There was a fresh wind in the news of the film industry, and Donnie Yen's "The Legend of Qiao Feng" directed and acted by Donnie Yen was launched on three major platforms, which instantly attracted the attention of the whole network. The uniqueness of this film is that it is presented in the form of an online broadcast of the movie, and at the same time, the ticket price is extremely affordable, which is different from last year's Jin Yong adaptation of the movie. The content of the film is faithful to the original book, with only two major changes, including the first encounter between Qiao Feng and Duan Yu, and the increase in Murong Fu's combat power. The movie focuses on creating action scenes and emphasizing logic to present real martial arts scenes. The film's success lies in many aspects, including great characterization and excellent action scenes, as well as the tenacity and hard work of director Donnie Yen.
Donnie Yen: From martial arts actor to director
Donnie Yen, as one of the superstars in the Chinese film industry, has always been known for his excellent martial arts skills and profound acting skills. However, his career has not been without smooth sailing. Before becoming famous, he had experienced several setbacks and blows. It was these setbacks that tempered his will and shaped his tenacious character.
Donnie Yen's exploration of directing started late, but his passion and dedication pushed him forward. "The Legend of Qiao Feng" is his eighth work as a director, and the quality has improved significantly compared to the previous works. He not only directed the movie, but also played the main role himself, showing the classic martial arts image of Qiao Feng to the fullest.
A classic plot from the movie
The story of "The Biography of Qiao Feng" mainly revolves around Qiao Feng's growth and experience. The audience will see the mystery of his life experience, his mentorship, his marriage to Jin Lan, and his emotional experience with a special woman. These elements are closely related to the plot of the original work in order to maintain loyalty to Jin Yong's works.
While the film is relatively faithful to the original book, there are two major changes. One of them is the first encounter between Qiao Feng and Duan Yu, which is presented more tightly and excitingly. Another change is that Murong Fu's combat power has been improved, adding more highlights to the climax of the film. These changes provide the audience with more exciting visuals without affecting the storyline.
A brilliant presentation of action scenes
As a famous martial arts actor, Donnie Yen has a unique understanding of action scenes. He emphasizes the logic of the action scenes in the film, and strives to present real martial arts scenes. The three highlights of the film are particularly impressive: the battle between Qiao Feng and Gu Mozhi, the battle of Juxianzhuang, and the fierce duel between Qiao Feng and Murong Fu. The scenes are all brilliantly designed to keep the audience in the middle of a tense plot.
The superb performance of the characters and actors
The characterization in the movie is equally amazing. Chen Yuqi played Azhu to create an empathetic and kind character, which is deeply loved by the audience. Although Liu Yase played Ah Zi with fewer scenes, he also performed well. In addition, friendly guest actors such as Lu Liangwei and Hui Yinghong also contributed to the shaping of classic roles.
Evaluation and outlook of the film
"The Legend of Qiao Feng" received a rating of 6.4 on IMDB and also performed well at the box office. The audience's evaluation of the movie is mostly positive, and compared with the film adaptation of Jin Yong, which was ridiculed last year, Donnie Yen's works performed even better. This also finds more outlets for martial arts movies, and I hope Donnie Yen can continue to work hard and create more works that are loved by the audience.
epilogue
As a highly anticipated movie, "The Legend of Qiao Feng" is not only faithful to the original book, but also has excellent performance in action scenes, character building, and directorial level. This movie once again demonstrates Donnie Yen's strength in the film industry, and also injects new vitality into the development of martial arts films.