The 2017 Moscow Film Studio released by CC in 2019 2k repaired the dual-disc Blu-ray, 9.5 points + spent 4 nights watching this 7-hour epic film (corresponding to the tetralogy), I obviously feel that its advantages and disadvantages are the same Significantly. When the wheel of history ran for 50 years, we should now be grateful to that era of the Cold War. Terrorist politics and cruel economic game and sanctions inadvertently nourished the literary and artistic ambitions of an empire, and finally gave birth to such a movie. The largest investment in history (at least so far, basically the last), but also the deepest ideologically (Toon's original work can undoubtedly be at the top of the pyramid of modern Western literature) adaptation of film and television works. The attitude of the Russians who wanted to become world hegemons (unfortunately not at the time) is shown here in the faithfulness and restoration of the original work, as well as the production investment at no cost. So from a technical point of view, the art of this film, Photography, costumes, props... and casting (!!!) are all top notch ones; but at the same time, this seems to be another "fan-oriented" film for Russians and those who have read Toon's original work. , The rapid advancement of the plot (inevitably cutting off many original branch lines, secondary characters and plots) will make passers-by easily confused and confused about the relationship between the characters. However, Bondachuk was able to unbelievably condense 1.3 million texts into 7 hours without dispersing the main line. When I read the original work, all the imagination evoked in my mind was finally surprised to find that it showed 100% on the screen (in many places) At the time of the brilliant time of 150%, or even 200%), I have to sigh, I am afraid that there will never be such a movie again (no one dares to make it). Here are some simple film notes for the first part of the four parts : Bolkonski 1, the sky shot of the opening movie God’s Eye, with the beautiful melody of the mixed chorus, the epic temperament is fully revealed (it’s too shocking to end with the God’s Eye) 2. Natasha’s first appearance, The scene seems to borrow from "Marion Ba" 3, the use of the more cheerful military music in the battle between the two armies is also ingenious. The panoramic view of the battlefield reminds me of "The Birth of a Nation" 4, the characters are too close to the original work (except for Helen, this Peter The casting of the most beautiful woman in the castle seems old-fashioned), but for those who are not familiar with the original, the story progresses really fast (time is limited, the helplessness of the narrative is the only shortcoming I feel. In comparison, China will "A Dream of Red Mansions" Filming into a series is much better in the stretch of the plot) 5. The scene where Pierre and Helen are engaged, the lens design is quite imaginative 6. The narration of the film adds to the stream of consciousness of the work.
Part 2: Rostova
1. The ball that Natasha participated in for the first time can be said to be the most luxurious night in film history. 2. The composition of Natasha looking in the mirror at the ball is really like a picture. The dancing makes people cry. 3 In this part, the triangular composition of Bolkonski, Pierre, and Natasha appears for the first time, and after looking at the latter two parts, there is no trace of it anymore.
The third part: 1812 1. The music at the time of the death of the old Bolkonski is one of the most beautiful melody in the whole article. In the fourth part, this lyrical theme is continued to develop 2. The Borodino decisive battle in 1812 , May be the highest level of real war scenes in the history of film 3, the final scene of corpses all over the field is more tragic and shocking than the rising shot of "Gone with the Wind" in 1939
Part Four: Bezukhov
1. The burning of a frame in Moscow seems to have used silent film techniques. At the same time, it proves that by relying on the financial resources of the whole country, the effect of the movie can enter the realm that is beyond the reach of people.
2. Photography is like oil painting
3. Petya’s death using black and white images may be the most true condolences for countless such young lives who died in war.
4. When the Russian soldiers and the French soldiers finally built a civil reconciliation, let's use a line of Kutuzov to summarize this thought-provoking realization:
We are all human!
The effect of 2k restoration is already amazing on TV through Blu-ray. Looking forward to the Shanghai Film Festival in 2020, this historical "War" can bring us a permanent "Peace" in the future.
This year marks the 110th anniversary of Tolstoy’s death, and last year's 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the completion of War and Peace.
Replenish:
CC Blu-ray, Disc One Highlights, the German documentary "Making War and Peace" in 1966 mentioned:
1. Helen’s actor turned out to be the director’s wife (this is understandable -_-)
2. Natasha's actor, Lyudmila Saverieva, is the same as Audrey Hepburn. He was a dancer before and had almost no experience in movies. What a coincidence
CC Blu-ray, Disc 2 Highlights, mentioned by film historian Denise J. Youngblood
1. The relationship between the two male protagonists is not good, because Bolkonski’s actor was not the first choice. After the actor withdrew, the Minister of Culture appointed Tikhonov to play. Although Bondachuk and Tikhonov are classmates, they think he can't act, so there are a lot of harsh criticisms at the scene.
(Bondachuk has a bad relationship with the cast/production team, many people)
2. Various museums are required to lend their treasures for filming (so many items seen in the film are real historical collections). Youngblood said that the relatively reasonable cost of the film (in current currency) is more than 700 million U.S. dollars
3. Bundachuk originally wanted to release the above and the bottom, but the Moscow studio finally changed it to the current four-part release. Unfortunately, the latter two were not as well-received as the first two. Youngblood said that it might also be the same as the rise of television in that era. Cinema related
2019 is the 25th anniversary of the death of director Bondachuk (lonely and desolately). The release of this Blu-ray can be regarded as a kind of commemoration for him.
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