I saw the tag of martial arts above and also of wuxia, but where is martial arts in it? yes if you only call CGI as martial arts then Jet Li , yuen woo ping, lau kar leung...... they dont know anything.
Nothing special, just another crappy c-drama made from a good manhua, donghu. when young actors and actresses with no real martial arts background are cast in action roles. Their fight scenes, heavily reliant on CGI and body doubles, look unconvincing and often funny because their physicality doesn't match the movements. Even when they train, it's for a specific, safe style (like with guards on, example: Xiao Zhan in Tsui Hark movie) that lacks the raw, authentic feel of real combat . Remember the old school stuff? The fights choreography from guys like Bruce Lee or Jet Li, donnie yen, yuen yoo ping, lau kar leung, sammo hung, jackie chan, gordon uncle.... ? You could feel every hit. It was real. They trained for years to make it look that good.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories(i am talking about c-drama). They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance or cgi , comedy and boring scenes.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
I saw the tag of martial arts above and also of wuxia, but where is martial arts in it? yes if you only call CGI as martial arts then Jet Li , yuen woo ping, lau kar leung...... they dont know anything.
Nothing special, just another crappy c-drama made from a good manhua, donghu. when young actors and actresses with no real martial arts background are cast in action roles. Their fight scenes, heavily reliant on CGI and body doubles, look unconvincing and often funny because their physicality doesn't match the movements. Even when they train, it's for a specific, safe style (like with guards on, example: Xiao Zhan in Tsui Hark movie) that lacks the raw, authentic feel of real combat . Remember the old school stuff? The fights choreography from guys like Bruce Lee or Jet Li, donnie yen, yuen yoo ping, lau kar leung, sammo hung, jackie chan, gordon uncle.... ? You could feel every hit. It was real. They trained for years to make it look that good.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories(i am talking about c-drama). They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance or cgi , comedy and boring scenes.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
Nothing special, just another crappy c-drama made from a good manhua. when young actors and actresses with no real martial arts background are cast in action roles. Their fight scenes, heavily reliant on CGI and body doubles, look unconvincing and often funny because their physicality doesn't match the movements. Even when they train, it's for a specific, safe style (like with guards on, example: Xiao Zhan in Tsui Hark movie) that lacks the raw, authentic feel of real combat . Remember the old school stuff? The fights choreography from guys like Bruce Lee or Jet Li, donnie yen, yuen yoo ping, lau kar leung, sammo hung, jackie chan, gordon uncle.... ? You could feel every hit. It was real. They trained for years to make it look that good.
Now? They just pick the most popular actor with the prettiest face, whether they can act or throw a punch or not. The fight scenes are a joke. You can tell it's all CGI and wires. Their bodies don't even look right doing the moves. It's so fake it's almost funny.
And the makeup! They have so much makeup on, they look like plastic dolls. Even if they're in the middle of a battle or crawling through dirt, their face is flawless. Not a hair out of place. It completely kills any sense of reality. Everything is fake backgrounds and bad special effects. The industry seems to prioritize casting based solely on looks and popularity ("face value") rather than acting talent, dedication, or a willingness to train properly. This leads to a cycle of bland performances where stars are chosen for their ability to attract fans and revenue, not for their ability to do justice to the role or the genre.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories. They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance and boring scenes. It's such a disrespect to the fans who loved the original.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
The call is for a return to quality: less CGI, more practical work, proper training for actors, respect for the source material, and a focus on substance over superficial style.
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Nothing special, just another crappy c-drama made from a good manhua, donghu. when young actors and actresses with no real martial arts background are cast in action roles. Their fight scenes, heavily reliant on CGI and body doubles, look unconvincing and often funny because their physicality doesn't match the movements. Even when they train, it's for a specific, safe style (like with guards on, example: Xiao Zhan in Tsui Hark movie) that lacks the raw, authentic feel of real combat . Remember the old school stuff? The fights choreography from guys like Bruce Lee or Jet Li, donnie yen, yuen yoo ping, lau kar leung, sammo hung, jackie chan, gordon uncle.... ? You could feel every hit. It was real. They trained for years to make it look that good.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories(i am talking about c-drama). They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance or cgi , comedy and boring scenes.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
Nothing special, just another crappy c-drama made from a good manhua, donghu. when young actors and actresses with no real martial arts background are cast in action roles. Their fight scenes, heavily reliant on CGI and body doubles, look unconvincing and often funny because their physicality doesn't match the movements. Even when they train, it's for a specific, safe style (like with guards on, example: Xiao Zhan in Tsui Hark movie) that lacks the raw, authentic feel of real combat . Remember the old school stuff? The fights choreography from guys like Bruce Lee or Jet Li, donnie yen, yuen yoo ping, lau kar leung, sammo hung, jackie chan, gordon uncle.... ? You could feel every hit. It was real. They trained for years to make it look that good.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories(i am talking about c-drama). They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance or cgi , comedy and boring scenes.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
Now? They just pick the most popular actor with the prettiest face, whether they can act or throw a punch or not. The fight scenes are a joke. You can tell it's all CGI and wires. Their bodies don't even look right doing the moves. It's so fake it's almost funny.
And the makeup! They have so much makeup on, they look like plastic dolls. Even if they're in the middle of a battle or crawling through dirt, their face is flawless. Not a hair out of place. It completely kills any sense of reality. Everything is fake backgrounds and bad special effects. The industry seems to prioritize casting based solely on looks and popularity ("face value") rather than acting talent, dedication, or a willingness to train properly. This leads to a cycle of bland performances where stars are chosen for their ability to attract fans and revenue, not for their ability to do justice to the role or the genre.
The worst part is what they do to the original stories. They take these amazing books and comics, especially the wuxia ones with such deep stories, and turn them into this garbage. They strip out all the good stuff the philosophy, the complex characters and just add a bunch of lame romance and boring scenes. It's such a disrespect to the fans who loved the original.
I wish they'd just learn from the past. Learn from the real masters who cared about the art. It feels like nowadays they only care about money and looking trendy. They've forgotten what made these stories great in the first place. Filmmakers need to look back at the masters like Lau Kar-leung, Sammo Hung, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and Yuen Woo-ping. Their films were legendary because they were built on a foundation of real, grueling training, practical stunts, and authentic martial arts. The focus was on skill, screen presence, and powerful story telling not just on being "so cute" or "so handsome."
The call is for a return to quality: less CGI, more practical work, proper training for actors, respect for the source material, and a focus on substance over superficial style.