22 years ago, "Hedong Lion's Roar" starring Cecilia Cheung impressed countless audiences with its unique humor and romance and became a representative of classic romantic comedies.
Time flies. 22 years later, this classic IP work returns with a bang under the supervision of Ma Weihao and the direction of Fan Xiangnan. The new work " Gold Medal Hedong Lion Roar " is scheduled to be released in mid-May, arousing widespread expectations.
The new version of "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" not only continues the love core of the original work, but also carries out a comprehensive magical upgrade to the plot, adding oriental magical elements, breaking the limitations of "small doors and small households", and launching a shemale battle. A grand narrative of confrontation and fateful showdown.
Judging from the released posters and trailers, the new "Hedong Lion" Li Yuee faces many opponents alone, and the plot is tense and exciting.
At the same time, the two protagonists Chen Jichang and Li Yuee seem to be burdened with a heavier racial mission and fateful arrangement. Their love story has become more complicated and tortuous. Not only do they have to face powerful external enemies, but their inner choices are equally difficult.
Director Fan Xiangnan even mentioned that in order to cater to the taste of the current audience, in addition to the traditional love elements, the new version has carried out in-depth development of character settings, adding more intense confrontation and magical colors. This innovative attempt aims to adapt the old IP to a modern aesthetic while maintaining the original emotional depth.
It is worth mentioning that the filming period of "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" only took 3 months, while the post-production took 24 months, which shows that the production team attaches great importance to and invests in this remake. Every frame embodies the old and new team's cherishment of the original IP and passion for innovation.
As expected, although the show has been changed, at least the special effects are eye-catching.
Judging from the producer's words: "Gold Medal Hedong Lion's Roar" is not only a simple remake of the film, it is a magical sublimation and in-depth interpretation of the original work.
By adding oriental magical elements and themes of fate, the film retains the essence of classic romantic comedy while also bringing a new visual and emotional experience to the audience.
But are all current directors so wild?
The ancient puppet works have been directly upgraded to "fantasy gods and demons" works, and the entanglement of "fatalism" has also been added. Is this still an ancient puppet? Are these all "fairy tales, fantasy and ancient puppets"?
Moreover, if I remember correctly, the story of "Hedong Lion's Roar" is adapted from "historical allusions", and TVB has filmed it many times.
According to legend, in the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a Longqiu layman named Chen Jichang. His family was prominent and very wealthy, but he had no talent, so he lived in seclusion in his hometown. If celebrities came to visit, he would be treated as a distinguished guest. This made him one of the celebrities among the scholars. Very famous.
Su Shi Su Dongpo, in the process of being demoted, forged a deep friendship with Chen Jichang. Compared with the friendship between Chen Jichang and Su Shi, the story of Chen Jichang and his wife Liu Yuee is more famous.
Liu Yue'e is a famous fierce wife. "The Lion's Roar in the East" refers to Liu Yue'e. Cecilia Cheung's "The Lion's Roar in the East" was a combination of this history to create a masterpiece.
But now, the remake of "Hedong Lion's Roar" has directly become a "god and devil drama" ?
Generally speaking: when new ideas are injected into this old IP, new vitality will appear, and the viewing experience will be richer and more three-dimensional.
From the perspective of adaptation: this idea is very "good".
But "Hedong Lion's Roar" has a historical prototype, and there is also a plot involving Su Shi in the play. I am curious: after this magic change, can "foodie" Su Dongpo still appear?
