The best version of Juedai Shuangjiao!
I read the novel and watched the 1979 Shek Sau version, 1986 Tony Leung version and Jimmy Lin and Dicky Cheung version. Each are good in their own way, but nothing as complete as this Handsome Siblings 2020. I am so glad there is finally a modern remake that is not merely "idol pop drama" and eye candy soap opera-like. This version maintains the wuxia elements proportionally. Yes, the actors who played the twins are pretty boys, modern idols, but hey, they CAN act! Xiao Yuer - The actor really showed a wide range of emotions and character development of Jiang Xiao Yu. Not to mention the original music scores from the Roc Chen really added wuxia feel to this version. Tay Ping Hui as Yan Nan Thian is also a strong point. The only one that I thought a little bit miscast is Sou Ying, it doesn't really reflect the independent, super smart and calculating woman like in the novel. Nevertheless, everything else is quite faithful to the original novel.
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