Plot: Su is the adopted son of a respected mayor. He is part of the police force and desperately wants to prove himself to his father. When he attends a banquet organized by Li, a wealthy and influential businessman (against the better judgment of his father), things start to go sideways. Soon after the mayor becomes the target of a well-planned hit. Su and his partner claim the case and soon realize that Li is behind the hit. The problem is that Li has covered his tracks like a true professional. Su isn't willin
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January 06, 2024
What is color but different frequencies of light? Yimou Zhang returns with a pretty standard (anti)crime flick, a story that is supposed to highlight the strength of Chinese law and the righteousness of its lawmakers. Propaganda it is, but it's also just a pretty basic, normal crime flick, albeit one that looks excessively beautiful. Every single frame is shimmering with light and its many reflections. Overexposure and neon colors are the norm here, and that makes this one stand out from the crowds. Not one of Zhang's absolute best films, but if you like maximalist visuals, there's a lot to love here.