What are Life Express 1 and 2 talking about respectively? Which one is Shu Qi?

Shu Qi participated in the first part.

This story takes place in the south of France. Frank martin (Jason Statham) is a deliveryman, the kind of "underground deliveryman" who specially delivers packages to gangsters. He used to be a special soldier, with excellent skills and indifferent appearance, and he likes to go it alone. Over the years, he has adhered to three rules, namely: 1. Once he receives the goods, he must go all out; 2. Never ask the employer; Never open the package without permission, which is why he has been working until now.

No, Martin took another deal today. An American asked him to deliver a package. Martin went on his way without saying anything, but on the way he found his "package" moving. Strong curiosity drives him to break his third rule and check the package-only to find that there is an oriental beauty (Shu Qi) with something in her mouth. This girl is the daughter of a China snakehead whose father smuggled illegal immigrants from China to France. My father was kidnapped because he offended someone in business. ...

Martin decided to help the girl escape. This decision brought him all kinds of troubles. The Americans began to chase them, and Martin had feelings for the girl. ......

Behind the scenes:

After filming Joan of Arc on 1999, luc besson gave up directing and turned his focus to screenwriter and producer. His works include kill array, Kiss of the Dragon and Green Mustard. This film is another collaboration between him and Hong Kong filmmakers. This lineup gives the film a strong "Eurasian" style, but the plot is authentic American. Luc besson's classic works, including Black Boy Not Too Cold and Nikita, co-wrote the script, which is the most basic guarantee for the film. According to Kaman, the process of writing the script is highly tense. The two people are writing and discussing except eating and sleeping, and their creativity has been fully exerted. There are not many early films full of artistic sentiment, such as Blue Sea and Blue Sky, but if luc besson's talent is not old, it should still be brilliant.

Yuan Kui and Yuan Heping have been helping Americans design martial arts scenes in Hollywood in recent years. Westerners are very excited about the dazzling actions in The Matrix and other movies. After being a martial arts instructor in X-Men and Kiss of the Dragon, Yuan Kui's official directing this time will naturally make him more focused on his first western film. According to his own statement, he tried to let the audience see some martial arts actions and scenes that had never been seen before in every movie. Like choreography, the design of martial arts movements and scenes undoubtedly limits or exerts the potential and charm of actors. The monotony of martial arts in Chinese mainland movies is often one of the factors that make people sleepy. Hong Kong's martial arts films or gangster films have their own traditions for a long time, but the level is actually relatively high. Moreover, Kung Fu films are originally the characteristics of Hong Kong films, and the skills are equally handy in other films, but they need to be based on the long-term and require new ones. Needless to say, China audiences have long been regarded as experts, and western audiences are becoming more and more familiar with fighting scenes. Small moves can no longer satisfy everyone's appetite.

It's good to have Shu Qi. Her temperament is a bit like Marilyn Monroe, or many stars who are considered sexy, such as Bridget Albert Batteux. Her innocence and maturity are intertwined and fascinating. Some people abroad will use the words "brilliant" and "radiant" when introducing her. In fact, not everyone loves her beauty, which is a matter of different opinions, but her acting needs further recognition. Shu Qi attracted the attention of the international film circle with last year's Millennium Mambo, but she really needs good film support to make a breakthrough. With a budget of $20 million, this movie is not a blockbuster, and the hero is not a big star. It is difficult to ask for a big breakthrough, but you can still show your own characteristics and attract some audiences. Her role, the daughter of a gangster, is beautiful and bold, and should be easier to please. The biggest difficulty lies in the language. Shu Qi said that in recent years, having a language teacher around to teach English all day is an exhausting experience. But her appearance in luc besson's works is undoubtedly a boost to her career.

Statham, the leading actor, was praised for his performance in Two Smokers. His other works include Savior, Ghost of Mars and Snatch. His bald image is in sharp contrast with that of Bruce Willis. Englishman Statham is engaged to model kelly brook. His performance in Two Smokers attracted Kaman, who thought he was "capable of calming down", softened the hero image of this tough guy who was used to the screen and added some dimensions to his tough appearance. However, Frank "lived in the south of France, lived a quiet life, built a wall around himself, and more importantly, he had his own rules that he never broke," Stanson commented. "He is not a murderer or an assassin, he is completely different. He can easily break the nose of the person who offends him, but he prefers to simplify things and minimize the damage. " A taciturn person is often very attractive, so it is better if he happens to fight again. In fighting, Stanson also has enough sports talent to complete boxing, diving, driving and other technical activities.

The film started shooting in France on 200 1 and 10. Although it also includes Paris, Nice, Marseille and other places, it does not show the blue Mediterranean style that everyone is used to in the film, but a little-known side of France. Luc besson doesn't often go to the set during filming, but he does occasionally. For example, he filmed an underwater scene himself. The film was originally scheduled to premiere in June 5438+065438+ 10, and now it is advanced to September when many films are online. I don't know how it turned out.

The second part:

◇ Story: The most fashionable escort return storm.

Frank martin, once a professional escort with unlimited scenery, finally completed a series of escort agency tasks and began to get a little tired of fighting and killing. He decided to wash his hands of it and return to Miami, where he found a job to make a living-to be a driver of a rich family, ready to enjoy his ordinary and quiet life. He even accidentally became friends with the twin boys who were drivers, which surprised him for a long time.

However, the good times did not last long, and Frank had no choice but to take over a very challenging business-protecting a little boy from a rich family who had a good relationship with him. Again, valuables don't need to be transported. Frank, this job is not a light burden, but also a great responsibility. The rich family has always been the primary "customer" of the kidnapping and extortion industry. Obviously, he must be fully armed and spend this short and long day at the forefront.

However, since he used to be a leader in the industry, of course, it was not a mistake, just luck. Frank has been in this business for many years. He hasn't seen any storms. What's more, I like to protect my children, willingly! As a result, the seemingly calm escort journey began. However, after a brief calm, the ferocious enemy appeared out of thin air. After a thrilling explosion, the situation reached its worst. The child was not only taken away by the bad guys, but also by drugs. Frank can't let go this time for the sake of the child and his reputation!

◇ Aspect: The upgraded version is very human trafficking.

Three years ago, luc besson entered the American cinema with a slightly low-key action film "Very Human Trafficking", which was in the peak season of June+10 in 5438. At the same time, five other films crowded into the cinema. Without any big-name stars and strong selling points, "Very Human Trafficking" did not become a hot commodity, but its premiere box office of 9 million really gave everyone a surprise. At that time, Jason Statham, the protagonist, only stole the show in guy ritchie's films. Two bongs and kidnapping are very popular, but they have never been crazy by the public. However, after being a trafficker, Statham is often free in action movies, which is absolutely cool!

Although the original director Yuan Kui didn't continue to direct the sequel, most of the action scenes were busy without his help, and the last artistic director, Louis Leitherer, gained a firm foothold after "Denny the German shepherd" and began the process of independent action director. Shu Qi, which we are very familiar with, has disappeared, but there are never many sexy beauties. This time, this model-like beauty is even more deadly, and the sexy dress that appears frequently seems to make up the tone of a heroic beauty.

Agile and cold-faced, Frank, a professional escort, not only has tangible money, but also has strength that cannot be ignored! Indeed, who doesn't want to see beautiful women show their skills and jump up and down? Therefore, the protagonist in the film should not only keep this attitude, but also show people more new skills and newer weapons. In the past, automatic pistols were indispensable, and this skill required more skillful driving skills besides fists and feet. Even motorboats could rampage in the street under his control!

◇ Comments: Action is supreme, and the danger is doubled.

In "Very Human Trafficking", our hero is quite relaxed, not only making money, but also meeting sexy oriental beauties. Although we have to fight with the "snakeheads" in Asia, we will eventually have a good harvest in love. Since it has been continued, it is naturally an armed upgrade in all aspects. This time, Frank's task is much more arduous. The robbers he had to deal with from the Peruvian drug cartels were all desperate and fearless, and the old routine didn't work. Although there is still a hot figure of a beautiful woman, the beautiful woman didn't come to throw herself at her. It is too dangerous for Martin to get close to it, so it is more difficult to play well and calmly.

Flying, gunfight, kung fu, skillful fighting, starting from left to right, two bullets fired at once, changing positions during the battle and getting the best shooting effect have all become the basic duties of the escort, and it is impossible to show the magical power of the escort! As for how many killers he has, I can only say too much and I can't stand it. The audience gave merciless applause to the action part of "Very Human Trafficking 2", which fully explained a problem, the film was a success. Although some people lament that the fighting scenes are not lacking in patterned traces, they are not as fresh as the first film. Some even think that the fast pace of the film and the jump in editing are not new, but different opinions. If you are willing to simply enjoy the excitement of action movies instead of exploring the so-called depth, then you can still enjoy the cool visual action effect for more than an hour.

the third part

Unusual Traffickers 3 continues the hot action scenes of the first two movies, with Jason Statham and Franois Berléand playing frank martin and Tackney again, and "Theodore" robert knepper in Prison Break will play a new role. The choice of directors changed from Yuan Kui and louis leterrier in the previous two films to olivier megaton.

The third episode will continue to tell the story of professional escort frank martin's low-key resumption of escort mission in Paris, without asking about the contents of the goods.

Frank martin (Jason Statham), a retired special soldier, returned to Paris after two bloody battles, ready to make a living in a friend's garage. But it didn't take long to settle down, and his enemy came to see you again. After a beating, frank martin was finally outnumbered and fell to his opponent's feet. After waking up, frank martin found himself in a laboratory, but he had something like a watch in his hand. Johnson (robert knepper), the leader of the mysterious organization, tells frank martin that he has a purpose this time. In view of frank martin's popularity in consignment business, Johnson needs a small favor from him: escort a woman to a designated place. If you are too far away from a woman, your watch will explode. And if the escort succeeds in reaching the destination, then Johnson will take off his watch.

Frank and his best friend pondered for a long time in the garage, and found that this watch really could not be taken off by themselves, so they had to go back to their old jobs and escort the mysterious woman with red hair. Obviously, this is not an easy job. Johnson is a criminal wanted by the police. In order to find evidence, the police insisted on taking the popular woman. Frank had to cooperate with the police. At this time, another gang also wanted to kill Frank and the redhead, so they both went all the way to the end in the double pursuit of the police and the underworld. ...

Comment in one sentence

As always, I am completely tired of Jason Statham's image in this series.

-Los Angeles Times

We will see Jason's sexy fight scene with a shirt as a weapon (yes, you are right, it is a shirt).

—— ScreenRant.com

The film itself is becoming more and more popular, but the story is becoming more and more flawed and boring.

——toxicshock.tv

Behind the scenes production

Iron producer, water director

Five years ago, a low-budget action movie made by luc besson won a good box office all over the world. This is "extraordinary human trafficking". Five years later, "Very Human Trafficking" ushered in his third work, and luc besson continued to be the producer. Regarding the difference between this episode and the last one, luc besson said: "We have kept some classic elements of the first two episodes, such as the story of Jason Statham and the heroine, and this time it is still the same. However, if the audience continues to watch Frank escort women in different places, they will definitely get bored, and the audience will think that "Very Human Trafficking 3" just keeps copying past successes. I think if you bring this impression to the audience, then no one will want to see this film. So this new episode added a powerful villain and designed new props for Frank, which brought a different feeling to Very Traffickers 3. Don't underestimate that prop, it will kill you. "

The three episodes of "Very Human Trafficking" are directed by three different directors. Luc besson's evaluation of the three directors is: "Yuan Kui (the director of the first episode) is an action director I admire very much, and his action design is excellent, which gives a good start to" Very Traffickers ". Louis leterrier (the director of the second episode) is an old friend of mine. He understands my requirements for movies very well, so "Very Human Trafficking 2" gave full play to many excellent elements in the first episode; Olivier megaton (the director of this episode) and I have a good cooperation. He has accumulated rich experience in past action movies, and the idea of this watch came from him, which made the whole movie breathless from beginning to end. There are a series of action scenes in Very Traffickers 3. One of the criteria of our action design is that we must be different, such as not chasing cars or fighting with Frank all the time. 90 minutes, let the audience feel: wow, it can be like this! At this point, Olivier did a good job. He put forward some wonderful ideas that even made me feel incredible. "

Action scene, by going up one flight of stairs.

What fans are most concerned about is probably the skilled special soldier Frank, and what thrilling scenes this film will have. In this regard, Jason Statham, the star of the film, said: "The difficulty of this episode is unprecedented, and I am desperate ... What impressed me the most was the scene of two trucks speeding by on the expressway. At that time, the wind in my ears almost deafened me, and there were almost no safety measures when shooting. I was sitting in the car and thought, Oh, my God, let's finish filming. Fortunately, that shot went well! Later, I took some other action scenes and thought it was no big deal. This is really a life-threatening performance! "

In addition, Jason Statham also revealed: "I practiced muscle stretching training for" Very Traffickers 3 "for about three months, because there are many action fighting scenes in it, and I also want to bring new visual enjoyment to the audience with the most beautiful and fluent skills. In addition, I watched many videos, among which Jackie Chan and Jet Li accounted for the majority. Jackie Chan's action really surprised me. It's hard to imagine how he did it! I also borrowed some of his action scenes in the film. Jet Li and I have both worked with him, so the audience should clearly see what actions I am paying tribute to him. I remember that when filming the first episode, Director Yuan Kui told me that he had worked with Jackie Chan. He told me how to shoot the action scenes would look better, which I always remember. "

From the hero's protection of beauty to the confrontation between two heroes

"Very Human Trafficking" has formed an influential film series, and Jason Statham, who has always played the leading role, has become a world-renowned action star since the first episode, and even today's movie reservations are overwhelming. Regarding "Very Human Trafficking", Jason Statham seemed very emotional: "Remember when luc besson said to me at a dinner party six years ago, Jason, are you interested in making an action movie that is cooler and more desperate than" The Matrix "? At that time, I promised to continue to cram action movies and exercise for this film ... I was very satisfied with the final result, and I never thought it would be like this. Six years later, I hope that in the latest episode, I can still bring the audience the unexpected surprise when watching the first episode. "

In the first two episodes, all the people who advanced and retreated with Jason Statham from beginning to end were female characters, but this time, robert knepper's anti-party role was aggravated. Jason Statham said, "Yes, it should bring a little change, and I can't always be a lonely hero, so the audience will definitely not watch it. Robert knepper acted very well. He is a very dedicated actor, and he really screwed me up in the movie this time. He doesn't do much action, after all, he is the leader, and he did everything himself, so I didn't have much physical contact with him in the movie, but there were many below the movie! (Laughter), his role is full of evil spirits, and it is also a big nemesis for my role. The audience will feel chilling because robert knepper played this bad role too well. "

titbits

After the second episode, the film returned to France, where the first episode was filmed.

During the filming, olivier megaton, the director of this episode, specially chose some scenes from the first episode as a tribute.

Robert knepper, who plays the first hero of the opposition in this film, was invited by luc besson after watching Prison Break, and even the characters in the script were specially made for him.

The release date of the film was postponed from the original summer vacation to this year 1 1. This is because Jason Statham starred in too many action movies this year, and even the filmmakers originally planned to postpone it until next summer vacation.

Wonderful dialogue

Jack: My boss says you are qualified for this job.

Frank: "On one condition: I want to drive my own car."

Jack: "My boss says you are the only one who can do this job."

Frank: "There is only one condition: I drive my own car."