Once upon a time, the fantasy world of Chinese cinema was a landscape like no other. In that era, domestic fantasy films made their mark in the film industry with their dazzling special effects and unique fantasy atmosphere. However, with the passage of time, domestic fantasy theater works have gradually fallen into the quagmire of creation. At the same time, "online fantasy movies" have ushered in a large-scale rise, and the open creative environment and broad audience base have made fantasy films shine in this field. In such an environment, "Qimen Dunjia 2" was born, injecting new vitality into domestic fantasy movies.
1. Qimen Illusion, the bold imagination of oriental fantasy.
The Qimen Dunjia series has always been known for its deep excavation of traditional culture and the unique construction of oriental aesthetic style. In "Qimen Dunjia 2", the film boldly takes advantage of this feature, opening the film through ancient folk culture, presenting a creepy fantasy world. The imagination of special effects is fully displayed in the film, and elements such as Tai Sui, insect demons, and yin and yang gossip are cleverly integrated into the oriental fantasy picture, making the audience dizzy.
The film's opening thriller scene transports the viewer into an ancient family, showcasing the power of Qimen magic through the depiction of Tai Sui's possession. This opening not only shows the worldview of the film vividly, but also sets the tone for the subsequent story. The whole opening process introduces the audience to a world full of oriental mysteries, showing the high level of special effects and visual effects of the film.
Second, a heartfelt tribute, not a clumsy imitation.
In the development of domestic fantasy films, Tsui Hark has always been a leader in this field. However, as Tsui Hark gradually faded out of fantasy, some works began to imitate his style, but failed to truly inherit his fantasy charm. "Qimen Dunjia 2" has successfully shaped its own style while learning from it, and through the reproduction of oriental fantasy classics and the use of special effects imagination, the film is more unique.
Through the inheritance of Hong Kong-made martial arts, the film presents the story of a prodigal son adventuring in a fantasy world. Different from traditional costume martial arts, the knights in the film are no longer facing scum in the rivers and lakes, but monsters and evil things. This clever use of traditional elements makes the film more compact in terms of storyline, presenting the audience with an adventure that is both exciting and full of oriental charm.
3. The actors' performance is eye-catching, and the new and old actresses join hands to star.
The cast of the film is also a highlight, the Golden Rooster actress Liu Yase and Liu Xiaoqing starred together, and the new actress Liu Yase showed a different image of a woman in the film. Liu Xiaoqing successfully interpreted the evil temperament of the villain Tianxie, which is eye-catching. The actor Zhang Xiaochen successfully created a character with a secret through his own chivalrous and delicate performance, which added a lot to the film.
Fourth, the Qimen Dunjia series continues the oriental fantasy tradition.
As a leader in domestic fantasy films, the Qimen Dunjia series continues the essence of oriental fantasy. The worldview and values presented in the film emphasize the theme of "seeing heaven and earth, seeing all living beings", expressing the cherishing of the life of each little person. In the world of Qimen Dunjia, all living beings are insignificant, and heaven and earth are impermanent, but the fate of each little person is crucial.
The Qimen Dunjia series is not only a tribute to Hong Kong-style fantasy films, but also a continuation of the oriental fantasy tradition. On the soil of the Internet University, the film successfully broke the shackles of traditional fantasy films through the characteristics of fast pace, many gimmicks, and direct effects, and presented a real Chinese fantasy film to the audience.
Overall, "Qimen Dunjia 2" has successfully injected new vitality into domestic fantasy movies with its fresh ideas, wonderful actors' performances and excellent visual effects. This film is not only a tribute to the classics, but also an innovation to the tradition.