The vigorous development of the film market has stimulated many filmmakers to explore and innovate film themes, and many alternative film themes have begun to be put on the screen, and the "thief theme" film is such an example. As a special group, "thieves" have given birth to many screen classics under the bold creation of many filmmakers. Today we will take stock of seven excellent "thief theme" domestic films for you.
1. "Happy Fairy Nest" Release date: 1981
In 1981, the classic comedy "Happy Fairy Nest" launched by New Art City can be described as the childhood memories of many post-80s and post-90s audiences. In order to raise seven orphans, the god steals multiple hands, "steals" the rich and the poor, and fights with the police. A warm thief story, humorous and funny details design, this small-budget film with the hearts of a large number of filmmakers to make a deep impression on many viewers. The wonderful interpretations of Shi Tian, Mai Jia, Wu Ma, Huang Baiming and others have also made many fans remember it vividly.
2. "Beware of Little Hands" Release date: 1982
In 1982, Hong Jinbao's "Beware of Small Hands" is also a fairly classic thief-themed film. In the early 1980s, Hong Kong kung fu films began to decline, and after a cameo appearance in "Chasing Girls" in 1981, Hong Jinbao realized that audience tastes had begun to change, and traditional kung fu films were not a long-term solution. In an effort to innovate, Hong Jinbao began to try to shoot modern action films, and this "Beware of Little Hands" is his test of the waters. The film was well received after its release, and Hong Jinbao also won the second "Golden Statue Film Emperor" because of the film.
3. "Across the Sea" Release date: 1991
Since 1986's "The True Colors of Heroes", bullet-ridden jianghu films have become the mainstream on the screen, but with the proliferation of genre works, the audience began to have aesthetic fatigue, so that Wu Yusen's confident "Blood Two Males" also suffered a fiasco at the box office. In 1991, Wu Yusen, who had regained his strength, launched this masterpiece of the thief theme - "Across the Sea". The "thief" in the film is no longer the image of a pickpocket in the streets and alleys, but has become an international thief. The integration of Wu-style violent aesthetics and the wonderful interpretations of Zhang Guorong, Zhong Chuhong and Zhou Runfa make the film an eternal classic.
4. "Xiao Wu" Released: 1998
Regarding the theme of thieves, there are also many classic works on the mainland film screen, and "Xiao Wu" directed by Jia Zhangke in 1998 is one of them. The film has achieved a lot of praise because of its realistic approach and simple story, and has also won honors at the "Berlin International Film Festival", "Vancouver International Film Festival" and "Nantes Three Continents Film Festival in France". "Life is like a movie, some people play the police, some people play the thief, and someone always has to play the thief."
5. "Dragon and Phoenix Fight" Release date: 2004
In 2004, Du Qifeng directed "Dragon and Phoenix Fight", which is also a classic thief movie. A pair of thieves and thieves fighting each other, a unique love story. The careful design of the small scenes makes this film seem interesting. The wonderful interpretations of Andy Lau and Zheng Xiuwen also added a lot of color to the film. When "Dragon and Phoenix Fight" was made that year, the film was originally intended to be released in September 2004, but After seeing the sample film, Du Qifeng felt that it still needed to be improved, so he postponed the release to October 2004. Perhaps it is the excellence of "Galaxy Image", the film has achieved good results at the box office and word of mouth after its release.
6. "No Thief in the World" Release date: 2004
Also in 2004, Andy Lau was invited by Feng Xiaogang to star in a movie with a thief theme again, which is "No Thief in the World". The film is adapted from Zhao Benfu's novel of the same name, which can be described as a classic of mainland films. The interpretation of a large number of powerful celebrities such as Andy Lau, Rene Liu, Ge You, Li Bingbing, Lin Jiadong, Wang Baoqiang, etc., as well as the production of well-known filmmakers such as Feng Xiaogang, Han Sanping, Chen Guofu, etc., make the film a masterpiece worthy of repeated review.
7. "Wen Que" Release time: 2008
In 2008, Du Qifeng launched "Wen Que", which is also a very good thief film. "Wen Que" is the meaning of "thief" in Hong Kong slang, and Du Qifeng's unique design makes this film the most literary and artistic work of "Galaxy Reflection". The soundtrack, editing, tone, and shots of the film are very exquisite, and the performances of Ren Dahua, Lin Jiadong, Lin Xilei and others have also impressed many audiences. The film was once shortlisted for the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008, and if you're a fan of "Galactic Image", "Wen Que" is definitely a film not to be missed.