Kenshin without Shedaba is not good-looking. Are Japanese films trying to learn from Chinese films these days?

Jordi 2022-02-04 08:16:12

It's someone's birthday today and suddenly wanted to watch Kenshin. I decided to watch it because I had a good impression of the original. Moreover, in the early film promotion, people feel that they are making movies with their hearts, trying to present the deep style of that period drama.
After reading it, I feel really bad, there are too many slots.
The wig problem that bears the brunt of it is too fake, it makes people play. Kamiya Kaoru's head curtain is too fake, it's just a crappy wig that hasn't been put on yet. Kenshin's dyed hair can be said to be approaching the prototype. Aoi Yu's eyebrows and bangs are long and straight, and she's so ugly that she's even flirtatious. It makes me feel a lot of pressure.
Then again, the most exciting battle in my mind, the death of Shedaba, was completely absent. Even the origin of the cross scar was mentioned in one sentence. The focus was on killing Xuedaiba's fiancé, but Xuedaiba only showed his back, and he could still see the fake long straight wig, as well as actions that were completely inconsistent with the character of the original work. The louder the louder, the sadder the act. I am speechless. I don't believe this is Shedeba, this brainless and weak woman who can be found anywhere is Shedeba? ! Shedaba is forbearance, how could he be so rude.
Besides, although the plot is to dig out the inner contradictions of Kenshin, it is very simple and superficial, just like an ordinary hero movie. At first, I killed people, but later I felt that I was wrong, so I stopped killing. The killing was for the country, that's all, it would be nice if I could capture Kenshin's mental journey well, after all, this is the main theme that runs through the image of Kenshin.
In terms of individual performances, Wu's performance is still boring, you think she is always a model, and she doesn't put her emotions in the role. Except for the surprising performance in w's tragedy, the other characters don't make people feel good. The emotional development with Kenshin in the movie is also the same. I don't feel any relationship at all. Isn't it just two people who don't know very well, and the ending will depend on each other? Kamiya Kaoru is so weak in the movie and is always bullied.
Sato Takeru's Kenshin, I think it's a mother pretending to be B. You have absolutely no sense that Kenshin is a person with a past. Always smiling and talking, I can't feel that kind of concealing the edge. Kenshin has experienced pain before becoming like a spring breeze. In short, the film handles the characters very lightly.
The only thing I think is good is the soundtrack, it's all about rendering the atmosphere, especially when it comes to fighting.
Finally, I want to complain, can Japanese movies and TV series always be those actors? Every time they are always the protagonists to supporting roles, they are always tired of seeing faces. For example, this time, Kagawa Teruyuki appears too frequently. There are all kinds of TV shows and movies. Always get some fresh blood.
Recently, Japanese movies really have a tendency to want to learn from Chinese movies, and there are a lot of bad movies.
ps, someone who went with me thought the movie was pretty good, so it's really a different aesthetic wow.

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Extended Reading
  • Eriberto 2022-03-19 09:01:11

    Crazy, too good looking, too ambitious. It doesn't fall into the rut of anime adaptation at all, with a reasonable live-action adaptation, a solid script, and a sharp and realistic action design. It's a rare masterpiece. When I saw the knife-drawing style and the tooth-pulling style, I was really excited.

  • Lorenz 2022-03-29 09:01:10

    It's ok, there is no feeling of destroying the original work, but Saitoichi, played by Yosuke Eguchi, is slightly inconsistent. Now it seems that I, who are chasing Mo Yong, You Shao, and Shura Field, "Rurouni Kenshin" is a very distant memory.

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins quotes

  • Kenshin Himura: [to Kanryu] you know what money can't buy? What you're begging for right now: your life.

  • [Kenshin is going to kill Jin-E]

    Kaoru Kamiya: KENSHIN, DON'T! Don't become a manslayer again... Please don't kill him... Kenshin... For those who died by your blade... And for everyone whose life you have saved... Please don't kill him... A sword that doesn't kill... A sword that can protect... For this new age of peace... Isn't that what you fought for?