June 18th, 2009

Legend of the Condor Heroes 2008

Posted by ver0n1c4 at 04:16 PM on June 18, 2009.

Yes I am watching yet another version of this movie =P I am literally impressed that this version is so different from other version. With so many great releases before, they dare to modify the story and make their own interpretation.

I didn't manage to catch every single episode in Channel U since they are airing on weekend. So far I only watched up to episode 10 very slow considering they have 50 episodes... And I have to be very patient since they might not come very soon he he he.

But for the first 10 episodes, I can say that I can't wait how the story will go... The story begins with Qiu Chuji's flashback about his meeting with Guo and Yang. They cut this part really short and suddenly both families were attacked by Duan Tiande. Guo and Yang seemed died, well we know that Guo died and Yang survived =P both wives' presence are unknown.

Priest Qiu then met with 7 Freaks of Jiangnan, had a fight, all collapsed. Duan Tiande appears again with Mrs. Guo and left. Priest Qiu and 7 Freaks of Jiangnan made a pact that they will find the ladies and sons. They will meet again 18 years later and both sons will have to fight against each other. One thing never changes, they are afraid of what pugilistic world might say about them... Even without internet and facebook, gossip spreads fast too that time ^.^

Again the story is cut short. Guo Jing grew up in Mongolia. Genius in archery (yes because he can stand on the horse and aim at 2 condors at one time, LOL), but very stupid in everything else. Until he met Priest Ma Yu and taught him internal skills. Then they need to go back to fulfill the agreement 18 years ago.

Guo Jing met smart Huang Rong. Here, it is very clear why they love each other. Not like the version on 2006 where Guo Jing told his teachers that it is natural thing between guy and girl, when asked why he likes Huang Rong *faint*. And just like that their adventure began...

The next thing which is so different is between Yang Tie Xin and Bao Xi Ruo. It took them few episodes to finally meet each other... and until episode 10, they have not reunited. I almost gave up in the middle of episode 10 when everything is very slow. Yang Tie Xin was influenced by Wanyan Hong Lie words and thought that he is useless, since he can only find his wife and son after 18 years. He was also convinced that both of them are happy with the wealth and position they now have. Even though they choose to be with him now, he doesn't know how to start the reunion.

While Bao Xi Ruo felt deeply guilty for helping Wanyan Hong Lie 18 years ago which is the source of all disasters. And also because she has been married to someone else. So she can't say anything and only know how to cry *faint again*. Luckily Auwyang Ke appears and as usual, being very cunning. He tried to convince Yang Kang to go back to the palace. This is interesting because it shows that Yang Kang is actually not evil. It is the way he has been brought up. And the situation around him was not condusive. His real parents didn't talk to each other after the reunion. Huang Rong keeps despising whatever he is doing. And nobody really knows how to support him at that time

Another interesting part is between Yang Kang and Mu Nianci. It was so romantic seeing Yang Kang wash her feet. It shows that he likes her. One more interesting scenes are the scene where Huang Rong tricks Auwyang Ke. I simply like it and again, I can understand why Auwyang Ke is crazy about her.

Ok will continue after another 10 episodes (still long way to go =P) Can't wait for Huang Yaoshi, Hong Chi Kung, and Cioe Pe Tong.

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