How do you evaluate the classic movie "New Dragon Inn"?
The movie "New Dragon Inn" is definitely a classic among classics. It is also the appearance of this work that makes Tsui Hark, as the producer, a god-level presence in Brother's heart, because this movie has a strong "Tsu Hark style". If we evaluate this work from an audience's perspective, I think it is almost perfect.
There are many factors why "New Longmen Inn" can be called a classic. First of all, the first point lies in the cast that the director has equipped for the movie. This movie has brought together many powerful stars such as Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Donnie Yen to join in. First of all, it has won in terms of star influence.
Especially the scene where the two heavyweight goddesses Brigitte Lin and Maggie Cheung are acting together is simply not too eye-catching. Even if you watch it today more than 20 years later, you will still find them really beautiful.
Secondly, the explosive acting skills of each actor are also the factors that make this classic movie possible. It is undeniable that the performance of every main creator in the film is very exciting. Although "Qiu Moyan" played by Brigitte Lin disguises herself as a woman, she is still heroic and tender, and the innkeeper "Jin Xiangyu" played by Maggie Cheung is charming but also has an infatuated and chivalrous side.
Compared with the role of "Zhou Huai'an" played by Tony Leung Ka Fai, Brother Huo was most impressed by the villain "Cao Shaoqing" of the East Factory Governor played by Donnie Yen. Although Donnie Yen has had some controversy on the Internet in recent years, I deeply admire his acting skills.
In addition to the actors, another important factor in making this movie is the shooting of the entire work and the control and design of many details. Although most of the plot in the film revolves around the location "Dragon Gate Inn", the director's clever design will not make the audience feel bored. Even the inn was specially decorated on the day of Zhou Huai'an and Jin Xiangyu's bridal chamber.
However, I think the most exciting scene in the whole movie is the last fight scene between Zhou Huaian, Qiu Moyan and Jin Xiangyu fighting Cao Shaoqing in the desert. The leading actors' acting skills are well matched with the vast sky of loess in the desert, which really gives the whole scene a different feeling. In particular, the detail that Cao Shaoqing had the flesh on his arms and legs chopped off by "Diao Buyu" who came later was simply unexpected, and at the same time it brought a sense of pleasure to the audience.
In the end, Cao Shaoqing died, and Qiu Moyan's death made many viewers feel regretful. The ending is still somewhat tragic, but this does not prevent "New Dragon Inn" from becoming a high-quality work with a good reputation, and it is also an unsurpassed classic among martial arts movies.