petricia
01-09-2007, 06:40 PM
01. The performance of the casts: 4/5
02. Cinematography: 4/5
03. Soundtrack: 4/5
04. Comparison of the other movies in the same genre: 3/5
05. Special effects: 2/5
The plot was pretty much predictable, especially by fans of detective dramas. Basically, by the 4th or 5th scene, I can pretty much guess the whole plot, and I was right. Though it was by the same directors and screenplay writers of ‘Infernal Affairs I, II & III’, the storyline for ‘Confession’ was somewhat too simple and direct for my liking, especially under the comparison of the golden trio’s previous works. What really bothers me is the lack of pace and it did not really entice me to keep my mind and eyes glued to the scene. And partly, I felt that it did not allow the actors to express their talents and take their character to a higher level.
Cinematography-wise, it was very good. Unlike ‘Curse’, which tells us the story through grandeur and colours, ‘Confession’ tells the story through it’s simple and yet apt props throughout the whole movie. However, I was more impressed with the choice of songs throughout the whole movie. They just filled in where the plots or background was missing, creating the atmosphere that was needed. If all the songs are included, I am going to get the OST (soundtrack) for sure!
I wasn’t particularly impressed by the acting. In my opinion, this is due to the simple plot, hindering the actors from creating a more distinctive character. Wang, Bong, Susan and Sai Fung seemed to be familiar from various other films. They did touch me with their acting but I really wish that there is much more to just like this. Chapman To, the detective working on Susan’s father’s death, provided some light moments to the otherwise, painful and hope-less movie.
Since the movie is mainly on Tony and Takeshi, I’ll just go more into details for the two characters. Takeshi is really no longer just an eye candy for the big screen, though I am still distracted by his perfect face and aura. His helplessness after losing his girlfriend; his hurt when he found out the truth; his awkward moments with Shu Qi in the alley etc. just proved to us that he is improving with every movie. I am really looking forward to his next one, the one with the big beard. Hopefully, that will be his big onscreen breakthrough.
Again, Tony Leung showed us why he is the winner of so many acting awards with just one scene. Like I have mentioned before, the characters were not particularly distinctive, I’ll never forget the pain I felt for Liu when he sat in an open area of the hospital and a tear rolled down. I’ve not expected it. I thought that the tears would not fall, given his character in the movie but yet, that one tear made his character perfect; cold and rational, but not unfeeling.
I would recommend this show for people who want some eye candy and to admire Tony Leung’s acting.
02. Cinematography: 4/5
03. Soundtrack: 4/5
04. Comparison of the other movies in the same genre: 3/5
05. Special effects: 2/5
The plot was pretty much predictable, especially by fans of detective dramas. Basically, by the 4th or 5th scene, I can pretty much guess the whole plot, and I was right. Though it was by the same directors and screenplay writers of ‘Infernal Affairs I, II & III’, the storyline for ‘Confession’ was somewhat too simple and direct for my liking, especially under the comparison of the golden trio’s previous works. What really bothers me is the lack of pace and it did not really entice me to keep my mind and eyes glued to the scene. And partly, I felt that it did not allow the actors to express their talents and take their character to a higher level.
Cinematography-wise, it was very good. Unlike ‘Curse’, which tells us the story through grandeur and colours, ‘Confession’ tells the story through it’s simple and yet apt props throughout the whole movie. However, I was more impressed with the choice of songs throughout the whole movie. They just filled in where the plots or background was missing, creating the atmosphere that was needed. If all the songs are included, I am going to get the OST (soundtrack) for sure!
I wasn’t particularly impressed by the acting. In my opinion, this is due to the simple plot, hindering the actors from creating a more distinctive character. Wang, Bong, Susan and Sai Fung seemed to be familiar from various other films. They did touch me with their acting but I really wish that there is much more to just like this. Chapman To, the detective working on Susan’s father’s death, provided some light moments to the otherwise, painful and hope-less movie.
Since the movie is mainly on Tony and Takeshi, I’ll just go more into details for the two characters. Takeshi is really no longer just an eye candy for the big screen, though I am still distracted by his perfect face and aura. His helplessness after losing his girlfriend; his hurt when he found out the truth; his awkward moments with Shu Qi in the alley etc. just proved to us that he is improving with every movie. I am really looking forward to his next one, the one with the big beard. Hopefully, that will be his big onscreen breakthrough.
Again, Tony Leung showed us why he is the winner of so many acting awards with just one scene. Like I have mentioned before, the characters were not particularly distinctive, I’ll never forget the pain I felt for Liu when he sat in an open area of the hospital and a tear rolled down. I’ve not expected it. I thought that the tears would not fall, given his character in the movie but yet, that one tear made his character perfect; cold and rational, but not unfeeling.
I would recommend this show for people who want some eye candy and to admire Tony Leung’s acting.