Chen Kaige's aesthetic has always been online, and the art sets are very epic, even a little like Kurosawa. In terms of the plot, the three characters, King Qin, Mrs. Zhao, and Jing Ke, constitute the main dramatic conflict of the whole play. The desire of King Qin to rule the world and Mrs. Jing Ke's wish to save the people from suffering are also different positions that make Mrs. Zhao complete her follow-up. The change of the person, from being by the side of King Qin to being confidant with Jing Ke, is in line with her personal beliefs. In terms of character creation, the best portrayed character is King Qin, followed by Jing Ke. Whether it is the description of King Qin's youth or Jing Ke's experience of killing the little girl in the family of casting swords, they all pave the way for their personal beliefs and characters. In contrast, the portrayal of Mrs. Zhao is a lot more scribbled. She is more like a tool person, deepening the dramatic conflict and promoting the plot, and at the same time highlighting the two characters of King Qin and Jing Ke. Therefore, King Qin and Jing Ke are the real protagonists. It also matches the title of the movie. And the Shakespeare-style epic sense of drama created by this film is not only benefited from art photography props, etc., but also the interpretation of actors. Li Xuejian's King Qin is the most successful role, and the loneliness of the emperor is created. All of a sudden, the movie has a foothold. Most of the actors in the movie are very well done, as well as the immature Zhou Xun and Wang Qianyuan
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