A member of the Volunteer Group, once here.

Nat 2022-01-23 08:07:05

On the whole, the film is gorgeous and exquisite, and the orchestral soundtrack is melodious, which can be said to be a good audio-visual feast. The script is not brilliant, and the plot is relatively empty, but there are some small details and lines that surprise people.

The film has the spiritual depth of a film bid for the Olympics, which points out the internal financial difficulties of the independence movement and the strong external resistance of the Japanese. As the film says, even if we fail again, we must step on failure and move forward. Such a mentality and determination may only be understood by the current anti-fascist people who are seeking independence.

The policeman played by Song Kanghao is a relatively full-level character in the film. From betraying Japan and then obeying his heart for North Korea's independence, the entanglement of helping the members of the league during this period is due to the mission and also the heart-wrenching break. What is even more surprising is that he not only knows how to write, but also martial arts. The time when the gun was released is a must. It also reflects the weakness of the plot from the side, and the protagonist's halo is slightly obvious.

What is more exciting is the gun battle on the train, which is obviously a thrilling and exciting plot, but it is displayed with relaxing music. It is a kind of irony, but also a kind of pressure release. The police fired that shot. From then on, his existence is to serve the country's independence. However, the Japanese police received the lunch so quickly, thinking that they would resist and go back to fill a few shots.

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Extended Reading
  • Vinnie 2022-04-22 07:01:53

    Not as good as "Assassination", mainly because the rhythm is too chaotic. Song Kanghao is the key, and the character curves are not particularly outstanding. The faces of the other members of the Boxer Regiment are too vague and should be shaped with more brush and ink. The action scenes are excellent and the scheduling is mature, but it is too industrially standardized, and every plasma and bullet hole has the taste of an assembly line.

  • Garnett 2022-03-16 09:01:08

    Korean directors will never learn to do subtraction. In fact, many times the blank space will be more charming, but all the details must be photographed. Sometimes it will only be tedious.

The Age of Shadows quotes

  • Jung Chae-San: The early bird catches the worm.

    Lee Jung-Chool: The early bird gets caught.

  • Lee Jung-Chool: [testifying before the judge] I always adhere to the work of the police.

    [He sighs, and continues hoarsely]

    Lee Jung-Chool: If the mission is successful, I will be promoted to Superintendent. I always give my utmost in police operations. I...

    [He pauses, and sighs again, but this time his sigh trembles slightly]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I have only to fulfil my duty as a Japanese police officer.

    [He finds himself close to tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I'm not a member of the Heroic Corps. I just wanted to manipulate Kim Woo-jin.

    [He heaves more shuddering sighs and starts to sniffle]

    Lee Jung-Chool: We are neither comrades, nor friends.

    [He bursts into tears]

    Lee Jung-Chool: I am innocent.