Nama lain :
The Smiling Proud Wanderer, Hsiao Ao Chiang Hu, Xiao Ao Jiang Hu
Episod : 52
Format : avi
Audio : Mandarin
Subtitle : Indo (Hardsub)
Sub Group : -
Keluaran : 2000
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Lagi :
Pelakon :
- Richie Ren as Linghu Chong
- Anita Yuen as Ren Yingying
- Vivian Chen as Yue Lingshan
- Song Ta-ming as Lin Pingzhi
- Yue Yueli as Yue Buqun
- Liu Li-li as Ning Zhongze
- Tsai Tsan-te as Yilin
- Leanne Liu as Dongfang Bubai
- Li Li-chun as Ren Woxing
- Sun Xing as Tian Boguang
- Chen Zihan as Lan Fenghuang
- John Chiang as Qu Yang
- Norman Tsui as Xiang Wentian
- Ku Kuan-chung as Zuo Lengshan
- Tieh Meng-chiu as Lü Zhuweng
State of Divinity, which seems to be the current English name
adaptation of Jin Yong's (aka Louis Cha) Xiao Ao Jiang Hu. Jin Yong is
probably the most popular contemporary wuxia novelist, and his epics
have repeatedly been made into movies & television dramas. If Jin
Yong's close counterpart was Gu Long, known for his femme fatale
characters, then I would say Jin Yong's trademark would be his fun,
witty heroes or heroines. Ling Hu Chong happens to be my favorite one.
Ling Hu Chong is the eldest disciple of one of Yue Bu Qun, the head
master of Hua San, among the top martial arts "good" sects in the
ancient world. Naturally, a easy-going and carefree guy, he is popular
among other disciples for his fun nature, which is symbolically
characterized by his love for alcohol. Hu Chong is very loyal to Hua
San, and because he was taken in by Yue Bu Qun as an orphan and sees the
master and madam as his own parents. Ling grew up with their daughter,
Yue Ling Shan, and at the beginning the two were extremely close,
sharing what seemed like a perfect puppy love.
The story is very complicated and involves many twists, but the
driving device is the burning desire of martial artist practitioners to
come up on top & take over the world. Lin Ping Zhi is from a
respectable middle-class family, who was rumored to carry extremely
powerful martial arts in the Lin's family inheritance. Because of this
his entire family + household was mysteriously massacred, and he took
refuge in Hua San, carrying the all-important scrolls that everyone's
after with him. There is a big secret involved with these scrolls, and
all Lin descedants had sworn to keep it as heirloom, forbidden to read
and learn what's in it. Ping Zhi & Ling Shan's relationships
develops and Yue realizes that her adoration towards Ling was only
brotherly affection, while she has fallen deeply for Ping Zhi. Ling
suffers twofold--besides being deeply hurt by Yue's change of heart, he
is also accused of trying to kill Ping Zhi in order to steals the
scrolls. He is eventually disgracefully kicked out of the sect.
Around this time, Ling is seriously injured and precariously expects
to die in the short run, therefore he gives up all hopes on Yue San and
loses faith altogether. But he is emotionally and physically healed by
the appearance of Ren Ying Ying, the beautiful daughter of the late
leader of the "evil" Sun-Moon sect, whom comes to him in the guise of an
old lady. The two develop a relationship without him knowing about her
real identity...
The other core character worth mentioning is Dung Fang Bu Bai, the
person who usurped the throne from Ren Ying Ying's father (unknown to
her)--this character is the acknowledged villian here, although not the
only one. Because he practiced a black martial art, which called for
castration, he becomes feminine and a woman was chosen to play Dung Fang
in this version.
Despite relative successful reception in Taiwan, many Jin Yong fans
chastised it for egregious plot changes, but as a viewer taking it as
entertainment, State of Divinity 2000 did the job. This version was
lengthy, either 45 or 52 episodes depending on how episodes were cut
off, but I was intrigued for the most part. Richie Ren was not the
perfect Ling Hu Chong, but overall, he did an "all right" job. Contrary
to most critics, I think Richie Ren does have charisma & an
undescribable pleasant air about him, though maybe overly silly during
the playful scenes rather than witty. All the tracks were sung by him,
and added a interesting pop element to the classical genre. The first
soundtrack I purchased happened to be this soundtrack!
Ling Shan is supposed to be a spoiled, fun-loving girl in the
beginning and I felt Viven Chen lacked the vivacity of this character
I've seen in other portrayals, although I think she is a fine actress
that's very effective in crying scenes. Anita Yuen was an surprising
choice for the cruel but soft-hearted Ren Ying Ying. Not challenging
Anita's ability, she has powerful presence & stole the show in the
beginning, but this character was very different--made to be way too
nice near the end.
Overall, great entertainment. The sets & fight scenes were nicely
done--realistic enough and exciting. Original plot twists also keep you
in suspense
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