Once, Hong Kong's action movies were like a raging storm, sweeping the hearts of the audience and stirring up layers of blood-boiling waves.
However, with the passage of time, this once hot land of film rivers and lakes is now gradually silent, and those heart-pounding shots seem to be slowly moving away with the passage of time.
Since the 80s, the Hong Kong film industry has continued to shine in the world film industry like a shining Oriental Pearl.
With the passage of time, until the end of the century, some works such as "The True Color of Heroes", "Infernal Affairs", "Eavesdropping", etc., have not only become the benchmark of Chinese films, but also transcend the boundaries of language and culture, and become immortal classics in the hearts of fans around the world.
However, in recent years, the competitiveness of Hong Kong films has gradually weakened, and the appeal of celebrities and bigwigs has not been able to keep up.
Watching Aaron Kwok and Tony Leung play treasures on the screen, it is really emotional, these years, they are still old ginger and spicy!
However, the audience's tastes have become more difficult to serve than picky cats, and the new little fresh meat is like a freshly hatched chicken, and has not yet learned how to survive in the big forest of entertainment.
The entire Hong Kong film industry is like a lively circus, and suddenly it is found that there are not enough clowns, what can be done?
In order to solve the current dilemma, it seems that the only way to recast the essence of Hong Kong films and give them an unprecedented innovative look.
For example, the recently screened "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City".
Led by Hong Kong film boss Sammo Hung and joined by powerful actors Ren Xianqi and Louis Koo and many other senior actors, a tense and exciting action movie is jointly created.
At present, the box office has exceeded 70 million, and on the day of the screening, it occupied the top spot on the single-day list with a very low volume of 5%.
The film tells the story of Chen Luojun (played by Lin Feng).
Chen Luojun, a seemingly ordinary modern youth, formed a bond with the gang boss due to an inadvertent conflict.
This gang leader, played by the tough guy Sammo Hung on the screen, has ruthless methods, so that Chen Luojun has to choose to flee.
His escape led him to a nostalgic place called the Kowloon Walled City, a legal void and a turning point in Chen Luojun's fate.
Speaking of which, "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" is not just a movie, it is a microcosm of an era and a cultural inheritance.
Inheriting the essence of Hong Kong action movies, every fist-to-flesh action scene can remind people of the blood of those eras.
At the same time, it also spares no effort in shaping the style of the era, from costumes to props, from the plot to the special effects, everything is full of creativity and a sense of the era.
Imagine that in the barren land of the Kowloon Walled City, in the dark alleys, the impoverished residents staged a play of "you chase me".
This movie captures those messy scenes so vividly that even the action scenes make your heart beat faster, as if you are about to jump out of your seat in the next second.
As for the emotional drama, it is quite a direct blow to the tear ducts, and the brotherhood is so deep that it can make you feel that you should also go to a buddy to hug your head and cry.
It can be said that the new work "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" undoubtedly provides the audience with a visual feast that is both passionate and contains delicate emotions.
The spring of Hong Kong cinema seems to be just around the corner.
The success of "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" shows that as long as Hong Kong films are renovated, they can rekindle the enthusiasm of the audience.
And one of the key factors for the movie to attract the audience is the joining of powerful actors.
First of all, Lin Feng, who is "unwilling to inherit the family property", is quickly becoming a dazzling star of Hong Kong film.
He is not only regarded as a strong successor of Huang Zongze in the field of Hong Kong dramas, but also shows amazing talent in the film industry.
For example, in the two films "Detective Wars" and "Apostle Walker", Lin Feng attracted the attention of the audience with his excellent acting skills.
In the new film, his character Chen Luojun has won wide acclaim from the audience for his perseverance, loyalty and chivalrous qualities.
You must know that his performance in the film is fully qualified for the recognition of acting awards.
And Sammo Hung .
In the star corridor of action movies, Sammo Hung is like a bright star, reflecting the brilliance of Jackie Chan.
Although the years have carved the traces of time on his face, the endless artistic passion, like a new shoot on an old vine, is tenacious and vibrant.
In the new film, he is incarnated as a gangster giant who controls the overall situation, and the domineering and self-confidence of his character shine like the scorching sun.
In the tense and exciting action scenes, he performed vividly as a seasoned action actor, all of which made people's hearts beat faster and couldn't take their eyes off it.
For this reason, fans are looking forward to him making another great achievement on the stage of action movies and continuing to shine.
In addition, Ren Xianqi's performance in the movie this time is like a rebirth, and the explosion of acting skills has brought self-breakthrough to a new height.
Don't look at the role he used to play sunny and positive roles.
But when he became a ruthless character, the domineering spirit unique to Di Qiu seemed to pass through the screen, shaking the hearts of every audience.
He not only gave life to Di Qiu Duowei's character, but also proved that his acting skills were unfathomable with his layered interpretation.
As for Louis Koo, Gu Zai's performance this time was also wonderful.
In the film, the role of "Tornado" played by him is eye-catching, with smooth movements, delicate emotions, and great appeal, and his contribution to Hong Kong films is indispensable.
Although "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City" captivates audiences with its charm, its approach also leaves some questions to be discussed.
The comic-style treatment allows the work to create a certain gap between the fierce battles and the rich plot, as if two worlds are colliding with each other, with both a gripping tension and a hint of unrealistic fantasy.
Despite the difficulties and challenges, the core concept of the film is like a bright star, illuminating the way forward.
It not only heralds the rebirth of Hong Kong films, but also a brave exploration of the future.
Over time, we've seen how directors skillfully blend tradition and innovation to make every frame shine with a unique brilliance.
For today's situation, Hong Kong films are like sailboats sailing in the vast shadow sea, with unknown winds and waves and fans leading the way.
Only those who dare to sail, explore the unknown, try new ideas, and innovate will have the opportunity to capture the light that illuminates the way forward.
And this new work is like a battering ram, which has successfully pried a corner of the city gate and opened up a new realm for Hong Kong films.
Therefore, we sincerely hope that the majority of audiences can show a trace of tolerance and give more time and opportunities to Hong Kong films and the inseparable feelings they once had.
So, in the face of this new upcoming movie, would you tell your friends that you think it's worth watching?