Atomic Time Attack (film)

Atomic Time Attack (: 深海) is a 1984 Kodeshi  directed by and co-written by Qiu Guangyao. The film starred Dai Wuying as Captain Wan Hai, the pilot of the time-traveling Yu'an J.29 fighter jet, and Teng Jie as Lei Ling, the resistance fighter who helps Wan Hai in his mission to prevent the nuclear attack on Wujin.

Plot
Captain Wan Hai pilot of a modern Yu'an J.29 fighter jet aircraft of the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force that travels through time to the day before the nuclear attack on the city of Wujin on November 26, 1959. The film follows Captain Wan Hai, as he struggles to understand how he has travelled back in time and what he must do to prevent the devastating attack during the Great Kesh War.

As Captain Wan Hai navigates the unfamiliar world of 1959 Wujin, he is pursued by members of the Selengerian army who are determined to prevent him from changing the course of history. He is aided With the help of a local resistance fighter named Liang, Captain Wan Hai must find a way to stop the impending nuclear attack and save the city.

As he unravels the mystery of his time-traveling jet, Captain Wan Hai learns that he is part of a secret government experiment designed to prevent the destruction of Wujin. With time running out, he must make a decision that will determine the fate of the city and its inhabitants.

In the end, Captain Wan Hai is able to successfully prevent the nuclear attack, but not without facing grave danger and making difficult sacrifices along the way. Atomic Time Attack is a thrilling tale of time-travel, war, and the power of one person to change the course of history.

Cast

 * Dai Wuying as Captain Wan Hai, pilot of the Yu'an J.29.
 * Teng Jie as Lei Ling, resistance fighter.
 * Zhao Lei as Cheng, resistance fighter
 * Zhang Yi as Colonial Dong Wang, Kodeshi army officer.
 * Guan Wei as Captain Guan Huang, Kodeshi pilot from the 1950s.
 * Zhang Bo as traitorous collaborator with Selengeria
 * Han Dong as Selengerian officer

Production
The film was shot on location in Kodeshia, with scenes set in both the modern world of the Kodeshia and the historical city of Wujin in 1959. Special effects were used to create the time-traveling jet and the devastating nuclear attack, with the help of a team of skilled technicians.

The production of Atomic Time Attack was a collaborative effort between Progress Motion Picture Corporation and the Imperial Kodeshi Air Force, who provided technical expertise and access to their advanced aircraft for the film. The filmmakers used a combination of practical and special effects to create the time-traveling jet, with the help of a team of engineers and mechanics from the Air Force.

Filming took place on location in Wujin and other cities in Kodeshia, as well as at the studio's Chenghai facilities. Qiu Guangyao and his team worked closely with the cast and crew to create a realistic and immersive depiction of the time-traveling jet and its effects on the world of 1959 Wujin.

Despite its success, Runaway Time was not without its challenges. During production, Kurosawa faced difficulties with the studio over creative decisions, leading to tension on set. Additionally, the special effects team faced numerous technical hurdles in creating the time-traveling jet and the nuclear attack, requiring many long hours of work to achieve the desired level of realism.

Overall, the production of Atomic Time Attack was a challenging but ultimately rewarding experience for all involved, resulting in a thought-provoking and memorable film.

Theatrical
The film premiered at the Songhari International Film Festival on 12 October 1984. After its theatrical release, Atomic Time Attack went on to receive wide critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Kodeshia film to date. It had its international premiere at the International Film Festival, on 1 November 1985. It went on to receive several awards and accolades, including the Golden Phoenix award for best film at the International Film Festival and the Golden Horse award for best picture.

Reception
Atomic Time Attack was released in Kodeshia in 1984 to critical acclaim, with many praising its stunning visuals and thought-provoking story. It was well-received by critics and audiences alike, with many praising its engaging story, thrilling action sequences, and exploration of the conception of time-travel. It was considered an important milestone in Kodeshia's film industry, solidifying Qiu Guangyao's name as a prominent director. After its successful debut, Atomic Time Attack went on to receive wide critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Kodeshia film to date. It had its international premiere at the International Film Festival, on 1 November 1985. It went on to receive several awards and accolades, including the Golden Phoenix award for best film at the International Film Festival and the Golden Horse award for best picture.

Box Office
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $100 million at the box office and solidifying Qiu Guangyao's reputation as a master filmmaker. It received several awards, including the Golden Phoenix Prize for Best Picture and the Golden Horse award for best picture.

Critical Response
The film has received critical acclaim. It received rave reviews internationally with praise coming from various publications including The Grienstien Herald described it as a "fantastic achievement", and the Kodeshi Post described it as a "brilliant piece of filmmaking". The film has a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb with the general consensus being "a cult classic that deserves to be rediscovered". However some were more critical of the film, such as The Songhari Times, which said "the movie is not only bad but boring" and "this movie is so bad it's almost good".