The good show has just begun, and a fiercer battle is yet to come!

Theron 2022-03-30 09:01:09

Thanks to Niubo's "Bright Moon of the Year", when I was reading "Things in the Ming Dynasty" a few years ago, the book mentioned this naval battle. The background of this naval battle seems to be that after a long period of the Warring States Period in Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi finally unified the mountains and rivers. After the unification of Japan, this peerless name came up with the idea of ​​building a great Asian empire, so he was determined to compete with Japan. Expand a wider space. In order to realize this dream, we must first conquer Korea, then conquer China, and then conquer India, and build a great Asian empire including Japan, China, India, and Korea. At that time, the Daming Dynasty was in the Wanli period, and it was in a turbulent period of internal and external aggression. Who said that the dynasty had not reached the point of danger, but it was already weak due to perennial corruption. Under such a crisis, the Daming Dynasty Still almost exhausted everything and sent a huge elite force to expedition to its vassal state Korea to help it resist the powerful Japanese invaders. Although the victory was finally won after several years of hard fighting, the loss of this battle completely shook the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, which was already in a critical situation, which directly led to the subsequent internal and external difficulties of the Tianqi and Chongzhen dynasties, and the situation of wars everywhere. Some historians believe that this war of aid to Korea was one of the main factors that led to the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty. However, this time, the bright and open actions of the Ming Dynasty to sacrifice themselves and save others have been exchanged for the loyalty of the entire Korean state for more than a hundred years. Until the fall of the Ming Dynasty and the Qing soldiers came over, the Korean state still secretly used Ming Chen lived for a hundred years.

Although the naval battle described in this film was also a very important and indispensable part of the Ming Dynasty's Anti-Japanese War, it also contributed to the defeat of the Japanese army and even the entire Toyotomi Hideyoshi later. Combat, in fact, this naval battle is also the case. The reason why this naval battle was filmed in that year was really because the Koreans fought the Japanese too badly on land. If it wasn't for the arrival of reinforcements from the Ming Dynasty, no matter how much trouble at sea, it would be in vain. Of course, General Yi Sun-sin, who is hailed as a national hero by the Koreans, is one of the few who have won several battles against aggression that are almost unique in the entire Korean history. This person is good at sea combat, and has a very thorough understanding of ocean currents, wind directions and ships. Coupled with the heroic, tenacity, wit, and resolute character honed in his life, he has the ability to command the fleet as if he were commanding his own body. The nightmare of such a Japanese fleet.
This war, which can be regarded as pivotal in Korean history, once again plunged this country into the haze of subjugation, which has been weak for countless years. Fortunately, a famous hero such as Yi Sun-sin emerged from the sea. , to turn the tide on both sides. Although there is not much explanation of the historical background of this naval battle in the film, the description of the hero Yi Sun-sin is still very detailed, from the various preparations before the war, to the command after the war, to fighting in person, until the battle. The final tragic victory. In this process, a general and soldier with a strong character, who is very good at restraining and managing himself, is good at using every chip he has in battle, gradually turning the tide of the battle, and taking victory inch by inch. During this period, although there have been emotional fluctuations or even on the verge of collapse, and he has also used himself as a bait to block the enemy army alone, facing the situation of nine deaths, but he can rely on steel-like perseverance and various means to win or lose. The balance of the balance is restored to its own direction again and again. This is the star!
The film takes the battle as the final climax. Of course, swords come and go, white knives go in and red knives come out. But in fact, the director still maintains considerable restraint and restraint in the processing of the picture, there is not too much. In recent years, the stumps flying around and the blood rushing in the European and American films have become popular. Some of them are just the extremely brutal facial expressions and body language of the actors when they are fighting in close quarters. In terms of visual effects and sound effects, the film is also very well done, and the construction of the warship model and the matching of costumes are also very consistent with the facts of the year. There were bursts of shouting, arrows fell like rain, and artillery fire continued, and the smoke of gunpowder filled the air before showing the true character of a hero.
Finally, I want to talk about the male protagonist of this film - Cui Minzhi, who often appears in the image of a violent and extreme horror butcher. He is really a little anxious. In fact, he is just a Korean actor in his early 50s. Some time ago, Just collaborated with the goddess Scarlett Johansson. With a "Super Body", he has stepped out of South Korea and went to the world. Unlike most international famous Korean actors, this one does not appear in the image of Xiao Xianrou. The actor in the public eye has maintained a very high popularity in South Korea all the year round. He is always crazy, and this time he finally turned over to play a famous hero, and the fact also proved that the film's role choice was very correct. This uncle mastered this role with ease, and perfectly interpreted the role of Yi Sun-sin very well.
In the film, one of them was turned into ashes by a fire, and the dragon-head monster ship that finally appeared at the end of the film was the secret weapon for the ultimate battle that really made Yi Sun-sin's historical status. In a larger-scale naval battle between Liang and Liang after the Battle of Liang, the corpses of the little Japanese were scattered across the sea, and he himself died heroically in this battle. I wonder if that part at the end of the film is interesting to make a sequel? Let's wait and see.

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  • London 2022-03-20 09:02:45

    Only naval battles, no movies. From this point of view, "Red Cliff" is really a masterpiece.

  • Ettie 2022-04-01 09:01:15

    Although it is an anti-Japanese movie, it still ignites (it is considered to be well-made in terms of audio-visual), and several literary dramas expressing Yi Sun-shin's psychology are not bad. South Korea's archery skills are fully loaded here.