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On May 7, the movie "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero" starring Xiao Zhan released a poster, predicting that it will be released in 2024, just in time for the centenary of Mr. Jin Yong's birth.
Counting this one, there should be 10 versions of the Legend of the Condor Heroes.
However, even if it is based on a classic, not every version is satisfying.
Just by the corner of "Huang Rong", each has its own merits.
Huang Rong is the female character with the most ink in Jin Yong's pen, throughout the entire "Condor Trilogy", almost no one will not like the eccentric little chivalrous girl in the book.
However, Huang Rong in film and television dramas, some are pleasing to the eye and likable, while others rely on their figure to attract attention, and it is difficult to explain.
Let's review the Huang Rong of these works and see which is the most "classic" Huang Rong in your heart.
1. 1976 version of Huang Rong
This should be the earliest version of Huang Rong, played by Shaw Brothers artist Michelle.
In those days, Shaw Brothers artists were undoubtedly synonymous with "dedication". For example, 1966's Shaw Brothers' "Journey to the West" was well received.
And Michelle is also like her name, playing the role of Huang Rong, who is as clear and beautiful as ice and snow.
Although the appearance is not superb, and the costumes are not too gorgeous, this simple appearance has a unique beauty of that era.
And as a Shaw Brothers artist, Michelle is also very dedicated when she plays Huang Rong, and she specially went to her master to learn martial arts for a few months.
Such a Huang Rong, although her appearance is simple, but she has a free and easy chivalrous spirit, not a delicate daughter's family, but a female chivalrous guest who walks the rivers and lakes.
As expected, after Huang Rong played by Mi Xue appeared on the stage, she was well received, and Huang Rong, who was only 21 years old, quickly became popular with this role.
Second, the "double girl" version of Huang Rong
This version of Huang Rong may not be familiar to everyone, it is the three films "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" invested by Shaw Brothers Films and released from 1977 to 1981.
Of these three movies, the first is played by 19-year-old Tian Niu, and the second and third are played by Niu Niu.
These two "girls" present a completely different Huang Rong for everyone.
Let's talk about Tian Niu first, Xiaoyuan's face is smart and big, which is quite cute and cute.
However, many fans feel that this version of Huang Rong is still a little less flavorful, a little less chivalrous, and looks like a simple sister next door, which is not quite in line with Huang Rong's temperament.
The Niu Niu version of Huang Rong is very different, with a pair of seductive eyes and a cold expression, which has a unique charm.
However, Niuniu's version of Huang Rong, although her appearance has gone up a notch, her expression is too bland, and her acting skills are a little stiff, and many times she is just reading her lines expressionlessly.
Although the temperament of that cold beauty is moving, it is not suitable for Huang Rong.
Therefore, the "double girl" version of Huang Rong failed to make many waves in the film and television industry.
3. 1983 version of Huang Rong
In 1983, TVB released "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", making Huang Rong played by Weng Meiling a classic role.
To this day, there are still many fans who think that Weng Meiling-like Huang Rong is unsurpassed.
Clear and refined, with a smart expression, innocent and romantic when happy, cold and decisive when angry, with the innocence of simple and discordant world, and also with the chivalrous spirit of walking the rivers and lakes.
The 23-year-old Weng Meiling vividly expressed Huang Rong's cuteness, brutality and willfulness, and is still the "white moonlight" in the hearts of many fans to this day.
It's a pity that Tiansheng is jealous, Weng Meiling left too early, and died at the age of 26.
But the works she left behind will leave a strong mark in the history of film and television.
Fourth, the 1988 version of Huang Rong
In the 1988 China Television "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Huang Rong played by Chen Yulian can be said to be unknown, with the 83 version of Huang Rong Zhuyu in front, and the later Huang Rong will be more or less picked.
And this version of Huang Rong does have a lot of shortcomings, first of all, makeup and appearance, which cannot be called "beautiful".
I don't know if the crew wants to highlight the pure beauty of "no powder", this version of Huang Rong's makeup is very "bland".
In addition, because of the light, she looks sallow and yellow, which is difficult to make people feel good, and it does not highlight Chen Yulian's appearance advantages at all.
You must know that Chen Yulian's previous role in China was very well received, but when she played Huang Rong, she pulled her hips in all directions.
Not only that, Chen Yulian's acting skills are also criticized, and she may be better at playing a cold beauty who is not smiling.
encountered the eccentric Huang Rong, Chen Yulian's acting skills were highlighted, and her exaggerated movements and expressions made people shake their heads.
5. 1994 version of Huang Rong
After eleven years, TVB shot again and once again presented an excellent Huang Rong actor - Zhu Yin for everyone.
23-year-old Zhu Yin, with bright eyes and bright teeth, a smile like a flower, pretty and sweet, does not lose to her predecessor Weng Meiling at all, showing a familiar Huang Rong.
However, there are still many people who believe that when Zhu Yin played Huang Rong, she deliberately imitated Weng Meiling, and some expressions and small movements could see Weng Meiling's shadow.
As for whether this is good or bad, it is up to the benevolent to see the wise and the wise to see the wise.
Some people think that such Huang Rong lacks the actor's own characteristics, and Zhu Yin is "playing" Weng Meiling.
Some people also think that it is okay for Zhu Yin to absorb the advantages of her predecessors, at least she presents us with an unforgettable Huang Rong.
Now more than ten years have passed, Zhu Yin's Huang Rong is still a generation of classics.
6. 2003 version of Huang Rong
This version of Huang Rong directed by Zhang Jizhong, the casting is Zhou Xun, which can be regarded as a precedent.
Huang Rong in this "Legend of the Condor Heroes" no longer focuses on "lively and cute, eccentric", but more inclined to "cold beauty".
Zhou Xun's elegant and refined face seems to have gathered the aura of heaven and earth, and his makeup and appearance are also simple, without powder and red.
Slim and light as water, it seems to be a good interpretation of Huang Rong's "spirit".
However, this version of Huang Rong is also mixed, some people think that it is out of Huang Rong's role setting, and some people think that this is an "innovative" Huang Rong.
7. 2008 version of Huang Rong
Ariel Lin's version of Huang Rong can be said to be without merit.
Ariel Lin's appearance tends to be cute, with a round face, a little less glamorous, and a little more coquettish and silly.
Such a Huang Rong is usually criticized by some people, but Ariel Lin makes up for the lack with her acting skills.
Huang Rong played by Ariel Lin has a smart expression, laughter and scolding are very natural, and the martial arts plot is also very good, which makes people more and more pleasing to the eye.
8. 2017 version of Huang Rong
Li Yitong's Huang Rong, if nothing else, highlights one word "beauty".
It perfectly interprets what it means to "not have enough acting skills, but beauty to make up".
It can only be said that beauties are always pleasing to the eye, although they feel that there is something wrong with this Huang Rong, but seeing her beautiful and stunning face, the audience swallowed their complaints again.
9. 2021 version Huang Rong
After going through many Huang Rong, a "spicy-eyed" Huang Rong finally emerged, from "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: Eighteen Palms of the Dragon"
31-year-old Lin Yanrou, with traces of time on her face that can't be covered by heavy makeup, coupled with her sparse acting skills that can only frown and stare at her, can be said to be miserable.
It doesn't matter if you can't match Huang Rong with a face, there are still many people who criticize this Huang Rong for relying on her "figure" to attract attention.
can only say that on the whole, it is better for everyone to think that this Huang Rong does not exist.
postscript
In 2024, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero" starring Xiao Zhan will be released soon, and Huang Rong will be played by Zhuang Dafei.
However, judging from the posters released, the "Huang Rong" on the retouched picture is really not a beauty, whether it is a big overturn or a classic reproduction, you can see next year.