All movies are like this, the first days release box office are always due to expectation and the name recognition and allure of the cast/crew/production. After that it’s a dog race in actual quality keeping the reviews high and additional moviegoers coming in. I have such love for Louis Cha and his wuxia novels and anytime there is a high … Continue reading →
It’s a bummer this movie isn’t being streamed internationally along with the domestic China premiere on new year’s day this Wednesday because I am sooooo curious to see how HK wuxia veteran director Tsui Hark tackles his take on a segment of the novel of The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Fans have been saying it’s a new take or … Continue reading →
The countdown to the 2025 lunar new year day release of C-movie Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero is garnering so much attention in C-ent, thanks to the big name director and cast along with the record setting ticket presales. New posters arrived today with leads Xiao Zhan as Guo Jing and Zhuang Da Fei as Huang Rong … Continue reading →
Yes, the economy sucks everywhere and the political climate is wonky so of course entertainment is down and has been on a decline. But it also means if the movie makers give the viewers what they want then the old adage of if you build it they will come remains true. This week is the start of the lunar new … Continue reading →
Am I excited for this movie? Oh hells yeah, but I’m also accepting that trying to create a zeitgeist is lightning in a bottle and keeping expectations low is best. The first substantive trailer is out for the lunar new year scheduled big budget big name cast Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero based on a section of … Continue reading →
I’ve been through Louis Cha wuxia novel casting brouhahas before and when I was younger it did annoy me more that actors/actresses were cast that just looked/vibed nothing like the famous characters, the biggest complaint remains Michelle Chen as Xiaolongnu in the 2014 version of Return of the Condor Heroes. There have been new LoCH, RoCH, Dragon Sword, and Demi-Gods … Continue reading →
Normally when big melons get rolling it still takes time before the official news ends the speculation but this time it’s pretty fast. This weekend director Tsui Hark confirmed that he’s next movie will be the first of his planned three movie adaptation of Legend of the Condor Heroes with the first being called Legend of the Condor Heroes: The … Continue reading →
I know so many people who can date themselves by which drama version of a Louis Cha (Jin Yong) novel adaptation they consider the best, which is usually the first one they watched and couldn’t stop watching thereby becoming a fan for life. Someone born in the 70’s grew up with the TBV iconic 80’s versions, those born in the … Continue reading →
I can’t believe I’m saying this since I’m super old school when it comes to my wuxia dramas and especially when it comes to drama adaptations of famous Louis Cha novels, but the upcoming 2016 version of Legend of the Condor Heroes actually looks pretty decent so far. I was completely taken aback when I came across news that LoCH … Continue reading →
