The 2021 version of "Dragon" was criticized both verbally and writtenly after its launch, and became a hot search topic due to its low rating on Douban.

Every novel written by Mr. Jin Yong, the godfather of martial arts, can be said to be a classic, and "Dragon" is even more a classic among classics. This novel, which takes the longest time to be written and is almost the longest in length, has many characters, a tight structure, complex relationships, ups and downs, and many twists and turns... What's even more exciting is that its plot revolves around several generations, laying the foundation for A lot of foreshadowing and preliminary foreshadowing are destined to make this novel extraordinary.

Since the mid-1970s, "Dragon" has been adapted into 8 or 9 film and television works.

Among them, the most classic and highest-rated version is undoubtedly the 97 version, shot by Hong Kong TVB, directed by Li Tiansheng, and co-starring Huang Rihua, Chen Haomin, Fan Shaohuang, Li Ruotong, Liu Jinling, Liu Yucui, Zhang Guoqiang, Zhao Xueer, and He Meitian. The Douban score is as high as 9.0, with 57.9% of people giving it a five-star rating.

Followed by the 03 version, the mainland version of "Dragon" starring Hu Jun, Lin Zhiying, Gao Hu, Liu Yifei, Chen Hao, Liu Tao, etc., with Zhang Jizhong as the chief producer, has a Douban score of 8.4.

I originally thought that the 13th version of "Dragon" starring Zhong Hanliang might be the lowest-rated version, but the latest version of 2021 "Dragon" directly broke this record. It was only 4 days after it was aired. As soon as Douban became available for rating, more than 10,000 people rated it at a record low of 3.4. In contrast to the 1997 version, 57.6% gave it a one-star rating.

The 2021 version of "Dragon Movie" has become a hot search due to low ratings and netizens saying the plot is poor. What is so bad about this new version of "Dragon" that makes the audience call it a waste of a classic?

First of all, in terms of casting, Yang Youning will play Qiao Feng, Bai Shu will play Duan Yu, Zhang Tianyang will play Xu Zhu, Wen Yongshan will play Wang Yuyan, Zhu Zhu will play Kang Min, Su Qing will play A'Zhu, and Liu Meitong will play Mu Wanqing.

In terms of appearance, these actors are still capable. Especially the stills of Wen Yongshan, Su Qing and others are really beautiful and fairy-like.

Many viewers complained that Qiao Feng, played by Yang Youning, was a bit greasy and superficial, and did not show the heroic spirit of Qiao Daxia in the original work. Bai Shu's role as Duan Yu was too girly and rosy, but lacked the nobility and elegance of a royal family...

In short, there are various dissatisfaction with the casting.

In fact, it is slightly unfair to say this. After all, there are two classic and deeply rooted versions of "Jade". It is difficult for latecomers to make big breakthroughs because these classic images have already been in the minds of the audience. It is so deeply ingrained in China that even if all the top celebrities and good-looking celebrities in the current entertainment industry are gathered together, they may not be able to compare.

Just like Huang Rong played by Weng Meiling, no matter how beautiful, immortal or smart the successor is, they cannot replace Weng Meiling's position in the hearts of the audience, because she is Huang Rong.

But I have to say that the 2021 version of "Dragon Babu" must have offended the Fuhua Dao team. No matter how good-looking an actor is, he can't handle the fact that his points are reduced when it comes to costumes and styling. And it's not a small reduction, but a negative score after just a few clicks.

There are those with plates on their heads, those with saddles on their heads, those with fishing nets on their heads, those with thick bangs and earrings, those pretending to be Nezha and the Black Mountain old demon, and those who look like Dongchang’s father-in-law...

< p> Even if you want to innovate and highlight the personalities of the characters in the play, do you still have to conform to the original work and respect the original work?

In addition to the issues of casting and service, what dissatisfied the audience the most is the plot adaptation and the handling of details.

For example, almost all the main characters appeared in the opening scene, completely not following the order of appearance in the original work. The pace at the beginning is too fast, and many plots have not had time to unfold. The foreshadowing and foreshadowing in the original work are completely useless.

In addition, the first encounter between Duan Yu and Wang Yuyan was changed beyond recognition. What the hell is "wetting one's pants"?

The most disappointing thing for the audience is that it is obviously a martial arts drama, but the fighting scenes are all shown in slow motion, and every step back is shown in slow motion. The exciting showdown between Bei Qiao, Feng Nan and Murong did not make the audience excited at all.

I have to say that this martial arts drama is really disappointing.

There is nothing wrong with adapting, and there is nothing wrong with using innovative shooting techniques.

But if the plot cannot be changed to make it more reasonable and the story can be adapted more perfectly, then can we not try the changes that ruin the classic?

It is such a good martial arts novel, but don’t leave the audience with only one or two greasy characters, messy details and illogical plot development.

Classics should not be treated like this!