Congratulations to Sammo Hung, the eldest brother of Hong Kong film industry, for winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Academy Awards.
This award represents the highest honor for Hong Kong films. Sammo Hung has enough weight and deserves it.
Run Run Shaw, He Guanchang, Chang Cheh, Chow Wenhuai, Xiao Fangfang, Liu Jialiang, Ni Kuang, Wu Siyuan, Zhang Xinyan, Chu Yuan, Xie Xian, Xu Guanwen, Hu Feng and some Cantonese film actors and Cantonese opera performing artists have all won it.
In terms of international influence, Sammo Hung is not as good as his younger brother Jackie Chan, but in the Hong Kong film industry, Big Brother's status is as solid as a mountain.
comes from a film family and studied Peking Opera under Yu Zhanyuan of the China Academy of Drama. After
started training, he followed Han Yingjie from being a dragon and tiger martial artist to an assistant martial arts instructor, and then to being the sole martial arts instructor.
I have filmed King Hu’s movies and learned a lot from him. I have worked with Bruce Lee and I am full of praise for his kung fu. With the recommendation of director Bole Huang Feng and the support of Jiahe Films,
directed his first film "Monk San De and Chum Liu".
In the Hong Kong film industry, Lau Kar-leung is the first person to upgrade from martial arts instructor to director, while Sammo Hung is the second person. After
became the director, Sammo Hung's team, the Hong Jia Ban, further expanded. included Lam Ching-ying and Chen Huiyi, who were known as Bruce Lee's right-hand men.
also has juniors who study with him, such as Yuan Biao, Yuan Hua, Yuan Kui, Yuan Wu, etc.
also has Wu Ma, Liu Jiarong, Huang Xia, Di Wei, Dong Wei, Meng Hai, Zhong Fa, Qian Yuesheng, Zou Zhaolong, Qian Jiale, , etc. It can be said that there are a lot of talents.
As the leader of the Hong family class, he understands the strengths of each member. Some are suitable for being directors, some are suitable for behind the scenes, and some perform well in front of the stage.
Everyone who came out of the Hung family class can take on the leading role. Qian Jiale, who was the youngest at that time, is now also the president of the Hong Kong Action Stuntmen Guild.
As a director, Sammo Hung has a pioneering spirit. He is always a leader in fantasy action films, large-scale action comedies with stars, and military action films.
As an actor, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor twice, which is very rare among action actors.
The eldest brother, Sammo Hung, is an all-around filmmaker. Compared with his junior brother, Jackie Chan, he just can’t sing.
html On April 14th, at the 42nd Academy Awards Ceremony, I personally think that the members of the "Seven Little Fortunes" should be invited, including Jackie Chan, Yuen Biao, Yuan Kui, Yuan Hua, Yuan Qiu, Yuan De, Yuan Bin, Yuan Wu, etc. Give an award to Sammo Hung.
Sammo Hung won it, so the next Jackie Chan is not far away.
Taking advantage of Sammo Hung’s popularity, we are also making a prediction for the 42nd Academy Awards in advance today. If it is not accurate, you are welcome to slap us in the face later.
From the perspective of nominations, "Under the Day" leads with 16 nominations, followed by "Diary of a Young Man" and "Goldfinger" with 12 nominations each.
"Homicide" and "Vicious Tongue", 10 entries; "4 Pats 4 Family" and "Hope You Live Longer", 4 entries; "Breaking Point", "Lyrics" and "4 Pats 4 Family", 3 entries.
It’s okay not to mention the remaining films such as “Stealth”, “Disconnect”, and “Anti-Drug 3”.
Since it is a prediction, there must be reference standards. One is through the performance of the actors in the movie, and the other is the Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Annual Award and the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award. They are usually the outpost and weather vane of the Academy Awards.
ranked first, Hong Kong Film Directors Guild Annual Awards, Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai for "Goldfinger", Best Actress Yu Xiang Ning for "Under the Sun" , Best Film for "Venom", Best Director for Paul Cheng's "Homicide", the best Best New Actor Xie Yongyan for "May We Live Longer" and New Director Award to Zhuo Yiqian for "Diary of a Youth".
Second, the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award, Best Actor Wu Kangren (May You Live Longer), Best Actress Yu Xiangning (Under the Sun) , Best Director Li Zijun (The Eighth Suspect), Best Film " Murder Case".
So at the 42nd Academy Awards, who will win the Best Actor and Best Actress trophy?
01. Best Actress: Yu Xiangning's "Under the Day"
There is no doubt about this award. This year's Best Actress is a bit weak, and Yu Xiangning has no opponent. In the movie
, she plays an investigative reporter with a sense of justice, and her performance is very layered.
In order to investigate the truth, she never gives up, just like the heroines in martial arts movies.
02. New director: Zhuo Yiqian "Diary of a Youth"
Hong Kong movies have newcomers, and the nominated directors are all good.
For example, Wu Weilun, the director of "Vicious Tongue", which broke the box office record; Zhu Ziyan wrote, directed and acted in "May You Live Longer" based on her own novel, telling her own story.
Li Zijun's "The Eighth Suspect" sold 439 million at the box office in the mainland, breaking away from the co-productions of police and gangster movies in the past.
Jian Junjin, the director of "Under the Day", dared to challenge realistic themes and performed brilliantly.
They are all very good, but Zhuo Yiqian's "Diary of a Youth" has more advantages. Personally, I don't think there is much suspense about this award.
This is a thought-provoking movie, thinking about family life and the pain of youth as children grow up.
03. Best Actor: Dapeng's "The Eighth Suspect"
This award is the most suspenseful, so it is difficult to draw conclusions easily.
first eliminated Lu Zhenye from "Diary of a Youth". Compared with several predecessors, he is still young, so the nomination is a kind of affirmation.
Although Huang Zihua of "The Big Bad" has achieved amazing results at the box office, his performance may not be recognized by the judges. It is a bit difficult to win the award.
Tony Leung's performance in "Goldfinger" is naturally outstanding, but compared with himself, there is not much breakthrough.
The Academy Award means little to Wei Tsai. If he wins it, he will be crowned emperor for the sixth time. If he doesn't win it, no one will break his record.
Lin Baoyi's "Under the Day" has sufficient strength and qualifications. The role of the villain dean played is very breakthrough, and it is reasonable to win the award. The only thing
is worried about is whether the judges will consider the average award. After all, "Under the Sun" already has a heroine, and whether it can give another male lead.
From a personal perspective, I actually quite hope that Dapeng will act well. First of all, he will act well, with a good sense of depth and restraint, and he will not lose at all when playing against Lin Jiadong.
Then, in the history of the Academy Award for Best Actor, except for Jet Li, no mainland actor has been awarded. (If we take it more seriously, there are no Academy Award-winning actors in the mainland.)
There are quite a few actresses, such as Siqin Gaowa, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, Gong Li, Zhou Dongyu, Liu Yase, etc.
If Dapeng wins, it will be groundbreaking, and it will also bring discussion heat and topics to the Academy Awards.
Just as the Golden Rooster Award awarded the Best Actor to Tony Leung, it seems that the Academy Awards should reciprocate the favor.
However, judging from the usual conservatism of the Academy Awards, the possibility is relatively low. The best actor might be between Huang Zihua and Lin Baoyi.
04. Best Director: Paul Cheng of "Homicide"
The only one who can compete with Paul Cheng is Zhuang Wenqiang of "Goldfinger".
At the 40th Academy Awards, Cheng Baorui's "Wisdom Teeth" lost to the late director Chen Musheng's "Fury: Crime". This time it was his turn, after all, he was Johnnie To's hand-picked successor to Galaxy Image.
05. Best Supporting Actress: Liang Yongting "Under the Day"
This award should not be a big suspense. Liang Yongting had already won the Best Supporting Actress at the "17th Asian Film Awards" for her role as a victim of abuse. A retarded girl with a strong infectious energy.
There are two nominees for Best Supporting Actress in "Vicious Tongue", namely Liao Ziyu and Yang Siyong. The former won this award before for "Anita Mui". This time she plays the villain, with extremely lethal and cold eyes.
The latter partnered with Huang Zihua, a righteous and passionate lawyer, full of heroic spirit.
Jin Yanling in "Married Soon 2" has the most seniority. If she wins another award, she will have four Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress.
Verosa in "Diary of a Youth" is a stage actor. In the play, she plays a couple with Zheng Zhongji. Her strength should not be underestimated.
06. Best Supporting Actor: David Chiang in "Under the Sun"
The competition for supporting actor is quite fierce. Wu Kangren played an addict in "May We Live Forever", which requires high acting skills and won the award from the Critics Association. It is the best actor, and the supporting actor role is a bit of a test for him.
Xie Junhao in "Vicious Tongue" plays a righteous lawyer. When he confronts Huang Zihua, he has the upper hand in terms of momentum.
Huang Zile in "Youth Diary", although he is the youngest, his performance is extremely touching and can inspire people's desire to protect him.
As for Li Shangzheng in "44", although he is a prime supporting role in Stephen Chow's movies, his performance is quite satisfactory and he is not very competitive, so he can be excluded.
Jiang Dawei of "Under the Sun" is more likely to win the award. In the movie, he is like an old naughty boy, sometimes crazy and stupid, sometimes full of wisdom. His scenes opposite Yu Xiangning are very interesting.
There is another very key point. Er Dongsheng once brought Qin Pei two Best Supporting Actor trophies. Anyone who can bring good luck to his brother, I believe it is the second brother's turn this time.
07. Best Movie: "Diary of a Young Man"
There are 5 films shortlisted. "Vicious Tongue" has a high box office, but lacks the quality of a movie.
"Under the Day" excels in its realistic themes and its shooting techniques may be quite satisfactory; the style of "Goldfinger" is a bit inconsistent and slightly chaotic.
Zheng Baorui's "Murder Case" combines elements of numerology and police and criminals, which is relatively novel and more likely.
But personally I am more optimistic about "Diary of a Youth". First of all, the script structure is better, and then there is no deliberate sensationalism. It uses life details to interpret, and there is no preaching or reconciliation, which is very rare.
As for the remaining awards, I will not introduce them one by one here, but judging from the above awards, "Under the Day" is likely to be the biggest winner.
"Under the Sun" was invested and filmed by Louis Koo's Tianyi Film Company, and Yu Xiangning is also an artist of her company. Therefore, at the 42nd Academy Awards, film tycoon Goo Jai was the biggest winner. (Written by: Eleven)
