Xiang Yu, a shining figure in the long history, whose stories have been interpreted by many actors in film and television works, each with its own characteristics. In Xiang Yu's early rise stage, the performances of He Rundong and Tan Kai were particularly eye-catching.
Xiang Yu portrayed by He Rundong in "The Legend of Chu and Han" vividly interprets the word "brave". With a height of nearly 1.9 meters, it is far beyond the physique of ordinary people, and it has a huge sense of oppression.
When He Rundong put on that set of white armor and held a halberd, taking the lead on the battlefield, the audience seemed to see a living overlord of Western Chu. Every time he waved his arm, the enemy soldiers fell in pieces like mowing grass, this scene was strong and terrifying, which fully reflected Sima Qian's evaluation of Xiang Yu's "bravery" in the "Historical Records".
Echoing it is the young Xiang Yu played by Tan Kai in "Myth". This version of Xiang Yu is not only superb in martial arts, but also stresses righteousness and affection. In the play, Xiang Yu faced the pursuit of the Qin army, and when he was alive and dead, he still insisted on finding Yi Xiaochuan, who saved his life, showing his love and righteousness.
What's even more impressive is that Xiang Yu was born with divine power and could easily lift a big tripod, but after Yi Xiaochuan showed his determination to leave, he used his legs to kill his beloved mount and deliberately lost the competition.
This scene not only shows Xiang Yu's extraordinary strength, but also reflects the strong and affectionate side of his character. Xiang Yu, portrayed by Tan Kai, is very stubborn and tough in all aspects, but when facing Xiao Yue, who fell in love at first sight, he showed the gentleness and romance that belonged to Xiang Yu.
This sense of contrast makes Xiang Yu's image fuller, and also makes the audience feel the softness in the heart of this "overlord". Xiang Yu's story developed into the famous Hongmen Banquet, a historic moment that presented a unique style under Feng Shaofeng's interpretation.
In the movie "The Legend of the Hongmen Banquet", Xiang Yu played by Feng Shaofeng showed a unique temperament and brought the audience a noble image of Xiang Yu. Unlike other versions, Feng Shaofeng's Xiang Yu did not use direct means such as roughness and barbarism to shape the image.
On the contrary, this version of Xiang Yu is portrayed as very noble and calm, with an aura that does not need to be directly expressed, but is still not angry and arrogant. Feng Shaofeng is already outstanding, and Xiang Yu played by him, even if he has a disheveled hair and a beard, he can still make people see a different kind of beauty.
The director has a unique understanding of this version of Xiang Yu. Compared with the heroic image of "pulling out the mountains and covering the world" in history, Feng Shaofeng's Xiang Yu has a little more humanized emotion.
He will bleed and he will weep; He is both powerful and equally sad. This delicate emotional portrayal makes Xiang Yu, a historical figure, closer to ordinary people, and also allows the audience to resonate with him emotionally.
On the occasion of the Hongmen Banquet, which was full of power and intrigue, Feng Shaofeng's Xiang Yu showed a noble and calm side. His every look and every movement reveals the aura of the king, and people can feel his majesty without roaring and roaring.
This version of Xiang Yu may be deficient in the title of "Overlord of Western Chu", but it is closer to the lofty title of "Xiang Wang". Although from the perspective of the movie itself, "The Legend of Hongmen Banquet" can be described as indescribable, and there are too many slots.
But in terms of character building, Feng Shaofeng's version of Xiang Yu is undoubtedly a highlight. He successfully interpreted Xiang Yu, who has both a kingly bearing and a human warmth, presenting the audience with another side of this historical figure.
As the plot progresses, we see the glory of Xiang Yu's reign. At this stage, He Rundong and Jiang Hua's interpretation presented the audience with Xiang Yu's dual image as a ruler and battlefield commander.
He Rundong's performance in "The Legend of Chu and Han" is particularly outstanding. This TV series did not shy away from Xiang Yu's performance on the battlefield, but portrayed him in great detail. Xiang Yu played by He Rundong, every time he charges into battle, he gives people a sense of "unique through the ages".
His performance not only conforms to Sima Qian's evaluation of Xiang Yu's "feather bravery, unique through the ages" in "Historical Records", but also presents this kind of courage in front of the audience. He Rundong's version of Xiang Yu's performance on the battlefield is impressive.
When he put on the white armor and held the halberd, he took the lead on the battlefield, and with every wave of his arm, the enemy fell like mowing grass. This kind of scene is too strong and terrifying, just like a living overlord of Western Chu.
Among all the versions of Xiang Yu, He Rundong's version of Xiang Yu's force value seems to be the most powerful, and it is really worthy of the title of "unique through the ages". At the same time, Xiang Yu played by Jiang Hua in "Chu Han Jiaoxiong" showed another side.
This version of Xiang Yu is portrayed as both civil and military, and it can be said that it is the most "perfect" Xiang Yu in film and television works. Xiang Yu played by Jiang Hua not only has excellent martial arts, but also shows his talent as a ruler, showing the heyday of Xiang Yu's reign.
However, Jiang Hua's version of Xiang Yu also sparked some discussion because it was too perfect. As we all know, the reason why Xiang Yu lost in the Chu-Han rivalry was because he was not perfect, and it was because of his character defects that he ended up with a tyrant Farewell Concubine and Wujiang killing himself.
Therefore, the only drawback of this version of Xiang Yu is that he is too perfect to shape it, so that there are no shortcomings. During this period, Xiang Yu, whether it was heroic on the battlefield or decision-making in the court, showed the demeanor of a mature ruler.
The He Rundong version highlights Xiang Yu's prowess, while the Jiang Hua version emphasizes his all-round talent, and together they construct a glorious image of Xiang Yu's reign. When portraying Xiang Yu as a historical figure, different versions of the work try to show a little-known side of him - his inner softness and human emotions.
This delicate emotional portrayal makes this legendary historical figure more three-dimensional and flesh-and-blood. Xiang Yu, played by Tan Kai in "Myth", showed the gentleness and romance that belonged to Xiang Yu when facing Xiao Yue, who fell in love at first sight.
This version of Xiang Yu, although he seems very stubborn and tough in all aspects, shows a completely different side when facing Xiao Yue. This sense of contrast makes Xiang Yu's image fuller, and also makes the audience feel the emotional world deep in the heart of this "overlord".
Tan Kai's version of Xiang Yu not only shows his tenderness for Xiaoyue, but also reflects his affection for his friends. In the play, Xiang Yu was obviously facing the pursuit of the Qin army, and when he was dying and dying, he still insisted on finding Yi Xiaochuan, who had saved his life.
This detail vividly depicts Xiang Yu's character traits of valuing love and righteousness. Feng Shaofeng's version of Xiang Yu has more play in this regard. As the director said, this version of Xiang Yu has a little more humanized emotion than the heroic image of "pulling out the mountains and covering the world" in history.
He will bleed and he will weep; He is both powerful and equally sad. This delicate emotional portrayal makes Xiang Yu, a historical figure, closer to ordinary people, and also allows the audience to resonate with him emotionally.
It is worth noting that these tender portrayals do not affect Xiang Yu's domineering image. On the contrary, they make this legendary historical figure more three-dimensional and flesh-and-blood.
These details reveal Xiang Yu's complex inner world and provide important clues for understanding his later actions and decisions. By showing Xiang Yu's tenderness and humanity, these different versions of the works allow the audience to see a more realistic and fuller image of Xiang Yu.
He is no longer just a majestic overlord, but also a real person with complex emotions and inner worlds. This three-dimensional portrayal made Xiang Yu, a historical figure, leave a deeper impression in the hearts of the audience.
As the struggle between Chu and Han deepened, Xiang Yu gradually fell into a predicament. At this stage, different versions of Xiang Yu all show their own characteristics, which also reflects the creators' different understandings of the reasons for Xiang Yu's failure.
Hu Jun played Xiang Yu in "Chu Han Fengyun", trying to show Xiang Yu's domineering in the face of adversity. However, compared with the roles he played, such as Qiao Feng and Zhu Yuanzhang, this version of Xiang Yu is not so outstanding.
Although Hu Jun interprets Xiang Yu's domineering spirit with his excellent acting skills, he is always unable to make the audience fully feel that "this is Xiang Yu". A big reason for this may come from the makeup, domineering but slightly lacking in majesty, and the kind of force that is unique through the ages is not well reflected.
Tan Kai's version of Xiang Yu is too stubborn and tough at this stage. This character trait showed Xiang Yu's charm in the early days, but it became his Achilles' heel when faced with adversity.
Especially in "Myth", Liu Bang is portrayed as too insidious, treacherous, and treacherous, which makes Xiang Yu's stubbornness more prominent. Although He Rundong's version of Xiang Yu is still strong in force, it is also beginning to show mistakes in decision-making.
Although this version of Xiang Yu was invincible on the battlefield, his political and strategic deficiencies were gradually exposed, laying the groundwork for his later defeat. Jiang Hua's Xiang Yu in "Chu Han Jiaoxiong" is a special case.
This version of Xiang Yu is portrayed almost perfectly, and both civil and military are also very righteous. However, it is precisely this perfection that becomes a problem. Because the reason why Xiang Yu lost in the Chu-Han battle was because he was not perfect, and he finally failed because of his character flaws.
Although this version of Xiang Yu won the love of the audience, when Xiang Yu was on the verge of failure, it made the audience feel a little confused. These different interpretations reflect the screenwriter's and director's different understandings of the reasons for Xiang Yu's failure.
Some emphasize the stubbornness in Xiang Yu's character, while others highlight his shortcomings in strategy. In any case, these portrayals allow the audience to see a more realistic Xiang Yu, a hero struggling with victories and setbacks.
Xiang Yu's story finally came to a tragic end. At the historic moment of Wujiang's suicide, each version of Xiang Yu interprets the last moments of this tragic hero in their own way, especially Tan Kai's version is the most classic.
In "Mythology", Xiang Yu played by Tan Kai left the most well-known lines: "Although I am dead today, I am still the overlord of Western Chu." This domineering deathbed declaration perfectly shows Xiang Yu's stubbornness, self-esteem and unyieldingness.
When Tan Kai shouted this line hoarsely on the bank of the Wujiang River, the audience was all moved and felt Xiang Yu's tragedy and regret. This scene has become a freeze frame for the image of Xiang Yu in the memory of later generations, and has also become an important criterion for judging other versions of Xiang Yu.
He Rundong's version of Xiang Yu still showed the domineering spirit of "eternal uniqueness" at the last moment. Even when his defeat was decided, his Xiang Yu still maintained a strong aura and unyielding spirit, reflecting the majesty of the overlord of Western Chu.
Feng Shaofeng's version maintains its nobility in the midst of pathos. Although this version of Xiang Yu failed, it still maintained a noble temperament, showing Xiang Yu's dignity as a king, even at the last moment.
Jiang Hua's version of Xiang Yu came to an end in perfection. Although this version of Xiang Yu was portrayed too perfectly, it still showed Xiang Yu's integrity and courage in the face of failure.
Although these different interpretations have their own characteristics, they all convey the essence of Xiang Yu as a tragic hero. His story teaches us that even the most powerful heroes fail one day, but true dominance lies in being able to stay true to oneself even in the face of failure.
As a result, Xiang Yu's image transcends the limitations of time and space and has become an eternal symbol in Chinese culture. Whether it is Tan Kai's domineering, Feng Shaofeng's extravagance, or He Rundong's "unique through the ages", they all add different colors to this historical figure, making Xiang Yu's image more plump and three-dimensional in the hearts of the audience.
Xiang Yu's story has thus become an eternal legend.