Film directed by Yuan Jinlin in Hong Kong, China in 2013
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The Storm is an action gun battle film edited and directed by Yuan Jinlin, produced and supervised by Jiang Zhiqiang and Liu Dehua, and starred by Liu Dehua, Lin Jiadong, Yao Chen, Hu Jun and Lv Liangwei. It was released in mainland China on December 12, 2013.The film tells the story of the struggle between Lv Sir, a senior inspector who has repeatedly solved major cases in Hong Kong, and Tao Chengbang, a street gangster who has just been released from prison.In 2014, the film was nominated for the 12th Huading Award for Top Ten Chinese Films, the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Visual Effects, and the 14th Chinese Film Media Award for the most eye-catching film.As of April 20, 2024, the film has accumulated>>>
This film tells the story of the struggle between Lv sir, a senior inspector who has repeatedly solved major cases in Hong Kong, and Tao Chengbang, a street gangster who has just been released from prison[1]。
Co produced by Anle Film, Yingyi Entertainment, Yindu Agency, etc
Production area
Hong Kong, China
Shooting date
2013
Location
Hong Kong, China
Director
Yuan Jinlin
Scriptwriter
Yuan Jinlin
Starring
Lau Andy、Yao Chen、Lin Jiadong、Lv Liangwei、Hu Jun
Length
109 minutes
Release time
December 12, 2013
Dialogue language
Mandarin, Cantonese
Color
colour
Imdb encoding
t3341072
major awards
Best cut of the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards (nomination) Best Action Design at the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards (nomination) Best visual effect of the 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards (nomination)
Production time
2013
Synopsis
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Lv Mingzhe（Lau AndyDecoration)Tao Chengbang, a senior inspector who has repeatedly solved major cases in Hong Kong（Lin JiadongDecoration)It's a street thug who just got out of prison after repeated admonitions.Lv Mingzhe confronted Cao Nan, the leader of the bandits in the street（Hu JunDecoration)When he had the upper hand, he was upset by his childhood friend Tao Chengbang.Facing the constant provocation of criminal gangs, Lv Mingzhe vowed to destroy them at all costs, and the killing game between police and bandits officially began.At this time, Yan Bing, his girlfriend who has been in love with Tao Chengbang for many years（Yao ChenDecoration)Discovering the abnormality of his boyfriend, Tao Chengbang and Lv Mingzhe reach a deal to win back his disappointed girlfriend.When the storm passes, it is imminent, and everyone is forced to the gray area with ambiguous identity by the high pressure vortex flow[2]。
A senior inspector in Hong Kong who has repeatedly solved major cases faced off in the street. Cao Nan, the leader of the bandits, had the upper hand, but failed because of the intervention mission of Tao Chengbang.In the face of constant provocations from criminal gangs, Lv Mingzhe vowed to eliminate them at all costs, and the killing game between police and bandits officially began.
An old boy who frequently went to prison was once free and then involved in a new robbery. He even cheated his girlfriend Yan repeatedly. On the other hand, he was honest and sincere, which was just for his favorite girlfriend.
A crazy person with a strong appearance, she is the waiter of the hotel and Tao Chengbang's girlfriend.She loves Tao Chengbang deeply and snuggles up with Tao Chengbang, a young gangster, to keep warm.After being cheated by Tao Chengbang again and again, her love has no hope, but she still firmly believes in love.
A ruthless and extremely cruel man, he was sentenced to prison in the past. After he was released from prison, his heart was full of hatred and only wanted to revenge.In the process of revenge, he began to kill indiscriminately. He liked to fire everywhere with a gun until a war started in Central.
A bandit leader who is ferocious but calm and has a high IQ. He is good at breaking laws and challenging laws and disciplines in the form of games. In the confrontation with Lv Mingzhe, he has gained the upper hand several times, leaving the police helpless.
Reference source[2][5][9]
Behind the Scenes
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Andy Lau "went bad" in the film. In fact, after reading the script, Andy Lau took the initiative to tell the director that his role could be worse, so he acted like this.
When filming the "Central War", the government department only allowed the crew to shoot in Central for two hours each on two weekends. Only when it was not light, they went to the other party to practice first. The whole shooting process was very tense.[4]
Yao Chen performed in Cantonese for the first time in the film.
Yao Chen was two months pregnant when he made the film, but he didn't know it at that time.In her line, Yan Bing said to Tao Chengbang, "I'm pregnant for two months, not yours", which unexpectedly coincided with reality.[5]
As the political and commercial center of Hong Kong, Central used to be very difficult to shoot big scenes in the downtown area of Central, let alone shoot with guns and bullets. However, it was the first time that the film was allowed to shoot live scenes in Central, running through Pedder Street, Queen's Road Central, Yunxian Street and other core areas[11]。During shooting, the Central War is extremely difficult in any film shooting link. In this film, the director Yuan Jinlin requires it to be "a war" in scale, and the action director Qian Jiale must upgrade the calculation of various details to the stage of "more accurate in accuracy" in order to produce real and shocking visual effects. This scene was originally shot for ten days,It will take twenty days to finish.
Creative intention
As for the role played by Yao Chen and Lin Jiadonglian in The Storm, the director Yuan Jinlin said that Lv Mingzhe is committed to justice, while Luo Yanbing and Tao Chengbang are committed to love. For this love, they are willing to sacrifice each other. Luo Yanbing has endured Tao Chengbang again and again, and Tao Chengbang has done earth shaking things to Luo Yanbing at the last moment,There was a lot of mutual sacrifice.This kind of love is also the most important part of the film, which aims to present the part that was not valued before in a police and bandit film[19]。
Angle selection
Yao Chen was appointed by Mr. Jiang Zhiqiang, the boss of Anle Company, to play the role of "Storm"[18]。
Supervised by
In the film, Andy Lau not only gave performances, but also acted as a producer for the first time[8]。
8. Guangdong Yaxin Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (China)
9. Youku Tudou Group (China)
Issuing company
1. Xi'an Yindu Film Distribution Co., Ltd. (China)
2. Anle (Beijing) Film Distribution Co., Ltd. (China)
3. China Film Corporation Beijing Film Distribution Branch (China)
4. China Film Digital Film Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (China)
5. Beijing Lianrui Film Co., Ltd. (China)[17]
Co production company
1. Yindu Organization Co., Ltd
2. Anle Film Co., Ltd
3. Yingyi Entertainment Co., Ltd
4. Good Friends Entertainment Co., Ltd
5. China Dream Film Culture Industry Co., Ltd. and Shenghe Jingwei Culture Media (Hong Kong Limited)
6. Hexin Zhongjin Investment Management Co., Ltd
7. Guangdong Yaxin Culture Communication Co., Ltd[9]
film show
Release
date
Country
date
Country
December 27, 2013
Vietnam?
December 12, 2013
Singapore
April 8, 2014
U.S.A
December 19, 2013
Hong Kong, China
December 12, 2013
China
December 24, 2013
Taiwan, China
May 3, 2014
U.S.A
May 19, 2014
U.S.A
July 17, 2014
the republic of korea
October 10, 2014
Spain
November 8, 2014
Japan
December 17, 2014
Spain
Reference source[17]
Broadcast information
Broadcast time
Broadcasting platform
February 3, 2014[22](premiere)
CCTV6 Movie Channel
May 21, 2022[21]
June 20, 2024[28]
box office
deadline
Box office (yuan)
reference material
December 13, 2013
30 million
[12]
December 22, 2013
250 million
[13]
December 29, 2013
300 million
[14]
Film evaluation
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Storm uses 3D technology. Every name of the streets in Hong Kong, China, is clearer than any gangster film. Through these technologies, the director makes the audience see a sense of Hong Kong scene that is infinitely close to the real world.The effective control of the sense of scene allows the audience to directly approach the Hong Kong street where the two forces of police and bandits are fighting, and every position is very clear. The whole story does not even have the words "pure fiction", which shows how determined the director is to restore the scene.At the time of the final battle, Hong Kong's Central was blown to pieces by the underworld, which led to ground subsidence and traffic paralysis. This film even has some meaning of a 3D disaster film[15]。(commented by Beijing Evening News)
"Storm" has all kinds of problems in Hong Kong films, such as old bridges, sensationalism, rigidity, weak villains, etc.The biggest problem lies in the structure. Lin Jiadong, one after the other, cannot turn white for love, which should be the main line of the film.It is estimated that in consideration of Andy Lau's selling power, the scenes have been diluted. The lines of old Liu and the undercover, the lines of transformation at the edge of good and evil, etc., have robbed a large number of scenes, so that the villains have been assigned.As a functional role, Lv Liangwei jumped out abruptly.If Lao Liu existed as a deputy, the completion of the film would be much higher, but this is not important.In fact, old Hong Kong films often have similar problems. Gunfight scenes often have a big fight at the end of the film.Either the villain suddenly becomes crazy, or a bandit comes to fight for no reason[16]。(Sina Entertainment Review)
The film's fierce gunfight scene and the creativity of "blow up Central" still refreshed the expressiveness of the police bandit film. The film's two major supervisors joined hands with "Storm". Andy Lau and Jiang Zhiqiang had a clear division of labor: one focused on quality control, the other dominated the commercial market, and the audience might be the biggest beneficiary.One of the major selling points of the film is that Andy Lau, who is also in three positions, "performed 60 minutes of non-stop fighting action drama", thus raising the expectations of "The Storm" to a higher level[10]。(Comprehensive review of First Financial Weekly, Southern Metropolis Daily and Beijing News)
