What do you think of the Seven Swords?

Analysis:

An incompetent force, a failed loser

-Comment on the Seven Swords

At least Master Xu didn't forget that he was a gangster, so the speed and way of killing in the Seven Swords rushed to two ancient poems, "Kill one person in ten steps and leave a mark in a thousand miles." Don't look at the camera. When the green light flashes, you fall down. Still unable to learn Zhang's unique skill, Xu forced a girl to dance ballet in the snow with a knife. In addition to speed, it is reassuring to return to hard realism. Heroes finally stopped working in wedding dresses, flying around in the sky like fighter planes, snapping fingers and frying fish on the lake, and fighting was no longer just for posing.

But besides the attitude of Xu Daxia, what else is there in Seven Swords? This is a big problem, you know, posture is not edible. Alas, the "seven swords" is another bully. Why do you say that? Shi Yun: The plot is basically based on loopholes, the performance is basically out of control, the martial arts is basically based on shadows, the feelings are basically based on impulses, the music is basically supported by strength, and the editing is basically based on random touch. The following is a detailed explanation:

First, the plot basically depends on loopholes.

1 The imperial court has sent wind and fire to slaughter the villa, and the wind has successfully slaughtered a lot. Why only put another spy in the last eight diagrams? Why should such a small village use the army alone? If it is said that because the Eight Diagrams Array is the lair of heaven and earth, everyone is proficient in martial arts and must be armed to the teeth, then how can Qiu Er be in charge alone?

At the beginning, it was pointed out that Fenghuojun was going to be killed soon, but why did he wait until Han and Wu released Fu, and then came to Tianshan Mountain. After some anoxic avalanches, he was inexplicably saved by the old man who cast the sword, and then went down the mountain, and then Fenghuojun was politely killed? Besides, when you go up the mountain, you are already dying. How can you go down the mountain like a tiger?

The whole village was forced to move away and hide in the cave, but how can we get out the map and arrange the secret passages so quickly? It's like coming to your own home.

Okay, let's not talk about it. Besides, it seems too unkind.

Second, the performance is basically out of control.

This. . . . . . I remember that in Behind Vanity, whenever Sun's scene ended, the director would make him laugh like that once. Maybe Sun left a sequela, so he giggled when the camera left him mercilessly. What is depressing is that Xu, who is famous for his meticulous professionalism, forgot to check the number of times Sun smiled.

Third, about martial arts, it basically depends on the shadow.

If you can see it, you can't see the process. Xu's proud martial arts montage suffered internal injuries first because of his heavy hands. The whole movie was in chaos, fighting in the shadows, and it was very lively from a distance, but it never gave the audience a clear explanation. And there is no classic tendency to duel, which is very regrettable. Although Liancheng and Chu finally entered the alley, it was still very exciting. When it first appeared, people felt that the expected scene was finally coming. Unfortunately, the time was too short, and the messy editing made it not enjoyable at all, and finally it became a misunderstanding.

Fourth, about feelings, we basically rely on impulse.

Simple and rude ways of love don't fail, but the foundation of some love buildings is too shallow. If she is saved by Chu and given a bowl of blood to drink, she will have some emotional underground work, so when Wu touches Yang, the tolerant audience will find it unbearable.

About music basically depends on strong support.

Although the music is magnificent, it is far from harmonious with the film. Maybe I was used to watching the colorful soundtrack of China in Xu's movies, and suddenly I got such a pile of orchestral music, which made people feel uncomfortable. Although I can't find a big problem, I always feel that it is always parallel to the film, not integrated.

Sixth, about editing, it basically depends on random touch.

Although the narrative of the whole movie is smooth, too many flashbacks are still annoying. Yes, the flashback of the scene of Six Swords paying the sword is very wonderful, which fully shows the complex mood of Six Swords, makes the best detour for the upcoming war, and also gives the audience room for imagination. But in other places, I really disagree. For example, the green bead shouted at the hill: home, home. Funny and unnecessary. Also, Chu Zhaona was caught by the geomantic tactic, and the flashback was not handled as well as the order.

As for the seven swords, if the director is someone else, I may feel dissatisfied. But it was taken by Tsui Hark, so it must be criticized. Sorry, the audience is two, sorry, he is one. I was bored after reading it. Recalling the classics such as Xinlongmen Inn, the gap immediately becomes obvious. Is it the kind of film effect that is clean, tidy and thrilling, and only the characters are relatively simple and always above? Is this Xu's failure? Or this realistic gesture and huge story limit it to crash on the ground, so it can be a punk, but it can't fly anymore? Maybe filming Seven Swords is really a thankless thing.

Other scattered impressions:

1 The most beautiful and atmospheric picture: Chu and Yang slide on the Tianshan Mountains. Accompanied by the crisp and sporadic metal crash and the high-pitched national female music, it is really picturesque and refreshing. Although it only lasts for a few seconds, it may be the most unforgettable paragraph for most viewers. In addition, it is a pity that there are too few lenses left for Tianshan Mountain. Unfortunately.

2 The most eye-catching person: Guagro. A beautiful woman with a pubic head can tell at a glance that it is a poisonous red apple.

Three lines that made me think deeply: Lvzhu: Why do you speak Chinese with me? This makes me suddenly feel like knocking over the five-flavor bottle.