The story can be long and short, but Zhang Yimou cannot follow the script. Digging out a unique perspective is the only way for Zhang Yimou to allegorize the story, and this "Return" is no exception.
It is said that Zhang Yimou has washed away the brilliance, but in fact he has only restrained his vision. Gong Li and Chen Daoming are both strong winds. Therefore, the contradiction appears: the protagonist who is covered in drama appears in the background of pure and clean, and the demeanor of wanting to talk about it runs through the montage cut without hesitation.
Perhaps it was the decline in the box office over the years that made Zhang Yimou frightened and courageous, and gradually showed a gesture of ingratiating himself to the audience. Gong Li and Chen Daoming spare no effort, but Zhang Yimou's wavering adds to the embarrassment. The pride of pacing the screen has turned into the thoughtfulness of asking for warmth. It cannot be said that it is wrong, but it is really disappointing.
When will Zhang Yimou be able to see what he has in mind and understand what he preached in the film? This good show only waits for everyone's destiny.
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