.
The process of watching the movie is like riding a roller coaster, from the beginning of the excitement to the last minute. To be correct, without the computer special effects of Hollywood, and simply using stunt actors and photographic effects, "New Police Story" successfully retrieved the fresh excitement of watching action movies, instead of endless explosions and gun battles. .
In fact, from the very beginning, you can see the ambition of director Chen Musheng. Director Chen Musheng is the closest to Hollywood in the style of Hong Kong director. From his works in recent years, You can get a glimpse of the huge scenes, gorgeous pictures, thrilling actions, and compact plots in the action plot. These are all Hollywood's standard formulas.
What is rare is that he also added some flavors of old Hong Kong movies to it, and did not fully apply the consistent style of Hollywood, which is relatively rare in recent movies.
So "New Police Story" and "Anti-drug" have earned him a lot of reputation.
The double-decker bus "runaway" in the urban area I think is the best part of the whole film, which can be directly listed as the top ten movie clips.
Chen Musheng is very courageous. He used this paragraph to directly remind us of the wonderful clips of "Police Story" and tell us directly that this is the return of the "Jackie Chan style". Looking at the Hong Kong film scene, no special effects are added. Such a big battle scene is very rare.
To say that I am most impressed by the whole film, it is definitely this one.
is different from Jackie Chan’s previous personal show performance in the "Police Story" series. This time there are more Nicholas Tse who changes his image and Daniel Wu who plays the villain, so the protagonist of the whole film is no longer solely focused on Jackie Chan as a policeman.
From the beginning, Jackie Chan played the frustrated policeman quite well.
In the film, he has a lot of crying, tearing, emotional breakdown expressions and inner scenes. At that time, he really wanted to give him a kick, and asked him to cheer him up. It was really depressing. very angry.
But later, when he regained his confidence, the kung fu and the chase of the police and the robbers were also very exciting, and there was always Nicholas Tse by his side who was funny and fighting, creating an unexpected coordination.
The villain action plan in the plot combines video games, making the whole movie more full of vitality and youthfulness.
In addition, we can clearly see from the "New Police Story" that Jackie Chan has really come back, and his movements still retain his usual style, so you must Make a few circles, be sure to use everything around you as a weapon at any time, punches must be big and gorgeous, and occasionally step on the wall to turn over. This is his usual action, and more importantly, his rhythm is very good. Hurry up, it's too late for you to think about whether these actions fit together, and you just think it's wonderful.
Chen Musheng uses a method rarely used in Hong Kong movies in recent years, and he cuts directly to the topic from the beginning, and is too lazy to talk nonsense with you. Action movies are going to be intense, who tells you the inner drama! And this is something that Taiwanese directors can't do all the time. Don't talk nonsense about some things, just get to the point.
So as soon as the scene opened, the police publicly announced the feat of "catching the gangster within 3 hours."
In "New Police Story", Chen Guorong can be said to be the soul of the whole movie.
even said that without Jackie Chan, there would be no such movie. In the movie, maybe it is his personal charm, or maybe he is comfortable with this kind of role. In any case, Jackie Chan's performance in this drama feels natural and unpretentious, and the transition of his mood is handled quite well.
One year after the robbery occurred, Chen Guorong could not forgive himself, so he spent all day drinking and worrying. A new policeman, Zheng Xiaofeng, partnered with him, hoping to solve this case.
Nicholas Tse doesn't have many roles in "New Police Story", but the role interpretation is very good.
Nicholas Tse changed his cold appearance in the past. In this film, he uses a relaxed and witty image with a sense of justice to arrest criminals with Jackie Chan to create an immortal police story. Let the audience see Nicholas Tse different from the past, quite fresh.
The identity of Nicholas Tse in the film has been a mystery until the end. He said that his father was a thief, so he could not apply for the police academy to fulfill his wish. It is true that his father stole food from the store because he was hungry. He died in a car accident when he was leaving and was treated impolitely by the investigating officers. However, Jackie Chan appeared at the right time, saying that the thief also has dignity, and put a coat over his father's body, and comforted Nicholas Tse, who was young at the time, which made him quite moved.
is coherent from beginning to end, and the plot is quite clear.
contrasts Nicholas Tse’s yearning for justice and Wu Yanzu’s hatred of the police. The figures are vivid.
Strictly speaking, his character has nothing to say, but he still allows such a character to have a certain sense of joy without being redundant or annoying, and a few paragraphs need to be quieter. , His performance is not inferior.
On the other hand, Wu Yanzu seems to be very suitable for acting as a villain. His performance in this play is very different from that in The Disciples. In this play His expression is obviously more vivid, and his inner drama is obviously more unrestrained, a bit arrogant, but not too much. It cannot be denied that he is indeed very talented.
was abused by his father as a police officer since he was a child, so he grew up to become a criminal with a strong aversion to the police.
played the role of the villain and worked hard on acting, and it really won him a full house, making him a path to an idol and a capable actor.
Guan Zu’s unique temperament is both righteous and evil, which is interpreted by this rebellious teenager who sees death very lightly and enjoys game-like fun in the process of manipulating the lives of others penetrating.
This character with a special personality also gave Chen Musheng's movie a distinctive feature, which made it stand out from many Hong Kong action movies.
The story also hides deep helplessness at the end, not just the helplessness of Jackie Chan losing his brother and self-confidence at the beginning. The revelation of Nicholas Tse's true identity, Wu Yanzu's pathological behavior, and the pressure Wang Jie suffered in reality all intertwined with a more authentic personality of the adult.
Every hero is not shed blood and tears, and every bad person is not heinous, he is born a bad person, and the people, events and things that may happen in reality are also presented in the movie.
So the audience will feel very real after watching it.
The plot of "New Police Story" is full of tension. Jackie Chan appears as a hero in trouble. He explains the story of his trouble in the form of flashbacks, giving him a lot of inner play. , So that everyone knows that Jackie Chan can both play and act.
Not only that, but the emotional scene in "New Police Story" is also very soft.
Although there are not many emotional dramas between him and Yang Caini, they are sincere and touching. In one scene, Yang Caini is surrounded by explosives. Jackie Chan blames herself and is worried, and manages to take her out of danger. The two stay with each other and are not afraid of life and death. Just one scene, witnessed the unforgettable love. Yang Caini is not a vase in this film, but a corner. Later, Cai Ni Yang survived a catastrophe, but her face was somewhat mutilated. Jackie Chan still insisted on proposing to her, showing that the character is dedicated to love.
The scene of demolition of the bomb is considered the most touching part of the love between the two in this film. The process of
was full of suspense, and I kept wondering whether Yang Caini would die or not, which can be regarded as a climax in the play. Yang Caini is really beautiful and performs well.
In addition, Chen Guorong repays grievances with virtue and no resentment in the face of framed or unfriendly colleagues; in one scene, An Zhijie wants to raise a gun against him, but because Jackie Chan is eager to call an ambulance Save him and give up.
Finally, when he and Daniel Wu were on the rooftop duel, Jackie Chan completely ignored the hatred of his colleagues being killed, and tried to persuade him morally, trying to save his life. all showed the heroic demeanor of Jackie Chan’s movie .
If you swear an oath to the media confidently at the beginning, you will be the culprit within three hoursIf the senior inspector Chen Guorong who was brought to justice is the concentrated expression of the invincible heroic image in the past, then the "drunk cat" who indulged in the drunkard and dreamed of death after seeing all his subordinates slaughtered in the warehouse war showed a middle-aged man. Can't get rid of the cruel side of failure.
I believe this is also a "middle-aged crisis" encountered by many men in their lives.
Over half a hundred years old, he is no longer the wicked boy in "Snake Hand", no longer the city hunter in "Crime Squad", no longer The true heroes in "Thunderbolt" are no longer the Raiders of the Raiders of the "Flying Eagle Project", and are no longer the red and purple "big nose love saint"
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Under the aggressive momentum of a new generation of idol stars such as Daniel Wu and Twins, Jackie Chan has lost the charm he once had. Although he is the big brother of the film industry, at best he is just a comedian who gags in Hollywood movies, a symbol of Eastern culture that has been curious.
He strives for perfection in the "New Police Story" script, so he has the old tears of "kneeling down" in the warehouse. The invincible superheroes of the year have restored their status as ordinary people. They not only have to face difficult and dangerous tests that ordinary people can't imagine, but also have to endure endless humiliation and mental torture.
His free and easy, witty and amused appearance is nowhere to be found, replaced by Chen Guorong, who is full of vicissitudes of life, with deep enmity and heroic helplessness. It is this deliberate role change that enables Jackie Chan to successfully get rid of the solitary and courageous hero image in the previous movies, Xiucheng Zhengguo .
The appearance of Yang Caini, who hasn’t shown her for a long time, gave the audience a surprise. Although the youth of the girl is less, but the charm of a mature woman is more distinguished. It is still eye-catching.
In the film, she gently comforted the frustrated Jackie Chan in the face of the pain of the loss of her brother, showing a calm and considerate image of a good woman. There are not many scenes but the performance is good. Therefore, it is wise for her to choose this film as a comeback. It not only awakens the audience's impression of her, but also breaks the myth that female characters are always vases in Jackie Chan's plays.
Throughout the article, "New Police Story" has almost no cold spots. Even if there is, it is also considerate to the audience and gives the opportunity to take a breather and go to the toilet.
The pretty police flower played by A Sa and Nicholas Tse sang a humorous and amusing song to relieve the sensory excitement of a series of martial arts scenes.
Each play has the right time and degree. It is a change from the bad habit of playing too long in previous action movies and making people feel bored. But while Jackie Chan and Nicholas Tse are fighting hard, if they can take off their cumbersome jackets to reveal their chest muscles, the audience will definitely enjoy watching.
The scene of the bus rampage, although not innovative, it was well shot, and it was breathtaking. Wu Yanzu’s last scene of "The father wants to save the son and the son dies quickly" is quite awakening, and contains the positive significance of the film to educate the world .
Many advantages can be seen, "New Police Story" was filmed carefully, and the audience watched happily.
Of course, the most memorable thing in the film is the disappearance of Tingfeng Tse. The reminiscence and the army green jacket he always wore, and his consistent smile.
In this imperfect world, a brand new police story begins again.
