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- John Woo's classic action movie
the killer
It gets a modern remake with a female protagonist and a Parisian setting. - The new version maintains the main story points while adding new context, including a focus on nighttime action scenes.
- Director John Woo's return to the project raises expectations for a successful remake that captures the essence of the original film.
Director John Woo from Hong Kong the killerReleased in 1989, the film has long been praised by critics for its take on the action genre. It has just the right amount of fight scenes, gore, clever dialogue, questionable values, and a strong plot to back it all up, all with great cinematography. Its formula has been copied many times but has never been equaled.
Well, on July 17, the first trailer for the remake of the film of the same name was released. the killer The film was released on August 23 by streaming platform and production company Peacock. Directed by John Woo himself and starring Nathalie Emmanuel and Omari Sy, it is set in Paris. This new version will attempt to reproduce what made it successful. From the original the killer While changing its settings.
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The Killer (1989)
A Triad hitman wants to retire, but decides to make one last hit to pay for the treatment of a woman whose eyes were accidentally damaged during a shootout.
- release date
- March 24, 1989
- Throw
- Chow Yun Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh
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The Killer (2024)
Zee, a mysterious and notorious assassin, is known in the Parisian underworld as the Queen of the Dead. But when Zee, on an assignment from her mysterious mentor and supervisor, refuses to kill a young blind woman in a Paris nightclub, the decision will shatter Zee's alliances, attract the attention of a skilled police detective, and thrust her into a sinister criminal plot that will put her on a collision course with her past.
- release date
- August 23, 2024
John Woo's timeless 1989 action thriller and its remake.
John Woo has been recognized as a master of the action genre since the mid-1980s, both in his native Hong Kong and abroad, despite the language barrier of his earlier films (including the killer). He has gained wide fame with classic titles such as: boiled (1992), Face off (1997), and Better Tomorrow (1986). Although his recent projects were not at the forefront of popular cinema, He has remained active ever since. He even directed a much-discussed Christmas action movie last year called A quiet night.
However, this new version may be the way Wu can regain the top spot. the killer The film revolves around a professional assassin named Ah Gong, who works for the Chinese underground criminal gangs. Gong has decided to retire but takes on another mission in order to pay for the surgery of singer Jenny, whose eyes were damaged in a shootout a few months ago.
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Meanwhile, down-on-his-luck detective Li Ying tries to win back his boss's favor after an undercover operation goes awry. He ends up on the same mission as Ah Jung, but on the other side. However, when a child is injured during the operation, Ah Jung shows his humanity, and Li Ying begins to see the hitman in a more humane light. A cat-and-mouse chase ensues, intertwining with the friendship between the two men on opposite sides of the law.
despite of the killer It was not originally successful locally in Hong Kong, It has been noticed by audiences and critics abroad.This completely new film has baffled audiences, distinguishing itself from the over-the-top action movies in its seriousness, credibility and cinematography. It is widely known that this film greatly influenced the style of another beloved action director, Quentin Tarantino. While other John Woo films are credited with bringing Hong Kong cinema to international audiences, the killer It is generally regarded as the embodiment of his moralistic ballet style. As the great Keith Phipps wrote in The Dissolve:
Given the bigger budget, wider audience, and higher expectations, Wu had to live up to it.
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It feels like the work of a filmmaker working at the top of his game.
The new version of The Killer has some interesting changes.
The new version is similar to the original material in many ways.The general story and main plot points – a killer and a cop, a woman who gets her eyes shot out in a nightclub, a kid who gets shot on a mission… all seem similar. The trailer even includes the famous confrontation scene, where the killer and the cop hold each other at gunpoint. Another thing that hasn't changed, which is very rare in remakes: 35 years after his masterpiece, Wu is directing the new filmIt will be interesting to see how far he can go to create a new piece while staying true to his style.
The main differences come in context; the title killer is not a man but a woman, played by Nathalie Emmanuel. She is joined by rising French actor Omar Sy (known for his Netflix series) Lupine) as the desperate detective. The rest of the cast is also Western, and the film will be in English. Instead of Hong Kong and the Triad gangs, the killer operates in Paris. The City of Lights is a smart choice of backdrop for a film that seems to take place primarily at night. These differences will certainly separate the original from the remake, which could make it more appealing to modern audiences as well.
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It will be interesting to see how it will be reproduced. the killer This movie is being compared to the original masterpiece. Remakes are often more of a flop than a success, but the fact that this movie has the same director, talented cast and good location selection could make it a success. the killer It is scheduled to be released on Peacock on August 23, 2024.
