After 5 years, Zhou Yunfa returned and played the waste firewood!
Exciting news!
Chow Yun-fat, who has not released a new film for many years, has finally returned to the big screen.
Brother Fa + God of Gamblers, these two words are superimposed together, which not only ignites the feelings of fans, but also whets the appetite of the audience.
Two days ago, after the premiere screening, word of mouth exploded.
Uncle Yu, this is to say——
"Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers"
It can be seen from the poster that this is a pure taste of Hong Kong film.
Behind-the-scenes personnel, from the golden team of "Matchless".
Director Pan Yaoming, producer Huang Bin, screenwriter Zhuang Wenqiang, all recognized by the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Every link ensures that the film has excellent quality.
The actors are all powerful.
Yuen Yongyi, Liao Qizhi, Fang Zhongxin, Bai Zhi.
and soul starring - Chow Yun-fat.
Looking at the entire summer file, there are and only this one of the Hong Kong films with such a reliable lineup.
It has been 5 years since Brother Fa's last movie came out.
For 5 years, only "Don't Call Me a "God of Gamblers" has moved him.
The film decorates a grand and profound universal proposition in a humorous way.
After reading it, Uncle Yu felt that he was cured.
Like a spring breeze, I got a relaxed, warm and inspirational spiritual comfort.
There is no doubt that as a landmark actor in Hong Kong, Brother Fa carries the memories of classic Hong Kong films for a generation.
Especially impressed by the gambling films he has acted.
In 1989, "God of Gamblers" was born.
With a box office of 36 million Hong Kong dollars, it topped the annual ticket crown and triggered a wave of gambling films.
The "God of Gamblers" played by Chow Yun-fat is Gao Jin, so it became popular.
He sat at the gambling table with a big back and a suit, looking calm and relaxed, and the winning ticket appeared to become a classic image in the hearts of countless fans.
How much do people like Brother Fa Gambling movies?
In 1994, "God of Gamblers 2" starring Brother Fa once again broke the Hong Kong movie sales record.
Even if after 2014, the gambling film scenery is no longer popular, but the "Macao Vice" series starring Brother Fa can still become the box office champion of the Spring Festival file.
Brother Fa's image of the gambler has long crossed the times and has become an indelible filter in the hearts of fans.
34 years after the birth of "God of Gamblers", he chose to say goodbye to the classic character "God of Gamblers" with a "Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers".
The film is not a simple reproduction of the past gambling films, but has new settings and expressions.
Brother Fa who is no longer a "gambler god", what kind of life opportunities will he have when he enters the casino?
Wu Guanghui, played by Brother Fa, has a strong sense of contrast with "Gao Jin".
He still haunts casinos, but he is no longer the spirited and omnipotent gambler.
Ironic.
Wu Guanghui's name means:
"To be a man is to be bright and honest, and to have brilliant achievements in life."
Unexpectedly, he lived as "without brilliance".
On weekdays, dress sloppily.
Dress up casually, wear slippers and go out.
Life is difficult and mentally turbulent.
Walking without a straight shape, spending all day with noodles.
Although with good brothers, run a barbershop.
But he has no ambition and no self-motivation.
The worst is problem gambling.
I almost didn't win, I still owed a debt, and I was chased and splashed with paint.
No matter how you look at it, it's a loser.
To be honest, Uncle Yu didn't expect that Brother Fa played such a scrawled and chaotic low-level little person this time.
I have to say that this is a big contrast with the cool male god on the previous gambling table.
The role gap is just the first surprise brought by Brother Fa.
Looking back, there is a second surprise.
In addition to gambling, Wu Guanghui has another identity - father.
This is his second time playing his father after "Alang's Story".
Some people may want to ask, how good can a loser be a father?
This problem, since the sudden visit of his former lover Li Xi (played by Yuen Yongyi), leaving his son Li Yang with him, has run through the entire plot development and constantly created suspense.
Wu Guanghui, who was riddled with debts due to bad gambling, coveted Li Xi's living expenses of 100,000 yuan.
So he promised to spend a month with his son.
The gambler's irresponsibility and the father's responsibility form the core conflict of the entire play.
How should he face the past? How to get along with my son?
How to reconcile with life? Can the prodigal son turn back?
The scribbled gambler and serious father are fused together, and the role is very difficult to play.
Before screenwriter Zhuang Wenqiang said that at first he only wanted to write a realistic drama.
Unexpectedly, after reading the script, Brother Fa took the initiative to ask Ying to star.
Brother Fa said that the reason for being touched was that this is not only the story of Wu Guanghui, but also the story of real society.
This is also Brother Fa's second interpretation of the emotional theme of walking the heart after "Autumn Fairy Tale" and "Alang's Story".
This role can indeed only be played by a handsome brother who can play "God of Gamblers" and use "Alang's Story" to tear-jerk.
After watching the film, you will find that Brother Fa reconciled an unexpected Wu Guanghui.
Full of surprises, without any contradiction.
Uncle Yu had a doubt before watching the film.
Why did Brother Fa design a long hair style, does the gambler have to rely on throwing his hair to be handsome?
After watching the movie, I realized that this is not a long-haired gambling god story, but has the same core as "Alang's Story":
Touching father-son relationship.
Specifically.
This is the story of a small person who is desperate and reverses his fate.
The former gambler was about winning money;
The current God of Gamblers is to win love and respect.
Love and respect come primarily from paternity and personal growth.
Let's start with the father-son relationship.
The film has made a very special setting.
Wu Guanghui's son, Li Yang, suffers from autism.
Normal communication disorders, stereotyped and repetitive behaviors.
Wu Guanghui grew up so big, he didn't take much care of others, let alone how to get along with autistic people.
Moreover, the old lover suddenly said that he had a son.
Who knows, is the child his own?
Therefore, Wu Guanghui promised to take care of Li Yang, just for money.
The so-called "care" is actually "free-range", and it is not concerned at all.
He even took Li Yang in and out of the casino and continued the bad gambling mode.
Unexpectedly.
Wu Guanghui discovered that Li Yang actually had a talent for gambling.
So, use him as a fortune tree and shake it vigorously.
But not long after, Li Yang's autism completely subverted Wu Guanghui's life.
The relationship between father and son gradually changes in one conflict after another.
Because Li Yang avoided mice, he had a stress reaction and made a mess of his home.
In the process of pursuing responsibility, Wu Guanghui caused Li Yang to hit the table and blood flowed.
For the first time, he felt guilty, and fatherly love began to awaken.
When he saw his son's photo stored in his mobile phone, he realized that his son had always known about his father's existence and had not forgotten him for so many years.
At this time, the emotional balance of his self-centered gradually tilted.
Begin to care about his son's expression and habits, take care of his emotions.
Getting along with his son with autism made Wu Guanghui softer.
After tasting the taste of fatherhood for the first time, Wu Guanghui suddenly received the news that Li Xi had terminal cancer.
After the death of his old love, he had to take on the responsibility of taking care of Li Yang alone.
At this moment, becoming a father and taking care of his children has become the top priority in his life.
He finally dared to face the loopholes in his life over the past few decades.
Abandon the bad habit of gambling and find meaning in life.
Become a responsible and responsible father.
This process also allowed Wu Guanghui to achieve personal growth.
Many people think that middle-aged waste firewood is incurable because they integrate rot into the bone marrow.
The film just offers hope, a positive attitude toward life.
It's never too late to start over.
As long as you have the determination and courage to change.
Just like Wu Guanghui.
At that moment, you are yourself.
Father and son are very classic themes in Hong Kong films.
For example, the representative work of the Hong Kong New Wave "Father and Son Love".
It is to use an unpretentious style to tell how a father and son with deep contradictions go from conflict to reconciliation.
The process is full of quarrels, strife and regrets.
One of Brother Fa's masterpieces, "Alang's Story", also has similar elements.
Ah Lang, an excellent racing driver, leads to his wife being separated due to his bohemian personality.
Years later, he learned that he had a son.
In order to give his son a successful family, he returned to the ring, and the result was gone forever.
From this point of view, "Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers" is actually a continuation and tribute to the classic theme of Hong Kong films.
In recent years, Hong Kong films have paid more and more attention to the underlying narrative.
High-quality Hong Kong films such as "A Thought of Ignorance" and "Narrow Road Dust" all focus on the delicate portrayal of small people in the city.
Brother Fa challenged the low-level roles this time, and also conformed to the current creative trend of Hong Kong films.
Start from the subtleties of life and hit Chinese the most universal emotions.
When Uncle Yu watched this film, another personal emotion appeared in his heart.
Because I watched Hong Kong films come all the way from the golden age.
At one time, the most popular commercial film in Hong Kong was the "Gambling Film" series.
Nowadays, Hong Kong films are like "God of Gamblers", and the scenery is no longer beautiful.
There are even some declines.
Those gambling must win, and the time of enthusiasm is gone, making people soberly realize that the times are different.
But seeing the familiar elements such as brotherhood and friendship years in the film, I still realize that the spirit of Hong Kong films is still there!
Just like the filming location of "Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers" this time, it evokes the memories of Brother Fa, because he filmed "Shanghai Beach" here that year.
He felt that "although there have been great changes compared to the past, the good scenery and things have remained the same."
"Don't Call Me "God of Gamblers" also still does what Hong Kong films should be.
The film can not only let people see the feelings of the times, but also let people see the belief in life that is constantly walking.
In the current market environment, such well-intentioned Hong Kong films are rare.
Especially a Chinese-speaking superstar like Brother Fa is willing to take the lead in starring, which is even rarer.
I sincerely hope that all friends who grew up watching Hong Kong movies can go to the theater and feel that familiar feeling.
Relive the most authentic charm of Hong Kong films.
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