Through its compelling plot, the film "The Strange Story of Changle Town" profoundly explores the transformation of human nature and inner enlightenment. The film is based on Hu Guohua's life experience, depicting a profound transformation from depravity to awakening.
In the first half of the movie, we see Hu Guohua's life hit rock bottom. He was framed and his family was ruined, and he even went on the road of blasphemy for money, digging up his ancestral grave and marrying a paper bride, which not only marked the lowest point of his life, but also triggered a series of supernatural and strange events. The film cleverly uses horror elements, such as ghostly shadows, mysterious spells, and bloodstains, to create an eerie atmosphere that makes the audience deeply feel Hu Guohua's despair and fear.
The second half of the film presents Hu Guohua's journey of rebirth. After meeting Sun Guofu, who touched the Golden Gate, he began to awaken and transformed from a depraved rich son into a brave gold-touching knight. Together, they explore the ancient tombs of Changle Town to find the secret of touching the Golden Gate, which is not only an important turning point in Hu Guohua's life, but also a moment for him to show his skills and courage in touching gold. The film uses a lot of adventure elements in this part, such as complex mechanisms, steep traps and tempting treasures, to present the audience with an exciting adventure that shows Hu Guohua's enthusiasm and challenging spirit.
"The Strange Story of Changle Town" is not only a thriller adventure movie, it is also a profound narrative about personal growth and inner awakening, showing the audience the complexity of human nature and the transformation of life through the story of Hu Guohua.
The ending of "The Strange Story of Changle Town" is the pinnacle of his emotional narrative, and it is also the most tragic and touching part of Hu Guohua's life journey. The film succeeds in creating a poignant and sad atmosphere in this part through rich emotional elements such as tears, farewell kisses, and tokens. The audience can deeply feel Hu Guohua's deep love for Sun Guofu and the great sacrifice he has made for love.
The film as a whole was evaluated as a work that combines elements of thriller, adventure, and emotion. It not only showcases the mystery and legend of touching the Golden Gate, but also delves into Hu Guohua's personal growth and inner journey. The performances of the leading actors Zhao Jiamin and Changlong are very good, Zhao Jiamin plays Sun Guofu as calm, intelligent and beautiful, and Changlong successfully portrays Hu Guohua's transformation from a stubborn son to a gold-touching ranger. The love story between them, from acquaintance to acquaintance, to deep love until the final parting, is the most touching part of the whole movie.
Director Yin Bo showed his unique creativity in the film, combining the history and reality of Touching the Golden Gate, skillfully linking the fate of Hu Guohua with the secret of the Touching Golden Gate, and blending thriller, adventure and emotional elements to create a film with distinctive characteristics. Although the film's logic, special effects, and pacing are lacking in some places, these do not affect its overall quality and viewing effect.
On the whole, "The Strange Story of Changle Town" is a movie worth watching. It not only brings a visual and auditory shock experience to the audience, but also deeply touches the hearts and emotions of the audience, showing a profound story of fate, love and personal growth.