I think back then, " Infernal Affairs " was called a terrifying movie by the audience, because every detail of this movie is worth pondering, and every interaction between the protagonists has foreshadowing. When you watch the entire movie and recall those details, you will feel that this movie can definitely be regarded as an outstanding representative of Chinese-language movies. This time I will take you to learn about the trilogy of crime gangster movies "Infernal Affairs".
"Infernal Affairs" is a police film produced by Media Asia Film Distribution Company in 2002, directed by Lau Wai-keung, Mak Siu-fai, and starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung , Anthony Wong , Eric Tsang and others. The film tells the story of two men with confused identities who are undercover agents of the police and the underworld. After a fierce battle, they are determined to find themselves. There are three movies in this series.
Whether they are young people or people of the older generation, most of them have watched the movie "Infernal Affairs". There are many plots worth pondering, and the two characters are each other's undercover agents. However, they cannot reveal their behavior and methods of doing things, and can only use some other methods to get rid of suspicion. At the same time, all the actors who participated in the filming of "Infernal Affairs" passed the test, which also shows that a good plot can indeed bring the actors' acting skills to a climax, and the confrontation between the actors will create stronger sparks.
Andy Lau has been setting the stage for the entire drama since his appearance. Every line and every subtle movement is the self-expression of the artists. After many times of practice, it turns out that everyone is just an ordinary person, but they cannot Live an ordinary life, just like the "policeman" played by Andy Lau in the play. He originally wanted to live an ordinary life and be with his woman for life, but in this era, it was difficult to survive and could only use his own life. To protect this society and eliminate the underworld.
During the process of investigating undercover agents, Andy Lau needed to think over and over again. Every look and every action was very careful. He also had to repeatedly consider checking their information and what each police officer said. Therefore, regarding the drama "Infernal Affairs", some people say that Andy Lau has the best acting skills, while others say that it is Tony Leung's classic. But in fact, every artist in it has made a great contribution to this film and television drama. Their consideration of details is not as successful as "Infernal Affairs", a police film.
Most people think that the movie "Infernal Affairs" is not suitable for young people to watch, but I think that as a thoughtful and terrifying film work, it will withstand everyone's speculation. There are many details in "Infernal Affairs" that are worth picking up for young people, and the stories and plots told in the movie "Infernal Affairs" are worthy of everyone's reflection. The people around you may not be really good to you, and the people you trust may betray you. This is the connotation of "Infernal Affairs".
The second "Infernal Affairs" was released in 2003. The film was produced by Hong Kong Media Asia Film Co., Ltd. . Andy Lau , Mak Siu-fai co-directed, Anthony Wong , Eric Tsang , Edison Chen , Shawn Yue , Ng Chun-yu , Carina Lau and other starring roles. The film tells the story of a series of battles of wits and wits between the Hong Kong police and the Tsim Sha Tsui gangster Nee family in 1991, when they sent undercover agents to infiltrate each other's internal affairs.
" Infernal Affairs 2", as the sequel to the first part, still explains to the audience a fearless existence - faith! The basis of whether a film is worth watching is the plot! As the second part of "Infernal Affairs", it is the more outstanding one among the three "Infernal Affairs" in terms of plot setting. The role of the undercover in "Infernal Affairs 2" is the biggest attraction. The undercover's dealings with gangsters and their professional qualities are all shown in the film.
The film is still set in the Hong Kong society where the gang is the boss. The police are helpless against the gang. In fact, it is also a revelation of the current social situation. The gang is king, and the most powerful ones are the gang bosses. In many cases, the police become the weak presence. . In "Infernal Affairs 2", none of the superstars we saw in the previous film appeared, but the addition of Anthony Wong and Eric Tsang also made the audience full of expectations for this film.
In the film, Sir Huang, played by Anthony Wong, is a good policeman full of positive energy. As a complex character in the film, his diverse personality is displayed in front of the audience, which also makes the complexity of human nature, society and the film itself clear. concentrated expression. But we also see his tragic side, which ends in a tragic death! To say that in this film, the good guy card should be given out, Ni Yongxiao played by Wu Zhenyu is definitely one of them.
Wu Zhenyu, with his excellent acting skills, performed this role very charmingly. Although he is a villain in the film and is the biggest villain among the villains, viewers who have watched the film can also find that he is a completely good person and has a kind side. His faith is his love for his family. Despite his appearance as a gangster, he is still a good person worthy of praise. Compared with its predecessor, "Infernal Affairs 2" is both a replay and a new structure in the ending.
Looking back at the ending of the previous work, Hua Tsai has been arrested, but he appears as a good policeman in this film, subverting the ending of the previous work. The audience may not be able to understand the director's intention, but the second part is still the same series as the previous one. Whether it is the presentation of details or the design of music and lines, the sameness can be seen. "Infernal Affairs 2" still continues the style of the previous part in the use of music. As long as it reaches the climax, the music always appears appropriately. The iconic song in the film is still "The Forgotten Time" by Tsai Chin, which appears very frequently. The theme song was changed and changed to a trio of Beyond. Compared with the theme song "Infernal Affairs" in the first part, the style is naturally different and it gives the audience a different feeling. It is still worth recalling.
In terms of detail processing, "Infernal Affairs 2" also has some areas worthy of criticism. Although they are all small details, they still feel inconsistent and a bit imperfect. For example, there are differences in the age of the little girl and the gambling equipment. Maybe the majority of movie fans will not pay attention to these small details, but it is enough to show that the screenwriter and director are still worthy of reflection on the rigorous details of the film. In terms of lines, he also created many classic lines, which left a deep impression on the audience. For example, as Ni Yongxiao said, if you run away, you will have to pay back sooner or later.
Many words are still used today, which also illustrates their classic meaning. Wu Zhenyu's performance of this role is a highlight. He is also different from the inherent gangster image in other Hong Kong movies. He has more humanity and is relatively elegant in appearance, and his introverted personality has also gained him Many good reviews. In this film, he was also nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards , but ultimately lost due to lack of popularity. From the perspective of the play itself, this film starts with a prologue and goes through three stages, pushing the plot to a climax step by step, making the audience feel as if they are immersed in the scene, and will be more emotionally shocked. The theme of this film is to vividly express the essence of Infernal Affairs.
Everyone wants to say goodbye to their past selves and want to be their true selves, but they can never achieve the unity of the characters. This also brings more recognition to the audience. Judging from the performance of the play, it is undoubtedly more successful. As an extended sequel to "Infernal Affairs", the second part is also more exciting. No matter the plot or character interpretation, they are all closely linked, leaving the audience with endless aftertaste. Moreover, the cast is stronger, and overall it is quite attractive. Judging from the audience's evaluation, "Infernal Affairs 2" closely follows the previous work, as if adding a ray of brilliance to the classic.In fact, this film has surpassed its predecessor in a certain sense, becoming more classic and more popular with the audience.
The third part "Infernal Affairs: Ultimate Infernal Affairs " was released in 2003. is a police film produced by Media Asia Film Co., Ltd. . It is directed by Lau Wai-keung and Mak Siu-fai and Tony Leung , Starring Andy Lau , Dawn , Chen Daoming and others. The movie tells the story of Liu Jianming who killed Chen Yongren and approached Chen Yongren's psychiatrist Dr. Li. He wanted to know Chen Yongren's past and found evidence that Officer Yang was an undercover agent.
The final chapter of Infernal Affairs is actually the sequel to the original Infernal Affairs. The second part is the previous work and the third part is the sequel. This is also a pattern. But this sequel actually perfectly explains the meaning of the so-called "infinite hell", the self-punishment from the depths of the soul, forever lingering in the inner demons, unable to extricate itself. The plot is also the most complicated and confusing of the three, making people have to use their brains to judge the implications and logic of every detail. The whole story uses interludes and split personality illusions to achieve the director's purpose well. , the editing and arrangement are very reasonable and full of flavor. Infernal Affairs, these three works can be regarded as monumental works of Hong Kong gangster movies.
First of all, "Infernal Affairs 3" is a work full of ambitions. Starting from the late 1990s, the Hong Kong film market declined sharply, and more and more directors and actors began to give up on movies. Until "Infernal Affairs" turned out The birth of the film suddenly ignited new hopes for Hong Kong filmmakers. As the official sequel to "Infernal Affairs", the much-anticipated "Infernal Affairs 3" naturally shoulders more historical responsibilities and expectations.
Therefore, while retaining all the original cast members, the movie added heavyweights Lai Ming and Chen Daoming. The plot also included the original Andy Lau. Tony Leung's double undercover instantly became Andy Lau, Tony Leung and Chen Daoming's triangle undercover, plus an unknown person. The dawn of a good or bad moment exponentially expands the plot. In undercover movies, it is difficult to distinguish the good or bad of a character. In "Infernal Affairs 3", because of Andy Lau's schizophrenia, in addition to analyzing the good or bad of a character, we also have to analyze whether the character is true or false (movie There are a lot of fictional plots created by Andy Lau). So a tight-paced police film evolved into a suspenseful and complex brain-burning film. Perhaps because I wanted to make "Infernal Affairs 3" too different, I lost myself a little bit.
Although the plot of "Infernal Affairs 3" is complicated and mind-numbing, the basic idea is still very clear: this is a secret war between Andy Lau and Liming investigating each other. Lai Lai investigates Andy Lau because he wants to give an explanation to the dead Chen Yongren; Andy Lau investigates Lai Lai because he wants to provide a guarantee for the living Liu Jianming. But in the end it turned into a mess because of Andy Lau's split personality. In the movie, in addition to having direct encounters with Andy Lau, Lai Lai also had conflicts and relationships with major characters such as Tony Leung, Eric Tsang, Anthony Wong and even Chen Daoming. Therefore, understanding Lai Lai's role as Yang Jinrong became a key to understanding "Infernal Affairs 3" key.
Li Ming seems to be a complete bad guy. He works vigorously but cruelly. He has an ulterior collusion with Han Chen and has been using unfair means to suppress prisoners, as if he is the last mole in the police force. But in fact, it's just the opposite. Li Ming is the most well-intentioned and good person in the police force. Lai Lai appeared in all the key occasions in the movie, and always did the most unflattering things. Lai Lai said to Tony Leung and Andy Lau respectively in the police station and parking lot, "Be careful in the future!" It seemed like a provocation and warning, but Actually caring and blessing. For Tony Leung, Liming knew the dangers of an undercover career, so he asked him to be careful about his life. For Andy Lau, Liming had already seen through his identity, but he wanted Andy to cherish this opportunity to be a new man more, but he didn't expect it at all. Andy Lau has completely split his personality.
In order to preserve the original flavor of "Infernal Affairs", "Infernal Affairs 3" can only make those "dead" people reappear in the movie through memories and fantasy. So these three movies seem to be coherent and smooth, but in fact the gap is huge. "Infernal Affairs" and "Infernal Affairs 2" can be listed separately and watched alone, while "Infernal Affairs 3" must be viewed in conjunction with the first two. The key is that after being linked, it is not so easy to understand.
"Infernal Affairs" as a separate film is undoubtedly the most classic in the history of Hong Kong police and gangster movies, but the entire "Infernal Affairs series" can hardly be called a perfect film trilogy, because As sequels, "Infernal Affairs 2" and "Infernal Affairs 3" have obvious gaps compared with "Infernal Affairs". The story of "Infernal Affairs 2" is very exciting but the plot is not directly related to "Infernal Affairs". The plot of "Infernal Affairs 3" is closely related to "Infernal Affairs" but the details are a bit messy. Perhaps it is because "Infernal Affairs" is too classic, so no matter how the sequel is made, it is unsatisfactory.
The above is the content of the "Infernal Affairs" movie trilogy. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Thank you for watching!
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