New 'Condor Hero' awakens nostalgia for Kim Dung's martial arts films

The work caused a stir among experts and fans because of its faithfulness to the original content, beautiful martial arts moves and magnificent scenery.

Premiering on Chinese television on January 9, Legend of the Condor Heroes 2017 immediately became a hit with experts and fans.On the forum ofBaidu, many audiences praised the movieevokes memories of the time when Hong Kong swordplay movies were all the rage.PageIfengIn the context of many martial arts films that roughly recreate and ruin classic works, the new version of Kim Dung's martial arts film is like a crane among a flock of chickens.

A martial arts scene in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" 2017.

*Trailer "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" 2017

Through the first episodes, many viewers commented that the film was faithful to the original work of writer Kim Dung. The screenwriters adapted it reasonably, creating a clear plot. Important details in the story such as the martial arts fight at Phap Hoa Pagoda, Quach Tinh's mother wandering in Mongolia... were highlighted in the small screen work.

China page commented that the film leads viewers into the world of martial arts in an intuitive and natural way. The martial arts style of Kim Dung is also vividly recreated, true to the spirit of the novel. "The editing is fast but creates a space for the story. Thinking of the two brothers Quach Tinh and Duong Khang suddenly encountering a painful incident, I clearly feel that this is the world of giang ho. That is the true taste of martial arts", a reader expressed.

At the same time, the film was praised for its realistic and magnificent setting. Through the first two episodes, locations such as Niu Jia Village, Tuy Tien Lau, the Mongolian desert... appeared vividly as in the original. Sina said that behind those eye-catching scenes was the hard work of the production crew. The film crew spent more than two months setting up the scene. For Niu Jia village, the set design team used 40 snow machines and more than one million tons of artificial snow to create a snowy scene.

In harmony with the beautiful setting are the vivid martial arts scenes. The classic "Seven Heroes of Jiangnan" competition scene in Drunken Immortal Tower is praised for the interesting appearance of each monster. The fighting scenes all use real swords or spears.

A love scene between the two characters Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

A film crew representative said the actors did most of their own fighting scenes.Vuong Khue Vinh - an actor over 70 years old - swung on a cable to play Kha Tran Ac. With the help of special effects, Vuong Khue Vinh performed the scene of spinning in the air while drinking alcohol. Besides Vuong Khue Vinh, the actors who played Quach Khieu Thien, Duong Thiet Tam, Hoan Nhan Hong Liet... were all praised for their acting.This is also the highlight of the work in the context of Chinese films.mask abusehuman skin for stuntmen.

Yang Xuwen's lead role as Guo Jing has received mixed reviews. Some viewers praised his naive and honest portrayal, but others said his acting lacked depth.Besides, some audiences pointed out shortcomings such as the occasional overuse of slow motion, some props being too ornate and not suitable for the setting.

Legend of the Condor Heroes 2017 is the latest work recreating Jin Yong's martial arts novel. The seriesThe film cost nearly 200 million yuan (about 29 million USD). Most of the budget was spent on filming outdoor scenes, costumes, props... Actor salaries accounted for one-third of the total budget, including salaries for 100,000 extras.

Producer Guo Jingyu told Ifeng: "Every era should have its own version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Since it is a classic story, any era can attract sympathy and move viewers. My dream when making this film is to make the younger generation love the story of The Condor Heroes, helping teenagers understand more about history, love and life."

According to VNE