The Philosophy of Life in Hong Kong Films

Marcel 2022-04-23 07:03:58

TVB's classic phrase "Just be happy", which is simple and catchy, has become the motto of many people. When it comes to "Little Soldier", it is even simpler. No matter what happens, good or bad, you can say "good".
Can Jackie Chan be said to be back to basics? It has always been simple-minded. However, the story that appeared in Jackie Chan's brain twenty years ago has been unforgettable for twenty years, and then let it blossom and bear fruit in the writings of others. This may really show that Jackie Chan is an authentic, simple and real person.
Perhaps it is because of this authenticity that Jackie Chan said "I made mistakes that all men in the world make" and "Chinese people should take care of it".
Jackie Chan's innocence is different from Wang Baoqiang's innocence, at least from different sources. The former originates from the capitalist market of Hong Kong, which is a kind of old-fashioned innocence after seeing the wind and rain, and has a relatively calm confidence; the latter seems to be mainly derived from the innocence of rural teenagers who are not familiar with the world.
Because the former is preserved after the wind and rain, it seems to be more reliable than the latter. Just like Forrest Gump's insistence has the power to move people's hearts, but the stupid idea of ​​"there are no thieves in the world" makes people feel that it is just stupid.
"Little Soldier" tells the farm dream of a veteran in a war-torn era. He is content and has no unrealistic expectations. He feels that the big man complicates things. When Jackie Chan's life insights are reflected in such an identity, some people feel strange. But think about the phrase "do this job well" that Hong Kong people love to say. Isn't the duty and sincerity in it just right for this little guy?

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Little Big Soldier quotes

  • The Soldier: [to his bound captive] You know, when I was little, I caught a wild boar. My father set it free. Do you know why? It was pregnant. Are you pregnant?

  • the General: The tastiest meat is a gorilla's lips. The tastiest fish is the caviar from Eastern Sea.

    The Soldier: No wonder you went to wars. You ate too much.