Oops, the May Day holiday is very lively! Recently, not only new movies have been grandly released, but also the gossip of the older generation of Hong Kong film bigwigs has been exposed.
No, in order to promote the new film "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City", Sammo Hung appeared on a Hong Kong talk show.
The host originally planned to talk about movies and filming interesting things in the show, but suddenly changed the topic and asked Stephen Chow an unexpected question.
This question made Sammo Hung face change instantly.
Although I have watched his plays, I don't want to evaluate him too much.
It is worth noting that Sammo Hung and Stephen Chow have not been in contact for 20 years. Although many years have passed, Sammo Hung mentions Stephen Chow's attitude, which makes people wonder if the "festival" between the two is extraordinary.
Sammo Hung has a pivotal position in the Hong Kong film industry and is a veritable big brother. If it weren't for Stephen Chow doing something that made his old man feel dissatisfied, Sammo Hung would not have said such a thing.
Wait a minute, this one is interesting. We all know that some grievances in the entertainment industry may just be for hype.
But Sammo Hung reacted genuinely, he wasn't acting.
The movie "Kung Fu" was released during the Spring Festival in 2004 and became a box office dark horse that year. Although the film's visual effects and action design were highly praised, there were also some unpleasant things that happened during production.
According to people familiar with the matter, Stephen Chow, the film's leading actor, often clashed with director Liu Zhenwei during filming. Stephen Chow is a talented actor and director who has extremely high requirements for the quality of his films, and often gives his own opinions on how and at which they are shot.
However, director Liu Zhenwei believes that he has more experience and a stronger control over the film, so the two often have disagreements during the production of the film.
Once, when Stephen Chow was filming a fight scene, he was dissatisfied with his performance, so he asked to reshoot. Director Liu Zhenwei thought that it had been filmed well and did not need to be re-filmed, so the two had a heated argument.
According to eyewitnesses, both of them were very emotional at that time, and even moved their hands.
This turmoil also affected the filming schedule of the film. According to reports, the filming time of the film was originally only two months, but due to this turmoil, the filming time of the film was extended by one month.
Eventually, the movie "Kung Fu" was successfully released and was a huge success.
Although there were some problems in the making of the movie "Kung Fu", the quality of the movie was not affected too much. This movie has become one of Stephen Chow's masterpieces and a classic of Chinese films.
Let's rewind to 2004, when Sammo Hung and Stephen Chow's feud began. That year, Stephen Chow was preparing his new film "Kung Fu".
This is a kung fu movie, which naturally requires top martial arts instructors to sit in the formation. Stephen Chow's first choice is our Sammo Hung brother.
Sammo Hung has an excellent reputation in kung fu research and is undoubtedly a true connoisseur. Stephen Chow's choice of Sammo Hung to assist in martial arts instruction was undoubtedly a wise decision.
Sammo Hung was also very face-saving and agreed on the spot.
The story goes like this: when filming the episode of the defection to Shanghai, the mosquitoes located in Si are like a summer specialty of Shanghai, and the number is staggering.
Sammo Hung complained that he couldn't stand the bite and wanted to go back to Hong Kong to see a doctor. Stephen Chow said coldly: "Don't come back if you leave." "
Oops, that's so inappropriate! Sammo Hung will definitely be angry, after all, in his eyes, no matter how good Stephen Chow is, he has to call him "Xingzai". In this way, the two fell out on the spot.
During the production of "Kung Fu", the first half of the martial arts scene was directed by Sammo Hung, and the second half was replaced by Yuan Heping. Everyone probably knows the rest of the story.
After this incident spread in the circle, everyone felt that Stephen Chow seemed to be a little thoughtful in terms of human sophistication.
However, some people also choose to side with Stephen Chow. They believe that due to the tight filming time and heavy tasks, Stephen Chow can be said to be forced to do this.
Either way, however, this incident completely ruined their relationship.
You see, this matter is not big or small. If it's an ordinary person, it may be fine in two days.
However, there is an unsolvable contradiction between these two bigwigs.
In this incident, we can see that Stephen Chow does need to pay more attention to caring about the feelings of others in some aspects.
On the other hand, Sammo Hung 's temper came up, and as a result, both of them refused to bow their heads, which led to 20 years of old age and death.
In fact, as a movie fan, I have to say that this situation is very regrettable.
It's a pity that there aren't so many happy endings in real life. This incident also reminds us that in work, no matter how good you are, you must learn to respect others and understand people's feelings.
When it comes to Stephen Chow, does the funny and funny image of "Star Master" immediately appear in everyone's mind? He always makes people laugh in a unique way in his films.
But you know what? Stephen Chow in real life is not funny at all.
Have you ever heard the term "tyrant on set"? Many actors who have worked with Stephen Chow have said that this word strongly fits Stephen Chow's image.
On the set, Stephen Chow was notoriously stern.
Let's talk about Chen Baixiang, he is an old partner who has worked with Stephen Chow many times.
Once, Chen Baixiang broke a big news on the show, he bluntly said that Stephen Chow's talent "has nothing to say", and his acting skills are "first-class".
But it's this man who is too arrogant! In Stephen Chow's eyes, it seems that everyone is not worthy of him, so he doesn't associate with others at all.
However, the essence of things can't always be listened to, Stephen Chow's "gold partner" Wu Mengda stepped forward for this and supported Stephen Chow.
Uncle Da said so, he said that Xing Ye is not arrogant, but he is not good at expressing it. He's always thinking, and he looks cold.
Hearing Uncle Da's explanation, I suddenly felt that Stephen Chow was also a little cute. Imagine that a person is always obsessed with his own world and is indifferent to the things of the outside world, which does give people a feeling of coldness.
However, this personality does make it difficult to approach in real life.
So, character is really crucial. Stephen Chow's talent is unparalleled, but it is because of his "cold" personality that he has lost many friends and even some partners.
Looking back at Sammo Hung 's sentence "I don't want to evaluate this person", can you understand it? In Sammo Hung view, Stephen Chow may be a "weirdo" who doesn't understand the world.
However, we can't make Stephen Chow too rigid. After all, everyone has their own way of doing things.
Stephen Chow's unique personality may be one of the important reasons why he has been able to create many classic works.
I'm not yet adequate, and I might need to exercise more.
If Stephen Chow can be a little more sleek, will there be a lot less trouble? But if that's the case, is he still the Stephen Chow we like? This is a question worth pondering.
The golden age of Hong Kong cinema can be traced back to the 80s and 90s of the last century. During this period, Hong Kong films developed and prospered tremendously. As an important part of Chinese-language films, Hong Kong films have left a deep impression on audiences around the world.
The golden age of Hong Kong cinema was characterized by diversity and innovation. During this period, Hong Kong filmmakers continued to experiment with new themes and styles, from action films, comedies, and romance films to horror films, science fiction films, etc., and all kinds of films performed well.
In addition, Hong Kong filmmakers have also made a lot of innovations in film technology and production, such as the use of advanced cinematography, special effects and music, etc., to make Hong Kong films more visually and audibly.
The golden age of Hong Kong cinema has also produced a large number of outstanding filmmakers. Such as Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung, etc., they have a high reputation and influence in the film industry.
Their filmography was not only a hit in Hong Kong, but also received widespread acclaim worldwide.
Although Hong Kong cinema is no longer as prosperous as it was during its golden age, it is still an important part of Chinese-language cinema. The golden age of Hong Kong cinema has made important contributions to the development of Chinese-language films, and its diversity and innovative spirit have also provided important inspiration for the future of Chinese-language films.
When talking about Stephen Chow, we have to mention the golden age of Hong Kong cinema.
At that time, there was a saying called "double Monday", what did it mean? refers to the three bigwigs in the Hong Kong film and television industry: Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow and Jackie Chan.
Sammo Hung was a well-known and iconic figure in that era. Although there are contradictions between him and Stephen Chow now, his status as a grandmaster in the field of kung fu films cannot be shaken.
That's because he is not only the eldest brother of Jackie Chan and Hong Jiaban, but also an excellent actor.
Think back to how brilliant Hong Kong movies were at that time! A variety of subjects can be filmed amazingly. From martial arts films to comedies, from police movies to romance films, it's really amazing!
Now it is a pity that most of the actors of the older generation have faded out of the film industry, and Stephen Chow rarely has the opportunity to film, only Sammo Hung is still insisting.
Look, this is a scene where a person who is in his seventies is running around to promote the new movie "The Siege of the Kowloon Walled City".
Stephen Chow's performance on the set can be described as love and hate, and "Star Master" has requirements for every shot and every detail to the point of nitpicking.
Sometimes for a small detail, the whole crew will wait for hours.
It is this spirit of pursuing perfection and almost paranoia that allows Stephen Chow to shoot one classic work after another.
However, this kind of work attitude is unacceptable to many people. Take the Sammo Hung incident as an example, he just wanted to go back to Hong Kong for medical treatment, but you directly said "don't come back", isn't this offending people to death? However, in Stephen Chow's view, maybe filming is the most important thing, and everything else can be pushed back.
Stephen Chow is like a "genius", but the geniuses that people often see are often lonely.
They live in their own world and cannot understand the minds of ordinary people. Thinking about it this way, it seems that it is not difficult to understand that Stephen Chow and Sammo Hung fell out.
One is an experienced director who pursues perfection, and the other is an experienced old-timer.
However, we must also admit that it was precisely because of Stephen Chow's "perfectionist" spirit that Hong Kong cinema was able to reach new heights during that period.
Each of his works is like a work of art that has been carefully sculpted.
However, in real life, excessive pursuit of perfectionism can lead to many problems. Take Stephen Chow and Sammo Hung as an example, if Stephen Chow could be a little more accommodating, maybe their relationship would not have developed to the point of not getting along with each other.
Therefore, whether Stephen Chow's "perfectionism" is a blessing or a curse is really difficult to answer.
It's definitely a good thing for the audience, because they can see more excellent works. But for Stephen Chow and his team, it can be a burden.
What do you think of Stephen Chow's way of working? If it were you, would you choose Stephen Chow, or would you be more inclined to Sammo Hung and pay more attention to human feelings? This question is worth pondering for each of us.
Now, 20 years have passed, and the grievances between Sammo Hung and Stephen Chow seem to have become entangled and unsolvable.
Everyone has their own personality and way of doing things. Stephen Chow's "perfectionism" has allowed him to create countless classics, and Sammo Hung has created many memorable characters.
There is no doubt that all of them have made great contributions to Hong Kong cinema.
In fact, the grievances in the entertainment industry are essentially personality incompatibility. Stephen Chow is too serious, and Sammo Hung attaches too much importance to righteousness, and the two are naturally prone to sparks when they meet each other.
However, this does not erase their talent and contributions.
While reality may not be that rosy, we can still keep looking forward to it, right? After all, in the unpredictable place of the entertainment industry, there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies.
In short, no matter what grievances exist between them, we should be grateful for their contributions to the film industry.
After all, their dedication gives us the opportunity to enjoy so many wonderful works.