Hong Kong films have always enjoyed a good reputation in the world film history with their unique styles and characteristics, among which comedies are the most representative. Hong Kong classic comedies are not only popular in China, but also have achieved great success in the world.
Hong Kong classic comedies have won the audience's love and praise for their unique sense of humor, rich plots and superb acting skills. These films not only make people laugh, but also make people cry, and become classics in the history of Hong Kong movies.
Characteristics of hong kong-style humor
The sense of humor in Hong Kong's classic comedies is mainly manifested in the following aspects:
1. Dialogue humor. Dialogic humor in Hong Kong's classic comedies is usually expressed through pun, satire and exaggeration.
2. Action humor. The action humor of Hong Kong classic comedies is often expressed by the actors' body language, expressions and actions.
3. Emergency humor. The humor of unexpected events in Hong Kong classic comedies is often expressed through the setting of scenes and the arrangement of plots.
4. Role humor. The humor of characters in Hong Kong's classic comedies is often expressed through their personalities, behaviors and languages.
Representative works of Hong Kong classic comedies.
1. "Tang Bohu points Chou-heung"
"Tong Pak Hu Dian Qiu Xiang" is a classic in Hong Kong film history, directed by Stephen Chow and starring Stephen Chow and Gong Li. Based on the love story between Tang Bohu and Chou-heung, this film makes the audience laugh through humorous dialogues and funny plots.
2. A Chinese Odyssey
A Chinese Odyssey is a comedy based on China's traditional fairy tales, directed by Liu Zhenwei and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man Tat, Athena Chu and Karen Mok. This movie is based on the love story between the Monkey King and fairy Xia Zi, and the audience is attracted by humorous dialogue and funny plot.
3. Play truant with Veyron
Truancy is a comedy set in campus life, directed by Li Lichi and starring Stephen Chow, Ng Man Tat and Sharla Cheung. The film takes the story of truancy as the main line, and makes the audience laugh through humorous dialogues and funny plots.
How to appreciate Hong Kong classic comedies?
1. Familiar with Hong Kong culture and language. Hong Kong classic comedies often use Hong Kong dialects and slang. If you are not familiar with these languages and cultures, it is difficult to understand the humor.
2. Understand the background and history of the film. The background and history of Hong Kong classic comedies are often closely related to Hong Kong's society and culture. Understanding these backgrounds and history will help us to appreciate these films better.
Don't pay too much attention to plot and logic. The plot and logic of Hong Kong classic comedies are often very absurd. We should not pay too much attention to these aspects, but should pay more attention to humor and wit.