something other than "hit"

Carter 2022-04-19 09:02:19

When a person can't beat or become the No. 1 in the world, he will think about things other than "beating". Jet Li is the former, Huo Yuanjia is the latter. At least being a thoughtful white-collar worker doesn't need to retire so early. Taking this "Huo Yuanjia" as his closing work is perfect, and the "martial arts spirit" conveyed by Li borrowing "Huo Yuanjia", no matter whether its expression is smooth or not, the content is novel or not, at least that permeates The "chi" in the whole film is sincere.

When planting rice in Miao Village, there was a gust of wind blowing, and he was the only one who was still bending over to work, while the others stood up and closed their eyes, enjoying the wind. This is a "qi", which is called "I forget both things".

The last punch hits the Japanese samurai's chest and closes his hand. This is a "qi", which is said to "stop until the point".

Compared with the Japanese samurai, there is no good or bad truth about tea. This is a "qi", called "natural joy".

Young and vigorous, he vowed to be the number one in Tianjin. This is a "qi", which is said to be "arrogant."

One person against four people, the poison gas attacked the heart and persisted to the end. This is a "qi", called "self-improvement".

In fact, there is not much Buddhist karma and let nature in this film, but the school motto of Tsinghua University is reflected everywhere: "Self-improvement, great virtue." Simple truths can be explained simply and deeply moved. Anyway, at the end, when the Chinese people in the audience shouted in unison "Keep improving yourself", at least I was moved.

Compared with the heroes in "Heroes", Huo Yuanjia in "Huo Yuanjia" is more heroic. Although it was almost 100 years ago, the zeitgeist of that time can still be applied to the present.

This is not a "fighting" movie. Whether or not what I understand "Huo Yuanjia" is what Jet Li wants to express, at least I believe no one will doubt his sincerity.

This is a film about the national spirit, but in addition to the Chinese people enjoying it, it is also recommended that the Japanese and Chen Kaige watch it. (Some) Japanese people can learn how to be human, Chen Kaige can learn how to tell stories.

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  • Moon: because, "If you're sad", my Grandma told me "then cry", "After you cry, you still have to live life"

  • Huo Yuan Jia: Poison works very quickly. It has worked its way to my heart... Zhensheng, promise me you won't seek revenge. Revenge will only bring us more bloodshed. Please, that's not what I want. We must strive to become triumphant... Nong Jinsun, I only understand wushu. I practiced for many years to understand what Wushu is, what is wushu's real purpose. The competition must continue. One cannot choose how one's life begins. It takes courage to finish the final step.