Thread: Sound of the Desert 《风中奇缘》 - Hu Ge, Liu Shi Shi, Eddie Peng

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    I have to disagree! I feel everyone is acting out their role superbly, xcept for fala. Fala's character supposed to be exquisitely beautiful, but her makeup/ hairstyle is quite bland. At times, I feel our shi shi is more beautiful w sparkling personalities n dewy/glowy look. Also, fala acting falls short .. just " bland " again. If only she could speak through her eyes, her frustration, her evilness, etc.. Sorry after two years of waiting theres tend to b some sort of expectations.
    Ps. Pls keep posting. Lol I've been following all the comments everyday xcept Wednesday n Thursday!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mnstryg View Post
    You're right JY bet on LY's goodness. I agree the CG just killed it but since I like the story and casts including the beautiful intricate wardrobe, I will forgive them and pretend it does not bother me.

    I thought it is wrong of Xin Yue to kiss Jin Yu in probably the good-bye scene from one of the preview with Jin Yu and WJ sleeping next to each other. She's married DUDE and her husband is sleeping next to her --> WTH @ XY! Regardless of how much XY loved and yearn for JY, I don't agree with his action. It's just wrong to WJ and JY!
    He's about to risk his life for her! Give the man his one first n last kiss?!? lol jkk

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    Eddie Peng is a life-ruiner. It's not an understatement when I say that WWJ has ruined me for all other man. Just look at the way he is always looking at her with that heartfelt mix of love, longing and hope that she will finally look back at him with the same love as he does!
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    After watching this interesting series i think LSS and Eddie makes a better couple. She should consider dumping Nicky Wu for Eddie.

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    Hands off Briseas, HQB belongs to JY! Lol!
    Eddie's character is perfect, but I doubt eddie peng Is that way! every nights, I try to manipulate my mind to dream of HQB by replaying fav scenes, but only my husband shows up poo lol . We aren't meant to b *cries*

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    New batch of stills - LQ version
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    Episode 13 and 14

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    Extended preview for episode 15 including both the bed scene and the scene where dirty WJ tries to kiss XY after they fall on the floor

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    HQ stills
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    DO you still remember that still of shirtless WJ I posted a couple of weeks ago? Well, silly question, it's hard NOT to remember! I recall someone speculated whether it couldn't be a BTS and now I can safely say it wasn't. Prepare yourself for the abs in episode 15. Here is a sneak peek :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by briseis View Post
    Actually, while reading the novel I've never felt that HQB oozed that mature, confident hotness. For me, his attractiveness and appeal was about that perfect mix of innocent eagerness, youthfulness, his very open physical yearning for XY and, importantly, a huge emotional vulnerability and painful desparation on his part. Because he always felt that he would be refused; that XY would choose MX instead. I find it is something that is very subtly hinted during the large part of the novel (until tha later part where he really understood and finally saw the depth of feelings XY had for him because until then, she never explicitly voiced her feelings for him; unlike the time with MX when she made several honest, open love confessions to MX and, as you know, QB was present during one of them and it was again him, who had to do damage control and pick up the broken pieces after MX send her that pigeon message "I'm sorry" (probably, a Han version of break-up via SMS. It's no wonder he felt insecure)). I think that insecurity was also caused by the many times he tried to woo her but was refused because she kep thinking about MX. So it's the mix of these 2 things and probaly the best illustration of his frustration and vulnerability is his angry retort to XY: "I think you're a masochist, just itching to be mistreated. Yet I'm even worse of a masochist than you, simply dying to be mistreated!"

    There is also another aspect why I love EP's portrayal of QB/WJ in the drama and think it's consistent with the character in the novel. What people often forget is that his character is supposed to be 18-24, I mean he is supposed to be a teenager while the story starts, and EP is able to really make the viewers believe that he's somewhere in that age range; and that's not only because of his boyish, youthful appearance - which many people comment on - it's also hugely due to the way he behaves,acts; his bearing and mannerism. I think that the relative youth of HQB clashes with the misconception and distorted notion how most people imagine a general. They mostly imagine an older man, with ripling muscles and facial hairs and that's probably why so many people expected Hu Ge to be cast and then why they were so disappointed by Eddie Peng. I already talked many times why I think EP is better suited for the role character-wise but I think, the fact he really gives that vibe of youthfulness (men around 20 have always this lanky vibe because the body is still developing and EP's lean muscularity is perfect for this since HQB'S fighting style was always about speed, agility, precision, great tactic and technique rather than brute force) with a hint of boyish innocence is what gives the performance sense of reality and also consistency with the TH's novel - I mean, how many times did she describe QB as a man "with stars in his eyes/twinkling gaze" or a "sunshine boy". And that from where that "puppiness" comes from - it's been in the novel all along. You know, even the most ferocious wolf turns into a puppy when with his mate or when hurt. WJ's physical reaction right now is really appropriate of a young man whose been a virgin due to his fear of siring illegitimate children, yet, who has clearly not been a monk.

    I've always felt that the first volume was about hints and innuendo while the second one was about a full-scale love story of two people, both physical and emotional, love that conquers all.
    About the scenes you mentioned. I really admire Tangren for making the drama as loyal to the original novel as humanely possible, of course, it's neccesary to make some changes and it's given they can't satisfy everyone because each reader has his/her subjective and unique way of imagining and interpreting the novel. Of course, the original version is always the best but I think they did great with what was in the script.

    Acacia - I really love that scenes to bits. For me, HQ was never mysterious or unreadable during that moment in the novel. I interpret that "unreadable" part from the fact that XY stands quite away from him and can't really see his facial expression from up close. However, considering how just the mere smell of acacia makes XY heartbroken and sad for him while she's remembering it and looks like she remembers it quite often (I mean she even admits that to him), I think, it was a well-thought of Eddie Peng to give that brave, yet desolated heartbreaking smile. That's scene is made amazing by the beautiful cinematography and most of all, EP's expressiveness because during those mere seconds he makes you feel WJ's shocked and sad realization that he's not the man who's in XY's heart, his heartbrokeness and also the frustration at himself for being so foolish and blinded by love that he didn't notice it sooner. It's the moment when he realises that he's been in love all alone and that it's why that heartwreching sense of loneliness comes out so palpably during that scene.

    Stargazing - I remember that scene quite differently they were hiding and QB made a comment their voyerism. I don't remember nothing that would hint on JY's reaction of physical awarenes. To me, she was more distracted and suprised than anything else but his actions and that's why she shoved him. I think there is no doubt that XY feels the attraction between them whenever WJ makes a move on her; she always jumps away from him so panickly and shocked, like she was afraid and it's that awareness which makes her act like this.
    I have to say that in those 12 episodes the drama has delivered more sexual tension and innuendos than any other Chinese Mainland drama its whole run so I'm absolutely excited for what they will deliver in the second half of the story when the things start to heat up and I think considering the snippers we've got so far from the hot springs scene I'm pretty sure that I'll be more than satisfied.
    Hi

    Love what you said about Eddie Peng being prefect for HQB. Tried voicing my opinion once to a blogger but she was so insistent that huge would be perfect as HQB that i was banned from her blog.

    While i think eddie is perfect as HQB (because of his 7th brother role in yang men) i rather think that huge is perfect as ju ye. Theres this underlying saddess that he portrays rather well and hes gotten better over the years (can't remember if he's ever gotten the girl alive / live happily ever after ending). All that stillness and restrain that he so subtly portrays plus his overall physic makes him ju ye.

    Btw, is anyone watching this broadcast live over Internet? If yes please share the links!

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    Quote Originally Posted by yannlc View Post
    Hi

    Love what you said about Eddie Peng being prefect for HQB. Tried voicing my opinion once to a blogger but she was so insistent that huge would be perfect as HQB that i was banned from her blog.

    While i think eddie is perfect as HQB (because of his 7th brother role in yang men) i rather think that huge is perfect as ju ye. Theres this underlying saddess that he portrays rather well and hes gotten better over the years (can't remember if he's ever gotten the girl alive / live happily ever after ending). All that stillness and restrain that he so subtly portrays plus his overall physic makes him ju ye.

    Btw, is anyone watching this broadcast live over Internet? If yes please share the links!
    Please, don't tell me you tried to argue with Koala on her blog! I really love her for the amazing job she's done translating the novel into English for us, competele analfabets in Chinese. However, her obsessive fantasy that only Hu Ge could play HQB/WWJ has completely clouded her judgement and the way she reacted to EP being cast instead of him - that was not bashing, that was sheer hate and frankly, I can be objective about this because during that time I hadn't read the novel yet and only checked out her blog for kdramas, plus I only vaguely knew who EP actually was. I was really shocked that time.

    I totally agree with you! Eddie Peng completely rocks as WWJ and it looks that not only he has every nuance of WJ’s personality down pat, but that he has also embraced the role completely and has been relishing the experience. I even find that he is adding more nuance and layers to the already complex character; he’s truly made this role his own. I think Tong Hua is somewhere there beaming and flying on cloud nine because there can’t be possible a better actor to portray this unforgettable character. Frankly, I think that gushing over EP's perfection as WWJ/HQB has become my favourite passtime.

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    Still waiting for the youtube videos. So episode 16 ended with
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    LG's death and the reunion with Brother Wolf and the bed scene
    will happen next week as I predicted.
    Another sneak peek ;-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by briseis View Post
    Still waiting for the youtube videos. So episode 16 ended with
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    LG's death and the reunion with Brother Wolf and the bed scene
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    Another sneak peek ;-)
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    Waiting for youtube too, soooo long

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    Quote Originally Posted by briseis View Post
    Please, don't tell me you tried to argue with Koala on her blog! I really love her for the amazing job she's done translating the novel into English for us, competele analfabets in Chinese. However, her obsessive fantasy that only Hu Ge could play HQB/WWJ has completely clouded her judgement and the way she reacted to EP being cast instead of him - that was not bashing, that was sheer hate and frankly, I can be objective about this because during that time I hadn't read the novel yet and only checked out her blog for kdramas, plus I only vaguely knew who EP actually was. I was really shocked that time.

    I totally agree with you! Eddie Peng completely rocks as WWJ and it looks that not only he has every nuance of WJ’s personality down pat, but that he has also embraced the role completely and has been relishing the experience. I even find that he is adding more nuance and layers to the already complex character; he’s truly made this role his own. I think Tong Hua is somewhere there beaming and flying on cloud nine because there can’t be possible a better actor to portray this unforgettable character. Frankly, I think that gushing over EP's perfection as WWJ/HQB has become my favourite passtime.
    I so agree..,omg she totally didn't give the guy a chance to see how he does on screen. The bias was so unnecessary... Eddie rock this roles.., yea there's some part that could've been done differently but I think hu gr fits his role as well as Eddie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vania215 View Post
    I so agree..,omg she totally didn't give the guy a chance to see how he does on screen. The bias was so unnecessary... Eddie rock this roles.., yea there's some part that could've been done differently but I think hu gr fits his role as well as Eddie.
    I agree there are some minor problems and things I don't like - mostly post-production matters - but overall I really like the way they filmed the show. The usual suspect in cdramas - CGs - but that's always the case in cdrama; sometimes they use too much music or choose a track that doesn't suit the scene so much but there are moments when it's pitch perfect. On the other hand, I particularly like the selected locations and sceneries and the understated but beautiful cinematography. What I dislike about Mainland period dramas is that they are often bordering on kitsch with overdecorated sets and CG-overenhanced cinematography - the productions often concentrate too much on these at the expense of actors' performances. On the other hand, considering that most most cdrama actors are as expressive as dead fishes, perhaps it's necessary to distract the audience from it. And finally, they often use fussy and terrible coloured costumes that look more like a set of highlighters than a beautiful wardrobe. By contrast, DMY opted for simple but elegant costumes and gorgeously coloured and emroidered robes - nothing is overdone and they suit the characters and their personalities perfectly. The only costume I truly hate this far is Yi Zhixie golden regal robe with the turban.

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