I have always disliked film and television dramas depicting a tragic life, because it brings such heavy despair, but after watching "Judou", I still have to applaud it. I think that is the most suitable subject for Zhang Yimou, no matter "Judou". Judou" or "Alive" is also "High Red Lanterns". He can describe the persecution of human nature in the feudal tradition through the interpretation of the story. It even makes people feel as wonderful as Mr. Lu Xun's novels back then. The works are in line with his identity as a master, rather than just lost in the swirl of rich colors. Just by looking at the title or the poster, I can guess the miserable tone of the movie. In that feudal society where ethics cannibalize people, the whole village is ruled by ignorant traditional ideas. The task of women is to inherit the lineage, and they can win. The so-called happiness will gradually disintegrate the high walls of the courtyard. The people in the film are full of resentment. In the final analysis, it is the decay of social thought itself. The plot design is also full of irony. I have to admire Zhang Yimou's deep understanding and grasp of such subjects. Due to his background in photography, Zhang Yimou's films have always been outstanding. In this film, there are also architectural villages with white walls and black tiles, and large pieces of silk and satin with high patios, which are both depressed and released. In the performance, Gong Li, Li Baotian and others did not say much about the performance. In fact, I really hope that Zhang Yimou can return to the subjects that he used to be handy in the past, but in the face of the commercial interests of the sensual world, affected by the limitations of creative subjects, we can only sigh for the time being.
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