As a triad theme movie, once broadcast, "Ancient Puzzle Boy" can be described as popular all over the river and the north, obsessed by countless young people, among which the happiness and revenge, brotherhood is deeply sought after by countless people, it can be said that the "Ancient Puzzle Boy" series of movies is unprecedentedly influential.
At that time, the popularity of "Ancient Puzzle Boy" reflected the general insecurity of young people at the bottom, just like the beautiful boy Nan in the movie, who had no father and no mother, and only one grandmother. Such a character setting, so that the young Chen Haonan, in order not to be bullied into the community, find affection and security in the brothers, but also regard the big guy B as the father, these are the things that young people in Hong Kong in that era are generally looking for. This is what I find most valuable when I watch the "Ancient Puzzle Boy" series - its story line may not stand up to scrutiny, but every shot is permeated with the fireworks of Ichijing Hong Kong.
This film promotes brotherhood and righteousness, and warns you that the end of the chaos is very tragic. However, I think that the biggest controversy in this film is not the role of jianghu righteousness in the underworld, which leads the audience to a dead end of countering violence with violence. In other words, in the name of justice, killing is carried out. The discussion is also about the serious consequences of countering violence with violence, and you can take a look at it and feel it.
There is also a certain reason why the film "Ancient Puzzle Boy" is accused of teaching bad children. The film's entry point is not appropriate, and it is easy to misunderstand that countering violence with violence is a just act.
