Speaking of the enduring martial arts dramas in the film and television industry, except for the novel adaptations of the two martial arts masters Jin Yong and Gu Long. I believe that there should only be a series of film and television dramas like "The Wind and Cloud" that can be indistinguishable from these two works. Among the series of martial arts dramas in "The Wind and Clouds", the most popular is the movie "The Wind and Clouds Dominate the World" which was released in Hong Kong in 1998, and the film also called "The Wind and Clouds Dominates the World" which was launched in the Mainland in 2002. TV series.
"The Wind and Clouds Dominate the World" movie version
Of course, these two film and television works, also named "The Wind and Clouds Dominate the World", are all based on the Hong Kong cartoonist Mr. Ma Rongcheng's "Wind and Clouds" comics. Among them, the movie version of "Wind and Cloud Dominates the World" is produced by Jiahe Company. In addition, the famous Hong Kong director Liu Weiqiang directed, and many powerful actors such as Aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng, Chiba Shinichi, Yang Gongru and Shu Qi starred. And it was this kind of investment and lineup that made the film, after its release in Hong Kong in 1998, won an ultra-high box office of 41.5 million Hong Kong dollars (the Hong Kong box office champion in 1998).
"The Wind and Clouds Dominate the World" TV series
As for the TV series "The Wind and Clouds Dominates the World" which premiered in 2002, it is even more familiar to the majority of mainland audiences. The play is starring many powerful actors such as Zhao Wenzhuo, He Rundong, Chiba Shinichi, Tao Hong, Jiang Qinqin, etc. The filming location was set in the beautiful Sichuan Leshan Scenic Area.
The TV series version
of "The Wind and Cloud Dominates the World", coupled with the extensive use of computer animation in the production of special effects, made the audience at that time a bright spot. It is said that the TV series version of "Wind and Cloud Dominates the World" was even more popular than other classic TV series such as "Kangxi Dynasty" and "The Granary of the World".
"The Wind and Cloud Dominates the World" TV series
and the new movie that Xiaobian wants to introduce to you today is precisely related to these two classic film and television works. Because, the title of this new movie is called "Fengyun 3: Broken Waves". So, what is the quality of the third sequel of this "Wind and Cloud" series? Next, let's go see what happened together!
"Wind and Cloud Dominates the World" movie version
First of all, we look at the first "Wind and Cloud" series of movies, "The Wind and Clouds Dominate the World", that the film's classic status in the Hong Kong film industry has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Especially in the casting of each role, it can almost be said to be impeccable.
"The Wind and Cloud Dominates the World" movie version
For example, Aaron Kwok's version of "Bu Jingyun", Zheng's version of "Nie Feng", etc., these characters are basically in line with the original work, especially the hero who plays Chiba Shinichi. Known as "characters coming out of comics".
It can be seen that the Hong Kong film and television circle still has considerable strength when shooting the "Fengyun" series of movies.
"Feng Yun 2" poster
However, Peng Fa and Peng Shun's subsequent film work "Feng Yun 2" directed again by the two brothers, however, received mixed reviews from the audience. Although, at that time, there were powerful actors from Hong Kong such as Ren Dahua and Nicholas Tse. Moreover, its special effects are much more advanced than the first one. However, because the storyline did not meet the audience's expectations, its reputation was indeed worse than the first one.
"Wind and Cloud 2" stills
However, nowadays, Gu Tianle has once again bought the film rights of "Wind and Cloud". Moreover, it is said that it has been decided to start shooting the third work-"Fengyun 3: Broken Waves".
It is worth mentioning that this time in the main plot of "Fengyun 3: Broken Waves", the direction of Broken Wave will be the main line of the film and television plot. At the same time, Koo Tianle also hopes to invite Ekin Cheng and Aaron Kwok to perform again. However, it is said that the two agents have already made a statement, claiming to read the script before deciding whether to participate.
Louis Koo
Generally speaking, the third film of the "Storm" series is already a certainty. Moreover, judging from the act of buying the copyright, Gu Tianle is bound to strike hard this time. Therefore, the release of "Feng Yun 3: Broken Waves" is just around the corner. It might even be possible that with the current film and television industry shooting technology, it may surpass "The Wind and Cloud Dominates the World"!
