Star Cinema releases “A Better Tomorrow,”
a film adaptation of the original John Woo 1986-hit movie of the same title,
this January.
The original movie, which has three
sequels and a remake in Korea two years ago, established Woo as a prolific
action director who has mastered the highly stylized actions. It has also
launched Chow Yun-fat to global stardom after winning Best Actor on the
prestigious 6th Hong Kong Awards a year after the movie was
screened.
The comeback of China's biggest and
number 1 action franchise to the big screen is now helmed by, the acclaimed
director of Little Big Soldier, Police Story 2013, Railroad Tigers and Saving
Mr. Wu – Ding Sheng. The movie features the portrayal of the country's
superstars such as Ma Tian Yu, Wang Kai, and Darren Wang.
Ma Tian Yu, also known as Ray Ma, is
a Chinese Mandopop artist and actor who rose to fame following the airing of
the epic fantasy drama, "Ice Fantasy," in 2016. Wang Kai, on the
other hand, was known for his roles in television like in "When a Snail
Falls in Love," "Stay With Me," and "The Devotion of
Suspect X." Darren Wang, a Taiwanese actor, had his breakthrough after
playing Hsu Tai-Yu in the film "Our Times."
The film, was co-produced by Jackie
Chan through Sparkle Roll Media along with Beijing Jingxi Culture &
Tourism. In addition, Chan’s team did the martial arts choreography and stunts
for the movie.
“A Better Tomorrow" revolves around
a former drug smuggler who attempts to start his life anew and repair his
relationship with his estranged brother, an up-and-coming star in the police
department's narcotics division.
Its recent premiere in the USA receives positive reception
from the viewers saying that, “from some of the boldest music choices to drastic
switches in tone of cinematography to one of the best shootout scenes in
forever, A Better Tomorrow 2018 felt like a firework bursting with life.” India,
Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam also acquired the film for theatrical release
Can brothers divided by hatred be
united again by love? Find out as "A Better Tomorrow" opens in
Philippine cinemas starting January 31, Wednesday.
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