it's so underrated how it introduces all the main characters in less than 7 minutes and you can already see the quirks and personalities of them. unmatched opening
Every now and then, there's a pairing of director and actor that becomes cinematic magic. The pairing of John Woo and Chow Yuen Fat was such a pairing.
@@investinfastudios In interviews, John Woo has cited the films of Scorsese as an influence, but I also see the the influence of Sam Peckinpah on his work, specifically in the slo-mo action scenes.
The scene with "Mark" lighting a cig with a counterfeit bill is the shot of legends. But I'd argue the restaurant scene is what made people never forget the name John Woo and Chow Yun Fat
Hong Kong truly was a trail blazer for world cinema during this time. There will never be another Film like A better tomorrow in the current sphere of cinema today
this movie is so fucking cool, just the opening, some gangster waking up in cold sweet showing the ink on his back, I was like wow baby, I'm in for a ride
The very first shot is the Honk Kong Bank, built just before Better Tomorrow was filmed. It's a groundbreaking work of architecture by Norman Foster, the company where I worked in the UK. Every time I visited HK, I was even more excited to visit the film locales than I was to visit the bank. :) Major props to John Woo.
There used to be a good quality upload of the full movie. Sad it's been removed. I watched this as a kid and the music still sticks, really good score.
I love that he just woke up with cold sweat that shows the gangster ink on his back. That's old school story telling by the camera. Within the first minute, John Woo tell us that this guy is a bad guy who's worried about the safety of his loved ones. Doesn't get better than that!
이 전설을 보면서.. 제 마음이 ㅠㅠ 72년생입니다. 당시. 고3입니다>>> 테이프가 늘어나서.. 심각한 상황까지 .. 그렇게 했던 내마음의 최고의 영웅들 의 이야기 입니다 그리고 제 나이는 50대 입니다 .. 이 영상 제작해 주신분에게 .. 영광과 행운이 함께 하시길 . ^^
When I have been in HongKong , citizens were celebrating the day to return to CHINA . As time has gone by , what are they thinking of nowadays . I miss you HONGKONG . I remember that A BEST YESTERDAY . See you next , Ms. Kitty . ☺☺☺
It will never be made movies like this again This is 👑👑👑 Iv must have seen it 5000 times Vhs. Dvds must have been used so many times .It's strange they still work haha
Masterpiece. Can you imagine this remade these days? They would have to state everything....Ti Lung would tell Chow about that nightmare and how much he cares about his brother. Modern writing is terrible and then there's the box ticking aspect which would destroy a film like this.
@@harukrentz435You must’ve been mistaken: this film you’re seeing here was released in 1986, the Bollywood version mentioned was released a mere eight years after ABT.
