22 years ago, Cecilia Cheung starred in "Hedong Lion's Roar" with its unique humor and romance that touched countless audiences and became a representative of classic romantic comedies.
Time flies, 22 years later, this classic IP work is back under the supervision of Ma Weihao and directed by Fan Xiangnan, and the new work "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" is ready to be released in mid-May, which has aroused widespread expectations.
The new version of "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" not only continues the love core of the original work, but also comprehensively upgrades the plot, adds oriental magic elements, breaks the limitations of "small doors and small households", and unfolds a grand narrative of shemale confrontation and fateful duel.
Judging from the posters and trailers announced, the new "Hedong Lion" Li Yue'e faces many opponents alone, and the plot is tense and exciting.
At the same time, the two protagonists, Chen Jichang and Li Yue'e, seem to be burdened with heavier racial missions and fateful arrangements, and their love stories have become more complex and tortuous, not only facing strong external enemies, but also making difficult inner choices.
Director Fan Xiangnan even mentioned that in order to cater to the tastes of the current audience, in addition to the traditional love elements, the new version has been deeply developed in the character settings, adding more fierce confrontation and magical colors. This innovative attempt aims to adapt the old IP to a modern aesthetic while maintaining the original emotional depth.
It is worth mentioning that the filming cycle of "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" took only 3 months, while the post-production took 24 months, which shows the importance and investment of the production team in this remastered work. Each frame embodies the new and old teams' cherishing of the original IP and their enthusiasm for innovation.
Not surprisingly, although this drama has changed, at least the special effects are eye-catching.
Judging from the tone of the producer: "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" is not only a simple remake of the film, it is a magical sublimation and in-depth interpretation of the original work.
By adding oriental magic elements and fatalistic themes, the film retains the essence of classic romantic comedies while also bringing a new visual and emotional experience to the audience.
It's just that the current directors are so wild?
The ancient puppet work has been directly upgraded to a "fantasy god and demon" work, and it has also added the entanglement of "fatalism", is this still an ancient puppet? These are all "Xianxia fantasy ancient puppets", right?
Moreover, if I remember correctly, the story of "Hedong Lion's Roar" is based on "historical allusions", and TVB has also filmed it many times.
Legend has it that in the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a Longqiu monk named Chen Jichang, the family was illustrious and very rich, but Huai Cai did not meet, so he lived in seclusion in his hometown, if a celebrity visited, he must be entertained with the specifications of a distinguished guest, which made him very famous among scholars and celebrities.
Su Shi and Su Dongpo, in the process of being demoted, formed a deep friendship with Chen Jichang, and compared with the friendship between Chen Jichang and Su Shi, the story of Chen Jichang and his wife Liu Yue'e is more famous.
Liu Yue'e is a famous wife, "Hedong Lion's Roar" is Liu Yue'e, Cecilia Cheung's "Hedong Lion's Roar" is a masterpiece created by combining this history.
But now, after the remake, "Hedong Lion's Roar" has directly become a "god and demon drama"?
Generally speaking: this kind of old IP injects new ideas, new vitality will appear, and it will also make the viewing experience richer and more three-dimensional.
From the perspective of adaptation: this idea is very "good".
But "Hedong Lion's Roar" has a historical prototype, and there is also a plot of Su Shi in the play, so I am curious: After such a magic change, can the "foodie" Su Dongpo still appear?