Back then, "Painted Skin" was born, and Zhou Xun, Chen Kun and Donnie Yen, two big stars, jointly staged a "ghost love".
The characters they created together, as well as those gripping scenes, made the film a staggering 243 million at the box office, making it an unbeatable masterpiece that year.
Four years have passed quietly, and those who have made legends together in "Painted Skin" have reunited to launch the highly anticipated sequel "Painted Skin 2" with their infinite love for art and deep understanding of the fantasy world.
Although this film failed to fully touch the cultural peak reached by its predecessor, it still left an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience with its unique charm.
The box office results jumped like a fish leaping into the dragon gate, and finally settled at the eye-catching 730 million mark.
At that time, domestic thriller and fantasy movies were still in their infancy, and the works on the screen were like dewdrops in the morning light, rare and precious.
The birth of "Painted Skin" is like the rising sun piercing the fog and illuminating the hearts of the audience.
Not only has it become the best film of its kind with its unique charm, but it has also led the beginning of a new trend.
With the success of Painted Skin, more creators and directors began to explore this uncharted territory, bringing with them a slew of amazing new titles.
For example, the TV series version of "Painted Skin" starring Xue Kaiqi.
In 2022, the online movie version of "Painted Skin" has also joined this craze and has become one of the most popular visual feasts nowadays.
As the series continues to be enthusiastically sought after by a wide range of audiences.
Only two years later, that is, recently, Gillian also resolutely joined the team to interpret this immortal epic.
Although these twists and turns seem familiar to the narrative threads of the past.
However, with the arrival of new characters, they bring an unprecedented vitality that makes the whole story seem to be given a new lease of life.
The old routine of the Internet University, the classic remake is just a gimmick
As we immerse ourselves in the in-depth exploration of the film "Painted Skin", we have to mention the fact that, despite its name inheriting the classics, its content is far from the original, presenting a very different style and narrative approach.
The movie uses "painted skin" as bait, as if to say, "Hey, look here, classic series!"
Entering this story, Gillian has to play a character called Ah Ruo, who is none other than the other half of the classic character Wang Sheng.
The bond between the two is like the stars and the night sky, inseparable.
However, at this critical moment, a fox spirit named Xiaoman quietly appeared, her eyes flashing with the brilliance of knowing everything in the world.
Even, Xiaoman revealed Ah Ruo's true identity with her soft and magical voice.
But Ah Ruo fell in love with Wang Sheng at first sight, and she decided to give up her identity and choose to stay by Wang Sheng's side as an ordinary person.
For the sake of love, she is willing to seal herself, just so that she can spend ordinary time with her beloved.
But fortunately, Xiaoman has no real feelings for Wang Sheng, and her approach to him is actually out of greed for the precious treasures that Ah Ruo carries.
Her real intention is to deceive the treasure through trickery.
It is an ancient family amulet, and it is said that when possessed, it can summon the endless power of the dragons.
The curtain of the film slowly unfolds, and it seems that it is still the story that has been sung by the years, and the audience can vaguely recognize those familiar symbols and plots.
However, as the plot progresses, a subtle shift begins to emerge, like an old friend with a new look, and although the character's name is still the same, the eyes reveal a new soul.
The core of the story has also swayed gently, giving birth to completely different flowers.
Nowadays, big online movies have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and they compete to attract attention with gorgeous marketing methods, but they often ignore an indisputable fact:
Without a solid script as a foundation, no matter how dazzling the publicity is, it is just a flash in the pan.
In a fast-paced world, a film's promotional strategy often captures the audience's attention.
A fascinating title, coupled with the blessing of A-list stars, is enough to make countless viewers flock to it and pay for tickets.
However, when the lights dim and the film begins to show, the carefully crafted plot and layered character development are often overlooked.
The audience is immersed in the excitement brought by the special effects and action scenes, but forgets to appreciate the delicate emotions of the characters and the philosophy behind the story.
In addition, the way the characters are represented in the trailer is particularly striking, sparking a debate about tradition versus modernity.
The male characters are dressed in tight clothes, like knights.
The female characters, on the other hand, show their charm in a bold way, dressed in light and revealing clothing, as if a declaration of freedom and strength.
If the scale of censorship is too lax, we may witness an unbridled spectacle in which display becomes unbounded, like a wild horse on the loose, running wild on the prairie of fantasy.
Also, Gillian on the movie screen, like a changing moon phase, shows an unprecedented "style".
When Gillian is no longer delicate, her body shape is reversed
The movie trailer revealed that although Gillian's role was just a passing passerby, and her pictures were only a few scenes, she left a deep and lasting impression on the audience.
I remember the last time "Sister Lang" started singing and the Twins concert, Gillian seemed to have stumbled into a weight loss club by mistake.
It's so thin that it's almost unrecognizable.
But in the new movie, she is back "fat" as it is, as if all the weight loss results have been called "card" by the director.
Go straight back to the original starting point.
As her face slowly approaches the camera, like a phantom peeking out of the dark abyss, an indescribable sense of horror will permeate the air.
Even standing next to other actresses, Gillian's face seems to be open, so wide that it seems to be able to accommodate two faces at the same time.
One can't help but wonder if there is an invisible mirror playing tricks.
Originally, her face was like a meticulously carved work by an artist, and every silhouette was so precise and three-dimensional.
But now, her face had a softer curvature, and the sharp lines were covered with a new flesh, like the moon gradually obscuring the brilliance of the stars.
This change, although it makes her look younger, has lost her previous temperament.
For example, Gillian wears the so-called "tulle", which is actually more like a piece of cloth that barely covers some secret parts.
When she stepped into the bathroom, the moisture made her clothes translucent.
makes the body line swell, like an inflatable doll being accidentally filled with air, and people can't help but want to come forward to check if there is any air leakage.
To put it simply, the whole person has become fat.
Her collarbones are hidden in the shadow of her muscles, barely visible, and her neck is surprisingly short, giving the illusion of it.
It is as if the head rests directly on broad shoulders.
The arms, on the other hand, are surprisingly thick and round, like two small millstones, and each swing can bring a gust of wind.
Compared to another actress, Gillian looks extraordinarily burly, as if she is a strong warrior.
For example, there is such a scene in the film, Ah Ruo played by Gillian was forcibly intercepted by the little fox spirit with mana.
But when the camera turns to Gillian.
The whole picture seems to be different, Gillian looks fatter on the screen, her chin and elegant neck, like the colors on an oil painting, there is no sense of demarcation.
When she was wrapped in that white costume, she should have been filled with an elf-like fairy aura, but she also unexpectedly changed a mortal melody.
Now her body is no longer a slender fairy in fantasy against the backdrop of ancient costumes.
On the contrary, he looks like a burly guy in the world, with a slightly huge head and a neck that has lost its due slenderness, revealing a simple and unpretentious sense of strength.
In the trailer, Gillian's "spell show" has also become a "unique" landscape.
She wore a blue costume as deep as the sea, although she did not have the daunting nobility of the little dragon girl.
But her every movement reveals a powerful aura that cannot be ignored.
Of course, this kind of aura is not that kind of majestic appearance, but more of the sense of strength that a big man can kill his opponent with one hand.
To put it simply, this "fairy" is not like Fa cultivation, but like taking the path of "refining the body".
In the circle, Gillian's name used to be in full swing, every time she appeared, she was the focus, and every performance won applause.
Now, however, she is surprisingly disappointed.
As an actor, maintaining a good figure is not only for perfection in front of the camera, but also a requirement for oneself and a responsibility for fans.
Who would have thought that Gillian is like a living Transformer, who will become thin and fat, and can be called a changeable star in the body world.
Gillian's "special" figure has once again become a hot topic on the streets, as if every inch of flesh on her body is telling a little story.
However, to be honest, I don't know how many "anniversaries she has been talked about" again.
Do you remember the hot screening of "Fengshen: Daji"? The role she played not only fascinated the audience, but even the hot search was down because of her "over-standard" plump figure.
To create a seductive character like Daji, you need not only a charming face, but also a graceful posture.
Such external conditions can perfectly interpret her irresistible charm, so that the audience is fascinated and deeply convinced.
Gillian's temperament is still impeccable, but the change in body shape has brought a touch of worldliness to her beauty.
In the movie, her sturdiness seems to be so strong that she can make the king feel ashamed.
Just standing there, it doesn't look like the enchanting Daji, but like the muscular man Li Kui who came out of the Water Margin directly.
or the roaring brother Zhang Fei in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Imagine that when she wields the "charm technique", I am afraid that the opponent will not be fascinated, but will be scared to the point of urine!
As Gillian's weight climbed, her face became as round as a full moon.
Even her most casual expression seemed to be covered in a subtle layer of oil, making her look a little funny.
And once she tries to show more exaggerated emotions, the effect becomes more and more unforgettable, as if she were watching an extraordinary theatrical performance.
Who says there's only one form of beauty?
It's like there are thousands of burgers, and each one is mouth-watering.
However, as an actor who eats with his face, he has to use "all-round" as a prayer before cooking, not only has his acting skills online, but he also has to keep up with his styling, so as to ensure that he is the character himself from beginning to end, not someone else's child.
When the story of "Fengshen: Daji" was staged, Gillian became a supplier of jokes.
Now, with the glorious unveiling of the new work on the screen, Gillian seems to be in a whirlpool against the current, unable to absorb the essence of past experience.
Could it be that this fat scene is actually a promotional means for the film, in an attempt to win the hot search topic again?
So, the question is, do you have such a view in front of the screen about such a scene?