Information: Synopsis of "The Crimson Rivers"

November 22, 2001 15:08 Sina Entertainment

The Crimson Rivers

Co-produced by Gaumont and Legend Company

Released by China Film Group Corporation

Dubbed by Shanghai Film Translation Factory

Produced by: Alan Goodman

Original work: Jean-Christophe Granger

Adaptation: Jean-Christophe Granger, Mathieu Cassavetes

Director: Mathieu Cassavetes

Original music: Bruno Goulet

Photography: Thierry Arbogast

Main actors: Jean-Reno

Vincent Cassel

Nadia Fares

Experienced Paris police detective Niman Si was ordered to detect a murder case. The deceased was a tutor at Gnon University at the foot of the Alps. After some investigation, Nimans discovered that this famous university has a long history and is home to numerous talents. However, in order to promote the concept of elites, the school has allowed generations of faculty and staff to intermarry. At the same time, a criminal case also occurred in a small town near the university. Someone invaded the tomb of Judith, a ten-year-old girl who died in a car accident eighteen years ago, and painted Nazi symbols there. Are these two seemingly isolated cases intrinsically connected? Nimans immediately decided to work hand in hand with local police officer Max. After peeling off layers of cocoons, the truth hidden behind the case surfaced. It turned out that this was an appalling terrorist incident. So they immediately took drastic measures. After a thrilling fight, the criminal finally took the blame, but the two detectives also paid the price.

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After watching Undercurrent, I was surprised that French movies can be so dark and weird. I used to think that French movies were full of eroticism and very life-like art. film, I personally think that this film still has the taste of a Hollywood commercial film, and the French film seems to be a bit worse. I don’t know if it’s just me or the French filmmakers’ tastes are becoming more and more international. I hope they can keep it. own style.

It’s just a very entertaining film, so don’t let your mind wander while watching it, otherwise you won’t understand it, haha ??(I just watched the beginning of it after watching it once in the cinema and then watching it a second time. I can understand it.) **Netizen comments

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Film and Television Literature Review: Can you only blame yourself for being stupid if you can’t understand "Undercurrent"?

After I watched the French movie "Undercurrent", I understood why Hollywood has such a strong conquest power. What's in Hollywood? It's just some false stories, cheap feelings and random plots, as well as American gimmicks and big-budget scenes. What's there? Are Americans literate? Does Hollywood have ideas? For a long time, I have developed a bad habit. This bad habit is to comment on the director's technique, actors' acting skills, and film music as soon as I leave the cinema. These are issues that should be concerned by senior film school students. How this bad habit was formed, I can't say, but I found that this bad habit is very stubborn and difficult to correct once it is formed. But "Undercurrent" helped me correct this bad habit. After the show, several friends and I who were watching the movie suddenly found that we couldn’t talk as loudly as usual. Why? Because none of us have figured out how this series of horrific events was created. I don't understand the logic of the French, of course they are known for their romance. Maybe they simply think that the logic of the plot is not important, and what is important is that it makes you feel scary.

I checked online for reports about this French blockbuster. It is said that the film's script, direction, performance, photography and even music have been highly praised by the audience. I agree with all other aspects. The only thing I disagree with is about the screenwriter. I think the screenwriter has the obligation to give me a correct answer before turning on the lights and subtitles. This is especially true for detective films - who is the real murderer and who is he or she? How to commit a crime!

I made 10 phone calls, and all 10 people had watched "Undercurrent". Most of them thought they understood it, but when you asked about the specific details, they were confused. ! Later, a friend sent me a document, which he said was a plot introduction downloaded from the Internet. The full text is as follows: "The experienced Paris police detective Nimans was ordered to detect a murder case. The deceased was a tutor at the University of Guenon at the foot of the Alps. After some investigation, Nemans discovered that this famous university has a long history and a large number of talents, but in order to promote the elite concept, the school actually allowed generations of teachers to marry. At the same time, a crime also occurred in a small town near the university. In the case, someone invaded the grave of Judith, a ten-year-old girl who died in a car accident eighteen years ago, and painted Nazi symbols there. Are these two seemingly isolated cases intrinsically connected? Nimans immediately decided to contact local police officer Mike. Si worked together to uncover the truth behind the case. It turned out that this was an appalling terrorist incident, so they immediately took decisive measures. After a thrilling struggle, the criminal finally took the blame. , but the two police detectives also paid a price.”

I have seen these clearly, including the Nazi racial theory, but what I don’t understand is why it was so easy for the murderer. She could get rid of the Paris detective but she didn't and then suddenly decided to go on a killing spree at the end of the movie? Where has the evil sister who suddenly appeared at the end of the film been hiding? Are these two twin sisters, one in the dark and one in the dark, accomplices? Or is one of them the murderer and the other innocent?

I think I understand why this movie is "not suitable for minors", how could they figure out something so complicated? In addition, I really admire French films, which forced me to correct my bad habit of commenting on film techniques. Now think about it, why would someone comment on the chef's skill after eating? I think it was because he was full; as for why I always had to comment on the vulgarity of Hollywood movies? One reason is because I understand it. Now, I have to say - the French blockbuster is really good-looking, profound, twists and turns, thrilling, exciting and big scenes, but as for what the whole story is like? Sorry, I really don’t understand it yet. Of course, if you don’t understand, you can only blame yourself for being stupid, so I want to say that the French are really smart. A movie gives you a lot of mysteries, unlike Hollywood movies, which try every means to create a climax and tell you the answer to the mystery before the climax. It's a life-and-death struggle. The French are not like that. They ask you to replay the movie in your mind when you walk out of the cinema, even recall every line, and then find out the answer. Do you like movies like this? Every scene and every shot is meticulously crafted and will scare you to the core, but until the end of the movie you're still not sure whether you understood it or not.

From "Beijing Youth Daily"