wrote about "Iron Horse" a few days ago. The article mentioned that in 1993 alone, 8 Huang Feihong-themed films were released in Hong Kong, and 7 versions of Huang Feihong appeared.
Then, a friend wanted to talk about Once Upon a Time.
Now, let’s talk about it.
Who is Huang Feihong?
Huang Feihong was born in Nanhai County, Guangdong on July 9, 1856. His original name was Huang Xixiang and his courtesy name was Dayun. His childhood name was Fei Xiong, and when he grew up, he named himself Fei Hong. Therefore, Huang Feihong is not his real name. When the movie talks about the young boy Huang Feihong, his father Huang Qiying always calls him "Feihong" one after another. Of course it is wrong. If he wants to call him "Feihong", he should be called "Flying Bear". Many people think that he is from Foshan, but in fact he is not. He just lived in Foshan for a period of time with Huang Qiying, and spent more time in Guangzhou.
Huang Feihong in the movie is dressed in a long robe. Many people think that he lived very early. In fact, he died of illness on April 17, 1925, at the age of 69. Next year is 2025, which means that it is less than 100 years since Huang Feihong died. Among people alive today, there are still people who lived in the same era as Huang Feihong. For example, the top living leader of our party, Li Songping, was born in 1917, and the last living founding major general Wang Fuzhi was born in 1923. They are all related to Huang Feihong. Feihong lived in the same era.
The prototype of "Thirteenth Aunt", Huang Feihong's fourth wife Mo Guilan, died in 1982, and lived in the same era as many senior movie fans today.
time is not far away.
What's more, Mo Guilan herself is the descendant of "Mojiquan", and she has also served as the martial arts instructor for many Huang Feihong-themed movies.
However, when it comes to Huang Feihong's fame, he also has a good apprentice, "Pork Wing" Lin Shirong. It's not that Lin Shirong is so powerful, but that Lin Shirong has an apprentice named Zhu Yuzhai.
Since ancient times, China has valued culture over martial arts, and those who practice martial arts have always been associated with gangsters. This is indeed related to the low level of education of many people who practice martial arts. Once martial arts has a relationship with culture, great changes will inevitably occur.
The hooligans are not to be feared, but the hooligans are literate.
The name Zhu Yuzhai is not very famous, but after Huang Feihong died, he had deeds of daring his master. He began to compile relevant information, and in 1933, he began to serialize "The Farewell of Huang Feihong" in "Industrial and Commercial Evening News", "Everything is documented" and "Based on his life experience".
Later, this serial series was compiled and published, and its name was "The Farewell of Huang Feihong". This book introduced the legendary life of Huang Feihong in detail, highlighted Huang Feihong's superb martial arts and heroic spirit of chivalry, and also introduced Huang Feihong. The deeds of Fei Hung's father Huang Qiying, master Lin Fook Sing, apprentices Liang Kuan, Lin Sai Wing and many martial arts masters.
Because there is a book, it can easily be adapted into a film and television drama, so Once Upon a Time became very popular.
In fact, there is more than one famous martial arts master in Guangdong, Huang Feihong. Among the "Ten Tigers of Guangdong", the "top ten tigers" are Hong Xiguan, Fang Shiyu, Tong Qianjin, Wen Liangyu, Hu Huiqian, Li Cuiping, Li Bofu, Fang Xiaoyu, Fang Meiyu, Lu Acai ", as well as the Xia family boxing champion Yin Lin, Jiulong Fist Huang Chengke, Iron Sand Palm Su Heihu, Shadowless Kick Huang Qiying, Soft Palm Zhou Tai, Heyang Fist Tan Jiyun, Seven Star Fist Li Renchao, Eagle Claw in "The Last Ten Tigers" Wang Chen Tiezhi, Drunken Master Su Can (Su Qier), Iron Bridge Sanliang Kun (Master Lin Fook Sing), actually do not include Huang Feihong, but his father Huang Qiying is among the "Last Ten Tigers", and Liang Kun is his master .
Therefore, in the Guangdong martial arts world, Huang Feihong is not as famous as his predecessors, and he died in poverty in his later years.
Of course, some people say that Huang Feihong is just an ordinary artist who sells bruises. After all, it is also a slander. , Huang Feihong was employed as a martial arts coach of the Guangzhou Navy, and was admitted to the position of "Jingxun Flag Bearer" in the Guangzhou General Yamen. Later, he was invited by Liu Yongfu, the director of the Guangdong Provincial Militia, to serve as the head coach of the Guangdong Militia. This is obviously not something ordinary people can do. To do something, you must have great prestige and a high level of martial arts.
By the way, many Huang Feihong movies mentioned that Huang Feihong was the chief instructor of the "Black Flag Army" Liu Yongfu. In fact, he was the chief instructor of Liu Yongfu when he organized a militia in Guangzhou in his later years, and was not in the Black Flag Army. Served in positions. Moreover, it is impossible for Huang Feihong to travel back to Lin Zexu's era to ban smoking. Considering his cultural level, it was impossible for him to sit down and discuss revolution with Sun Yat-sen, who had returned from overseas.
Next, let’s talk about the image of Huang Feihong on the screen.
In early ancient times, the first generation Huang Feihong was led by Guan Dexing, a staid old man.
He belonged to Guan Dexing.
Guan Dexing was born in June 1905. In other words, when Huang Feihong died (October 1924), Guan Dexing was already 19 years old and an adult. He had some understanding of Huang Feihong's deeds.
engaged in Cantonese opera in his early years and was good at playing Guan Yunchang. As early as 1932, he started acting in movies across the border, starring in "Song Girl", which was screened in Guangzhou and Hong Kong for three consecutive months. During the Anti-Japanese War, he actively participated in the Anti-Japanese War, actively performed charity performances, organized charity donations, and went to the United States to raise funds, making considerable contributions. In response to his contribution to the Anti-Japanese War, He Xiangning gave him an exquisite paper fan and wrote, "Patriotic artists, every trickle down will be returned to the public."
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, he returned to Hong Kong and resumed his old career. Starting from 1946, Guan Dexing spent three years writing "The Legend of Huang Feihong", but it was not published and was directly adapted into a movie by him.
Therefore, from 1949, Guan Dexing became the spokesperson of Huang Feihong.
From 1949 to 1994, Guan Dexing filmed a total of 77 movies in the "Once Upon a Time" series!
77, this series is also included in the "Guinness World Records" and is known as the longest movie series in the world. As for the 007 series, Zatoichi series, and Batman series, they are not worthy of carrying shoes for Once Upon a Time!
Because the lives of Guan Dexing and Huang Feihong intersect, in Guan Dexing's version of Huang Feihong, Master Huang is the image of an adult, with a calm personality, an unsmiling character, and the appearance of a great master with a straight face, just like in the drama Laosheng, old-fashioned and rigorous.
In an era when movies are mainly drama-based, Guan Dexing's acting style is naturally no problem. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be as many performances as 77, so market selection is crucial.
Among them, "Thirteenth Aunt" Mo Guilan was an early film consultant and martial arts instructor.
If you want to really study Once Upon a Time in China, look at some of Guan Dexing's early films, especially the first five ("The True Story of Once Upon a Time: The Whip Wind Extinguishes the Candle", "The Legend of Once Upon a Time: Burning Overlord's Manor", "The Legend of Once Upon a Time Episode 3: Bloody Battle and Flowing Flowers") "The Bridge", "Once Upon a Time Episode 4: The Return of Liang Kuan" and "The Finale of Once Upon a Time") are still worth watching, because they are very close to the real Huang Feihong.
In the early days, in addition to Guan Dexing, there were several actors who played Huang Feihong.
The second Wong Fei Hung was played by Cantonese opera niche Bai Yutang . However, under the shadow of Guan Dexing, he only participated in "Once Upon a Time in Peace (Part 1)" (1953) co-directed by Ling Yun and Wang Tianlin. and "Once Upon a Time in Peace to Save Haizhuang Temple (Part 2 Finale)" (1953) are two Huang Feihong movies. These two films have been lost, and not even the final photos are left, so we can't talk much about them.
Time entered the 1970s, and Hong Kong movies ushered in its first golden period. During this period, due to his advanced age, Kwan Tak-hing's starring role in Once Upon a Time was already at the end of its tether. But Huang Feihong IP has been formed, so several new versions began to enter the exploratory era.
In 1973, Shaw Brothers produced "Once Upon a Time" directed by He Menghua, and Master Huang was played by Shaw Brothers' top green leaf Gu Feng . Gu Feng was the leading actor in Shaw Brothers at that time. His version of Wong Fei Hung was very powerful and magnanimous. However, this version of Wong Fei Hung was written as a character who endured humiliation and endured heavy burdens. He was so aggrieved that the audience dug holes in the floorboards. . Although this version is blessed by Shaw Brothers' excellent martial arts team, the martial arts action is naturally much better than Mr. Guan Dexing's version. Unfortunately, the story is not strong, making this version of Once Upon a Time unsuccessful, and Gu Feng can only go back again. Playing the villain.
In 1974, Shaw Brothers launched a new version of Huang Feihong. This time, after learning from the lesson, the director invited Wang Feng, who had collaborated with Guan Dexing on many films, to direct, and used Shi Zhongtian to play Huang Feihong. This version of the film is " Huang Feihong takes Ding Caipao for justice." Shi Zhongtian, like Gu Feng, has played many negative roles in Shaw Brothers' martial arts films. He is also a golden green leaf. He has also collaborated with director Cheng Gang in gambling films. In terms of image alone, he can play Huang Feihong. However, this time the problem arises with the director. As an old director, Wang Feng is obviously not adaptable to the new trend of the 1970s. This leads to Shi Zhongtian's version of Huang Feihong being particularly flat, and the characters are pale, with a sense of charlatanism, but little He has the mastery and temperament of a generation of masters.
restarted twice, trying to succeed Guan Dexing, but failed. Shaw Brothers had no choice but to start over again and came up with the idea of young Huang Feihong. As a result, Liu Jialiang's version, Jackie Chan's version, and Huang Yuanshen's version were released one after another.
However, it is worth mentioning that there is also a Shi Jian version "I am Huang Feihong" in the senior version. This is a TV series directed by Xiao Sheng and first broadcast in 1991. Shi Jian is also a professional villain. His version of Huang Feihong looks very similar to Guan Dexing's version. He is not angry but powerful, calm and friendly. Mr. Shi's acting skills are still very stable. However, the protagonist of this drama is actually Liang Jin (Liang Kuan) played by Aaron Kwok. The title of the movie is "Once Upon a Time" but he is not the protagonist. It is a bit awkward. The young Aaron Kwok's acting skills are not good, and the influence of this drama is also very weak.
The youth version of Once Upon a Time was popularized by Jackie Chan
As mentioned above, the two versions of Once Upon a Time in Shaw Brothers including Gu Feng and Shi Zhongtian were promoted, but both failed, so we had to start a new one.
The first to bear the brunt was "Lu Atai and Wong Fei Hung" (1976) directed and starred by Liu Jialiang, written by Ni Kuang, starring Liu Jiahui as the young Wong Feihong, Chen Guantai as Lu Atai, and co-starring martial arts stars Wang Yu and Li Lili.
This version of Huang Feihong played by Liu Jialiang is the same as in "The Great Hero Fearless". First, his father Huang Qiying did not teach him martial arts, so he had to figure it out on his own. Later, Lu Acai took him under his tutelage and asked him to contact Wulang Bagua stick method and wood. Martial arts such as human stakes finally became the basis of the Grandmaster.
This version of Huang Feihong is also more serious than lively and lacks charm. The story would still hold true if it were another person's life, but it is not as good as Lu Acai played by Chen Guantai.
Later, Liu Jiahui, Ni Kuang and Liu Jialiang produced a sequel to this story, "Martial Arts" in 1981. Liu Jialiang continued to star in Huang Feihong, and Huang Qiying was played by Gu Feng, who had played Huang Feihong. The story was much better.
However, Liu Jiahui's version of Once Upon a Time has little impact, but "Lu A Cai and Wong Fei Hung" is worth mentioning, because it is the foundation work for Liu Jialiang to establish the "hard bridge and hard horse" action. This work, together with the subsequent "Thirty-Six Chambers of Shaolin", made Liu Jialiang a representative figure of hard-core martial arts, which complemented Yuen Woo-Ping and Sammo Hung's "Fistes and Embroidered Legs" school, and was listed as the two major schools of Hong Kong action movies.
Therefore, "Lu A Cai and Once Upon a Time in China" is a movie worth watching, but what deserves more attention is the director Liu Jialiang, not Liu Jiahui who starred in Once Upon a Time.
Lau Ka Fai failed to hold up the image of the young Wong Fei Hung. The
banner fell on Jackie Chan.
"Drunken Master" was released in 1987. Jackie Chan quickly became popular and became the most representative masterpiece of his life.
Jackie Chan's version of Once Upon a Time is lively and interesting, smart and cute, full of youthful vitality and extremely charming. "Drunken Master" successfully combines Chinese martial arts with Keaton Buster and Lloyd-style comedy, forming a "vaudeville" Kung Fu model that takes into account the viewing and entertainment of Kung Fu in terms of strength and shape. Sex has created a self-contained comedy Kung Fu model for Jackie Chan.
However, this version of Huang Feihong is dressed in the costumes of the Republic of China, which is very different from the Huang Feihong that everyone imagined.
So, everyone accepts Jackie Chan and this cute character, but they don’t accept his name being Huang Feihong.
Even if Jackie Chan later filmed "Drunken Master 2", it is still the same. He only belongs to Jackie Chan, not Once Upon a Time.
Therefore, "Drunken Master" popularized Jackie Chan, but it did not popularize Once Upon a Time.
In addition, there is an Huang Yuanshen version of Youth Once Upon a Time, called "Youth Once Upon a Time". It was first broadcast in 1981, directed by Xiao Sheng, the same director of Shi Jian's version of "Once Upon a Time in China". The appearance of Huang Feihong in this movie is more in line with the identity of Huang Feihong's master. He is more stable and restrained, and has an extraordinary aura. However, what everyone likes more about Huang Yuan-shen is his starring role as Fearless. The preconception is too powerful and lingering. They can't fall in love with or accept his transformation as Huang Fei-hong, just like everyone can't accept Six Other images of young children outside of "Journey to the West".
time, still waiting, waiting for Jet Li to be born.
Jet Li, the eternal spokesperson of Once Upon a Time
In 1991, Tsui Hark teamed up with Jet Li to film "Once Upon a Time in the Sky", which became an instant hit.
video is popular. Jet Li, who has retired from the film and television industry and made a comeback, is also popular again. Huang Feihong finally got his own spokesperson and became completely popular.
Jet Li's version of Once Upon a Time is the most classic Once Upon a Time in history and cannot be debated. Jet Li has transformed himself into Huang Feihong.
Jet Li, a martial arts major, has solid martial arts skills, an outstanding image, piercing eyes, and the demeanor of a martial arts master. His movements are smooth and flowing, and his signature empty steps and bright palms are deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Tsui Hark's version of Once Upon a Time was filmed in a total of six films, of which Jet Li starred in four of them, including "Once Upon a Time in the Sky", "Once Upon a Time in China", "Once Upon a Time in the World", "Once Upon a Time in the Lion King" and "Once Upon a Time in China". "Lion of the Western Regions", and the other two "Once Upon a Time 4: The Wind of Kings" and "Once Upon a Time 5: Dragon City Annihilation" starring Zhao Wenzhuo.
This is strange, why is it that in a good series, Zhao Wenzhuo is shoehorned into the middle, with Jet Li playing the entire role? Isn’t it cool?
The question is, Jet Li would probably ask the same question.
This involves a piece of gossip. That is the story about Jet Li. Jet Li, who originally quit the film and television industry, chose to come back. First, he followed director Luo Wei and followed the trend of fashion action movies that were popular at the time. He filmed "The Dragon in the World" and also invited Stephen Chow as a supporting role. However, After the film was released, the box office was not very good and it failed.
Therefore, David Luo, the son of director Luo Wei, took action and persuaded Jet Li to sign with Golden Harvest instead, and David Luo also became Jet Li's agent.
However, this David Luo bullied Jet Li for being a mainlander. After Jet Li starred in "Once Upon a Time in China" and became popular, Jet Li should have made a lot of money. However, the actual situation is that Jet Li didn't even get a penny of his salary, it was all deducted by David Luo.
The filming of "Once Upon a Time 2: Men Should Be Strong" has already started halfway through. Jet Li, who was in his prime, realized that he failed to get his salary and was innocently deducted 3 million by Jiahe and David Luo. Jet Li is not a fool. He knows very well that he is popular and that he is being manipulated. It is clear that the contract has written that he must pay the full salary. What does it matter if he still doesn't get paid after half of the filming?
So Jet Li chose to stop acting.
Halfway through the filming of the movie, the leading male actor stopped acting. This shocked Tsui Hark and Jiahe suffered a great loss. Therefore, Jiahe came forward to put pressure on Jet Li. At this time, David Luo still didn't want to give money, and helped Jiahe put pressure on Jet Li.
Jet Li is very angry. So, he also started shaking people. The result is Cai Ziming.
Cai Ziming is a fierce man, a complete gang boss. He came forward to take a look and found that the problem was David Luo, so he drove David Luo away, became Jet Li's agent himself, and also asked Golden Harvest for Jet Li's salary.
During Jet Li's strike period, Golden Harvest was not idle. At the suggestion of director Wu Siyuan, he found someone else to try filming the remaining half of the film. However, Tsui Hark, the producer, and the production team had to admit failure. They found that the substitute and Jet Li is a far cry from his replacement.
Later, under the coordination of Cai Ziming, a reconciliation was reached between Jet Li and Jiahe, and Jet Li returned to filming and completed all the scenes of "Men Should Be Strong". Moreover, another classic has been completed.
This also shows the importance of Jet Li to Huang Feihong, which is irreplaceable.
According to the contract, Jet Li continued to film "Once Upon a Time: The Lion King", which is also a classic.
Then, he and Jiahe failed to reach an agreement again and broke up peacefully. But Jiahe definitely didn't want to give up the golden IP of Huang Feihong, so they hired Zhao Wenzhuo and continued filming two more movies.
Jet Li left Jiahe and was found by Wang Jing. Of course, Wang Jing of Chicken Thief also knew the value of Huang Feihong, and also knew the value of Jet Li to Huang Feihong, so he picked up a big leak and roped Jet Li into filming "Once Upon a Time: The Iron Chicken Fights the Centipede". In terms of ideological connotation, this version of Once Upon a Time is far inferior to Tsui Hark's script, but it is full of appreciation, and Jet Li's version of Once Upon a Time is consistent and does not go out of shape.
So, in 1993, the escape version of "Once Upon a Time: The Iron Chicken Fights the Centipede" actually won the genuine version of "Once Upon a Time in China". Jet Li's version of Huang Feihong and Zhao Wenzhuo's Huang Feihong faced each other head-on, and Zhao Wenzhuo's version was completely defeated. .
This is also a microcosm. As long as Huang Feihong is mentioned, the first thing that everyone thinks of must be Jet Li, followed by Zhao Wenzhuo.
Since Yu is born, why is Liang born? Jet Li and Zhao Wenzhuo are in such a state.
Zhao Wenzhuo version . If there is no Jet Li version of Huang Feihong and only Zhao Wenzhuo's version, you will actually find that Zhao Wenzhuo's performance is quite good. He is also very master-like, elegant, high-quality, and extraordinary in bearing. However, Jet Li is clearly there and cannot be left out, so Zhao Wenzhuo will be shrouded in Jet Li's shadow throughout his life.
Compared with Jet Li, who only acted in 5 Huang Feihong movies in total, Zhao Wenzhuo's Huang Feihong, in addition to the above two main stories, also starred in "Once Upon a Time in China" (1996) directed by Li Rengang, and a movie produced by Tsui Hark. A series of Once Upon a Time TV movies, including Li Rengang's "Once Upon a Time: The Eight Heavenly Kings" (1996), Mak Tangjie's "Once Upon a Time: The Headless General" (1996), Zheng Jicheng's "Once Upon a Time: The Revolution of 1911" (1996), Cai Jingsheng's "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" (1996) and Hu Mingkai's "Once Upon a Time in the Ideal Age" (1996). Entering the 21st century, Zhao Wenzhuo continued to work on the screen image of Huang Feihong, starring in some online dramas such as "Once Upon a Time in the North and South" (2018) directed by Lin Zhenzhao and "Once Upon a Time in the Wrath of the Sea" (2018) directed by Mai Zishan. ).
Zhao Wenzhuo has starred in a total of 10 Huang Feihong movies, which proves that he performed very well in experimenting with the image of Huang Feihong. However, who let Jet Li be the one who suppressed him? This is probably the pain of Zhao Wenzhuo's life.
Around 1993, Once Upon a Time was very popular. In addition to Jet Li's version and Zhao Wenzhuo's version, there were many versions of Once Upon a Time to follow suit.
Qian Jiale version. In 1992, Qian Jiale, a former martial arts master, starred in "Once Upon a Time: The Grandmaster" (1992) directed by Li Zhao. This version of Huang Feihong has nothing to say in the action scenes. Qian Jiale's skills are sufficient. However, Qian Jiale's biggest problem is that his eyes are always wandering. They are not as sharp as a positive character. They appear superficial and slick, unable to Outstanding. Therefore, although the title of this film is "the first of the Once Upon a Time series", there is no end, the beginning is the end.
Wang Qun version. In 1993, director Liu Guowei/Zhang Xinyan invited Jet Li's senior brother Wang Qun to star in The first version of "Once Upon a Time: A Man Should Serve the Country" (also known as "The Legend of Shaolin Heroes"). This version of Huang Feihong's image is also the closest to the real Huang Feihong, with a square face, a straight nose, a wide mouth, and eyes like lightning. , showing his status as a master without being angry. However, the box office of this movie was only 480,000, and it was openly boycotted by the audience. Of course, the movie can imitate "Men Should Be Strong", and the plot is blunt, which is also its own fault.
At that time, Wang Qun had already starred in films such as "The Golden Dart", "The Thirteen Sisters", "The Invincible Mandarin Duck Legs" and "The Divine Beggar". He was already a top actor in mainland China, but "Once Upon a Time in China" "Serving the Country" was boycotted and questioned, which made Wang Qun suffer a huge injustice. His reputation plummeted, causing Wang Qun to have a heart attack. From then on, he was in a state of semi-retirement. He later died at the age of 48. .
Wang Jue version. is still in 1993, "Su Qier and Huang Feihong" directed by Yuan Heping. The protagonist in the film is Su Qier played by Donnie Yen, and Huang Feihong played by Wang Qun is only a supporting role. Wang Jue's version of Once Upon a Time is actually not much inferior to Jet Li in terms of appearance and heroic spirit, and the quality of the martial arts is also guaranteed. Unfortunately, the character's breakthrough is not enough. The overall story is still a follow-up to Tsui Hark's version, and Wang Jue's facial lines are too soft. , so it did not put too much pressure on Donnie Yen in terms of momentum. His version of Once Upon a Time did not leave too deep an impression on people.
"Su Qier and Huang Feihong" did not do well at the box office that year, but later on, the film was rebroadcast many times on mainland TV, which left a deep impression on many mainland audiences. As a result, Wang Jue's version of Huang Feihong was also popular among teenagers. part of memory.
Zeng Simin version. It was still in 1993. In addition to "Su Qier and Huang Feihong", Yuan Heping also directed "Once Upon a Time: The Iron Horse". Its action design was the pinnacle of the work. After it was released in the United States, it actually became The highest-grossing Chinese costume action film after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". The protagonist of the film's story is Tiema Liu, played by Yu Rongguang. The young man Huang Feihong has only a supporting role with a small role, played by the little girl Zeng Simin. However, Tsang Simin has a good foundation in action. Her movements are precise and she can dance with a set of stick techniques without any trace of the girl's weakness. In the film, she and Donnie Yen's character Huang Keiying have a deep and touching father-son relationship.
Alan Tam version. After the Jet Li version of Once Upon a Time became popular, it quickly followed suit. Alan Tam's portrayal of Wong Fei Hung in "Once Upon a Time" (1992) and its sequel "Once Upon a Time Versus Once Upon a Time" (1993) directed by Lee Lik-chi can be regarded as a deconstruction of a generation of martial arts masters, although Alan Tam's version of Wong Fei Hung borrowed from Kwan Tak-hing Version of the costume, once again put on a melon hat, but the style changed from Huang Feihong's calm and unsmiling demeanor, and took the gag line of comedy. This is also a subversive screen presentation of Huang Feihong's image. However, this version was too much of a spoof, and as time went by, it was gradually forgotten.
Ji Tiansheng version. Jet Li made Wong Fei Hung popular, but Liu Jialiang picked up Jackie Chan's version of "Drunken Master" again and directed "Drunken Master 3" (1994). Huang Feihong in the film is played by Ji Tiansheng, but compared with Jackie Chan's version, this version has nothing to do with it. Instead, it is more like Alan Tam's version, which is still a subversion of the traditional image of Huang Feihong. With such a modern sense, Huang Feihong has completely lost his identity as a martial arts master and transformed into a mischievous and naughty young man. The span of this image change is so large that most viewers are not convinced.
The dog-tailed version of Once Upon a Time in Mink is not even popular with Eddie Peng
After Jet Li's version, only Zhao Wenzhuo's version can stand up to the challenge, and many other Huang Feihongs have not been watched.
However, film and television dramas are a business, and Huang Feihong is a super big IP. Naturally, there are many versions of Huang Feihong. Coupled with the rise of the Internet, there are many Huang Feihong demons dancing around, each trying their best.
Here, select a few versions and give a brief introduction.
Shi Xiaolong version. In 2002, Shi Xiaolong played the young Huang Feihong in "Once Upon a Time" directed by Yang Yazhou. It's a pity that Shi Xiaolong had already lost his halo as a child star at that time. No matter how he transformed, he couldn't succeed in acting. This version of Huang Feihong also looked like a facial paralysis, and he couldn't support the heavy image of Huang Feihong at all, which made people feel powerless. a feeling of.
Zhang Wei Jian version. This is "Once Upon a Time" (2008) directed by Wang Jing. It turns out that Huang Feihong only belongs to Jet Li. Jet Li in "The Iron Chicken Fights the Centipede" can play Wang Jing's story, although it is very different from Tsui Hark's version. , but Huang Feihong is still Huang Feihong. Ordinarily, with Wong Jing also directing, Nick Cheung's version of Wong Fei Hung should be like Wong Fei Hung in "The Iron Chicken Fights the Centipede", but the fact is that no matter what he plays, Nick Cheung looks like Nick Cheung, always with a cynical look on his face, which is different from Wong Fei Hung. Feihong's benevolent temperament is far different.
Eddie Peng version. In 2014, director Zhou Xianyang wanted to revive the Once Upon a Time IP, which had been slightly dormant on the big screen, so he found the popular Eddie Peng to film "Once Upon a Time: Heroes Have Dreams". In order to show his own style, Zhou Xianyang shot the film in a very anime-like way, and the picture was dark, giving it a dark version feel. However, Peng Yuyan's image is sunny and more like the big boy next door, which makes him and Huang Feihong's image really inconsistent, and the story of Huang Feihong is not integrated with the two-dimensional dark wind, and the sense of dissonance is serious. , failed.
Zheng Kai version. In 2017, Jiang Jiajun, Qi Xiaohui and Lan Zhiwei co-directed "Once Upon a Time in the Country" and invited Zheng Kai to play Huang Feihong. Although the design tried to move closer to the image of Wei Guangzheng, Zheng Kai was a modern young man full of pranks. However, this version of Huang Feihong still looks ridiculous and out of character.
In short, not many of the above 20 versions of Once Upon a Time are really memorable, only the ancient version of Guan Dexing, and the classic versions of Jet Li and Zhao Wenzhuo. Although Jackie Chan's version of Huang Feihong was distinctive enough, everyone remembered Jackie Chan and forgot that the character was also Huang Feihong.
Except for the above few people, the other Huang Feihongs are basically losers, without enough characteristics or style.
So, here comes the question:
How many versions of Once Upon a Time have you seen?
Which Once Upon a Time do you like?
Do you think there is anything else you can add?
