173 Innovate the script of Game of Death
Wang Xiaohu's idea is stronger than Bruce Lee's original conception, which mainly depends on his research on Hong Kong and even the world's kung fu movies to precipitate, even after Wang Xiaohu saw the precious 47-minute original "Game of Death" in his previous life, he cannot deny Bruce Lee's greatness and outstanding, from the perspective of the level of kung fu films at that time, Bruce Lee's conception can be described as unique - treasure hunting action, master checks, layers of challenges, can not only ensure a large number of wonderful but different fight scenes, but also to whet the audience's appetite.
At the end of the documentary, titled "The Warrior's Journey," Bruce Lee showed the world his most stylized performance, and those movements are classic in the 21st century.
But these classics are not satisfied with Wang Xiaohu! Why? The reason is very simple, he felt that he couldn't get enough of the original version after 47 minutes, and with his in-depth understanding of kung fu movies, coupled with many European and American fight movies, MMA fighting tournaments and other ideological indoctrination, he felt that this film could be stronger and more perfect.
There is also the main reason, that is, at the last moment of Bruce Lee's death, he was still discussing the script of this movie with Zou Wenhuai, and he told Zou Wenhuai that he wanted Ding to be the heroine in the film.
Wang Xiaohu expressed strong opposition to this, in his words, there can be no women in this "Game of Death", because this is a movie that reflects the world's martial arts elite, and it is completely a bloody movie of fighting masters, adding a woman into it will weaken the original intention of the movie, and more importantly, Wang Xiaohu doesn't like that woman. That's the main reason!
Wang Xiaohu can't mention this idea to Bruce Lee, because this is the biggest avoidance between the two people, and everyone can escape this embarrassing and even angry topic.
"I once heard Hwang In-sik say that there is a five-story pagoda in South Korea, and there is a 150-ton bronze statue of Buddha not far from the pagoda, which is very tall, and I feel that we can go there to take the exterior view." Wang Xiaohu said as he picked up the pen handed over by Zhao Yazhi, drew a sketch on the manuscript paper, and made a brief note on each floor of the tower.
"According to your requirements, you want to invite the world's kung fu elites to come in, then the first layer will be set up to be controlled by Korean taekwondo players, and the main thing to show the audience here is the world's most powerful and dazzling leg duel, Brother Xiaolong, you can show your Li Sanjiao here, it is definitely sharper than taekwondo leg method, which once again proves that there is no strong martial arts, only strong martial artists." Wang Xiaohu said to Bruce Lee with a smile after making the first note.
"Well, that's what I said to Li Junjiu when I was in the United States." Bruce Lee remembered the past with some emotion.
Lee Jun-koo, the father of American taekwondo, met Bruce Lee after the 1964 International Karate Championship and demonstrated kung fu in their own way, and the two became good friends ever since. Bruce Lee also learned some simple taekwondo leg techniques from him, and he knew this very well.
"Then the second layer is set up, if you feel that you have lost interest in karate to continue to challenge, this layer can be completely replaced by other martial arts, such as Hong Boxing, Cai Li Buddha Boxing, or other boxing styles that are known for their boxing skills." Wang Xiaohu actually wants to say that Wing Chun is coming, but in the end, it's better to think about it, the ancestor Ip Man let him shoot a movie to promote Wing Chun, if he arranged the plot of Wing Chun being defeated, then it is estimated that Ip Man will be angry with himself.
"How's the Northern Mantis Boxing? I've been studying it for a long time, and I've found that kind of boxing is very vicious. Bruce Lee pondered for a moment and then expressed his opinion.
Yes, the setting of the second layer of "Leopard Palace" in the original version is still controlled by the masters of the mantis faction, but no one has seen it at that time, and I don't know if anyone will perform the mantis boxing vividly and viciously.
"Since you want to express the viciousness and trickery, I don't think there is anything more bullish than the Nine Yin White Bone Claw." Wang Xiaohu muttered quietly.
Bruce Lee shook his head and said: "No, resolutely no, it is an illusory martial arts in Jin Yong's novel, which does not exist in reality, you should think about what similar martial arts there are." ”
Wang Xiaohu wandered around in his mind for a long time, and finally remembered a classic domestic martial arts film "Eagle Claw Iron Cloth Shirt", so he said: "How about Eagle Claw Gong? Saying that, he stood up and made a few eagle claw skills, not to mention, although Wang Xiaohu had not practiced eagle claw skills, he learned a little bit of magic from the movie, and immediately got Bruce Lee's consent: "Yes, just use eagle claw skills!" ”
"No, no, Brother Xiaolong, you must not be reluctant, in fact, there can be more choices, such as Muay Thai!" Wang Xiaohu shook his hand and said. I don't know why, in Bruce Lee's previous life, he did not design Muay Thai, a fierce and domineering boxing method, you must know that a "Boxing Fighter" was a hot mess, which couldn't help but make Tony Jia a new generation of Asian martial arts stars, and left the audience with the impression that Muay Thai is very fierce, causing many young people to look for Muay Thai gyms to learn from.
"Muay Thai?" Bruce Lee's expression suddenly became strange. Wang Xiaohu nodded emphatically and repeated: "Yes, Muay Thai!" I remember that Brother Xiaolong once fought with the Muay Thai king when he was filming "Tangshan Big Brother" in Thailand, you should know very well the power of Muay Thai, if the action design is very good, it should be very ornamental! ”
"Oh hell, I didn't fight any Muay Thai champions, it was just rumors from the crew!" Bruce Lee rolled his eyes and said: "I just had a little bit of a fight with a few Muay Thai fighters in the town, you know the shooting environment was terrible at that time, we have been busy filming, and after the shooting, we immediately returned to Hong Kong to do post-production work, how can I have time to fight the Muay Thai champion!" It's just a rumor! ”
"Well, isn't there really?" Wang Xiaohu was stunned, in his previous life in the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Chinese communities, there were many rumors that Bruce Lee had defeated the Thai boxing king, and there was a clear eye, as it was true, Jeet Kune Do could defeat Muay Thai and win glory for Chinese martial arts.
Wang Xiaohu also made a special trip to check the relevant information at that time, and did not find the so-called Char. Guess with Chen Ajin, such two people. I thought it might be that the crew used a pseudonym to protect the face of the two boxing champions, but now I heard Bruce Lee say it to his face, only to know that although Bruce Lee had been to Bangkok several times during the filming in Thailand, he came and went in a hurry, and in his state of mind at the time, he had no time to engage in these energy-consuming things.
"The truth is that there is none!" Bruce Lee was too lazy to explain this, urging Wang Xiaohu to continue to tell the script.
Wang Xiaohu drew a horizontal bar on the second layer, then raised his head and said, "Okay, since there is none, then Brother Xiaolong is not considering letting the second layer be guarded by the Muay Thai king!" ”
"Yes, of course, but I haven't met anyone in Hong Kong who has studied Muay Thai so far, I'm afraid they can't play Muay Thai!"
Bruce Lee's consideration is not wrong, he requires excellence in his films, not to mention Wang Xiaohu, he directly wrote the word Muay Thai and said: "I don't need Brother Xiaolong to worry about this matter, I can handle it!" ”
"You, hehe, Xiaohu, when did you learn Muay Thai, why don't I know?" Bruce Lee laughed, and the tone of disbelief was undoubtedly expressed.
Wang Xiaohu pouted and said: "You don't have to worry about this, haven't you ever eaten pork and never seen a pig run, I will definitely design a Muay Thai movement that satisfies you!" Wang Xiaohu said with confidence, which made Bruce Lee laugh again, is this guy going to Thailand to fight the Muay Thai champion?
In fact, how did Bruce Lee know that Wang Xiaohu had watched a lot of "Boxing Tyrant", there were so many wonderful actions in it, he could make the audience shout by copying a few of them, but he didn't plan to take out too exciting moves, but borrowed a small part of the meaning from "Boxing Tyrant", how about Muay Thai fighter Niu X, he was not beaten by Brother Xiaolong!
"The third layer, well, I remember that my senior brother Irushandu is the king of Philippine sticks, why don't you two fight a short stick vs. bamboo pole, nunchucks vs. nunchucks?"
This is the most exciting part of "Game of Death", and it is also the signature weapon that Bruce Lee must use in every film. Of course, even if Bruce Lee and Iru Shandu use the same weapon, there is a big gap between the fighting styles of the two people, Bruce Lee can show the charm and power of nunchucks to a greater extent, and the power is attached to Bruce Lee himself, and the charm, hehe, a lot of it is caused by the influence of Wang Xiaohu half a year ago.
Bruce Lee has now been completely sure of one thing, that is, his brother Wang Xiaohu has endless whimsy in his head, and often what he wants to express in the movie, the other party can give you a very appropriate position at the first time, and then throw you several options to make a careful choice, until you are satisfied with the unknown. "Ok, pass, next level!"
"Oh, it's already the fifth layer, Brother Xiaolong, do you remember that I once showed you the Brazilian martial art Capora?" Wang Xiaohu suddenly asked mysteriously.
"Capora! Oh damn, how can I forget, that was the first time I was beaten by you, what, do you want to arrange a Capora master to guard it on the fifth layer? Bruce Lee exclaimed, remembering the "shame" he had gritted his teeth, and he couldn't wait to beat Wang Xiaohu out of anger.
"Haha, I'm just a suggestion, you don't have to look at me with such a strong and resentful gaze, forget it, since you're not satisfied, I'd better change your martial arts."
"No, you want Capora, and you have to fight in person!"
(To be continued)