In fact, judging from the cast, it can be seen that Zhang Yimou made this film based on box office theory. As an afterthought, judging from the cast, this film is destined to be no better.
You don't like Zhang Hanyu, it doesn't matter we have Andy.
Don't like old ones? It doesn't matter we have Luhan.
Don't like being so feminine? It doesn't matter, we still have Peng Yuyan.
Don't like undressing at every turn? It doesn't matter we have Huang Xuan.
Still prefer something more tender? It doesn't matter we have Wang Junkai.
You said you like bright sadness? Well, it doesn't matter, here is Chen Xuedong trained by Guo Jingming.
You said you don't like men? It doesn't matter, there is Jing Tian.
You said you don't like Chinese? It doesn't matter whether we have Matt who is cute, has acting skills, and has talent!
Also, this Pedro Pascal, to be honest, I am not very familiar with this person. I only know that I first met him in "Game of Thrones". He was a black belly. . Then "Narcos" saw it once.
Zhang Guoshi can do it this time.
In terms of box office, the win was a mess. However, I have to say that this film is not heartwarming. Because the movie is a thing, after all, it is still human-oriented, even if it is a monster movie.
And this monster movie, which claims to be comparable to Western blockbusters, is really just about monsters.
The whole film revolves around monsters, how the monsters came, the monsters evolve, the monsters eat, and the monsters give birth to children.
What about people? Do everything possible to fight monsters.
Although the so-called leaders of the five armies are all star bosses, apart from the clothes on their bodies, apart from Andy Jingtian's ability to speak English, I don't see any difference between these people.
It was unexpected to find that the role of Luhan, a soldier, has completed the character transformation and died properly.
The second is the real protagonist of the story, Matt Damon, who changed from a foreign thief chased by Khitan soldiers to a hero of salvation. This salvation is real salvation, not for the family or the country. It is also the ambition of the old man.
After all, protecting the family and the country is a small love, and saving mankind is a fraternity.
Having said that, I have to complain again. Since it is advertised to bring Chinese elements to the world, why let all Chinese people be the background? Isn't it good that the Chinese will save the world this time? Why are foreigners still saving the world?
Well, being narrow-minded, I can only think that Laomouzi is eager to win awards and wants to cater to Western values. As a filmmaker, this is not ashamed. Besides, Laomouzi is 66 years old this year, four years older than Ang Lee. The uncle has two golden statues, and the national teacher is in a hurry.
Having said that, let's talk about the movie itself.
From the special effects to the screenwriting, this movie is all Hollywood lineup.
But after all, the director is Zhang Yimou, and there must be Zhang Yimou's characteristics - a super luxurious scene, whether it is before the monster or after the monster, the luxury of the scene is unparalleled in China.
Black, blue, yellow, red and purple, five armies, five colors. It is still the Zhang Yimou we are familiar with. We still think of the Golden Armored Heroes and even the Olympic Games when we see this scene. Sure enough, it is still Zhang Guoshi, who does not forget his origin, no, he does not forget his original intention.
However, when it comes to the Five Armies, the first thing that comes to mind is "The Hobbit", and this time I really think too much.
As for what people are talking about about Jing Tian, I don't know either. Anyway, I really like her big close-up shots. that's it.
As for the He Jun led by her, I really can't be complimented. When I saw five girls jumping down with ropes tied to their bodies, I thought that this wave should be able to sweep a large area. If it can't be pulled back, it will cost the people and money so much.
Some girls even went down, and only a hoop was left when it bounced back. It hurts to look at! You say you just stand on the top and throw the javelin, which is also more efficient than this.
Talk about monsters. It is said that these monsters were smashed by the heavens with meteorites to punish humans. They have a beastmaster, the mother, and the little monsters give her something to eat. She is responsible for giving birth to children and growing the team. In addition to this function, the monster's horn is also a router, capable of commanding troops through something like electromagnetic waves.
Just when everyone thought that humans could no longer stop these beasts, something similar to a network jammer came out. In fact, it was a large magnet. It is well known that magnets can interfere with electromagnetic waves. Westerners can really do this wave of physics. So it's really a science fiction movie.
Seeing the horns vibrate, I seem to hear them sending a message to Teletubbies: When you grow up, you will become me!
If a person succeeds, it is not wrong to say that he is also famous in the world if he is destroyed. But when the movie is made, the reputation is the reputation and the reputation may be ruined. Of course, we can't talk about how Chinese movies should be based on this film, and if we say it, it's definitely not up to me to wait.
As far as the film itself is concerned, Zhang Yimou has indeed committed an old problem this time - not telling the story well.
This is not to say that a movie must tell a story, and some movies that do not tell a story are still famous in history. It's just that telling a story well is indeed the foundation of making a good movie, just like people have to crawl before they walk.
It's reminiscent of the way people said "Billy Lynn" a while back, that avant-garde technology weakens the story. And Zhang Yimou's film is too much emphasis on the special effects comparable to Europe and the United States and weakens the story.
But to be honest, I have never been willing to compare Zhang Yimou and Li An together, there is no comparison.
It's not that which one is stronger and which is weaker, it's just that the two people stand in different positions. Oranges grow in Huainan and Huaibei have their own growth patterns. When they grow into oranges, they can be eaten directly. When they become oranges, they can make a cup of kumquat lemon tea. Sweet and sour is also good.
The two grow in different environments, and their effects are naturally different, and they cannot replace each other.
I think this article may be just a rant, because in all fairness, 66-year-old Zhang Yimou is still looking for a breakthrough, which can not help but remind people of Ang Lee's 120-frame 3D4K and Feng Xiaogang's circular format. You have to obey this wave of national teachers.
In addition, although this film has received a lot of bad reviews, it can be regarded as a work of conscience in today's Chinese film market. At least, he has shown you more than once the Great Wall fights monsters you want to watch; he has shown you more than one small fresh pork and old bacon that you want to see. What more do you want, right? !
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