新永不瞑目
新永不瞑目

新永不瞑目

2012TV ShowEnded1 SeasonMandarin
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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Zhang LiGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In the early 1990s, young police officer Liu Chuan, alongside his mentor Ouyang, embarks on a dangerous undercover mission to infiltrate a drug trafficking ring. He develops a complex relationship with Chen Xiaoshui, a woman entangled with the criminal underworld. As the investigation intensifies, Liu Chuan must navigate betrayal, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil to bring down the powerful drug lord responsible for widespread corruption and destruction.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics and audiences finding it to be a pale imitation of the original "Never Forget" series and lacking the same emotional depth and narrative coherence. Performances were varied, and the plot was often criticized for being convoluted and underdeveloped. It struggled to capture the attention of audiences accustomed to more impactful crime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the intensity and emotional resonance of the original series.
  • A convoluted plot with underdeveloped characters.
  • Fails to live up to the legacy of its predecessor.

Google audience: Audience reception for "The New Never Forget" was largely unenthusiastic. Viewers often expressed disappointment, finding the story predictable and the character development lacking. Many felt it did not offer a fresh perspective or compelling narrative arc, leading to a general consensus of it being an unnecessary remake.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the highly successful 1990s Chinese television drama "永不瞑目" (Never Forget), which was a cultural phenomenon and is still highly regarded.

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