Recently, the film industry has set off a stormy wave, and director Ma Yuke's first work "Angry Tide" has hit the pinnacle of domestic action movies like a frenzy with its fierce fighting scenes, unique gangster plots and superb performances of powerful actors. This film is set in a gangster in a Southeast Asian country, and through four blood-pumping fight scenes, it draws a cruel and ruthless gangster world.
Chen An's Hammer Street Fight: A gripping suspense classic
The movie kicks off, and the protagonist Chen An (played by Zhang Jiahui) sweeps through the gangsters alone, setting off a hammer street fight, like a tribute to the classic "Old Boy", cleverly incorporating suspense elements to inject a gripping tense atmosphere into the whole film. In the narrow corridors, the movement design intertwined with the swing of the hammer is outstanding, and the audience is drawn into the endless undercurrent of the gangster world in one fell swoop.
Battle of Raincoat Pier: Tension under the onslaught of vehicles
The gang members Carlos brothers launched an ambush on the main villain Ma Wenkang (played by Wang Dalu), but they were defeated under the impact of his brave vehicle. Ma Wenkang held a claw knife, the battle atmosphere was tense and cruel, the rain was like pouring in, and the impact of the vehicle tore the silence of the night, making the whole battle even more shocking. This scene not only expresses the uniqueness of the action design, but also injects a strong sense of tension into the whole film.
The battle of "Broken Wrist": the climax of the love and feud between the sad father and son
The gang escalates infighting, and Yizi Ugo (played by Ma Yuke) tries to seize the leadership position and launches a "broken wrist" battle against the mastermind Hong Tai (played by Qin Pei). This fierce battle is both full of mournful father-son feuds, but also shows the coldness and cruelty of the gangster world in an icy atmosphere. Through this battle, the director successfully broke the limitations of traditional gangster films and added a lot of color to the film.
Dock Warehouse Group Battle: The pinnacle of the life-and-death battle
The movie enters a climax, Chen An, Ma Wenkang, and Mai Langwen start a life-and-death battle in the dock warehouse in order to rescue the hostages. Arguably the most intriguing fight of the film, this group fight uses striking yellow lighting and clever slow motion to show every move clearly. The group battle scene brings the audience into a visual feast of life and death, which becomes one of the climaxes of the whole film.
The superb performance of the actors: the shining point of the supporting role
In addition to starring three men, the supporting roles in the film also show the demeanor of powerful actors. Wu Qihua, Lian Kai, Jiang Haowen and other actors fully showed the personality characteristics of their respective characters in the limited scenes.
In particular, Chen Guokun, as a supporting role, his outstanding performance in the film is the icing on the cake of the overall film. The performances of the actors inject more emotional elements into the film, making it easier for the audience to relate to the characters.
Innovation: A unique attempt at gangster films
"Angry Tide" not only innovates in the play, but also makes a unique attempt in the story background. From drug smuggling and trafficking to human trafficking, organ trafficking and other gang activities, the gangster world in the film is even more unconscionable and far from tradition. This attempt allows the audience to enjoy the action scenes while also thinking more deeply about the intricacies of gangster culture.
The brilliance and challenges of directorial debut
As the director's first masterpiece, "Raging Tide" may have some deficiencies in the use of shots and the rhythm of the story. However, the director successfully aroused the enthusiasm of the audience through four excellent fight scenes, an original gangster film plot and outstanding performances by powerful actors, and won the film a proud review. This may just be a new starting point in the director's career, and we look forward to many more exciting works from him in the future.
Gangster hormonal frenzy
"Raging Tide" is a hormone-filled gangster movie that is loved by a wide range of male audiences. Despite some minor flaws, its original gangster film attempts, outstanding fighting scenes, and performances of powerful actors make this film a recent masterpiece.
For director Ma Yuke, this may just be a new start in his career, and we can't wait to see more of his talented future works. "Raging Tide" is the pinnacle of a gangster movie, and it is evocative.