Two "Footprints"

I watched the first and second versions at the same time. Although the suspense of the plot is not particularly surprising, it may be preconceived. Of course, the old version has become an insurmountable model. The film creates a world of reality and fantasy through toys and costumes; and the stage-style dialogue also appears harmonious in the castle-like environment; of course, Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine's rivalry also achieves a comparable performance. realm.

The new version transfers the old version to the modern, and the previous atmosphere is well reflected through the chic room design, modern facilities and changes in lighting; the rhythm of the film is also significantly accelerated, and the lines are more modern and more lifelike; I feel that Jude Luo Jude Law is more in line with the changing aesthetic taste than the young Kane. The old Kane is very good at inheriting and still maintains superb acting skills. It is just a joke that Oliver brings to the characters. People like it more.

In the second part of the film, the old version of Kane has not recognized him since he changed his clothes. One is that Kane's facial features are not prominent, and the makeup is effective in concealing it. Because the stage atmosphere of the film itself is very heavy; and the new version excludes the factor of knowing the plot after watching the old version, Luo's appearance after disguising only uses non-face close-ups to maintain the mystery to the audience, and once the front of the detective appears, you will I immediately recognized who it was, because after all, Luo's sculptural face was very recognizable. Even if the makeup below the nose was good, his eyes and forehead were still too exposed. In addition, Luo's body changes were deliberate, so it was too early. Recognizing him of course reduces the suspense after the film, and it is easy to feel like an imitation without transcendence.

In the third part, the new edition tries to add a little something new to explore other possibilities for problems in marriage, which is quite natural.

In general, both of them are good movies. It is certain that the latter does not surpass the former, and because the overall capacity of the old version is larger, in addition to the mutual control of people, there are other more sources of movies. Its own artistic charm, and even if the latter has added new things, it is still a kind of core transformation.

Watching together has a good feeling of watching a movie, a sense of emptiness as time passes.

2008-04-23

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