Different from the ethereal and light martial arts movements of the Wong Fei-hung series directed by Tsui Hark later, the martial arts design of "Shaolin Temple" is too frugal, but its original ecological editing makes people feel more shocked by the breadth and depth of Chinese martial arts. Director Zhang Xinyan has used a large number of actors with real kung fu to try to keep the original flavor of martial arts fights. In the transition of the picture, it is difficult for us to see too many technical editing shots, and most of them are the original appearance of fighting actions. Even now, the level of fighting is still enjoyable, and it is much stronger than the current situation of flying around in the sky in various shots. As a result, although the martial arts movements of Jet Li's films have changed, the vigorous and undisturbed style has remained.
Li Lianjie's performance makes people feel amazing. In the film, he is pure and lovely at the age of 18, but he bears the revenge of killing his father. His inner contradictions are intertwined, and his behavior is reflected as a collection of kindness and impulsiveness. Li Lianjie grasped the character's feelings, and I could clearly see Jue Yuan (played by Jet Li) overflowing with tears of gratitude while the master was feeding the porridge. Ding Lan's performance in the film is also remarkable, pure and beautiful, with a cheerful personality, which makes many viewers dream about it.
The beauty of "Shepherd's Song" is like a gurgling stream, tinkling and refreshing. It is said that this song was widely sung at that time. Combined with the vigorous "Shaolin Shaolin", the whole film is more rhythmic and rhythmic. The selection and use of music is also a highlight of "Shaolin Temple".
Of course, what impresses me most about this film is its theme, which can now surpass the realm of many martial arts movies. Different from pure martial arts vendetta, "Shaolin Temple" is performed in the context of the chaos in the world at the end of the Sui Dynasty. The family feud in the film finally rises to national hatred, reflecting people's inner recognition of unity and stability. And when Jueyuan was ordained, the master asked, "Can you hold on to your life without lust, can you hold it now?" Jueyuan seemed to have a hard time letting go of her longing for her sons and daughters, and reluctantly squeezed out the word "can hold". These two words show the vividness of the protagonist, and this scene is also a revelation of human desire.
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