Recently, a major online movie called "Standing in the Way to Seize the Sword" quickly attracted the attention of the audience after it was released on the AI Qiyi platform. At first glance, the title of the movie and a group of unknown protagonists caused many viewers to have a preconceived impression of the film and question its quality, thinking that it might be another mediocre martial arts film. Some people even took it for granted. Thought it was going to be a bad movie. However, when the audience officially watched the movie, they discovered that they were wrong.
After the film was released, the box office ranked among the top three on the Internet, and the Douban comment area was unanimously praised by four or five stars. The audience praised: the fighting scenes in the film are thrilling, and the audience seems to be immersed in the scene. Now the quality of domestically produced films is getting better and better. The better!
First, let’s take a look at the plot. The film is adapted from the classic opera "Blocking Horses" and tells the story of the Yang sisters' brave journey into the Liao Kingdom in order to regain the Nine-Ringed Golden Feng Ding Song Sword lost by Yang Ye (played by Wu Yue), the God of War in the Northern Song Dynasty.
From the plot setting point of view, this does not have much new ideas, but Wu Yue added many unexpected plots and twists to the script, making the whole story more compact and exciting. Especially the various dangers and conspiracies in the inn kept the audience tense and expectant, making them laugh out loud and exciting at the same time. This kind of plot design makes the audience unable to predict what will happen next, full of surprises and freshness.
As for actors, Wu Yue, as the leading actor, producer and producer, once again demonstrated his excellent interpretation of martial arts roles. He vividly interpreted the image of Yang Ye, the God of War in the Northern Song Dynasty. He not only performed well in the fighting scenes, but also showed Yang Ye's inner firmness and chivalry through his delicate expressions and movements. Their co-stars Song Tianshuo and Zhang Xintong also performed well, adding many highlights to the movie. Yu Kang played the role of the villain vividly. His ferocity and cunning were just right, adding a layer of depression and tension to the entire story.
In terms of production, this online movie can be said to be a masterpiece. From costumes and props to set design, to photography and sound effects, every aspect demonstrates professionalism. Especially in the handling of the fighting scenes, Wu Yue chose actors who can really fight, and with the help of Yu Kang's action guidance, the action scenes were wonderful.
The entire movie does not have too many special effects, but focuses more on the explosiveness and realism of the action itself. This way of handling allows the audience to see the true spirit of martial arts, where every move is full of power and beauty.
Finally, I have to mention the fight scenes in the movie. Wu Yue once again showed his talent in martial arts. Every fight in the movie is exciting, with swords and guns intertwined and bloodshed. Wu Yue's pursuit of excellence in action design makes every action logical and beautiful. Especially the fight scene set off by wine, which combines the environment of an inn and drinking wine with the action design, is both natural and innovative. This kind of fighting scene makes the audience feel like they are in it, fighting with the protagonist group, and enjoying endless excitement and pleasure.
All in all, "Block the Horse and Seize the Sword", a major online movie, has redefined the status of martial arts films with a force that cannot be ignored. From the plot to the actors' performances to the production and action scenes, every aspect shows a professional and sophisticated level. The audience's five-star praise for this movie is not unreasonable, because it brings us a brand new martial arts experience. Wu Yue once again proved his ability to master martial arts characters, turning a seemingly ordinary story into a fascinating and blockbuster movie. I believe that as time goes by, this movie will continue to become a classic of martial arts films in the hearts of audiences!
