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It is a classic work that ranks among the top in the history of Chinese martial arts films. Although the box office was poor in the early stages of release and a scandal occurred during filming, although it did not affect the actors, it did not conceal the film's excellence.



The production of the film took two years, and Wong Kar wai put in a lot of effort to achieve this. He gathered 12 veteran actors and rigorously checked every shot, striving to achieve perfection.



The biggest highlight of the film lies in its script, which is rich in philosophy and exciting dialogue. Taking the grudges and grudges between Eastern Evil, Western Poison, and Peach Blossom as clues, the complex emotional entanglement between several people is narrated. It showcases the theme that even with powerful martial arts skills, it is difficult to escape emotional constraints, expressing the profound thinking that people in the martial arts world can still be troubled by emotions.



Although 'Dongxie Xidu' may be underestimated, it is a very excellent film. It may only be truly understood by a few people, but now it has become an unbeatable existence.





2. Jingke Assassin King of Qin



Chen Kaige's film "King of Qin Assassinated by Jing Ke" is a large-scale production film that was released in 1998 with a huge investment of 80 million yuan and invited many famous stars to appear, such as Zhang Fengyi, Gong Li, and Li Xuejian. Chen Kaige even rebuilt the Qin Palace in order to restore the true effect.



However, it is regrettable that the audience's response was not ideal, with a box office of only 10 million yuan, making it a high opening but low selling film. This is mainly because many viewers believe that the film deviates from the depiction of historical records, and the storyline is relatively chaotic, which affects the viewing experience.



However, when looking back at this movie, it becomes clear that Chen Kaige is not a random adaptation, but rather a true portrayal of the unknown faces of historical figures. Jing Ke Assassins the King of Qin "fully showcases the personalities of various characters, while allowing the audience to understand the history and duality behind each person's heart.



Although the film was once hidden in snow, it was not until many years later that it was realized that the value of "Jingke Assassination of the Qin King" in Chinese commercial films cannot be underestimated.





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3. Cleopatra



It is a large-scale film adapted from a true historical story, but after its release, the box office did not meet expectations and even caused the production company to fall into difficulties.



The film tells the story of the political alliance and emotional entanglement between the Queen of Egypt and the Roman Empire, showcasing the rise and fall of the two empires. The luxurious costumes and expensive scene construction in the film are impressive, and every scene is full of realism.



However, despite the magnificent scenery and stunning visuals, they failed to impress the audience's hearts. The film cost $44 million, but in the end, the box office was dismal, and the audience boycotted it, causing Fox Company to fall on the brink of bankruptcy.



In fact, "Cleopatra" is a unique film that showcases the legendary life of a woman and her struggles under patriarchal politics, showcasing the strength and courage that women should possess.




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4. True Story of Afei



Wong Kar wai put a lot of effort into "The Legend of Ah Fei", inviting celebrities such as Leslie Cheung, Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, and Carina Lau to participate, but the box office was sluggish.