You have become my face but not my heart

Adell 2022-04-22 07:01:03

4.5. A classic within a classic. According to the information, the film was shot by John Woo in Hollywood and achieved good results in the United States. In contrast, another Chinese director Chen Kaige's "Kill Me Gently" is miserable. Face-changing, unlike the undercover swap in Infernal Affairs, is a physical swap. Changed the face, but not the heart. The shooting scene in the church in the second half of the film is really wonderful. Church, dove, these two iconic styles of John Woo's previous films have appeared again, with a strong religious meaning. The final outcome is still a happy reunion, a little fake, but I am also moved by the protagonist. Nicolas Cage looks very recognizable, even if he spends more money, he owes more debt. I bought this movie for 3 yuan on Youku, and it didn't disappoint me - because I looked for the golden signboard of "John Woo".

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  • Sean Archer: [as he walks out of his office] Any word from the LAPD intelligence? If there IS such a thing?

    Loomis: Not yet, sir.

    Sean Archer: Of course not, because we're a covert anti-terrorist team that is so secret, that when we snap our fingers NOTHING HAPPENS!

  • Castor Troy: Isn't this religious, ah yes. The eternal battle between good and evil, saint and sinners... but you're still not having any FUN!