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On April 11, Feng Xiaogang's interview of nearly 30 minutes can be described as informative.
Feng Xiaogang, who has not been interviewed for many years, behaves very often in the face of regular film promotion interviews.
After all, this is his first film to star in as a starring role since his cameo appearance in "Old Cannon".
At the beginning, he said that he loved dogs deeply, and also posted warm pictures of his pet dog for more than ten years, "by the way" to lead the topic to the new movie "Loyal Dog Hachiko".
However, within a few minutes, he began to discuss the problem of verbal attacks on celebrities today, arguing that people in the literary and artistic circles can only be scolded and beaten back, because they will also be beaten in groups.
As soon as this remark came out, the entry "Feng Xiaogang said that public figures can only scold and not fight back" rushed to the hot search. At the same time, he said by the way, he couldn't tell the words of Di Li Gerba and Gu Li Naza, and he was directly on the hot search number one.
The entertainment industry should really be cautious in what it says and does.
So, is "Loyal Dog Bagong" starring Feng Xiaogang this time good-looking, touching, and is there any similarity with the story of the foreign Bagong?
Let's discuss it today.
"Loyal Dog Hachiko" exceeded 100 million at the box office in 4 days of release, nearly 200 million in 12 days, 33 milestone moments, and was also the runner-up at the box office of the Qingming file, which was seen by 5.3 million people on Maoyan and rated 9.4 points by 84,000 people.
It can be said that it is a good result, at least this time, Feng Xiaogang's performance did not disappoint us.
(1) The story of man and dog is always touching
The core of "Loyal Dog Hachiko" is a touching and profound movie, which is based on an ordinary story, but it can move the audience and unconsciously burst into tears.
The protagonist of the film is a Chinese pastoral dog named Hachiko.
Originally a wild dog, it was rescued by a young boy and brought home. With the help of the boy's mother and neighbors, Hachiko gradually adjusted to family life and became a good friend of the boy.
Over time, Hachiko not only learns various skills, but also supports the boy in various challenges in life and learning.
However, this beautiful sky did not last long.
The boy died of contracting the virus, leaving behind a grieving family and loyal Hachiko.
For the next few years, Hachiko guarded the boy's grave and waited for his return.
The whole storyline is very touching and touches the hearts of many viewers.
There are actually many versions of the story of "Loyal Dog Hachiko", such as the Japanese version of "Loyal Dog Hachiko Monogatari" (Douban 9.2 points), adapted from real events, and became the champion of the Japanese box office in 1987 as soon as it was released, with a box office score of 5.4 billion yen.
And the American version of "The Story of the Loyal Dog Hachiko", released in 2009, was also enthusiastic, with a high score of 9.4 on Douban, 13.33 million people participated in the rating, so far, when I watch the clip, I will still burst into tears.
Then the Chinese version of "Loyal Dog Bagong", the story prototype is similar, but it adds a little of China's own cultural characteristics, which also touches us, and the current Douban score is 7.9, ranking first in the list of recent popular movies.
Judging from the Douban review list, localization is very good and is a good adaptation.
Others said that although they had seen the original version, this version still moved me.
The film sets the background of the story in the mountain city of Chongqing, and adapts it very locally with the unique topography and landforms of Chongqing. Many Chongqing people said, "It has shot Chongqing characteristics, mahjong, pickle jars, cold shrimp, cold meat dishes on the roadside, bluestone road, river ropeway, red perm head of Chongqing grandma, bacon at the mouth of the city..." The temperament of Chongqing, a mountain city, jumped to the screen through movies, especially the expression of several leading actors with Chongqing lines, really in place.
Chinese characteristics are vividly reflected in "Loyal Dog Bagong".
(2) Three points rely on the story, three points rely on the actors, and four points rely on the director
The main characters in the film include Hachiko, the boy and the boy's family.
Feng Xiaogang plays the boy's father, acting very naturally and really. Through words and actions, he shows the grief of a father after losing his son, and the process of getting out of the pain.
Chen Chong also performs very well as the boy's mother, she is a powerful female character who is both independent and gentle, fighting for the happiness of her son and family.
And the Chinese pastoral dog rhubarb, is one of the most important characters in the film, it is said that 10 dogs were used before and after, and the last old dog, retired after filming, they showed the image of a loyal, brave and intelligent dog through their actions.
In the film, Chen Chong and Feng Xiaogang both present a very real and natural performance style, which makes the film closer to life and touching.
Especially when filming dog movements, actors must work with real dogs to achieve seamlessness, which not only tests the professionalism of the actors, but also increases the authenticity and credibility of the film.
The success of this film, the director must take the first credit.
It was originally a movie that has been remade several times, and the story is very simple, but Katsu's filming skills are very good and it has a unique taste.
Such a sensational theme, and pearl jade first, in the hands of a mediocre director, will definitely do his best to deal with tears and emotions, but the director shot very restrained, but it was more moving.
Director Xu Ang uses a lot of lens language to express the emotional bond between humans and dogs, shooting the whole film with a sense of realism while fully rendering the love of people and dogs.
For example, when the boy dies, Hachiko always stays near his graveyard and places the ball at the boy's feet, a scene that is sometimes suspenseful and sometimes heartwarming.
The director also cleverly used some special shooting techniques to show the dog's perspective.
For example, put the lens low and see the world through Hachiko's eyes.
The description of dogs in the film is very accurate and vivid, showing the love and attention of the director and producer for canine animals.
In the film, dogs are not only cute pets, but also show their intelligence, bravery, loyalty, and sensibility. This technique is very effective, through this portrayal, the audience can better understand the relationship between dogs and people, and thus become more aware that we should respect and protect animals.
In addition, the soundtrack of the film is also very good, which can enhance the emotional resonance of the audience and make people more involved in the emotions of the film.
Found no, it was originally a story of a loyal dog, and as a result, the theme was slowly sublimated under the director's arrangement.
(3) Theme sublimation: respect animals, love dogs
The biggest highlight of this film is the display of emotions, not only the expression of emotions between people and animals, but also the emotional communication between family members, and the emotional penetration between friends.
For example, during the boy's hospitalization, the film uses a large number of longitudinal shots to show the psychological changes between family members and their mutual care and support.
In addition, the film also vividly shows the deep emotions between Hachiko and the boy through a series of tacit dialogues between the two, and conveys the eternal emotional bond between humans and animals to the audience.
The emotional bond between the character and the dog is very deep, and sometimes it even makes people cry.
Especially after the boy's death, Hachiko is still very loyal to him, and this spirit of selfless dedication makes people feel very warm.
Although the story is not new, the director does a good job of showing the complex relationships between the different characters through details, making the story more real and moving.
Contemporary films are no longer just about pursuing the exquisite performance of visual effects, they pay more attention to arousing the audience's thinking and resonance through thematic ideas with deep meaning.
Hachiko is no exception, with themes such as respect for animals, protection of the environment, and cherishing life. Among them, the theme of respect for animals stands out.
In the film, many people do not understand, or misunderstand, the Chinese pastoral dog of Hachiko, and try to drive it away or capture it, but the boy and his family have always cared for and cared for Hachiko.
Although some people will see dogs as animals, the little boy and his family have always cared for Hachiko and treated Hachiko as if he were a member of his own family.
Similarly, when the boy died, Hachiko guarded the boy's graveyard and placed the boy's favorite ball next to the cemetery.
Dogs are affectionate, and his nostalgia for boys is no different from our nostalgia for our deceased loved ones.
Of course, the director is still a little "private", in addition to the theme of protecting animals, he secretly conveys the content of environmental protection.
For example, there are many beautiful scenery in the town, and environmental protection has also been given special significance and value.
In one scene, boys and other children carry garbage bags to clean up trash on the beach, which seems commonplace, but in fact, it is also a subtle reminder to everyone to cherish natural resources and protect the environment.
epilogue
Although "Loyal Dog Hachiko" is based on an ordinary story, the performance of director Xu Ang and the actors makes the film full of realism and touching emotional rendering.
The film is full of warm and touching details, which not only touches the hearts of the audience, but also conveys profound themes such as cherishing life, respecting animals, and caring for the natural environment. At the same time, the film production is also very careful, the music and picture are quite well coordinated, which strengthens the audience's emotional experience.
Of course, the film also leaves something to be desired.
For example, the storyline is slightly thin, and some places make people feel that there is a lack of dramatic tension; In addition, some episodes in the film may make some viewers feel too sensational or even a little boring.
But in general, film is not only a tool for entertainment and pastime, but also a cultural product with deep thought and educational significance.
"Loyal Dog Hachiko" is exactly such a movie.
We hope that the future film industry can pay more attention to these values, guide people to love the life around them, care for the natural environment, and jointly build a harmonious and beautiful world.