Well maybe the ccp should fix the problems first before they allow for more of these tv series, commercial and movies to be made with these eating scenes to make it look so delicious that you gotta eat.
it's normal for some who doesn't think more than just watching it to enjoy but still the problem exist.
Bias or not, the problems with the ccp still exist.
Off topic:
Lighten up guys/gals... the only controversy I see in this series is the "theft" of ideas from previous re-makes or other un-related series... He's notorious, even in China, for doing such unscrupulous things... but Yu Zheng is known to hire lowly paid yet highly talented people to do the "writing/borrowing/theft" and getting all the credits for its successes... That's called covering ones "behind" in case of BIG trouble, while reaping the rewards.. That's also being a smart/shrewd entrepreneur
Generally, it is very difficult to do effective propaganda or insert subliminal messages in Wuxia series... Especially, this one which is authored in HK, by someone who is a VERY RICH CAPITALIST.
They can/may do CCP specific stuff thru advertisements for their particular broadcast areas/cities/municipalities during breaks..
But we only see the UN-interrupted versions...
In historical dramas, eg anti-Japanese/British/American series, or so called patriotic themed dramas, you can tell immediately, by the music, intro, ending, etc....
These series are for ratings & advertisements, syndication, sales, etc... They are quite EXPENSIVE to make compared to other series types... and not at all effective at making people more pro-government, etc....
Now back to the topic:
I really like how this series fills some "relational" holes left in the novel of how the various characters meet/interact, etc... Some of the other re-makes were lop-sided... focused way too much on certain scenes and not enough on others... being balanced is REALLY important to keep the audiences' attention.
Since RYY still has not appeared, only her look-a-like mother, I can't wait to see how she portrays this complex, yet contrasting (good+evil), but likable character.
Last edited by szfong; 02-11-13 at 03:33 AM.
I got ahead of the series by the preview, today's episodes should explain it much more clearly than I can... The little girl is Yilin, which she hid in barrel, and went back to look for her. That good luck charm she gave her was dropped by Yilin at the end of Ep. 11, but found by her near Qu Yang/Lui's graves..... Perhaps in Ep 12-13, they'll re-unite...
that person is NOT Du Gu Qui Bai... DGQB died even before the Condor Heroes Trilogy... The person who saved her is a Devil's Sect Elder...
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In this series, I'm glad they didn't mention anything concerning the math equation: Monk+Nun=Yilin
OR Peach Tree Fairies stuff...
Hmm, interesting. I read somewhere that in this version, little DFBB did meet Du Gu...
There is even a name listed in the cast list of an actor playing as Du Gu.
And they totally got rid of Qu Yang granddaughter. Pretty much they took out the filler characters and let DFBB take over their roles. Which works well for the direction of this version.
Last edited by wuxiarocks; 02-11-13 at 04:32 AM.
Yeah.. With a crazy monk, mute+crazy granny, and 6 more crazy people, the seriousness of this series would be lost
I currently didn't enjoy this edition.
I don't want to mention the crazy idea that DFBB is original female. I don't want to talk abt Hengshan which all nun has full long hair. I even don't care the love triangle DFBB-LHC-RYY because DFBB is always a minor character of XOJH; no matter how they turned him to, he appears invisible on screen to me.
I don't want to mention all things above doesn't mean I accept them. Just because we all know and discuss them so much before the drama started airing.
But what I get after follow it until now?
Why can't I find the spirit of "jian dao" (sword) in this series? Its title called "Swordman" but human rarely uses sword to fight here. All the martial art you see on the screen are just the "effect". Fake and poor, that's all I can describe (In the Yi tian du long ji 2009, they also use effect but it's acceptable).
Why can't I see an inner Yue Bu Qun like he was described in the novel? I mean, he easily got angry (ex: how LHC fooled him to go to the town, how he respond regarding the Qingcheng 4 xiu). He easily exposed himself even at the very first scene he appeared (ex: he injured himself when Ning Zhong Ze released Ying Ying's mother. Remember that Yue Bu Qun appeared to be a perfect husband to his wife - real gentleman (zhen qun zi) who always acted the right thing, ect...).
You all think this Yue Ling Shan lovely? I call her fake. I mean the portrayal of the actress gave me that feeling, sth like: always try to enlarge her eyes, pouting her lips... Yue Ling Shan has never been my fav character but I prefer the one in XOJH 96, very innocent.
And what the hell they made Yilin to kiss LHC on his cheek??? They can bring a so-so actress to become Yilin or dress her like an ordinary girl, I can ignore all... but why they ruined my pure, innocent Yilin to that way
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No offense to anyone else but I don't understand why you call this series to be close to the novel.
Quite like Joe Chan; might watch it next time!
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I forgot to add the stupid thing regarding LHC and the bird in ep 3. What do you think? LHC has martial arts to fly like bird? Or am I watching Xian xia (like Chinese Paladin)?
Actually I think the fight scene in this adaptation is not bad. Sure they mix in lots of effects, but at least there were bits of hand-to-hand parts too and also sword battle. LPZ had a very brief hand to hand combat against the bully sect. And LHC had that chair duel against TBG, blade to blade battle. That was actually pretty good...no?
As for why I feel it's close to the novel, because if you take out the YZ add-on, including Yilin kiss, the story itself does follow the novel. Just done in a way for modern audiences. Filter out everything and the events are pretty accurate. I just treat this as a standalone series with a XAJH backdrop.
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I wonder why in Ep 15, the sword branch attacks LHC using his palms while LHC used a sword instead, should it be the other way around, one used a broom, other used a sword... I like how DFBB made a hole in the guy's chest who pummeled LHC's chest, rather than tearing him up into 4 pieces..
Last edited by szfong; 02-11-13 at 05:07 AM.
No it's not accurate because DFBB is now a full woman female and the story plot is just keep twisting and turning like a roller coaster looping upside down all around.
If Jin Yong is praising this series than I think he's not the authentic Jin Yong. Maybe he have been somehow replaced by the ccp.click to show/hide spoilers
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Can we stop the political bullshit and stick to the topic? If you want monsters just look under your own bed.
Last edited by kidd; 02-14-13 at 10:34 AM. Reason: Hide off topic part
PLEASE no more CCP conspiracy crap in this thread.... Although SPCNET has alot of leeway concerning freedom of expression, but this is about Xiao Ao Jiang Hu.... Thread hijacking is VERY distasteful... Just start a new thread relating to your concerns about the CCP!!! I don't want those who monitor this thread lose interest because "spam".... OR request moderator action against you.... Your understanding in this matter is appreciated!!
Someone is deliberately misusing forum talk to push his political agenda.