Youku can fast track a drama when it wants to. Seems like only yesterday we were watching clips from the filming stage. Now, it's nearly here. I'm excited 😊❤️.
OK. I'll quickly fill in the blanks regarding the reference.
The film is not only one of the greatest westerns, but also one of the great films of all-time. It's essentially a male-led revenge drama like Zang Hai. Culminating in a final duel between two old warriors of the west. Similar to the great Japanese samurai films of the past. There is little room for romance in a harsh but breathtaking environment. Jill (Claudia Cardinale) might seem somewhat unnecessary given the context of the story, but without her, it would be an incomplete masterpiece. In many ways, she is the light in an often cruel and dark world. She is the hope for a new beginning. There are no intimate scenes between Jill and Harmonica, simply powerful fleeting moments. Harmonica, typically looked at in fear by others, is looked at very differently by Jill at the end. If he wishes to change, there is someone and something waiting for him to come back to. This is the faint hint of romance I'm referring to. They used to do it really well in old films. Even where one might think it doesn't fit. It really is a lost art.
Correct. But, it's nice to have a hint of a connection. Yes, even the tiniest hint is most satisfying. Think Claudia Cardinale as Jill in Once Upon a Time in the West, and that look she gave Harmonica.
I really loved the acting, but the story would've been much better served as a 15–24 episode series. There are just far too many elements here to fit into an hour and fifty minutes (give or take). Movies need to say a lot in a short space of time, and drama series need extra time to allow the story to develop. OWF sadly gets caught somewhere in between. There simply isn't enough time to properly develop the core components of the drama, so it's delivered more as a plot twist, and due to these components remaining underdeveloped, the story really doesn't say or do a lot.
OWF is still worth a watch if you have some free time, but I can't help but think this was a missed opportunity with this talented young cast.
True, she was amazing in that drama. The trauma the FL was going through, the mystery, the pain and she was crushing…
Personally, I loved everything about Derailment. Including the chemistry between leads. They sold an atmosphere of deep affection really well, imo. It was even one of my favourite ML performances. His character was so well written. I hate to say it, but it's usually the male characters that ruin stories for me. CDrama has a bad habit of creating crybaby MLs, particularly in costume dramas. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with the ML crying, provided the drama gives a good reason.
I haven't seen her new romance that has everybody talking for all the wrong reasons. As others have mentioned, perhaps it's simply a casting issue. LHC although beautiful, is perhaps not suitable for romance or more specifically, romantic comedies. Maybe she just wasn't the right fit for that particular drama.
Miscast actors often don't succeed in roles that don't fit their strengths. Similar to how talented actors can't save bad scripts. Good performances usually come with complimentary factors where everything works in concert to achieve magic on screen.
There are examples in film of actors excelling in certain roles, but not being as convincing / believable in others. Russell Crowe, for example, excels at hypermasculine, brutish tough guy, and leader of men roles (Gladiator / Master and Commander: Far Side of the Word / L.A. Confidential). However, I found him laughable in his portrayal of John Forbes Nash Jr. in "A Beautiful Mind" (I can't believe he was nominated for an Oscar for that role. Lol). He's perfectly believable as a military genius, but I'll never buy him as a mathematical genius. Another great example is Hollywood legend James Stewart, one of my favourite male actors from the golden age. He was a brilliant and versatile actor. But, I always had trouble buying him as a cowboy or frontiersman. He just didn't suit those roles. It's accurate to say he was a better all-round actor than John Wayne, but he simply couldn't play a cowboy better than Wayne. Possibly only Eastwood could match JW in a western film (I still choose Wayne). In fact, the only James Stewart western I truly love is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Not surprisingly, TMWSLV is also a John Wayne film. Wayne is the tough guy of the west, and Stewart is an educated man who struggles to understand their ways.
In summary, I believe LHC is a phenomenally talented actress, but she's not going to be suited to everything. No actor ever is.
Don't mind is we also like her as we watched for both and loved her we don't want her to pair up with neo bc she's…
If it's not confirmed, it's not worth worrying about that much. Weibo always has wild rumours and gossip circulating around. I can't even confirm if she's actually in the new Stephen Chow film (Shaolin Women's Soccer). When it comes to Ai Mi we know a career push / launch is coming (like Tian Tian, Ancy, and Jinmai before), but she gets name-dropped and attached to all sorts of things. You learn to wait for official confirmation before getting too excited.
Don't mind is we also like her as we watched for both and loved her we don't want her to pair up with neo bc she's…
Thank you. Appreciate the feedback. Is this project actually confirmed, though, or is it still just speculation? Weibo was ablaze with heated discussion earlier in the year regarding a potential pairing of Ai Mi and Liu Xueyi in Love Travels Through Time. It was even mentioned on an international Asian drama news site. But, these proved to be just rumours and when the cast was announced, the leads were Li Hongyi and Yang Yutong. I'm wondering if this is just gossip-mongering to stir up trouble for both actors.
Lol. I came to the right place (where the traffic is). I saw Ai Mi's name get dropped with Neo's on weibo (Sparrow something / 36 eps / July film date). So, fill me in. Is this just the insane rumour mill being naughty? ... Or... Is Ai Mi getting a legit Huangyang Tian Tian type of push into FL roles?
I think she's more alien contortionist poison ivy type of thing possibly a succubus.
Lol. Yes, I bookmarked the page of the actress playing Ping Ting (Chen Cheng). She's been so good in this drama. I'm impressed. I'll keep my eye on her and see what projects she does next.
Linda Blair played Regan in The Exorcist. It was a terrific performance. Sissy Spacek gave an equally good performance in the movie Carrie, another film from the 70s.
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The film is not only one of the greatest westerns, but also one of the great films of all-time. It's essentially a male-led revenge drama like Zang Hai. Culminating in a final duel between two old warriors of the west. Similar to the great Japanese samurai films of the past. There is little room for romance in a harsh but breathtaking environment. Jill (Claudia Cardinale) might seem somewhat unnecessary given the context of the story, but without her, it would be an incomplete masterpiece. In many ways, she is the light in an often cruel and dark world. She is the hope for a new beginning. There are no intimate scenes between Jill and Harmonica, simply powerful fleeting moments. Harmonica, typically looked at in fear by others, is looked at very differently by Jill at the end. If he wishes to change, there is someone and something waiting for him to come back to. This is the faint hint of romance I'm referring to. They used to do it really well in old films. Even where one might think it doesn't fit. It really is a lost art.
Here's the scene for a visual reference...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHRP6gadDQ4
OWF is still worth a watch if you have some free time, but I can't help but think this was a missed opportunity with this talented young cast.
I haven't seen her new romance that has everybody talking for all the wrong reasons. As others have mentioned, perhaps it's simply a casting issue. LHC although beautiful, is perhaps not suitable for romance or more specifically, romantic comedies. Maybe she just wasn't the right fit for that particular drama.
Miscast actors often don't succeed in roles that don't fit their strengths. Similar to how talented actors can't save bad scripts. Good performances usually come with complimentary factors where everything works in concert to achieve magic on screen.
There are examples in film of actors excelling in certain roles, but not being as convincing / believable in others. Russell Crowe, for example, excels at hypermasculine, brutish tough guy, and leader of men roles (Gladiator / Master and Commander: Far Side of the Word / L.A. Confidential). However, I found him laughable in his portrayal of John Forbes Nash Jr. in "A Beautiful Mind" (I can't believe he was nominated for an Oscar for that role. Lol). He's perfectly believable as a military genius, but I'll never buy him as a mathematical genius. Another great example is Hollywood legend James Stewart, one of my favourite male actors from the golden age. He was a brilliant and versatile actor. But, I always had trouble buying him as a cowboy or frontiersman. He just didn't suit those roles. It's accurate to say he was a better all-round actor than John Wayne, but he simply couldn't play a cowboy better than Wayne. Possibly only Eastwood could match JW in a western film (I still choose Wayne). In fact, the only James Stewart western I truly love is "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance." Not surprisingly, TMWSLV is also a John Wayne film. Wayne is the tough guy of the west, and Stewart is an educated man who struggles to understand their ways.
In summary, I believe LHC is a phenomenally talented actress, but she's not going to be suited to everything. No actor ever is.
Linda Blair played Regan in The Exorcist. It was a terrific performance. Sissy Spacek gave an equally good performance in the movie Carrie, another film from the 70s.