Constantly on the hunt and suffering from hallucinations that drive his violent nature, an unnamed man is capturing women and savagely beating them to death. Meanwhile, a woman is luring men into a violent end, by way of her knife. Driven by the same force to make the opposite sex suffer, the killers’ fates intertwine. The two must face off in a battle to the death, in which they are forced to reveal the horrible truth behind their addiction to murder.
“Brutal” takes an interesting approach to its visuals, drawing heavy influence from Western “Grindhouse” films, using a filter to make the footage appear grainy, damaged, and with light and color fluctuations. Unfortunately, the visual styling ends up feeling misguided, as other than applying the filter it does not imitate any other aspects of the “Grindhouse” genre. Despite trying to dirty up the film, it is apparent it was shot on digital. The cinematography is also a step above most “Grindhouse” productions, with Takashi Hirose proving he has talent behind the camera. Exterior shots to those taking place in small spaces are all competently framed, lit, and transition well. The decision to add an effect on top of the work hurts the film’s imagery and even gives a sense of desperation to try to capture a certain type of nostalgia with the audience, instead of relying on its own strengths. It is unfortunate when one creative choice can hurt a production so much.
The story of “Brutal” is simple but effective, it does attempt some sort of social commentary about the violent nature of men and women, but it does not offer enough depth into the subject to justify the amount of violence on display. The film does end on a strong note with an interesting twist, with a reveal that is bound to gross some out, while giving others a chuckle. In spite of its simple nature, those who enjoy films that make them somewhat uncomfortable and enjoy the challenge of getting through some ultra-violence, “Brutal” poses a fun and entertaining challenge in that regard.
色调和质感不错，但现在香港律政片的剧情真是没法看，完全经不起推敲和脱离现实的“破案”。很想揭露权钱交易的内幕，维护社会正义，但就是一种被灌鸡汤的感觉。
香港电影现在都这么无聊了？！这不是电影，这就是一部普法宣传片啊！看着电影里一个个衰老的戏骨挤着眼角皱纹，弓着背，眼神不再犀利，满眼都是疲惫和与这个世界的和解，不禁感慨英雄迟暮！香港电影除了老戏骨和粤语的躯壳，灵魂早已经灰飞烟灭了。。。
我们之所以坚持公义，是为了让我们的后代，活在保有公义的世界上！
电影描述的是理想的世界，不是现实的世界。另外全靠戏骨们撑起的剧，年轻的演员们不行啊。
简单说是两集<律政强人>港剧，但智斗感，演技力道全无，走个标准程序。
-要是被控老爸凶残点
比较真实，方中信的演技靠得住！ 律师绝对不是只有一腔正义就行的职业，牢记初心，有手段有谋略才行。最后一段老套路，略显得做作。雷也是确定了郭一定会为女儿豁出去才能成功。
只能说新一代的港片编剧同新一代的香港演员一样青黄不接、乏善可陈，全剧都靠着老戏骨的支撑。
这案件需要信仰？这需要信仰？麻烦编一点复杂的案件经过吧。还以为是法庭戏。。。
希望以后可以跟学法的女孩子谈恋爱，在看这种电影或剧的时候给我讲科普
反转有点突兀，拍摄手法很hktv，剧情设计又有点tvb，结尾强行说教也扣分，但是智叔的演技还是很值得加一星，方中信应该是蹭了当年《律政强人》的光再演大状吧，另外就是案发现场两位年轻演员的演技也真是一言难尽了
高牆與雞蛋，2021，香港...excuse me？
方中信扮演的雷有辉律师，人性上面的转变缺乏实际的说服力；而爱民党两父子的倒台，从某些方面来说，更像是“金钱”的胜利而非正义的胜利，所以，这也是编剧的失败。
还不错的故事，但是爱民党没有被查就跟难受了
香港电影现在都这么无聊了？！这不是电影，这就是一部普法宣传片啊！看着电影里一个个衰老的戏骨挤着眼角皱纹，弓着背，眼神不再犀利，满眼都是疲惫和与这个世界的和解，不禁感慨英雄迟暮！香港电影除了老戏骨和粤语的躯壳，灵魂早已经灰飞烟灭了。。。
剧本弱剪辑也莫名其妙，每个人都是突然就醒悟了突然就放弃了，白瞎了这么好的阵容，最后的独白也太突兀了吧，写作文都不这样写了
殺妻兇手作為破局牽線人設定得不錯，不算為了過審而加上自首一鍋端的話，利用偽造証供標榜人無完人、公義賽高就有點畫蛇添足了
一个被高墙内刻意误解、众口铄金的香港，走到了命运的转折点，是什么都不能做吗？还是每个专业人士坚守正义、负重前行，在最黑暗的时候为下一代照亮前行的路。很佩服方中信在最后的论述：今时今日的安稳是上一代留给我们的成果，我们最基本也要为下一代维持一个在法律面前人人平等的社会。单为这句话给五星，现在不明白，以后总有一天人们会明白。
片子逻辑牵强，实现正义的手段也值得商榷，多给一星是给各位香港男星对自己的要求和身材管理，每出现一位，我都在想，哇……，他多大年纪了哦~，身材和状态还这么好~~
2021.10.08 边画画边看完，纪念廖叔
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