Zhang Yimou's photographic style.

This is a special work by Zhang Yimou. At that time, Zhang Yimou was still in the heyday of creation. From the film, we can clearly see Zhang's efforts to seek novelty and change, enthusiastically explore the direction of film creation and try new types and themes. As an internationally recognized famous director, it is really commendable. As for the commercial director who was later completely kidnapped by money, that is another story.

The lens design of this film is somewhat similar to the hand-held photography style of the series, but due to the excessive pursuit of this effect (or because of the first attempt), the final effect is too chaotic (the bourne-heavy lens editing is quick and cumbersome, but every action and important point are clearly explained, fast and orderly).

There are a lot of long shots in this film, as well as close-ups that almost fill the whole film and can't wait to aim the camera at the actor's face, giving people a feeling of embarrassment and anxiety, which is very consistent with the overall social mood and people's performance in the accelerated pace of life after 1990. If you watch it on the big screen, the experience will be more obvious and magnified, but the whole movie will make people feel a little uncomfortable or dizzy and disgusting. More than one friend told me about this feeling after watching this movie.

Generally speaking, this is a film with the author's style, and the overlap between film style and story is not bad. Others, such as performances and music, are also remarkable. It is a rare "alternative" domestic urban comedy. Later, Zhang filmed a so-called comedy "Three Guns", which degenerated without a bottom line and completely lost his shrewd spirit and passionate talent. I wonder if Jiang Lang is old or not. Director Zhang's new film Return is released this year, and the answer should reflect some clues in this film!