"The Story of Wukong", as an online novel, has aroused strong resonance among readers after its publication in 2000. It has always been in a relatively prominent position among many online novels, and even has the reputation of "the first online book". Where is the author now? An alternative interpretation of the characters and plot of "Journey to the West" from the perspective of a modern person, by reconstructing the character and experience of the classic characters, reveals another version of "Journey to the West".
classic IP
"Journey to the West" is a traditional Chinese literary masterpiece. The writing is humorous and pungent, the characters are vivid and full, the plot is rich, the meaning is deep, the audience is also wide, and it is basically a literary work suitable for all ages. In recent years, the popularity of IP movies has continued to increase. As a classic IP, "Journey to the West" is also well-known overseas. For hundreds of years, there have been countless works derived from "Journey to the West", including a large number of movie works. , Such as "Journey to the West: Conquering the Devil" (2013), "Journey to the West: A Rare in Heaven" (2014), "Journey to the West: The Great Sage Returns" (2015), "Journey to the West: Monkey King Fights Three Bone Spirits" (2016), "Tang Xuanzang" (2016), "Big Dream Journey to the West" (2017), "Journey to the West" (2017), "Wukong Biography" (2017), etc.
These works are both good and bad. Although the audience will scold and spit, the "Journey to the West" is still a classic, which also proves the charm of traditional literary masterpieces from the side. Even after several years, it can still continue. Affect posterity. The
movie "The Legend of Wukong" is directed by Guo Zijian and co-starred by Peng Yuyan, Ni Ni, Ou Hao, Shawn Yue, Zheng Shuang, Qiao Shan, and Yang Di. It tells the story of the Monkey King who had not yet become the Monkey King five hundred years ago and refused to obey the fate of heaven. , The story of a struggle against the gods of heaven and earth.
The plot of "The Legend of Wukong" is completely different from "Journey to the West", and the narrative method is different. "Journey to the West" adopts the traditional chapter structure, which is a complete story of Tang monk and apprentice four people from the west. "Biography" does not adopt the traditional narrative structure. In the film, not only the narrative perspective is constantly switched, but also multiple clues are advanced together, there are a large number of flashbacks, and the time and space span is very large.
Because everyone's interpretation of "Wukong Biography" is different, including the author did not give a clear plot direction, the whole structure of the novel is loose and open, and readers can interpret according to their own understanding. This is very popular for novels, but it hurts the movie audience, so it caused the story of this movie to be messy. The director wanted a lot, but he didn’t have the ability to grasp it. So some viewers gave this movie the following comment: The story, you can only look at special effects."
visual effects
have to say, the visual effects of "Wukong Biography" are still great, "finally it is not 5 mao special effects!" I believe this is the first time many people have watched the movie. The reaction, in fact, from "Painted Skin" and "Monster Hunting" to "Looking for the Dragon" and "The Great Wall", the special effects of domestic films have made a qualitative leap. Although some are cooperating with foreign special effects, "Wukong Biography" 90% of the special effects shots are produced by the domestic special effects company MORE VFX. According to official information, there are as many as 1,750 special effects shots in the whole film, accounting for more than 78% of the entire movie. The length of the special effects group list at the end is absolutely longer than It's Hollywood.
In fact, when watching "The Legend of Wukong", I still feel a touch, because from the keying special effects in "Journey to the West" in 1986 to the later composite special effects, and the five-mao special effects and netizens special effects that everyone has been complaining about, Chinese film and television The special effects technology in the work has been advancing and getting better and better. Although "The Story of Wukong" does not disclose its production cost, it is not cheap just to look at it. It can be called the word "conscience". That is to say, under the heavy special effects of the movie, it will appear that the movie has become weak in terms of plot. In fact, many foreign movies have good special effects, but without the storyline, everyone can close their eyes and blow. Why do you have to laugh at domestic movies? What?
To be honest, it is because it is a "domestic movie"! I always have to be strict with my own. After all, who else will care if I don’t scold myself? The audience is the best acceptance officer. Domestic films grew up in the sound of spitting. You can learn a lot from a bite. Don't make this mistake again next time. Seeing such a good movie special effects, you really should have a good script. Come with.
female character
"Wukong"Biography" highlights the expression of love stories, the movie has become fuller, and the emotions are more delicate. The plot of fighting and killing in "Journey to the West" has become a love of life and death in "The Legend of Wukong".
The love between Zixia and Wukong has been sought after by more people with the popularity of "A Big Story Westward Journey". On this basis, "The Story of Wukong" has also constructed a more touching love story. Wukong and Zixia are in love each other, but because of heaven The existence of precepts has to be separated.
In addition to Azi, there are three other female roles in the movie. Ayao, Ayue, and Xiaolong Girl
all showed their love and dedication to their feelings in different ways. Several actresses have good acting skills. The extra points for styling can make the audience enter the play, and everyone has different feelings for Monkey King.
Ni Ni's protagonist Azi in "The Story of Wukong" is a combination of Ayao and Zixia in the original work.
A Yao is the fairy beside the Queen Mother, who exists like a leaf under a big tree.
Ayao’s infatuation is with gratitude. She thanked Sun Wukong for taking her to Huaguoshan and let her know what is alive. So when she faced the punishment of the Jade Emperor, she said, “I just understood then. Why are those fairies willing to starve on the ground, because no one says the word'gift' to them, and they don't live by the word'gift'..."
Ayao's resistance is for dignity
Zixia's infatuation with worship, She feels like a girl, that Monkey King is the hero in her eyes. When everyone is afraid of this "monster", only A Zi thinks he has a "soul". When approaching Monkey King, Zi hopes that Monkey King will take him with him. Although the hope was finally shattered, she chose silence because she could wait.
But the death of Monkey King made her understand the ruthlessness of God. Her resistance and death are for human nature, so she loves Monkey King passionately.
Ayue’s infatuation is very dreamy, arranging stars for the canopy itself is a very dreamy career, even if the marshal of the canopy becomes a pig, and even forgets Ayue, she will continue to work for him and become heaven for him The most beautiful scenery here, Ayue here is not a high-cold Chang'e, but a gentle, virtuous, infatuated woman with a small bird.
In order to wait for her lover, she was willing to leave the burning moon palace, and finally waited for her lover when the ashes disappeared. For thousands of years, Ayue has been writing her love with stars. This is not loneliness and despair, but a purposeful wait.
Xiaolongnv’s infatuation is very mysterious. The role of Xiaolongnv is very mysterious. In front of Tang Seng, she is either a fish or a horse. She has never shown her real body, but the only constant is her admiration for Tang Seng. She spends her life Answered the question about love: "Do you choose any direction to swim towards the same destiny?" When Tang Seng died, she would no longer live alone, but her death was not a martyrdom, but a devotion, which allowed all Dedication that everyone remembers. (Little Dragon Girl is a character in the novel and has not been added to the movie)
actually read the novel and then watch the movie, you will find that the four female characters are more vivid, because they are the new elements of the author, and everyone is independent and free. There is no bondage, and it does not exist for the purpose of becoming someone's accessory. Their love is not stingy, it is more about love and hope.
In fact, Yu Feihong's acting skills are also very good, that is, the stylist is not strong, and he is sneered by others when he appears on the stage. Fortunately, his looks can hold up.
Conclusion: Although
"The Story of Wukong" has a score of 5.1 on Douban, many people will pass it. This is not because the audience’s requirements are too high, but the film does have shortcomings. First of all, as a film, it is necessary to tell a good story. The special effects audiences are very satisfied, but the story is not good, and they can't afford a blockbuster film. This is the same as other magical works in recent years, such as "The Promise", "The Romance of the Gods", "The Legend of the Dragon Pearl"... It's all big investment, big production, but there is no basic good story.
Fortunately, every character is outstanding, especially female characters. The performance of the actors will not disappoint, after all, the audience will still see it with care.
Only not eager for quick success and instant benefit, and live up to the classics left to us by history, can we live up to the gift of literature.
