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On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Once upon a time, "domestic fantasy" once became its own in the Chinese film industry.

Not only has he created a variety of dazzling special effects, but also "unique" in the creation of a fantasy atmosphere.

For example, in 1982, Yuan Heping directed "Qi Men Dunjia", using the Hong Kong film martial arts finger team to create soil law special effects, creating a series of visual wonders such as Qi Men Dafa, Magical Chengren, Transfiguration, Empty Point Point, Maoshan Seeking Rain, Crossing Oil Pot, Building Paper Bridges, etc., presenting a weird style that is both terrifying and humorous, which can be called unique and unsurpassable. The appearance of the people in the film is still palpitating.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Subsequently pushed domestic fantasy to a new high after another was Tsui Hark. The "Legend of the Swordsman of Shushan Mountain" back then is now a stone breaking.

In the new century, the "Di Renjie" series created under the development of special effects can be said to have reached a new peak of domestic fantasy films.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

But it is also with the decline of this series that domestic fantasy theater works have begun to fall into the quagmire of creation.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

While theatrical fantasy films are in full decline, "online fantasy movies" have begun to rise on a large scale.

The reason is that the Internet means a more open creative environment and a wider audience, and fantasy films can often show their strength in this soil.

So this market exploded rapidly in previous years, and in 2020, after the launch of "Qi Men Dunjia", which continued Tsui Hark Yuan's IP, it was swiped out by the audience with a box office of 56.41 million, creating a new record for online movies in the traditional billing mode.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

However, in the past three years, there have been more explosive models, and there are "routines". After watching so many domestic Internet fantasy films, the routine has been seen more, and the public will understand that the Internet fantasy films have not had the momentum of previous years.

However, this genre theme is not too hot now, not because the audience does not like to watch it, but precisely because the previous content is not good enough, which wears down the audience's expectations, and it is time to produce a fantasy network that revitalizes market expectations.

3 years, "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" finally shot.

The lineup, starring Liu Yase, Zhang Xiaochen, Liu Xiaoqing, netizens summed up well, "one net big two queens", golden rooster film queen Liu Xiaoqing, golden statue film queen Liu Yase.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The director Xiang brothers, the screenwriter is Yu Ao, who wrote "Laugh Piolevich" at the comedy conference.

Story, once again continuing the story concept of the fog hidden door. Fantasy fighting methods, fantasy wonderland, eerie and desperate, you name it.

Has its playback data exploded?

The Maoyan platform shows that this new film ranked first on the hot list on the first day of its launch. Kind of interesting.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

With the mentality of helping everyone test the waters, I also watched the entire film for the first time.

Two words: a pity.

It is a pity that the film has reached the level of theatrical films, but it has no chance to compete with theatrical blockbusters such as "King of the Long Sky".

However, it is possible to create a new ceiling for domestic fantasy works in 2023. Yes or no, you have the final say.

First, Chinese horror, fantasy fighting methods, the national version of "venom", the use of imagination in the movie, quite "bold"

Let's watch a fantasy film, how can we achieve the "most fantastical" effect? The answer is also very simple, oriental fantasy, like fantasy.

The biggest confidence of domestic fantasy is the excavation of traditional culture and the construction of unique oriental aesthetic styles, to put it bluntly, traditional folk culture is a natural treasure for shooting domestic fantasy films.

This "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" boldly takes advantage of this feature, and the story begins, and the thriller effect of the film is directly full.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

In ancient times, poor people provided for the age.

The goal is to heal the eyes of blind children.

The gloomy light in the room made the audience's hearts numb.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The old father of the family asked the child to sit and wait for a while, and soon he would be able to see it. At this time, there was a noise in the room, and my father got up to look at it, and never returned.

Through the lens, the audience saw that in front of the hall, a strange-looking old man was sitting upright, needless to say, this is Tai Sui.

The next second, the child really regained his sight, and when he opened his eyes, he saw his parents sitting in front of the hall, describing it strangely, opening his mouth to ask, but his mother slammed his head against the table, and his flesh and bones were separated.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

At this time, the audience in front of the screen was watching creepy, the child naturally snatched the door away, and was not pretended by the parents who were too old, chased along the road and entered the dense forest.

When the child was in danger, the foggyin door made a move - the heroine played by Liu Yase appeared, grabbed the monster's head and exploded its body. In a flash, the oriental fantasy is full of changes.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

At this time, another monster took the opportunity to approach the child: the power of Tai Sui is really powerful, but the body of an ordinary person can't stand you.

Sure enough, with one mouth, the child spit out the taisui possessed in his body. In an instant, he became blind again.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

After a fight, Tai Sui fled, and the Mist Hidden Gate returned again in vain.

This opening scene also reveals the world view of the film: like the previous work, under the peaceful and prosperous world, there is an unknown world, where monsters turn into human forms and walk the world.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Among them, there is infinite power, called Tai Sui, chased by all the demons, and the one who sends the monster to seize the heavenly evil is the evil demon played by Liu Xiaoqing, and the one who fights with it is the secret organization hidden in the rivers and lakes - the Fog Hidden Gate.

Although the heroine failed to recapture Tai Sui, but Tai Sui appeared, to live in the world for a long time, she must find someone to possess her body, but as the monster said before, the body of ordinary people can't stand it.

If this is the case, then find an unusual, the male protagonist of this film, Wu Yin.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

At this time, Wu Yin, who turned into a rogue, was swaggering around, pretending to be a heavenly master to catch pig demons for big families.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The wise middle-aged man played by Zhang Xiaochen adheres to the correct idea of materialism: where there are pig demons, it is nothing more than someone pretending to be a ghost.

But enter the rich mansion late at night and see: pig demon wow!

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Between the fights, the pig demon jumped, and the target was Wu Yin, and just when the male protagonist was about to become a monster on the plate, Tai Sui appeared again.

Without saying a word, he directly came to a piece of Chinese venom.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Regardless of whether the male protagonist agrees or not, forcibly upper body, thousands of bloodshot interspersed, the symbiote is completed, and the male protagonist instantly transforms into a one-punch man.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The monster who chased him all over the house just now is now done with one punch. Direct hammer burst.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The female protagonist appeared again, fought and cleaned up the evil monster subordinates, and said to the male protagonist: Taisui is an evil thing, stay in your body, sooner or later you will be killed.

But this thing is too old, where is there any switch, don't you want to unload?

Now the guy was accidentally chosen by Tai Sui and shared a body. And a duel between good and evil is already on the string.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The movie has just opened 10 minutes, and two big scenes have been released, and the pace is not unfast.

And several names that received the box lunch in succession also pulled out three suspense clues for us, one bright line and two dark lines.

It is also this opening that completely establishes the style of the film as an oriental fantasy film: Chinese classical aesthetics, oriental folk culture. The production is not shoddy, the acting skills are not crotch-pulling, it is comparable to the picture texture and scene setting special effects application of theatrical movies, which makes people stunned!

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The collection of oriental secret arts, the rivers and lakes are mysterious, I, have completely entered the play.

Second, a heartfelt tribute, or a poor imitation?

Although there are many horror and thriller elements, "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" is not a horror movie in the general sense in essence. It's fantasy.

At that time, Tsui Hark single-handedly created a new situation in Hong Kong fantasy films.

But Tsui Hark's fade out of the fantasy rivers and lakes almost means that the creative ceiling of the fantasy genre film is fixed.

During the rise of the Internet, there have been works that pay tribute or plagiarize and copy Tsui Hark-yuan's peace fantasy films. Qi Men Escape Technique, all kinds of Di Renjie are flying all over the sky.

But such movies are often Dong Shi Xiang, because the movie story itself has neither pure fantasy film elements, nor Tsui Hark's fantasy charm, Yuan Jiaban's kung fu foundation, and finally drawing tigers is not an anti-dog.

So is this "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" also like this?

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

In my opinion, borrowing is not a problem, whether the film is good or not, it depends on whether there is that "oriental fantasy flavor".

In this film, it can be felt that the main creator mainly expresses his understanding of "fantasy flavor" through three forms.

First, the imagination of special effects.

For fantasy films, what audiences talk about the most is the special effects of explosion.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Since it is Qi Men Dun Jia, the performance of Qi Men Illusion is naturally the top priority. Without intuitive special effects, how can it be said to be an oriental fantasy film?

And "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" has definitely contributed to the visual effects that can be called the top level of the current Internet University. Even really not losing some of the many theatrical films.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Maybe some bar elves will be stunned, who will not burn money? Then I can only say unceremoniously, sorry, most people just don't even burn money.

Because they didn't have Old Man Xu's wild imagination.

And this film at least found the feeling that Qi Men Dun Jia should have.

It's really hard to believe that a network can design so many kinds of magic tricks, it is dazzling to see.

Tai Sui, insect demon, yin and yang gossip, full of oriental illusions.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The important "supporting role" Tai Sui appeared again in the state of Chinese "venom".

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The formation changes, the wheat wave field, there is a kind of oriental fantasy romance.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Deserted forests, treacherous dark caves, and temples in the middle of the night connect Chinese fantasy and horror.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Especially in the finale, the evil siege of the city, the evil things cover the sky, devour pedestrians, occupy the world, and the evil painting style makes the dense phobia explode in place, so that the noisy bear child has a psychological shadow from then on!

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

This is called the true oriental fantasy, Tong Suo is not deceptive, do not disturb if you are not sincere.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

And the final duel between the male protagonist carrying Taisui and the evil also achieved an all-round leap for the special effects of the net. In terms of visual effects alone, the film is enough.

Second, the style bone of Hong Kong martial arts.

Although it is covered with the shell of fantasy films, the roots of all oriental fantasy films come from the fantasy imagination that Xu Lao Wei once created.

And its core is still the martial arts that Tsui Hark loves to the bones.

In our impression of traditional costume martial arts, the warriors are neither in the city nor above the temple.

Evil does not suppress righteousness, and is happy to take revenge.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

In fact, the fog hidden gate of the Qi Men Dun Jia series is not such a real martial arts righteous path, but they are not fighting scum of rivers and lakes, but insects and monsters.

Therefore, the story of this film, in essence, is actually like the classic Hong Kong martial arts of that year, a prodigal son, from outside the martial arts, to unconsciously going deep into it, and finally hoeing the strong to help the weak, and doing chivalry and righteousness.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

A suspense line throughout the film is actually the search for the identity of "male protagonist Wu Yin". Why does the female protagonist's magic weapon move as soon as she meets the male protagonist? How can an ordinary punk withstand the power of being too old?

Things are naturally not that simple, and the key reversal of the story can also be said to be rigorous and closed-loop, so the final ending battle is also cooler.

Third, a reproduction of the classic bridge of oriental fantasy.

"Qi Men Dun Jia 2" is not a single accumulation of Hong Kong fantasy film elements, but in terms of film tonality, the main creator obviously wants to keep pace with the classic Tsui Hark fantasy film.

The fantasy elements of Hong Kong-style fantasy films are just flavorings and backgrounds, and more ingenious use of suspense, funny, action, feng shui and other elements to achieve the unique look and feel of Hong Kong-style special effects movies.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

I dare not say that "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" completely solved the incomplete story expression in the first part, but at least the whole film revolves around the duel between the Fog Hidden Gate and the Heavenly Evil, Wu Yin played by Zhang Xiaochen and Feng Xiaoxiao played by Liu Yase.

The plot advances, first burying the thread, and then reversing, one ring after another, characters and monsters appear one after another, without any chaos, clues appear one by one, perfectly combining the fantasy elements in the story and the intense action scenes, presenting the audience with a fantasy world full of thrills and excitement.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Even in some paragraphs, you can see the Hong Kong-style funny feeling of the 82nd version of Qi Men Dun Jia, such shots, which are very common in Hong Kong fantasy films, not only dissolve the terrifying atmosphere, but also have an unexpected amusing effect for the audience.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Seeing these, plus the various elements and styles of the film, it is difficult not to evoke our nostalgia for classic Hong Kong fantasy films, of course, the most direct effect is to look good.

Third, Liu Yase has become beautiful, the villain Liu Xiaoqing makes people's eyes shine, and Zhang Xiaochen is alive again

I have to mention the two queens of the film.

The first golden statue queen, Liu Yase.

The first time I knew this personality actress was in the Hong Kong crime film "Wisdom Teeth", for which she also won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress. But more audiences know her, and it may still be Donnie Yen's "Dragon Babu" in the Spring Festival file.

Among these films, Liu Yase's deepest impression on the audience should be that he can act and fight.

But when she appeared in a woman's style in this film, her skills were neat, and she did things simply, the biggest feeling I had was the first time I got her beauty.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

It can even be said that the beauty of this chivalrous woman in domestic films has been absent for a long time.

The second Golden Rooster Shadow Queen, Liu Xiaoqing.

She played the villain Tian Xie in the film, a rivalry scene with two couples who sheltered from the rain shortly after the opening, at the beginning she told the past, like crying, people couldn't help but be moved, but in the blink of an eye, the couple and the baby in her arms became the plate of food in her pot.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The evil temperament of the characters is suddenly chilling. This is the acting skills of the powerful.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

There is also the male protagonist Zhang Xiaochen.

From "Feng Qi Longxi" and "Qing Qing's Daily" all the way, many people have forgotten that the first time he surprised everyone was actually in the martial arts film, "Nameless Madness".

This time he played Wu Yin, who was secretly and was too old, the opening scene was unruly, did not believe in heaven and reason, only believed in money, but unconsciously, believed in the evil of the fog hidden door, Zhang Xiaochen's biggest advantage is that he brings his own chivalry, the performance is natural, no force, but a play.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The heroes in the fantasy rivers and lakes are also ordinary people who love to eat noodles, and Luo Tuo can also be persistent and sincere, even if it is a fantasy film, Zhang Xiaochen's performance is still delicate.

They also performed together, a fantasy quack.

Fourth, Qi Men Dun Jia is still there, and oriental fantasy movies have not been cut off

Although Qi Men Dun Jia is a fantasy genre, it has an attractive worldview and values.

One sentence sums up the core of all Tsui Hark's fantasy movies, that is: see heaven and earth, see all living beings.

Heaven and earth are impermanent, and all living beings are insignificant, but the imperial court is not important, the big people are not important, and the life of each small person is important.

The so-called fantasy, in the end, finally meets people's hearts.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The Qi Men Dun Jia series represents the inheritance of the classic genre of Hong Kong-style fantasy films.

Some people say that it is a better B-grade film, and it makes sense.

But more than that.

The Qi Men Dun Jia series continues the traditional Chinese genre of fantasy martial arts.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Horror or thriller, strange power or chaos, are not theatrical films can be filmed, when Tsui Hark does not shoot this genre, Yuan Heping, who filmed Qi Men Dun Jia back then, is also old, and Hong Kong fantasy martial arts has actually disappeared.

Net, which became the last soil for this wonderful Chinese type.

In this genre, whether it is strange or ghostly, it is not a binary opposition of black and white, and the film rarely opens up a gray area, borrowing strange things, talking about the world, human affairs.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

If you think that "Qi Men Dun Jia 2" is just a dazzling parody of the series and a disorderly pile of fantasy elements, you are wrong.

It actually continues the essence of the oriental fantasy worldview.

What is a fog hidden door? Dream and fish, memory and reality, truth and falsehood, and finally point to our Eastern Zen and Laozhuang philosophy, the story is hidden in the fog, you believe, it is true.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

The warrior enters the fantasy world, less happy and vendetta, and more self-helping.

The most famous line in "The East is Undefeated" (written by Tsui Hark) is: Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes.

And in the world of Qi Men Dun Jia, there are rivers and lakes where there are demons.

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Relatively more rigorous and upright theatrical films, such films have a pure entertainment spirit, do not preach, can't afford to invite the top, do not play the small freshness of theatrical films, and spend money and strength on strengthening sensory stimulation and audio-visual experience.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

This is also the explosive password of the big fantasy film of the net.

Even if it is imitation, it does not rub IP and sell feelings.

It's about delivering to the audience.

Among them, what is precipitated is the accumulation of Hong Kong-style fantasy films for so many years, if no one does it, it will be abandoned.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

Maybe Chinese fantasy will never return to its heyday, but there is finally a series, in the soil of Netda, which perfectly inherits the taste of classic old Hong Kong films: fast pace, many gimmicks, direct effects, action, strangeness, and affection melted into one furnace.

This is the real fantasy film in China.

Qi Men Dun Jia is still there, the oriental fantasy genre, it has not been lost.

On the first day, the popularity of the whole network was the first, and after two films on one network, the ceiling of domestic fantasy films came

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