The film Zhu Xian was produced by Tsui Hark and directed by Cheng Xiaodong. Sean played Zhang Xiaofan, Qin Li played Lu Xueqi, Meng Meiqi played Baguio, and then Tang Yixin especially played Tian Linger. Tang Yixin used to be Tian Linger of Qingyun Zhi, but this time he should be familiar with it. "Zhu Xian" was originally a Xianxia movie, but from the poster of the characters at the end of the movie, I didn't see Xian, but it was a bit chivalrous. At the same time, I can't see which is which, which is a bit blind. It is estimated that only fans can recognize their love beans!
In fact, judging from the lineup alone, it is basically not attractive, and only some fans buy it, but it is different from Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong. They used to be golden partners, a producer and a director, and the series Ghost Story led the trend of serial themes of Hong Kong films and won the popularity of Joey Wong. Ghost story story story story story story story story story story is still the peak of serial novels, and no one has surpassed it so far.
Next is the legendary swordsman, the pioneering work of the new martial arts film. Cheng Xiaodong is also one of the six directors, and the others are Tsui Hark, Hu Jinquan, Li Huimin, Yangye Jin and Xu Anhua. Then came Dong Fangbubai and The Rise of the Wind, and the trilogy of the legendary swordsman also led the martial arts era of Hong Kong films.
Then there is the masterpiece of martial arts film "New Longmen Inn". Although Cheng Xiaodong is not a director this time, he is an action designer and a perfect match with Tsui Hark. Tsui Hark's wonderful story and Cheng Xiaodong's magnificent action design have created a classic in the history of this film.
Two people are very powerful together, even if they are separated. Take Tsui Hark, for example, besides Xinlongmen Inn and the legendary swordsman, there are Huang Feihong series, Dao, Green Snake, butterfly lovers and other classics, and he has always been ahead of Xian Xia movies, such as shooting the swordsman of Xinshushan as early as 1983.
Then, when Cheng Xiaodong was a director alone, his first directorial work was the martial arts film "Field of Life and Death". At present, Douban scores 7.6, which combines the elements of Japanese samurai movies and pays tribute to Zhang Che. That is a rare martial arts film full of artistic conception.
In addition to Life and Death, there are also classic films such as Battle of the Ancient and Modern Figurines, Adventure King, China Gambler and Romance. Of course, Cheng Xiaodong sometimes loses. For example, The Legend of the White Snake, co-produced with Jet Li, is far from the Green Snake in terms of story, modeling and all aspects.
It is worth mentioning that the production designer in the movie Zhu Xian is played by Chung-Man Hai, who is a master figure. He has won the Golden Horse Award for best art, styling design and costume direction for many times. He is also an old partner with Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong.
Tsui Hark and Cheng Xiaodong haven't cooperated since 1993 The Rise of Dong Fangbubai. Now, what different surprises will they bring us when they join hands again after 26 years? I haven't said much about Tsui Hark before. It is estimated that this time it was shot completely according to Cheng Xiaodong's intention. Cheng Xiaodong also revealed that the live shooting was very difficult. He went to many places to film, and then he often discussed the emotions of the characters with the leading actor. It seems that Cheng Xiaodong is very careful this time. By the way, are you looking forward to Xian Xia's movie Zhu Xian? Do you think it can reach the height of Tsui Hark's Biography of Shushan?