In fact, the Western Lions have many bright spots

Ken 2022-02-07 14:52:18

I saw too many reviews and downvoted this, I couldn't help but write something to help it rehabilitate.

Let me talk about the ranking of the Huang Feihong series in my personal mind: the
first three films directed by Tsui Hark>The Lion in the Western Regions>Iron Chicken Fighting Centipede>Zhao Wenzhuo starring in 2 films.

The first three films are very Chinese. The
Lion of the Western Regions has its flaws,
but the important thing is that in addition to talking about the history of the Chinese people and the human nature of the Chinese people, it also discusses some human nature that crosses races and languages. Department.

One of the highlights: Watching the sunset, Huang Feihong wanted to go back to his home. The aborigines in the west said that the place where the sunset went down was their original hometown. They speak the same hometown theme in different languages. Reflecting homesickness and belonging is one of the common human natures.

The second highlight: Huang Feihong, who was lost and lost his memory, was originally hated by the natives, but after a shot against other natives (indicating that Huang was in the same camp with them), and after the dislocation of the war eagle (benevolence and benevolence), Huang Feihong was arrested. (Bye bro) integrated into the environment. Although they are a race that cannot communicate with words, they can reveal their characters through their behaviors and win respect, which also reflects the common humanity of people from different regions.

The third highlight:
Billy (Billy) and Wong Fei Hung, Guijiao Qi's friendship is also established through behavior and across language barriers.

As for other highlights of the year:
1 BGM! The background music is amazing, the arrangement of the man as self-improvement is very western, but it does not lose the Chinese spirit.

2 A lot of close-up shots for Jet Li, the one that best shows his temperament. My favorite is the shot of holding the hand of Thirteenth Auntie in prison, and the profile of the final face behind the spinning windmill

... Enterprise (at home) to be the emperor, go out to be a slave, alas, this will be a lifetime (for a lifetime)." Uncle He's remarks before his execution are really a very concise portrayal of Chinese life. Many people are not like this now.

4. Thirteenth Auntie's God replied:
Feihong: What's happier than saving someone's life...
Thirteenth Aunt: Save your own life.

5 The episode of Wong Fei-hung's battle with the robber leader is very exciting. Perhaps the most savvy opponent in the series?

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Extended Reading
  • Glennie 2022-04-22 07:01:53

    The story of Huang Feihong moved to the United States is a bit nondescript. Hua spent too much time on the amnesia stalk. There was no direct conflict between Huang Feihong and the villain camp at all. The roles are also redundant. Jet Li's fighting scenes are still impeccable, and some tributes and ridicules to the series themselves are also highlights

  • Sedrick 2022-04-19 09:02:57

    I don't know how you guys are, but I don't really like this style~