This is an article written by the author on December 30, 2012, slightly modified without prejudice to the timeliness, the following text:
In recent years, I have not liked watching Japanese films very much. I feel that the actors are very fake, especially the animation adaptations of real people, which are basically for people to complain. However, after watching the live-action movie version of this Rurouni Kenshin, I was very satisfied with the unexpected, and it felt completely different from most anime adaptations.
The restoration of the characters, of course, cannot be said to be perfect, but it is basically tolerable.
Hiimura Kenshin played by Kamen Rider, except that the cross scar on his face will change slightly in different scenes...Generally, it shows the spirit of Kenshin, especially the special pose The reliability (it is estimated that it is related to the role of Kamen Rider--)
Kamiya Kaoru's actress face is very cute, Yahiko's little actor is very energetic, Gao Hahui is a little bit less gorgeous, Zuo Nosuke's thorn is actually very natural, and the actors are more in line with the original feel.
Saito is Yosuke Eguchi. This is the only actor I can recognize at a glance. He is an old showman. He doesn't make many appearances in this film, but he has a good grasp of the atmosphere and character.
I can't remember who is on the enemy's side, but the final boss, Udo Blade Guard, did a good job, except that the black eyes with beauty contact lenses are a bit fake.
In terms of plot, this live-action version is actually just the stories of the first few comics. After all, the final boss is Udo Blade Guard... If I didn't go to see it, I can't remember the name of this...
Due to the length of the plot, a lot of details were adapted, and many plots that enhanced the bond between characters were cut out. For example, the battle between Zuanosuke and Kenshin was simplified a lot, and there was no fight at all...
Regarding the source of Kenshin's scars, there is also a set of small plots, but not even the face of Xuedaiba. Clearly there is a sequel. Ba's fiancé was completely immortal, and he slashed countless knives without dying, quite the style of Zhang Ziyi in House of Flying Daggers.
Last but not least, the action scenes are the best part of the film.
Starting from the bloody storm when Kenshin appeared in the sword-drawing studio, the fake martial arts movements in most Japanese films were completely absent. Except for a few scenes related to the atmosphere, there was basically no slow motion, and the characters were quick and ruthless. It's full, especially in the aspect of expressing Kenshin's agility, it reminds me of the four characters of Lingbo's micro-step, the actor's thin figure and agile movements, which almost completely show the Kenshin in the comics. Although Shuanglongshan was the only one who reported the name, the tricks and skills of the original work were more naturally integrated into the martial arts scene. Most of the scenes take into account the sharpness of the tricks and the beauty of the posture, especially the posture of Kenshin, (I have to say it again, thanks to Kamen Rider--)
And the fist-to-meat fight between Zuo Nosuke and a certain enemy was also very exciting.
Another thing worth mentioning is the action of falling. Characters in Japanese films are usually exaggerated when they fall, and they are too fake. But this time I paid close attention to it, but I didn't find anything that was fake, even the scene where Gao Hehui was thrown out. , almost hit the table, and it hurts to look at.
This live-action version should be considered very successful, and it is estimated that the sequel will be logical. If the quality can be maintained, it seems that we can look forward to it.
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