At the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards, Tony Leung won the Best Actor Award again for the movie "Goldfinger", which is the sixth time he has won this award. However, this result has caused widespread discussion in the industry, and many opinions believe that although Tony Leung's acting skills are unquestionable, it is debatable whether the work "Goldfinger" itself is enough to support this honor.
In recent years, there seems to be a trend in the Best Actor awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, where veteran actors frequently win awards, while new actors struggle to make their mark. This situation is not obvious in the actress awards, where newcomers are constantly emerging, but in the actor awards, the dominance of the older generation of actors seems to be difficult to shake.
To a certain extent, this phenomenon reflects the disconnect in the training of male actors in the Hong Kong film industry, and also exposes the lack of sufficient opportunities and platforms for young actors.
In addition, Tony Leung's films in recent years have received mixed responses from audiences and critics, and some of the works have not received high ratings. Despite this, he was able to win important film awards, which may have something to do with his deep influence in the industry and the popularity he has accumulated over a long period of time. However, this phenomenon has also raised questions about the selection criteria of the Academy Awards, whether more attention should be paid to the quality of the work itself and the breakthrough performance of the actors.
At the award ceremony, Tony Leung's wife Carina Lau accepted the award on her behalf and spoke highly of his acting career. Tony Leung himself said through video connection that he is just a good actor, not a great actor. This humble attitude shows his clear understanding of his acting career, and also reflects his encouragement and support for the younger generation of actors.
Overall, Tony Leung's re-award is not only a recognition of his personal acting skills, but also a reflection of the current situation of the Hong Kong film industry. The challenge for the Hong Kong film industry is how to balance the accolades of veteran actors with the opportunities for young actors, and how to improve the overall quality of productions to promote the continued prosperity and development of the film industry.