Stephen Chow is the king of comedy in the Chinese film industry, and his films not only have a unique nonsensical style, but also have a profound life philosophy and emotional connotation. His films have made countless audiences laugh and cry, moved and happy. This article will recommend five classic movies by Stephen Chow for you to enjoy a cinema-like viewing experience at home.
1."Journey to the West: The Great Sage Marrying".
This film is a fantasy comedy film written, directed and acted by Stephen Chow, co-starring Wu Mengda, Karen Mok, Luo Jiaying, etc., and was released in Hong Kong in 1995. The film is adapted from Wu Chengen's famous book "Journey to the West", which tells the story of Sun Wukong who was punished by Guanyin Bodhisattva for killing Tang Seng and reincarnated as a supreme treasure, and later met Zixia Fairy and started a love story across time and space.
Journey to the West: The Great Sage Marrying is a classic among classics, the film integrates comedy, love, martial arts, and fantasy to create a world full of imagination and creativity. The lines and scenes in the film have become classic cultural symbols, quoted and imitated by countless people. The love story in the film is also touching, and Fairy Zixia's sentence to the Supreme Treasure "the love of my life" has become synonymous with love. The film's rating on Douban is as high as 92 points, which is Stephen Chow's highest-scoring movie.
2."The King of Comedy".
This film is a comedy inspirational film co-directed by Stephen Chow and Li Lizhi, co-starring Stephen Chow, Cecilia Cheung, Karen Mok, Wu Mengda, etc., which was released in Hong Kong in 1999. The film tells the story of Yin Tianqiu, who has a soft spot for acting, and the bumpy road of chasing his dreams with difficulty.
"The King of Comedy" is a touching comedy, the film uses an extremely cold tone, showing the image of a small person who struggles with a humble status, but is extremely persistent. There are a lot of jokes in the film, but there is also no lack of depth, which is quite encouraging to watch. Especially in the movie, even if Yin Tianqiu is penniless, he can still bravely shout "I raise you" to Liu Piaopiao, which is still imitated (tributed) by many love movies. The score of the film on Douban is as high as 88 points, is one of Stephen Chow's most popular movies.
3."Kung Fu".
This film is an action comedy film written, directed and acted by Stephen Chow, co-starring Huang Shengyi, Yuan Hua, Yuan Qiu, Liang Xiaolong, Chen Guokun, etc., which was released in Hong Kong in 2004. The film tells the bloody story of a street man who became a generation of martial arts masters and challenged the gangster forces alone.
Kung Fu is an excellent action comedy, the film combines special effects and kung fu perfectly, and the imagination is impressive. The action scenes and special effects in the film are so exciting that you can't take your eyes off them. The characters and stories in the film are also very interesting, sometimes making people laugh and sometimes get their blood boiling. The score of the film on Douban is as high as 87 points, is one of Stephen Chow's highest-grossing movies.
4."Nine Sesame Officials".
This film is a costume comedy co-directed by Stephen Chow and Li Lizhi, co-starring Stephen Chow, Anita Yuen, Law Jiaying, Wong Jinjiang, etc., which was released in Hong Kong in 1996. The film tells the inspirational story of Bao Longxing, the "Jiupin Sesame Official", who tried all his best to avenge a woman who was wrongfully imprisoned, and finally brought the wicked to justice.
Jiupin Sesame Official is a classic costume comedy, the film cleverly combines elements of officialdom, martial arts, science fiction, suspense and other elements to create a world full of whimsy. The lines and scenes in the film have become classic jokes, which make people laugh. The characters and stories in the film are also very touching, allowing people to see the story of an ordinary character who is not afraid of power and difficulties for the sake of justice and love, and finally becomes a hero. The score of the film on Douban is as high as 84 points, is one of Stephen Chow's most popular movies.
5."Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance".
This film is a costume comedy directed by Li Lizhi and co-starring Stephen Chow, Gong Li, Zheng Peipei, Chen Baixiang, etc., which was released in Hong Kong in 1993. The film tells the interesting story of Tang Bohu, a genius in the south of the Yangtze River, who skillfully uses various means to pursue the autumn fragrance of the Washington maid.
Tang Bohu Dots Autumn Fragrance is a classic costume comedy, the film integrates history, culture, art, love and other elements into it, creating a world full of charm and humor. The lines and scenes in the film have become classic cultural symbols, quoted and imitated by countless people. The characters and stories in the film are also very moving, allowing people to see a talented literati who is not afraid of hardships and sacrifices for love and ideals, and finally becomes a legendary story. The score of the film on Douban is as high as 83 points, is one of Stephen Chow's most popular movies.
The above are the five classic movies I recommend to you, they are all Stephen Chow's masterpieces, showing the charm and depth of his nonsensical comedy. If you like this article, you are welcome to like, comment, and share, so that more people can see these excellent film and television works.