The dynamic poster of "Farewell My Concubine" has attracted heated discussions. Why do netizens think this is Chen Kaige's pinnacle work?

Because this is the best movie made by Chen Kaige. With the development of the times, his subsequent filming and works have been very different from before. I feel that this is the only movie that he made with all his heart. His later movies made me feel that they were full of routines and had a very strong commercial atmosphere. I don’t really like this change myself, but this is an era where entertainment is enough to kill people, so who can criticize others?

01. "Farewell My Concubine", a movie with personal characteristics

In the early stage, Chen Kaige was still making movies with all his heart. His "Yellow Earth", "King of Children", and "Farewell My Concubine" are all works from this period, and they are also some of the works that everyone rates highly. Let's talk about "Farewell My Concubine". This movie is a narrative full of tragic undertones. Although it is a very straightforward narrative method, you can still see Chen Kaige's grasp of time from the span of the story. This is his work when he was at his highest level.

02. "The Promise", why many people don't like it

Speaking of "The Promise", I can't even believe that this is a movie made by Chen Kaige. Because in my mind, Chen Kaige already has the status of a god. But how did he become like this? Because of the times, if he still insists on himself, then maybe he will not have an audience. So | The movie "The Promise" made me feel his rush and sloppiness at every moment. Has Chen Kaige also begun to be aesthetic? It seems a bit like Zhang Yimou.

03. "The Legend of the Demon Cat", a strong collision of colors

In fact, I don’t know how to evaluate this kind of movie with very strong contrast. Because it does bring a strong visual impact to people, but it makes me feel a little confused. In my impression, Chen Kaige is not like this. He has now fully catered to the needs of the market. But how can people remain unchanged? I really can’t see Chen Kaige holding on any longer. So I went to see a commercial film based on the reputation of Chen Kaige, but I could only return disappointed.