The movie "The Legend of the Demon Cat": The story behind it During the release of this movie, the audience's evaluation of it can be said to be mixed. Xiao Fan is one of the audience members who has seen most of the film reviews, and although he can understand some negative reviews, he still has a soft spot for this movie. The story of the poet, Jin Wuwei and the demon cat in the first half is impressive, but the plot abrupt change in the second half makes people a little confused. The director actually dared to turn a detective drama into a love story?What is the message of this film in the end?Without solving this mystery, it's hard to understand why the film is so compelling.
The reason why Xiao Fan likes this movie is because it triggers a strong emotional resonance with him. Of course, in addition to this aspect, this movie has one of the most obvious "highlights" - that is, the story of the Tang Dynasty Liaozhai. The special effects are gorgeous, the bizarre sights and the never-before-seen folk juggling are dizzying. These sensory stimuli make the audience realize that this film is different. It is bold and innovative, creating a strange and yet familiar era and world through extravagant and grotesque elements. These feelings of wonder cannot be fully described in words, but good picture quality is only one aspect of judging whether a movie is good or bad.
Otherwise, how could "Infernal Affairs" become a masterpiece in the minds of the audience?Xiaofan does not agree with some viewers' criticism that Chen Kaige pays too much attention to the picture and cannot tell the love story. After all, who can deny the influence of "Farewell My Concubine"?Doesn't Chen Kaige really know how to tell a love story?In fact, the film is not a love story at all. All moviegoers should remember why the little monk came to Datang, what he experienced, and what he finally understood. That's the heart of the film.
Whether it is a big story telling the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, the love story of the concubine and the emperor, or the story of the little monk who came from afar to find the answer to his heart, this kind of foreshadowing and turning plot impressed Xiaofan. And when it comes to the love between the concubine and the emperor, what Xiaofan sees is a rather sad picture, because the concubine lives in the lies woven by the emperor, and even at the end of her life, she can't hear a word of truth, and she thinks she has contributed a lot. Despite some disappointments, the film still has a unique charm. It uses gorgeous graphics and absurd plots to lead the audience into a world full of mystery and fantasy.
However, can this bizarre charm make up for the lack of plot?The plot abrupt change in the second half of the film is a bit confusing. From the story of the poet, Jin Wuwei and the demon cat to the love plot of the concubine and the emperor, is this change too sudden?Did the director ignore the audience's receptivity?These questions raise questions about the way the film is narrated. However, it is this unprecedented narrative technique that adds a sense of mystery to the film and allows the audience to have more associations and thoughts about the development of the story.
This alternative narrative method may be the director's intention, and he hopes that the audience can have more exploration and interpretation in the process of watching the movie. The story of the Tang Dynasty in the movie has won people's praise, and these wonderful scenes and special effects have undoubtedly brought a new visual experience to the audience. However, are visuals alone enough to make a movie a classic?No matter how beautiful the picture is, it cannot replace a profound story. This may be the criticism of Chen Kaige by some viewers, who think that he overemphasizes the visual effects and ignores the narrative.
But perhaps it is precisely because he is the director of "Farewell My Concubine" that the audience expects him to present a touching love story again. However, Chen Kaige chooses to present the story in a different way, and this non-traditional narrative method may be designed to make the audience feel more emotional resonance in their thinking, rather than just being attracted by the plot. Throughout the story, the love between the concubine and the emperor is impressive. However, compared to the lies and traps in the palace, this love is very fragile. Everything that the concubine went through was based on lies, and in the end everything she gained was illusory. Such a tragic ending is impossible to let go.
However, this is exactly what the director wants to express. What happened to the concubine was not an isolated case, but a metaphor for the social reality of the time. She is trapped in a false world, and even though she thinks she has given a lot, she ends up just struggling in a swamp of lies piling up. This social allegorical meaning makes the film richer and more profound. In any case, the film does provoke viewers to think about love, humanity, and society. It is not a simple love story, but more of a dialogue about reality and ideals. The audience can see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, and they can also feel the inner entanglement and struggle.
This complex expression of emotions may be the message that the director wants to convey. Therefore, the film is not a romance in the traditional sense, but a deeper social allegory. In the process of watching the movie, the audience may have different feelings and understandings, but this is also the charm of this movie. It is not only a gorgeous visual feast, but also a collision of ideas and emotions. Perhaps, it is precisely because of this thought-led narrative that this film can leave a deep imprint in the hearts of the audience.