1979 Golden Age

Shu Qi finished reading "Tai Chi" and immediately wrote a review.

He is the editor-in-chief of the "Film Fortnightly" magazine. The magazine is not published every day, so he devoted himself to his own column in the newspaper, which can be regarded as the first time to experience the movie.

He did not hesitate to use the appalling title "Mainland Martial Arts Opens up a New Era of Hong Kong Films" and praised it very much:

"Filmmaking in Hong Kong can be divided into several stages. The earliest was troupe martial arts. At that time, filmmaking was done by talents from the Peking Opera and Cantonese opera circles. Each move had a strong opera style and stage model. It also gave birth to the first generation of martial arts instructors.

Then Bruce Lee came out. He brought filmmaking into a realm that focused on design and was relatively real. A number of hard-hitting and hard-hitting films emerged, such as Shaolin White Eyebrow Hongquan Wing Chun... The school has outstanding characteristics. The moves are broken down very clearly.

In recent years, there has been another change, represented by Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, who have combined fighting drama with comedy and folk customs. They are not limited to the characteristics of the sect, and the design is exaggerated and bold, which has a great viewing effect.

According to this development, Hong Kong films should follow this path and take an eccentric approach, using exaggeration and banter as much as possible, all in order to please the audience.

But there happened to be "Tai Chi".

"Tai Chi" invited more than ten mainland martial arts champions to participate in the show. Based on the devotion of all the masters, through design, camera operation and editing, it presented a completely different authentic martial arts style.

It is upright but not rigid, sharp but not exaggerated, rich but not scattered. It presents an excellent sense of rhythm, abandons the humorous exaggeration of Hong Kong-style martial arts, and the frivolity of using the female body to show off, and reaches a level never seen in Hong Kong movies. The unprecedented viewing effect makes people shocked by the breadth and depth of Chinese martial arts.

Secondly, what I like most is the beautiful scenery inside.

Green mountains and green waters, cascading waterfalls, and quiet and simple Qing Dynasty villages. I checked the information and found out that they were really preserved residential buildings from the Qing Dynasty. They were actually shot in real locations, which is unimaginable in Hong Kong.

The theme is not limited to grievances and grievances in the world. Different from the simple personal vendettas in the local area, "Tai Chi" is set in the late Qing Dynasty, focusing on family and country, which is a great sentiment rarely seen in Hong Kong movies.

Li Lianlian's appearance is handsome and smart, and his acting is powerful and smooth. He is not messy and only focuses on beauty, which is rare in the author's life.

In summary.

Personally, I think "Tai Chi" is a work that is slightly ahead of its time.

The reason why I added the abbreviation is because the elements in it are actually available in Hong Kong, but no one has combined them yet... This is a very worthy movie, five-star recommendation! "

Shu Qi is a well-known film critic in Hong Kong. Once the article was published, it also triggered a craze for "Tai Chi" among critics.

In addition to the continued smear campaign by the right, some left-leaning and neutral articles expressed praise. After all, this movie does not involve sensitive elements and will not touch the G-spot of the British Hong Kong government.

"The overall design is excellent, and there are many eye-catching and exquisite designs. I am very impressed by the water tank and rubber ball practice section!"

"The film has no left-wing participation and is purely produced in mainland China, which is most surprising. Mainland films have always given people the impression of being highly political and full of preachy content. I never expected that such a good-looking entertainment film could be produced!"

"Li Lianjie is definitely the next kung fu superstar!"

"The scenery is beautiful, the people are beautiful, and the skills are beautiful!"

"The last time a mainland film caused a craze was 20 years ago with "Sanjie Liu"!"

The work itself is excellent, and there is a lot of public opinion offensive. "Tai Chi" completely detonated Hong Kong.

Almost all of the 16 theaters arranged by Xu Dunle were full, and it was hard to get a ticket. It made people who had never watched leftist movies feel itchy and came to join in the fun and follow the trend.

The media were also surprised. It seemed that the left was going to explode this time!

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"Beautiful girls, do you want to play "Tai Chi"?"

"This is Jiahe Cinema. You can't get "Tai Chi" and "Modern Bodyguard". Do you want to watch it?"

"I want to watch a movie! Do you know where it can be shown?"

"How do I know? I'll find it myself, next one!"

In Kowloon, a couple was yelled at at the entrance of a theater. They smiled sarcastically and then looked around blankly. They had never seen a left-wing movie, let alone gone to a theater. They just heard that "Tai Chi" was popular and wanted to follow the trend.

The man couldn't help but mutter: "Is it wrong? You have to divide your factions when watching a movie. Where can I find a left-wing theater?"

"How about watching "Modern Bodyguard"? Xu Guanwen is very funny!" the woman suggested.

"We agreed to watch the film, so we can't give up halfway!"

Just when they were about to ask someone, a 10-year-old girl suddenly stopped in front of them, followed by her parents, and said abruptly: "You guys are watching "Tai Chi", we are going too, shall I take care of you?"

"Wow, little sister, do you know where I can watch it?"

"I live nearby. There is a Yindu Theater over there. Come with me."

Chen Songling smiled at her parents, led the two of them around a street, and saw an independent building, four or five stories high, with a store downstairs and a big sign: Yindu!

“You can see it from here!”

Seeing that the ticket booth was crowded with people, she hurried over and bought three tickets. Then she turned back and waved: "Hurry up! There are only two left!"

"oh oh!"

Instead, like children, the couple bought tickets and entered the venue, and were immediately shocked. The big theater with more than a thousand people was full, and the seats were packed. Men and women, bringing their families, it was just like celebrating a festival, and it was indeed a festival, after all, it was the Spring Festival!

Five people were seated next to each other, and the adults chatted casually.

"Is this your first time here?"

"Yes, yes. It's so troublesome. You have to find a theater to watch a movie. Other theaters won't show it."

"We're fine. Our house is nearby. We often come to Yindu to watch movies... Songsong, eat less popcorn. We still have supper when we go back!"

"Yeah!"

9-year-old Chen Songling nodded while holding popcorn. She doesn't have long hair like other girls. She has a refreshing short hair, thick eyebrows and big eyes, dark skin, thick lips, and looks like a mixed-race.

She later joined the industry. Her representative works include "The Legend of the Swordsman" and "Laughing at the Wind and Cloud". She also sings very well.

Yindu Theater is one of the left-wing theater chains. It is indeed near her home. In reality, she also went to watch "Shaolin Temple"... Later, Great Wall, Phoenix, and New Union merged and chose this name to form the famous "Yindu Organization"!

"Tai Chi" began to be screened.

Some of the audience here are old supporters of the left, some are neutral, no matter what faction, they will watch a good movie. Another part is like the couple, who have never entered the scope of the left, just chasing the trend.

Regardless of which group, they all shouted and watched the movie, and got great satisfaction.

When the movie ended, the lights in the whole venue came on, and the audience was stunned at first, and then burst into thunderous applause-a few people walked onto the stage, and they were the starring team of "Tai Chi".

"Okay, please be quiet!"

The host took the microphone and said loudly: "Since the release of "Tai Chi", we have received enthusiastic support from everyone. We are also very moved, so we made a temporary decision and the main creative team came to meet you!"

"Wow!"

"Wow, it's really the leading actor! The one in the front, Yang Yugan!"

"That's Li Lianjie!"

"The heroine is also very beautiful! Wow, Prince Duan is really fierce in person!"

The audience's enthusiasm burst out instantly. They have never seen such a routine. Nowadays, when a movie is released, at most there will be a premiere, a fan meeting, and other activities. No stars will go to the theater to communicate in person.

Of course, it was Chen Qi's idea. It is very common in later generations. This is called a road show!