RPAGF The shock brought by Chapter 218, "Hurricane in Hong Kong"
The shock brought by Chapter 218, "Hurricane in Hong Kong"
Then, the style suddenly changed.
When the once gentle father returned home and learned the truth, his eyes turned completely cold, and his long-dormant ruthlessness and skills were fully awakened.
He was no longer an ordinary person, but a vengeful demon who embarked alone on a journey to Hong Kong to find his wife and daughter.
After arriving in Hong Kong, they encountered setbacks at every turn, coupled with the threats and provocations of the short mule, leading to the first street battle and gunfight.
"Bang—bang—bang—"
The sharp, realistic gunshots exploded from the surround sound system, bullets struck the walls, shards of stone flew everywhere, and bullet marks were clearly visible.
Unlike previous war films that relied on perfunctory depictions of realism, every scene is so realistic it sends chills down your spine.
The renowned directors and film critics in the front row unconsciously leaned forward.
His eyes gradually shifted from initial composure to shock, and then to disbelief.
This isn't filming a movie; this is truly immersive.
As the plot unfolds, car chases, explosions, and close-quarters combat take place one after another.
The car drifted wildly through the city, the screeching sound of tires rubbing against the ground and the metallic creaking of impacts were so realistic that they made people instinctively shrink back.
The grenade was thrown, arcing through the air before landing—
"boom!!!"
A massive explosion filled the entire screen with light and fire, the shockwave overturned the GG sign and shattered the glass, and the heat wave seemed to leap out of the screen.
Many audience members in the theater were startled and covered their mouths, yet they couldn't bear to look away.
No one spoke or chatted anymore.
No one is eating anymore.
Everyone was glued to the screen, their hearts pounding wildly with the plot.
As the movie reaches its climax—
Tony Leung, armed with heavy weapons, single-handedly storms into the gang's headquarters, triggering a cataclysmic battle.
A hail of bullets rained down like a storm, riddling the walls with holes, shattering the beams and pillars, and sending flames soaring into the sky.
Each firing and each explosion produced distinct layers of fire and smoke.
Even the details of blood splattering and being shot and falling to the ground are incredibly realistic.
This is not a scene that should exist in this era.
The theater was deathly silent, save for the gunshots, explosions, and shouts of battle from the movie.
Everyone was so shocked that they were speechless, their minds blank.
They've seen countless war films and martial arts films, but none have ever achieved such a powerful visual impact as "Hurricane Hong Kong".
When the protagonist finally rescued his daughter and stood amidst the burning ruins, holding his trembling child in his arms...
The screen dims, and the film ends.
The lights came on.
For a full ten seconds, the entire theater was completely silent.
Everyone was still immersed in the extreme shock and had not yet come to their senses.
The next second—
"boom!!!"
Thunderous applause and cheers suddenly erupted.
"Awesome!! That's so good!!"
"Now this is what a movie should be like!!"
"Tony Leung's acting has reached godlike status!!"
"I've never seen such a great movie before!!"
The audience applauded and shouted wildly, and many people stood up excitedly, clapping their hands so hard that they didn't even realize their palms were red.
The film critic pulled out his pen, his hand trembling so much he couldn't write a single word; only two words remained in his mind:
Shocked!
The fellow directors had mixed feelings – shock, admiration, and a deep sense of powerlessness.
They knew very well that from tonight onwards, the standards of Hong Kong cinema had been raised by a whole new level by Lin Zhou alone.
Tony Leung sat in his seat, his eyes slightly red.
He knew that from this night onward, he had been completely transformed.
He is no longer the actor Tony Leung who played Xiang Shaolong in the TV series, but the new generation action superstar of Hong Kong cinema – Tony Leung.
Carina Lau's eyes were filled with joy and excitement.
Although her screen time was limited, every scene she played was deeply moving, and her image as a gentle yet resilient mother resonated with audiences.
After the premiere, the crowd poured out of the theater.
The entrance was still crowded with movie fans who couldn't get tickets, and they were surrounded as soon as they came out.
"How is it? Does it look good?"
"Is the post-production really as amazing as the trailer?"
"Isn't Tony Leung super handsome?"
The first group of audience members came out and almost shouted their answers:
"It's absolutely amazing!! You have to see it!! It's definitely worth the ticket price!!"
"I've never seen such a crazy movie in my life!!"
"Hurry up and line up to buy tickets! They'll be gone if you're late!!"
Word of mouth spread like wildfire at the doorstep, like a virus.
That evening, even before the newspaper was published the next day, word-of-mouth for "Hurricane Hong Kong" had already begun to spread.
The radio station received countless calls from viewers, all recommending the movie, praising the special effects, and lauding Tony Leung.
Box office figures for cinemas have skyrocketed.
After the premiere ended, the second screening was immediately sold out!
After the second show ended, the third, fourth, fifth... shows were all sold out.
Long queues formed in front of the ticket windows, with many people queuing overnight just for a ticket to the movie "Hurricane Hong Kong".
Seeing this incredible popularity, nearby cinemas urgently contacted Zhonghua, requesting additional screenings, prints, and showtimes.
Overnight, the four characters "Hurricane Hong Kong" swept across Hong Kong.
The next morning, the headlines of all newspapers were completely dominated by it.
Hurricane sweeps across Hong Kong, the entire city was in an uproar last night!
"A Film History Revolution! Lin Zhou Creates Hong Kong's Strongest Action Film!"
Tony Leung's performance cemented his legendary status; a new generation of film king is born!
Special effects that will stun Hollywood! Zhonghua Film & Television emerges as a force to be reckoned with!
Exaggerated yet truthful reports have elevated "Hurricane Hong Kong" to legendary status.
The moment the box office figures were released, the entire entertainment industry was completely shaken.
The opening day box office broke the record for Hong Kong films this year.
At this rate, it won't be long before it surpasses last year's box office champion.
Inside Zhonghua Brokerage Company, there was a jubilant atmosphere.
Zhang Manli's hands were trembling as she held the report:
"President Lin, we did it! We did it! The box office is a smash hit! The word-of-mouth is phenomenal!"
"Tony Leung and Carina Lau are absolutely inundated with calls about endorsements and film offers! Our company's phones are ringing off the hook!"
All the artists gathered together, cheering and embracing each other excitedly.
They were well aware that because of this film, Chung Wah Films had truly become a giant in Hong Kong.
Lin Zhou sat behind his large desk, watching Zhang Manli leave excitedly, a faint smile slowly spreading across his lips.
He abandoned Andy Lau and instead promoted his own artists.
He used special effects that were ahead of their time to carve out a bloody path for himself.
"Hurricane Hong Kong" is more than just a movie; the technology behind it will attract covetous eyes from all over the world.
It was a key that unlocked the door for Zhonghua Film and Television and its cinema chain to become a film and television empire.
It was a signal flare, announcing to the world the official arrival of a new era of film technology innovation and special effects.
Thinking of this, Lin Zhou slammed his hand on the table, making a firm decision in his heart:
"I'm just a nobody with no connections. Don't even think about getting the technology. Cooperation is fine, but try taking it by force."
He picked up the phone and connected with his assistant, Chen Man, and instructed her:
"Inform Li Yaohua to prepare for the second and third films, and the scripts should be based on this film."
"The main character is still one of our own."
"We want all of Asia to know—if you want to become famous, come to Zhonghua. If you want to watch great films, watch Zhonghua."