Special feature of 1905 film network"After 154 years, Hong Kong has returned to China, and we don’t want to and can’t wait another second."
How many Chinese people’s voices are expressed by this powerful line in "Return to China".
In the past 25 years, the Xiangjiang River has been surging, and we have witnessed the vicissitudes of Hong Kong’s development.
Hong Kong movies, as the most splendid halo of the Pearl of the Orient, are also full of new vitality in continuous cooperation, exchange and innovation.
The pearl is new in color, and the light and shadow testify. Let’s review the light and shadow moments of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland with 25 films.
In 1997
97 families have happy events
97 Families Have Happy Events is a "companion piece" in 1992, which continues to tell the hilarious story of a family of three brothers.
And the return of the starring role, and the new joining of,, won more than 40 million box office in the Lunar New Year file.
Many bridges combine current events with laughter, which is meaningful. A couple who worship foreign things and flatter foreign countries have been sharply replied by the whole family.
The line played by Jacklyn Wu as Xiaoqian is quite Japanese: I’m ashamed of you, China people don’t do it, so be a fake foreign devil!
In 1998
Who am I
This transnational production, which was jointly created by and, is one of the representative works of Jackie Chan’s action movies.
The film is mainly shot in Africa, full of exotic customs, and many action scenes, such as gecko climbing, high-rise rooftop fighting and glass curtain wall downhill, have become difficult to copy.
In 1999,
King of comedy.
In 1999, he made his debut in the Lunar New Year’s Eve, and it was no surprise that he won the box office championship that year.
A lot of inspiration in the film comes from Stephen Chow’s real experience, which is also his transformation from an actor to a director.
"I’m an actor" and "I’ll support you" are only jokes when I was a child, and I know the bitterness and meaning behind them.
In 2000
we are young 2
At the turn of the century when Vientiane is updated, I just choose to fall into nostalgia.
It seems to be writing about Hong Kong in the 1960s, but what it contains is the dream of "old Shanghai" in the 1930s.
"If I have more tickets, will you follow me?"
It is about the best years and the worst love.
In 2001
Shaolin soccer.
Another Zhou comedy, another record-breaking annual box office champion.
This is also the last film of Stephen Chow and Cooperation.
"If you don’t have a dream, what’s the difference with salted fish?"
In and out of the play, "shaolin soccer" injected a shot in the arm into the Hong Kong film market, which was in a trough at that time.
In 2002
Infernal affairs
Hong Kong films’ rescue work, the insurmountable peak of Hong Kong films, has far-reaching influence at home and abroad …
It seems that how to describe the status can not be exaggerated.
"I had no choice before, but now I want to be a good person."
There are bandits among the police, there are policemen among the bandits, there is no distinction between good and evil, and good and evil are intertwined. The significance of Infernal Affairs is not only at the box office, but also to re-energize the routine Hong Kong-made police film.
In 2003
《PTU》
"In this dress, you are your brother."
The conflict between police and bandits, emotion and reason broke out overnight with a gun.
Darkness, coldness, and violence all make the style with great galactic image branded.
In 2004
New never to lose
In 2003, the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) was signed, and the relationship between Hong Kong filmmakers and the mainland market became closer.
The cooperation between Chen Musheng and Jackie Chan is also a representative work of co-production, and the box office in the Mainland has exceeded 40 million yuan.
Jackie Chan, who is serious, is still desperate, jumping between buses and jumping off the convention center, contributing many amazing action scenes.
"Stop it, Joe!" It also achieved the most classic villain image.
In 2005
Initial d
Hong Kong box office champion in 2005, and also starred in the first film.
The best at "making cartoons" once again contributed to a popular and popular classic.
"There is only one success in this world, that is, being able to spend your life in the way you like. “
In 2006
Huo Yuanjia.
After that, he performed a Chinese film after four years, which was also the last kung fu film he certified.
Huo Yuanjia’s duel with world masters is not only the pinnacle of martial arts, but also conveys the spirit of Chinese martial arts:
"Violence is not the solution to the problem"
In 2007
Warlords
"The warlords, brotherhood; Life and death depend on each other, and good and bad luck save each other; Happiness and misfortune depend on each other, and adversity helps each other. "
It is a self-breakthrough work by the ever-changing director, which boldly subverts the routine of costume martial arts films, and is regarded as the peak of Jet Li’s acting by many people.
The film has captured three superstars, Jet Li, and Japan, with an investment of 300 million yuan, but the box office is not satisfactory.
However, the generous award recognition in the coming year will make this classic not be buried.
the year of 2008
IP Man
There is an "Iron Man" in Hollywood and an "IP Man" in China.
From the birth in 2008 to the end of the legend in 2019, the decade with IP Man was a decade of mutual achievement, which also created the final glory of kung fu films.
"Although martial arts is an armed force, our China martial arts contains Confucian philosophy, martial arts, that is, benevolence, pushing others."
In 2009
Bodyguards and assassins.
"The fire of revolution is about to start a prairie fire, and a brand-new world is coming soon!"
Chen Kexin, the producer, and the director blended dozens of stars to weave a moving portrait of a small person who died for his country.
It has written a revolutionary history belonging to Hong Kong, and also opened a precedent for Hong Kong filmmakers to create the main theme.
2010 years
Time thief
Hong Kong’s past is not only the Kowloon walled city, the gangsters, but also the joys and sorrows of ordinary people.
Based on the director’s own experience, it shows the optimism and tenacity of ordinary families in Hong Kong in the face of difficulties.
Time is a real "thief", and life is always "one step harder, one step better; Difficult step, better step. "
In 2011
Flying swords of dragon gate.
As a sequel, it is a self-innovation.
The "Xu Laoguai" who is obsessed with technology once again achieved a breakthrough in 3D, and wrote a new chapter in martial arts films with the grandeur and desolation of the desert, the agility and elegance of martial arts, and the arrogance of chivalrous people.
"It’s better to forget each other than to be in the Jianghu."
In 2012
Chill
"After Infernal Affairs, the best Hong Kong gangster film" was once commented by many people.
Infernal Affairs pays attention to the humanistic core, while Cold War advocates the rational spirit.
The Hong Kong police and all parties within the judicial system wrestled with each other and used their wits to make the Hong Kong-made gangster film have a new flavor.
In 2013
The Grandmaster
Wong Kar-wai worked hard for ten years to produce this film, and also set a record for the Hong Kong Film Awards with 12 awards.
The film seems to be a battle between the martial arts, but in fact it is still about the frustration of time and the nostalgia and nostalgia for the past era.
"All encounters in the world are reunions after a long separation."
In 2014
Golden age
"The places I’m going to are all hometowns I’ve never met before."
This is a picture scroll of literati in the Republic of China, and it is also a film of prose poetry.
Persistence in creation makes the world see another color of Hong Kong movies besides business.
In 2015
Monster hunt.
It won the first box office in the film history of that year with 2.43 billion yuan, and also became the biggest dark horse of the year.
The success of the film can not be separated from the ingenious integration of fantasy theme and Hollywood family fun mode, but also from the director’s years of precipitation and continuous exploration of domestic CG technology.
the year of 2016
the mermaid
3.39 billion! The box office record of Chinese movies continues to be refreshed by Hong Kong filmmakers.
Although word of mouth is mixed, Stephen Chow still left countless lines and famous scenes, and this mermaid fairy tale also conveyed his concern about environmental issues.
"If your life is only the last minute, if there is not even a drop of clean water and a breath of clean air on the earth, what do you want to do most?"
the year 2017
Chasing the dragon
The story of Lame Hao and Mayor has a new flavor.
"Life and death are life, wealth is in the sky." The game between Donnie Yen and Andy Lau is brotherly friendship, and it is also the ups and downs of the times.
It is the feelings of Jing Wong, but also the feelings of the audience.
the year of 2018
"unparalleled"
"One million people in this world have only one protagonist."
"People who only see black and white are always losers."
There are suspense and reversal of brain burning, shocking movements and big scenes, and there is no shortage of complex descriptions of human nature.
It can be called a real revival of Hong Kong films.
2019
Anti-drug 2
1.312 billion box office, the market once again witnessed the strength of Hong Kong films.
Familiar with the types of police and bandit action movies, Andy Lau and his opponent are also perfect.
"Is it too pedantic to talk about human rights with drug dealers?"
the year of 2020
Shock Wave 2
From bombs to nuclear bombs, from Tsing Ma Bridge to Chek Lap Kok Airport. …
Qiu Litao carried out the explosion to the end, and it also upgraded from special effects to actions.
"You all say that I am sick, but the world is sick."
Thanks to Pan Chengfeng’s obsession, struggle and redemption, Andy Lau also achieved a "hundred-foot-long" self-breakthrough.
In 2021
Anger and serious crime
"The police will never tolerate anyone who is lawless and openly attacks the rule of law."
Director Chen Musheng’s posthumous work is a magnificent summary of himself and Hong Kong-style gangster films.
Donnie Yen and one righteousness and one evil, boxing to the flesh, all make the gangster film return to the most classic male narration and hardcore action.
In 2022
Just over half of 2022, the film in Hong Kong was not absent. …
Against the wind, it won 149 million box office, once again showing the strength and tenacity of Hong Kong films.
Next, there are more masterpieces waiting to meet the audience.
"Life is inevitably rugged, and it is difficult to be carefree. We are in the same boat and help each other under the Lion Mountain."
This enterprising spirit of Lion Rock in the same boat is also the characteristic of Hong Kong filmmakers.
Let Hong Kong movies go through the ups and downs, and still live on!
Legend to be continued …
Hong Kong movies will never fade!
