The chasing process in July can be described in one word as "ups and downs", expecting "Liquelis " to be consecrated, and the result is a direct thunderstorm; expecting "Contract Kiss" to be complete, but after all, it is still unsatisfactory. And "Cyberpunk: Edge Walker", like a savior who fell from the sky, turned things around and cured my "mental internal friction".
I don't know what the criteria for judging the quality of animation works are, but in my opinion, animation can be divided into three realms - if an animation is empty in its core, has nothing to say, and can't touch the audience at all, then it It's just a "humble work"; if an animation has a good production and idea, but requires the audience to actively explore its value, then it may be a "excellent work"; if an animation can integrate excellent soul into the whole work The work, the audience only needs to feel it lightly to resonate and touch the heartstrings, then it is a "magical work".
For me personally, "Cyberpunk: Edgewalker" definitely belongs to the last category, and it is the only masterpiece that can match "86 War Zone"; It has become an eternal monument in the entire history of animation development. Next, I will lead you to analyze what is shocking in "Cyberpunk: Edge Walker" (hereinafter referred to as "Edge Walker").
1. Art production comparable to world famous paintings and substantial object filling
This is my first feeling when I watch "Edge Walker".
Bright color matching; bizarre light and shadow changes; nuanced character depiction. Every frame is an enjoyment, every second is an unforgettable visual feast for a lifetime. Of all the advantages of painting, the one that strikes me the most is the richness of its images. Every scene in the animation is as big as a building, a bridge; as small as a trash can, a cardboard box, every detail is full of details, all of which are devoted to the endless efforts of the production team.
is here, you and I feel immersed in every moment, we are no longer outside, we seem to be the residents of the night city, the characters in the animation, their frowns, smiles, sorrows and joys are closely related to us. At this moment, we break the dimensional wall, resonate with each character at the same frequency, connect our hearts and hands, and breathe together.
Secondly, there are a lot of high-quality objects in the animation. For example, the image of running in the desert was used in the sixth episode to show Mann's spiritual world. In my opinion, the act of "running" itself represents the obsession in his heart-to pursue it no matter what; and the end of the road is his final destination; the reason why it is in the desert where the scorching sun hangs high, here It should also be focusing on showing the hardships and loneliness of his journey.
also in the fourth episode, with the rocket lift off, the two kiss deeply in the moonlight. The rocket lifted off here suggests the rapid development of their relationship; in the composition, although David is still small compared to the moon, at this moment, he is the only one in Lucy's heart. The feeling is vivid on the paper.
In addition to the above content, "Edge Walker" itself uses the cyberpunk-style world as its creative carrier, which is also a key to its success-because the highly developed society in the future is full of infinite imagination, and this alone gives The author's rich play possibilities.
Second, the multi-faceted character shaping and conflict comparison
Character is the core of an animation, but also the soul of an animation.
There is no absolute justice and no absolute evil in Edgewalker. Because the whole society has been distorted under the control of capital, the original intention of doctors is no longer to save the dying; the goal of the police is no longer to restore justice; the existence of schools is no longer to teach and educate people. Money has become the standard by which everything is measured, and power has become the yardstick by which everything is judged. In the
animation, whether it is Arasaka, NCPD or military technology, in the usual value evaluation system, they should represent order, fairness and justice; but in fact, they forcefully takeRobbery, using one's wealth and status to create injustice and poverty.
On the other hand, the protagonist David and his party, although their behavior is not so "just", but they have their own principles, support each other at critical moments, abide by the contract; Help. In contrast to the two, the irony of the entire animation is suddenly full. Of all the characters in
, the one that touches me the most is the hero David.
At first, like countless people at the bottom of Night City, he worried about his livelihood every day, but even though his family was poor, his mother Gloria still sent him to study at Arasaka Academy, and even worked overtime every day until late at night, just to make his son Become a top person in Arasaka. It is a pity that fate played with him ruthlessly. His mother was seriously injured in a car accident during the firefight, and soon died due to a delay in treatment. Since then, his dream of studying was completely shattered.
In fact, David's situation here represents a kind of social group image - there are countless people like him who want to break the shackles of class through their own efforts, but under the heavy pressure of reality, after all, it is useless, and they can only suffer fate silently of injustice. But he was lucky. He got Sian Westan by chance, and he was in the night city, and he gained his own friendship and love; but he was unfortunate. destiny.
Throughout the work, David seems to have been living for the dreams of others, but in fact, he wants to respond to everyone's expectations in this way to protect himself and his loved ones. He is like a ray of spark in the endless night, lighting up Lucy and inspiring the hearts of countless people. Even if it is finally extinguished, his legend will continue to be passed on - "Life is great, and death is glorious"!
3. In-depth plot and explosive emotional tension
In response to this, we will take the ending part of episode 10 as an example to illustrate.
starts from the 17:37 second, along with the song "I Really Want to Stay At Your House" (this is my favorite music in the whole animation, no one), all the memories of the past flooded into my heart, Ann Wistein starts, David and Adam Hammer start the ultimate showdown.
Immediately afterwards, with the explosion, David shattered the glass and flew out of the building with Lucy. At this time, due to the excessive use of the prosthetic body, David's spirit was on the verge of collapse. Just at the last minute, Lucy took the initiative to kiss him to restore his spirit - the power of love, which can transcend everything.
In the picture at this time, the figures of the two seem to be standing in the middle of the moon - this is Lucy's dream, to escape the bondage of this world with David and run towards freedom, the emotions at this time have also been pushed to a climax. Immediately afterwards, Lucy and David fall together - Lucy faces the moon and David faces the ground, implying the different fates of the two.
"This is the only way I can protect you in this city. I can't protect my mom or Mann, but I want to protect you." He has also made mistakes and lost too much, but at this moment, he protects the person he loves the most—and the person he loves the most. Perhaps, this is all he can do in this world, and it is also his best ending.
So, get away
So then go away It's not as beautiful as it is depicted in the super dream, and I can only be bound inin a thick spacesuit. But at this time, David was no longer by her side.
4. Conclusion
"Edge Walker" This animation adopts " violent aesthetics " and exaggeration, and there is also no lack of "comedy" content. But there is no way to hide its inner essence - a tragedy - and it is doomed. But it is the core of its scars that doubles its artistic expression and value.
In general, "Edgewalker" is definitely the ceiling of the game adaptation animation in recent years, and its value is not just an animation.
text: Shallow wind Qixia.
This article is an original animation commentary, Yuanye two-dimensional public number , be a maverick animation person, welcome to like and recommend, and prohibit reprinting.
