Jet Li deserves to be the emperor of kung fu

Tobin 2022-03-22 09:02:09

In the movie, Huo Yuanjia was high-spirited when he was young, fighting the world, but he found that even if he became the number one in Tianjin, it was only his number one. Even if he could match one to ten, he couldn't suppress hatred with hatred, and he couldn't fight against rules and etiquette. , social norms, and it is impossible to win the hearts of millions of people, so that the family can't protect them and leave the scene in despair. After returning to the basics, the core is benevolence. Don't fight for the length of the time, but use martial arts to meet friends, don't seek to win people, only want to improve yourself. The slogan of self-improvement at the end is really infectious, and An Ye raised his hand to call Huo Yuanjia. The atmosphere of the movie is really good. In general, the plot is indeed weak, such as the transition is not natural enough, etc., but fortunately, the rhythm is acceptable, and the martial arts action is full of artistic sense. It is still my favorite martial arts action movie. In this 1 hour and 40 minute movie, there are two places that moved me very much, once when Huo Yuanjia returned to his hometown to pay respects to his parents, and once was the final battle. When I was young, I watched martial arts movies, and most of them were about whether the movements were handsome or not, and there were not many casualties. Now that I have grown up, I want to see the true meaning behind the movies through the scenes of martial arts with various moves. "Huo Yuanjia" did not disappoint me.

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Extended Reading
  • Raleigh 2022-03-25 09:01:11

    This is the first time I watched the 141min version of the D9 disc. The shortcomings are still the same, but a lot of side content has been added, and many characters originally embellished: the blind girl Agui, the disciple of Zhao Jian, the widow of Qin Ye, and Michelle Yeoh, who was cut out of a frame, fragments Pieces together the information to restore an idealized Huo Yuanjia. In terms of action, slow motion and close-ups are also a way to make Jet Li age calmly, but the display of equipment such as fists, spears and stabs is still outstanding. However, the interpretation of martial arts kung fu is neither innovative nor didactic. Ten years ago, Chen Jia's "Heroes of Jingwu" had its shortcomings, but not its advantages. As the last part of a popular IP, it did not continue and gave way to later The Ip Man series, which pays attention to actual combat, has to be said to be a pity, and it is also Yu Rentai's personal Waterloo.

  • Marguerite 2022-03-22 09:02:09

    The 141-minute director's cut DVD version feels really good to revisit this time. The plot suddenly became delicate and smooth. The director's expression is also completely acceptable. This is a good film, I remember that it was second at the box office for two consecutive weeks in North America. There are many more cut scenes, including the scenes of Michelle Yeoh at the beginning and end of the film, martial arts bidding for the Olympics, and why. I have already studied the details of life, etc., and found that it cannot be cut out at all, and it is really not perfect when it is cut. Could it be that this reservation is really for future DVD sales? It seems that this is already an international practice. Including the Lord of the Rings. It's hard for fans, and I can only watch it again for the full version in the future. This version is highly recommended. A must watch if you like this movie. This film is worth remembering. Let's talk about the famous actors in the crew. Director Yu Rentai. play

Fearless quotes

  • Huo Yuan Jia: Poison works very quickly. It has worked its way to my heart... Zhensheng, promise me you won't seek revenge. Revenge will only bring us more bloodshed. Please, that's not what I want. We must strive to become triumphant... Nong Jinsun, I only understand wushu. I practiced for many years to understand what Wushu is, what is wushu's real purpose. The competition must continue. One cannot choose how one's life begins. It takes courage to finish the final step.

  • Anno Tanaka: Since there's no superiority or inferiority in Wushu, why still have competition?

    Huo Yuan Jia: I believe that there's no superiority or inferiority in Wushu. Just the distinction of practitioners with different levels of ability. Through the competition we can discover this and meet the true self. Because indeed the antagonist is namely ourself. Only through competition, can one recognise one's true self.