Produced by Lu Yang, directed by Qiao Lei, and starring Zhao Huawei, Chen Yucheng, Lu Liangwei, Chen Zihan, etc., the martial arts film "The Treasure of saibei of the Snowy Mountain Flying Fox" was recently held in Beijing, and the creator and many media and fans enjoyed this new adaptation of the Jin Yong martial arts IP together.
The film's adaptation is very strong, from the story line to the fate of the characters have been adjusted, and the original content has been far away. It also brings enough novelty to the audience.
In recent years, martial arts films have been rarely and powerfully on the big screen, and the works that are constantly mentioned are the "Embroidered Spring Knife" series directed by Lu Yang. This time, he supervised the production of "The Treasure of saibei of the Snowy Mountain Flying Fox", and it can also be seen that the producer hopes to use Lu Yang's creative experience to create a high-quality online movie.
It is reported that the film has been launched on iQiyi, Youku and Tencent Video on July 15.
A martial arts "werewolf killing"
Jin Yong's original novel "Flying Fox on the Snow Mountain" unfolds in flashbacks, through the mouths of Bao Shu, Miao Ruolan, Ping Asi and Tao Baisheng, recounting the martial arts turmoil caused by Hu Yidao and Miao Renfeng's competition many years ago. The book takes revenge and treasure hunting as the two main lines that run through the whole process, presenting the reader with a confusing martial arts feud.
The movie "Snow Mountain Flying Fox's Treasure of Saibei" retains the main story line of revenge and treasure hunting, and major characters such as Hu Fei and Miao Ruolan also appear one by one. However, the narrative technique was changed to the main narrative.
Shortly after the beginning of the film, Hu Yidao and Miao Renfeng fought a decisive battle, and after both were defeated and injured, the two masters were killed by the eight evil people (Miao Renfeng was not dead in the original book).
Ten years later, the eight evil men, led by Tao Baishi and Bao Shu, went to the snowy mountains and dense forests to explore the treasure. As everyone knows, they have entered the snowy mountain flying fox and set up a hunting and killing bureau.
As a martial arts film, the action design of "Snow Mountain Flying Fox Saibei Treasure" is unique. Each character has signature martial arts moves and weapons. Each of the eight evil people has their own secret arts, some people can turn water into ice, and some people can control sharp silk threads, which is invincible.
The martial arts action in the film is no longer a simple punch and kick, and various complex churning and hanging actions are staged one by one, bringing new ideas in the action scenes.
The scene design in the film is also not lacking in ingenuity. The atmosphere created by the scene and the development of the plot are closely aligned, bringing a sense of immersion to the audience.
For example, the mountain inn where Hu Fei and the Eight Wicked Men first came to the treasure hunt, this scene is borrowed from the "Blizzard Villa" model commonly used in speculative fiction, and a bizarre death occurs in a relatively confined space, and the revenge plan begins. In the dark and gloomy inn, every character seems to have the possibility of committing a crime, and the suspenseful atmosphere is instantly filled.
After a new adaptation, "Snow Mountain Flying Fox Saibei Treasure" is like a martial arts "werewolf killing". The real hunters are hidden among the main characters, how can a group of evil people unknowingly fall into the trap? In the end, can the hunters all retreat? Many suspense draws the audience into the plot.
Hu Fei met Hu Fei
Lu Liangwei played the villain Tao Baisheng in "The Treasure of saibei of the Snowy Mountain Flying Fox", an old man with strong martial arts. It is reported that Lu Liangwei's makeup before each shooting takes 3 to 4 hours, so as to present the vicissitudes of Tao's hundred years old.
Coincidentally, as early as 1985, Lu Liangwei played the role of Hu Fei in the TV series "Snow Mountain Flying Fox" directed by Wang Tianlin. After 37 years, Lu Liangwei once again embarked on a journey to the snowy mountains.
Young actor Zhao Huawei played a new generation of Hu Fei in the film. Because the story has been drastically adapted, the character image has also changed accordingly.
In "The Treasure of Saibei of the Snowy Mountain Flying Fox", Hu Fei is an extremely reclusive character, who bears the burden of humiliation in order to blend into the enemy's internal implementation of the revenge plan. At first, this character is even difficult to distinguish between good and evil, and the audience needs to constantly guess his motives. Compared with the cheerful and straightforward Hu Fei in the previous version, there is more of a deep sea side.
The encounter of the two generations of Hu Fei in "The Treasure of the Snowy Mountain Flying Fox in the North of Sai" can be said to be a wonderful fate brought about by Jin Yong's novel.
After the film was screened, director Qiao Lei and the main actors Chen Yujun and Chen Zihan communicated with many audiences and media on the spot. The director said: "Classic IP adaptation is not easy, the times are different, I hope to be able to present a different "Snow Mountain Flying Fox". ”
The audience present recognized the director's adaptation, and the narrative technique and suspense setting that kept pace with the times can quickly let the audience enter the play. The difficult martial arts action is rendered by special effects and also presents a unique style.
Film critic Wei Junzi commented after the screening: "The director's adaptation this time pursues a god-like, and the revenge and treasure hunting of the essence of the original work are still preserved. The arcane of the Eight Wicked Men is well designed and brings a game-like thrill. ”
Although martial arts films have declined in the theatrical film market, they have found a new point of strength in the field of online movies. With this new platform, there may be more room for development in future martial arts films.
【 Text/ Cui Ting】