Rob N Roll
| Rob N Roll | |
|---|---|
 Official film poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 臨時劫案 |
| Simplified Chinese | 临时劫案 |
| Literal meaning | Provisional Robbery |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lín Shí Jié Àn |
| Jyutping | Lam4 Si4 Kip3 Ngon3 |
| Directed by | Albert Mak |
| Screenplay by | Albert Mak Ryker Chan Man Uen-Ching |
| Produced by | Derek Yee |
| Starring | Aaron Kwok Gordon Lam Richie Jen |
| Cinematography | Davy Chou |
| Edited by | Jeff Cheung |
| Music by | Hanz Au Iris Liu |
Production companies | Entertaining Power Film Unlimited |
| Distributed by | Gala Film Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 mins |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Box office | $33 million[1] |
Rob N Roll is a 2024 Hong Kong action comedy film produced by Derek Yee directed by Albert Mak. The film stars Aaron Kwok as a robber who forces two dispirited, middle-aged men played by Gordon Lam and Richie Jen, to participate in a heist.
Production for Rob N Roll officially began in November 2021.[2]
The film was released in Hong Kong on 9 February 2024 (New Year's Eve) as a Chinese New Year film for the Year of the Dragon.
Plot
[edit]A fierce robber has plotted a major heist. But unfortunately, his plan was unintentionally foiled by two dispirited middle-aged best friends, and the stolen cash disappears. As a result, the trio has to run from the pursue of a policewoman, as well as engaging in a firearm in order to reclaim the stolen cash, putting their life on the line.
Cast
[edit]- Aaron Kwok as Mui Lam-tin (梅藍天), a bucktoothed, former professional wrestler turned robber who is vicious but principled.
- Gordon Lam as Robby (笠水), a taxi driver struggling to make ends meet as his wife is about to give birth soon.
- Richie Jen as Mo-yung Fai (慕容輝), Robby's best friend, a kind nursing home owner who is in debt due to his generous personality.
- Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as Ginger (姜姐), a veteran policewoman who wishes to crack a major case before she retires.
- Lam Suet
- Lo Hoi-pang
- Leung Chung Hang as Fisher (魚佬), a young police officer and Ginger's partner.
- Paw Hee-ching as Robby's mother who often quarrels with her daughter-in-law, Elaine.
- Michael Wong
- Paulyn Sun
- Mike Tsang
- Calvert Fu
- Deon Cheung
- John Chiang, Jr
- Ansonbean
- Kathy Wong
- David Chiang (guest appearance)
- Nancy Wu as Eileen Choi (蔡依林), Robby's sassy pregnant wife. (special appearance)
Production
[edit]News of the project first appeared in April 2021 when the Film Production Financing Scheme of the Hong Kong Film Development Fund approved HK$8.4 million for the film, with Albert Mak attached as director and Gordon Lam and Stephy Tang set to star.[3] On 27 October 2021, Aaron Kwok revealed to the press that he will starring in the film as a robber and will be co-starring with Lam and Richie Jen.[4]
Principal photography for Rob N Roll began in November 2021. On 12 November, filming of a robbery and vehicular crash scene took place in Temple Street, Hong Kong with actors Kwok, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee and Calvert Fu. There, Kwok revealed a bucktoothed look for his character in the film.[2]
On 20 December 2021, filming a firearm shootout scene took place at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. That day, Kwok revealed to the media that his bucktooth look was his own idea he suggested after reading the film's script and noticing black comedy elements being present, while he will also be wearing a cauliflower ear made from special effects as his character is also a professional wrestler. Lam also unveiled his long-haired look as a taxi driver while Jen unveiled his grizzled look wearing a gray wig.[5][6] Cheung reveals that she will be firing a gun on screen for the first time in this film while Nancy Wu also give details about his role as Lam's wife who will be quarreling with her mother-in-law played by Paw Hee-ching.[7] David Chiang, who appears in the film alongside his real-life son, John Chiang, Jr stated he had no clue his half-brother Derek Yee was serving as the film's producer before his son was cast.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Rob n Roll (临时劫案) (2022)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "兇神惡煞︱郭富城殺入廟街 賊王Look曝光". 13 November 2021.
- ^ "電影製作融資計劃(放寬版)".
- ^ "郭富城生日獲兩女兒送吻 拍《掃毒3》割傷手指流血半小時 (19:11)".
- ^ "臨時械劫 郭富城戴假哨牙圍讀 任賢齊︰興奮遇認真對手 (17:25)".
- ^ "【臨時械劫】郭富城+林家棟+任賢齊鬥演技 城城演悍匪：這是我從未演過的角色".
- ^ "《臨時械劫》拍激烈槍戰重頭戲遇大風雨 張可頤短袖T恤捱凍拍攝". 20 December 2021.
- ^ "姜大衛、姜卓文父子檔拍《臨時械劫》 事前不知道爾冬陞擔任監製". 21 December 2021.
External links
[edit]- Rob N Roll at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
- Rob N Roll on Facebook
- Rob N Roll on Instagram
