The impact of the post-pandemic era is larger than each of us could have imagined.
For movies, the biggest problem is that there is no film to watch.
Domestic films are fine, and Hollywood blockbusters that used to occupy one of the protagonists of the theater line have slowly recovered this month.
So as soon as there is a new film, I immediately recommend it to everyone -
Special Forces: Snake's Eye Origins
In fact, this movie is also our "old friend".
"Special Forces" is actually an old IP, and "Transformers" originated from the American toy manufacturer Hasbro, and subsequently derived animation, games and other works.
But the most famous is actually the movie.
In 2009, director Stephen Sommers filmed the first work in the series: "Special Forces: The Rise of cobras", which immediately received good feedback.
The Douban score of 7.3 is already a good standard for a Hollywood special effect popcorn blockbuster.
The reason is also obvious: a complete worldview & intense visuals.
In the world of "Special Forces", there is a terrifying and mysterious terrorist organization: Cobra.
They are known to the world for attacking the Eiffel Tower, a landmark in France, which directly paralyzed half of Paris.
And that's just the beginning, the deeper, lesser-known secrets and tricks behind them are the most terrifying.
In contrast, there is a company called g.i. Joe's Special Forces.
They were founded to preserve the freedom and safety of mankind; the leader, General Hawke, led a group of capable men and began to confront the cobra.
The big story background is actually not complicated, and it is interesting to fill in many details of this IP.
For example, a variety of imaginative equipment:
A base deep within the seabed;
Nano weapons that can corrode towers; handheld weapons that can knock people over more than ten meters with one shot; and exoskeleton suits that are agile and powerful when worn.
Another example is the various characters with distinct personalities and strong labels;
Scarlett, a martial arts master, an umbrella cable who performs high-altitude missions full-time, a correspondent who can Chinese seven words, a "circuit breaker" and so on.
Of course, the most impressive are the two brothers Snake Eye and White Ghost.
Both have superb martial arts, can skillfully use a variety of cold weapons and hot weapons, and the action scenes they present are undoubtedly one of the most wonderful pictures in "Special Forces".
More critically, their stories are more interesting.
The two men went out of the same door, but they served different forces, and they were like water and fire between them, eager to cut each other off horseback.
What happened to make the brothers turn against each other now?
This story is what "Special Forces: Snake's Eye Origins" is about —
At the beginning of the movie, the little boy just went out with his father during the day and experienced a happy father-son time;
But at night, he directly witnessed his father being killed in front of him.
The seeds of hatred are planted in the young mind, and he is determined to avenge his father, but he never knows who the murderer is.
The only clue is the dice that the other party threw before killing his father.
In the blink of an eye, time passes;
The boy grew into a young man, and he named himself Snake's Eye;
He makes a living by fighting black fists and tracks down murderers, but he never finds anything.
Until a triad leader comes to the door and tells Snakeeye that he can help him find the murderer, provided he does things for himself.
The vengeful snake eye didn't think much of it and directly agreed.
What the underworld leaders want him to do will soon come.
He grabbed a young man and asked Snake Eye to shoot the young man on the spot as a sign of loyalty.
Snake Eye hesitated for a long time, and finally failed to do it, but instead helped the young man to break out of the siege, saving his life and seriously injuring himself.
At this time, he learned that the young man's name was Tommy, which was later the white ghost.
He is from the Lanying clan.
As the most powerful ninja family in Japan, it contains many secrets that are not known, and it also has a powerful force that outsiders have never imagined.
The story begins here, unfolding a mysterious past of snake eyes & white ghosts.
The overall look and feel of "Special Forces: Snake's Eye Origins" is particularly consistent with the style that "Special Forces" has always had.
The familiar worldview, familiar character relationships, and familiar action scenes all give the audience a familiar feeling.
Whether it is the confrontation on the locomotive, or the fighting on the ground;
The unique style of "Special Forces" of technology + ninja fighting is also continued here.
The most prominent highlights of ip continue, ensuring the look and feel of a popcorn blockbuster step by step, and also deepening the label of the entire film.
Another highlight is the "mystery" of the "Special Forces" story.
To put it simply, it should be regarded as the plot depth of the snake's eye & white ghost story line.
The training mechanism of the Lanying family, the generations in the family, and the inheritance dispute are all the details of "Special Forces: Snake's Eye Origin".
Especially in the former, the Lanying family has a special sense of play for the assessment mechanism of newcomers, giving the audience a sense of interaction that has passed the level.
There are people guarding the gate, and there are not people.
For example, this big snake.....
In terms of plot, the relationship between snake eyes and white ghosts has also been further deepened.
Friends who have played "League of Legends" should know that the game balances the relationship between the factional robbery and the cautious character relationship.
There is hatred, there is a past, which is why they are charming.
But few people should have understood that the inspiration for the story of Robbery and Caution is actually derived from snake eyes and white ghosts.
From the story relationship, to the action design to the costume design, these two characters are enriched with a strong sense of tearing and unity.
They loved and killed each other, hated each other but did not let each other go.
Sure enough, it was a sadomasochistic hammer.
Why they became the same as in the canon, the article will not spoil for the time being, leaving it for you to go to the theater to solve the puzzle.
Overall, Special Forces: Snakeeye Origins is a fully qualified Hollywood popcorn action blockbuster.
There are story backgrounds worth exploring, action scenes with a strong sense of coolness, and familiar childhood memories for the audience.
Today, when there are only a few visual effects blockbusters left, it is worth walking into the cinema to feel.
The movie will be released on November 5, so don't miss it if you're interested.