Film Name: 神偷次世代 / Skyline Cruisers
Movie Synopsis—Mac (played by Leon Lai) and Bird (played by Jordan Chan) are highly skilled fighters, Michelle (played by Cheng Suet-yee) is a computer expert, and Sam (played by Lee Chan-sum) is a master thief. They are elite members of an international thieves’ organization, working seamlessly together with perfect coordination.
Their latest mission is to infiltrate Malaysia and target scientist Kim Won-jung, aiming to steal a newly developed carcinogenic drug. The quartet stealthily breaches the pharmaceutical facility and successfully steals the drug, only to encounter an ambush that reveals the entire operation was a setup. Escaping the trap, Mac stumbles upon the enigmatic June (played by Shu Qi) and decides to team up with her to unravel the situation, despite his partners’ skepticism. At the critical moment, June rescues him. Through her, Mac recalls the tragic past where his ex-girlfriend was betrayed and killed by his former partner, Sutoh. The alluring June not only captivates him but also holds a crucial clue to unraveling the mystery. The ghosts of Mac’s past resurface throughout this mission. · About Director Wilson Yip — “01:00 A.M.” marked Wilson Yip’s debut as an independent director, and its success laid a solid foundation for his subsequent film career.
Following “01:00 A.M.”, Wilson Yip was invited by Heng Yi Pictures to direct the film “Mongkok Story”. In the mid-90s, the “Young and Dangerous” film series took Hong Kong cinema by storm. Heng Yi Pictures sought to capitalize on this trend by producing several genre-specific films. By the early 2000s, Ye began experimenting with diverse film genres including action crime thrillers, comedy crime films, sci-fi action, and period martial arts epics. “Skyline Cruisers” emerged as one such venture. · Why We Recommend It:
Beyond the enduring pairing of Leon Lai and Shu Qi, the film showcases futuristic sci-fi elements through its high-tech criminal techniques. Its “tech-savvy” aesthetic extends to avant-garde costume design.
The film’s soundtrack, cinematography, and color palette are also noteworthy. It carries a strong “millennial vibe,” and watching it is an experience that broadens your perspective—you’ll encounter unique landscapes and witness how different social classes think and act.
While the sci-fi elements may seem overly fantastical to us today, a little imagination can make life more exciting.
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