The lopper part of "Ni Shi Ying Jiu(Reset)" deserves a standing ovation, as it successfully captivated my attention and evoked intense nervousness for the female lead. This segment alone is worthy of a perfect score, and I applaud the filmmakers for their execution. However, the overall quality of the plot is inconsistent, particularly in the beginning where the story background and supporting characters are introduced.
The initial portrayal of the story background and character backgrounds falls short in terms of convincing storytelling. It comes across as lacking depth and even somewhat high schoolish at times. Additionally, the design of the lab interior feels unprofessional and fails to create a fully immersive experience. While I understand budget constraints may have influenced these shortcomings, their prominence is hard to ignore.
Character development and writing suffer, especially in the case of the old villain and the young villain Tsui Hu. They epitomize outdated and clichéd character tropes: individuals driven by personal misfortune seeking revenge at the expense of others. This motive is not convincing and feels like a lazy shortcut in character design. It gives the impression that the filmmakers wrote the lopper part first and then hastily adjusted the rest of the story to ensure its smooth progression. With more effort dedicated to developing characters beyond the female lead, the overall quality of the film could have improved tremendously. It's a shame that this opportunity was missed.
Despite its shortcomings, the lopper part of "Ni Shi Ying Jiu(Reset)" remains a shining example of engaging plot and intense action. However, the decline in quality throughout other aspects of the film is evident and detracts from its overall impact.
The initial portrayal of the story background and character backgrounds falls short in terms of convincing storytelling. It comes across as lacking depth and even somewhat high schoolish at times. Additionally, the design of the lab interior feels unprofessional and fails to create a fully immersive experience. While I understand budget constraints may have influenced these shortcomings, their prominence is hard to ignore.
Character development and writing suffer, especially in the case of the old villain and the young villain Tsui Hu. They epitomize outdated and clichéd character tropes: individuals driven by personal misfortune seeking revenge at the expense of others. This motive is not convincing and feels like a lazy shortcut in character design. It gives the impression that the filmmakers wrote the lopper part first and then hastily adjusted the rest of the story to ensure its smooth progression. With more effort dedicated to developing characters beyond the female lead, the overall quality of the film could have improved tremendously. It's a shame that this opportunity was missed.
Despite its shortcomings, the lopper part of "Ni Shi Ying Jiu(Reset)" remains a shining example of engaging plot and intense action. However, the decline in quality throughout other aspects of the film is evident and detracts from its overall impact.