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Text: Cutting the book and describing the heart
Editor: Cutting the book and describing the heart
preface
Jiang Wu or Jiang Wen, which one do you like more? To be honest, at the beginning of the debut of the Jiang brothers, I am afraid that few people could see the difference between them at a glance. After all, not only are the two almost identical in appearance, but even the tone and tone of their lines are the same. As a result, the audience often can't tell which Jiang is accompanying him on the big screen.
But as time went on, the difference between Jiang Wu and Jiang Wen gradually became apparent. It's not just the difference in acting style, it's more about the difference in their inner world, and the difference in their attitudes towards feelings. Tracing back to the roots, in fact, this half-brother has been destined for different life experiences since childhood.
The family environment breeds different personalities
Jiang Wen was born into a military family, his father was a general of the People's Liberation Army, and his mother was a music teacher. The atmosphere at home is serious and artistic. Jiang Wu's parents are ordinary engineers, and the family environment is relatively simple.
Extroverted and active vs introverted and shy, the Jiang brothers are born with obvious differences in personality. Jiang Wen has been smart and active since he was a child, and when he grew up in the army, he added a fighting spirit that did not admit defeat. Jiang Wu is an introverted child with a shy personality and is more cautious.
Perhaps because of the difference in family environment, Jiang Wu has experienced Jiang Wen's "competitive" personality since he was a child. In a school sports meeting, Jiang Wu was originally 200 meters ahead, but Jiang Wen, who was suddenly inserted into the track, overtook all the way and finally ended the race in second place. After the game, Jiang Wu hid on the roof of the building and cried bitterly.
"The two of them have been very competitive since they were young, pushing each other to grow." That's what the family said. From study to career, the brothers did fight and kill, and the conflict escalated. However, in the final result, Jiang Wen was a little ahead.
In high school, Jiang Wen had excellent grades and was easily admitted to his alma mater, Beijing Film Academy. But Jiang Wu's score lagged behind a little, and he almost fell to the top disciple. If it weren't for his mother's proclamation and finally choosing the path of Beiying, maybe he would not have achieved what he is today.
Jiang Wu, who entered the North Film, gradually emerged and frequently won awards in some student plays. But at the same time, Jiang Wen, who has become famous, shines in the film industry again. One excellent work after another has established its position in the history of Chinese cinema. For a while, Jiang Wu felt inferior. He often laughs at himself for "Jiang Wenying's first few words".
Although everyone said that he was as handsome and dashing as his brother, Jiang Wu always felt that he was not as tall and heroic as his brother anyway. Even when approached by the agent for the first time, the other party was straightforward: "Jiang Wu is Jiang Wen's younger brother, right?" You look too similar, let's sign you first. Jiang Wu was stuck in his throat, and he resolutely refused the next day, losing another chance in his life.
Who is more exciting on the road to love and marriage?
However, Jiang Wu seems to be a little luckier than Jiang Wen in another matter. That's the love life. Jiang Wen's emotional experience can be described as ups and downs. Of the three wives, the first two went their separate ways with him. Many rumors even point to Jiang Wen's cheating and cheating. On the other hand, his younger brother Jiang Wu is frank and unrestrained here. A happy past like a winner in life.
In 1985, 16-year-old Jiang Wu met Song Yan of the same age at school, and the two quickly fell in love with each other. Although the parents once objected, the insistence of the young couple still made the parents of both sides defeated. In this way, after 29 years of long-distance love, the two finally got married in 1995 when Jiang Wu was 28 years old. Their son was born with him.
A happy family life is not inferior to career success. Jiang Wuchang was happy and grateful: "Who would have thought that the campus boyfriend and girlfriend back then would go all the way to the white head."
In addition to a happy family life, Jiang Wu's career is actually quite good. Although he can't be compared with director Jiang Wenda, he is also an outstanding actor. With "Old Man Ge" starring in 1992, Jiang Wu won the Best Actor at the first Bangkok Film Festival. Since then, he starred in films such as "Lao Zhang's Philosophy" and "The Little Thing of Life", which have also been widely acclaimed.
Surprisingly, despite his popular career, Jiang Wu still maintains a humble and low-key style. Unlike some celebrities who get carried away after reaching the pinnacle of life, his attitude towards family and friends is the same as ever. It wasn't until the 20th wedding anniversary in 2015 that the happy life of Jiang Wu and Song Yan, a loving couple, was exposed to the media. For a time, people's high opinion of Jiang Wu reached its peak.
"People have always been good men who are good teachers, and they never take risks."
"Being a wife will allow these family pleasures."
"Look at how happy he is, it's really enviable."
The unanimous view is that among the Jiang family brothers, Jiang Wu is undoubtedly the greater winner in life. In the same year, after the news of Jiang Wen and his third wife Zhang Aijia being separated was exposed, everyone was more inclined to compare and praise Jiang Wu with him.
"Sure enough, Jiang Wu's emphasis on family is more commendable."
"A good man should treat his wife and children like this."
"Director Jiang Wenda is really ridiculous! If it were me, I would definitely put my family first. "
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The difference in the careers of the two brothers
Although it seems that in terms of love life, Jiang Wu is better than Jiang Wen. But in terms of career achievements, Jiang Wu is afraid that there is still a gap between Jiang Wu and his eldest brother. After all, the masterpieces of director Jiang Wen are all regarded as classics of Chinese film art. And many films starring Jiang Wu still stop at word-of-mouth after all, and it is difficult to win the championship in both business and art.
Take "Sunshine Sisters" starring Jiang Wu in 2000 as an example, in the film, he played an honest, simple and kind little man Lao Gao. Zhu Xiaoxia, a woman who wanted to pursue freedom, but in the end stopped at friendship because of the huge difference in concepts. Through the characterization of Lao Gao, the film shows ordinary people's yearning for love and freedom, as well as their expectations for a happy life.
Different from the straightforward and bold social allegory in Jiang Wen's works, Jiang Wu's works are more gentle and simple. Even in "The Determination to Runaway", which will be released in 2023, Jiang Wu played a completely different image of a "machismo" honest man, which also won the attention of the audience. But overall, Jiang Wen is still the more dazzling star among the brothers.
He is not only more accomplished in acting in movies, but also has a far greater influence on his directing works than Jiang Wu. Some viewers once praised one-sidedly: "Jiang Wu is a very good actor, but after all, he can't compare to the director's achievements."
Different versions of life are equally exciting
Life is like this, everyone has their own opportunities and encounters. Jiang Wen has been beating ups and downs, and has gone through an extraordinary life in his way. There is no lack of trough shadows under the glory of the highlights, but it has also achieved his status in the film and television industry today. The life of his younger brother Jiang Wu has its own uniqueness. The ordinary life of firewood, rice, oil and salt has a different kind of wonderful, and his low-key and kindness just make people feel like a spring breeze.
One is an industry leader in the movie dream factory, and the other is an idler and family in everyone's hearts. Two different lives, equally precious. So which one do you love more, Jiang Wu or Jiang Wen? Perhaps there is no need for a standard answer to this question. Although the two brothers are born from the same roots, they have experienced completely different versions of life.
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