If you want to talk about heavyweights in Chinese movies, there must be a place for Stephen Chow.
His superb acting skills, unique comedy style and talented directing ability have made him the king of comedy in the hearts of countless audiences.
But what you may not know is that the movie superstar has another surprising identity - musician.
He wrote only one song in his lifetime, and this song almost reached the point of becoming a household name, with more than 100 million views, becoming a pop culture classic.
A name that contains countless glories of Chinese films - Stephen Chow
Stephen Chow is a god-level figure in the Chinese film industry, and his contribution is not just as simple as acting in a few good movies.
Today, let's talk about the big things in Chinese movies.
Let's say that his movies are really the memory of a generation.
Growing up watching his movies, the laughter and tears in each movie are unforgettable.
His films are not only comedies, but also cultural symbols, representing an era of Chinese cinema.
Stephen Chow's film style is particularly unique, and his nonsensical humorous style really makes people laugh.
For example, in "Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance", he uses various funny ways to pursue autumn fragrance, and those bridges are really classics among the classics.
This unique comedy style not only made the audience laugh backwards, but also influenced the creation of many comedy films later.
In addition to the comedy style, Stephen Chow's films also have a lot of human nature and social irony.
For example, in "Journey to the West", the love story between Supreme Treasure and Zixia Fairy played by him is not only funny, but also a deep reflection on love and fate.
This kind of in-depth content makes his movies not only entertainment products, but also a kind of cultural thickness.
Another important contribution of Stephen Chow in Chinese cinema is the cultivation of a large number of outstanding film talents.
In his films, you can often see a lot of fresh faces, and these newcomers have later become the backbone of Chinese films.
For example, in "The King of Comedy", he promoted many new actors, and these actors later achieved good results in the Chinese film industry.
His works are not only popular in the Chinese community, but also in the international film market.
Stephen Chow is also a director himself, and his directorial talent is also obvious to all.
From "Shaolin Football" to "Kung Fu", he used his talent and creativity to present one classic after another to the audience.
These films have not only been a huge success at the box office, but have also reached a very high level artistically.
Stephen Chow's influence in the Chinese film industry cannot be ignored.
His success has inspired more young people to devote themselves to the film industry and injected new vitality into the development of Chinese films.
The unique film style and creative concept have also influenced many filmmakers in later generations and promoted the continuous innovation and development of Chinese films.
Themes such as friendship, love, courage and dreams are often explored in the film, which brings a lot of positive energy to the audience and imperceptibly conveys a positive attitude towards life.
Whether it is in terms of his film style, talent training, internationalization promotion, or in terms of industrial influence and value transmission, he has left a deep imprint.
How can we not love such a star?
Just talking about the creation of movies, in fact, Xing Ye has also left a strong mark in the field of music, but because it is too low-key, everyone does not know.
Stephen Chow also left a strong mark in the field of music
Source: China Net Entertainment 2016-01-08 09:00:14 Stephen Chow personally composed the lyrics and music "Mermaid" promotional song "Invincible" exposed
Stephen Chow's strong mark in the field of music is the song he created - "Invincible".
The song "Invincible" is the theme song of the movie "Mermaid", and it is also the promotional song and interlude of the movie.
This song was written and composed by Stephen Chow, sung by Deng Chao, and included in Deng Chao's EP "Invincible".
The arrangement of the song is impassioned and atmospheric, and the lyrics "how empty is invincible" and "how lonely is invincible" are combined with the majestic melody, showing a sense of loneliness in a high place, which complements the theme of the movie.
The song was also shortlisted for Best Original Film Song at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards, which shows its outstanding performance in music.
But when it comes to the song "Invincible", there is actually a very interesting story behind it.
Although Stephen Chow is thriving in the film industry, his love for music is also deep in his bones.
He always wanted to write a song that perfectly blended his cinematic style and philosophy of life. So, after a long time of gestation and conception, the song "Invincible" was finally born.
The lyrics of the song "Invincible" are full of Stephen Chow's personal style, which has humorous and witty elements, but also loses depth and philosophy.
In a playful way, the song tells the story of how a person can face setbacks and stay optimistic in life.
Every sentence in the lyrics seems to be Stephen Chow telling us his life insights, which makes people feel the ups and downs of life in laughter.
And the tune of this song is also unique, incorporating a variety of musical elements, both upbeat rhythms and soulful melodies.
Every time you hear this song, you can unconsciously sway to the rhythm and feel that invincible confidence and optimism.
Through the song "Invincible", Stephen Chow shows us a new him - a talent who is not only good at acting, but also composing music.
This song also allows us to see Stephen Chow's unique understanding and perception of life, no matter what difficulties you face, as long as you remain optimistic and move forward bravely, you can become an "invincible" warrior in life.
It is worth mentioning that the song "Invincible" quickly became popular after its release and became an inspirational divine comedy in the hearts of many people.
Whether it's watching Stephen Chow's movies in the cinema or in everyday life, you can hear people humming the melody of this song.
When I was a teenager, I thought it was a comedy, and when I grew up, I thought it was a tragedy
However, compared to his achievements in music, he is still better in film and television.
When I was a teenager, I watched Stephen Chow's movies, and at that time I was just having fun, and I couldn't help laughing every time I saw Xing Ye appear.
The funny plots, exaggerated performances, and classic lines in the movie always make us laugh out loud, and we feel very relaxed and happy.
At that time, I felt that Stephen Chow's movies were pure comedies, bringing us endless joy.
As time goes on, we grow up and go through more and more things.
Looking back at Stephen Chow's movie, it feels completely different.
The plots that seemed funny and absurd in the past now seem to be full of deep meaning.
For example, in "Journey to the West", when I was a child, I thought the love between Supreme Treasure and Zixia Fairy was particularly funny, especially those classic lines and scenes, which could make us laugh every time.
But looking at it now, I feel that this love story is full of helplessness and regret, and the Supreme Treasure put on a tight spell in order to save Zixia, but because of this, he lost the opportunity to stay with her.
This tragic color of sacrificing personal happiness for the sake of the overall situation makes people feel a lot of emotion.
and "The King of Comedy", when I used to watch it, I only thought the character of Yin Tianqiu was very funny, and he always caused all kinds of jokes.
But now that I look at it, I see his persistent pursuit of dreams and the cruel blow of reality.
He has put so much effort into his dream, but he has never been rewarded as he deserves. This kind of gap between dreams and reality makes people feel the impermanence and difficulty of life.
Stephen Chow's movies always reveal a faint sadness and helplessness, which we can't experience when we are young.
It is only when we grow up and experience all the hardships and setbacks of life that we can truly understand the profound meaning of this emotion.
His films are no longer just simple comedies, but contain many life philosophies and deep thoughts.
Sometimes I wonder why Stephen Chow's films are able to feel differently at different ages because he tells the story that each of us will experience in his own way.
When we are young, we only see laughter and lightness on the surface, but when we grow up, we can see the tears and bitterness hidden behind the laughter.
This may be the charm of Stephen Chow's films, which can make us find resonance and emotion at different stages of life.
So now I can especially understand why some people say "When I watched Stephen Chow when I was a teenager, I thought it was a comedy, and when I grew up, I thought it was a tragedy when I watched Stephen Chow".
This is not to say that his films themselves have become tragedies, but that our life experiences and perceptions have given us a deeper understanding of these films.
Stephen Chow's films are like a mirror that reflects the deep emotions and thoughts of each of us.
It makes us understand that life is not always easy and beautiful, but as long as we maintain our love for life and the pursuit of our dreams, we will be able to go through every stage of life and find our own happiness and meaning.
Stephen Chow's film is not just a comedy, it is also a profound fable about life, about dreams, and about love.
Whether it's the laughter of our youth or the tears of growing up, it is our true feeling about these movies.
And this feeling changes and deepens as we grow up, eventually becoming an integral part of our lives.
Every time I mention Stephen Chow's movies, I always have endless topics and feelings, because it really accompanies us with too many good times!
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Text/Editor: Xiaoyang Baa Baa