Li Lich once teamed up with Stephen Chow to deliver many classic works. This is not deliberate praise; just look at the series of works like "King of Comedy," "From Beijing with Love," and "Flirting Scholar," which show that Li Lich was a significant figure in Hong Kong's comedy genre films, but this was inseparable from his synergy with Stephen Chow. In recent years, the two have gone their separate ways. Without Li Lich, some of Stephen Chow's works have seemed somewhat lacking in detail due to the absence of a strong executive director, as seen in films like "The Magic Pudding." Although Stephen Chow can both direct and act, the premise is that there needs to be another director on set assisting him. On the other hand, without Stephen Chow's performances, Li Lich's films often lack dazzling star power. To make up for the absence of Stephen Chow, Li Lich has started a program to mentor younger talents.
Stephen Chow may not act as frequently anymore, but absurd comedies still need to continue. Among the younger generation of Hong Kong actors, outstanding talent is becoming increasingly rare, and the generational gap among stars is an undeniable fact. At this point, mainland actors are needed to fill the void. Huang Xiaoming is undoubtedly an excellent choice. In terms of acting skills and appearance, Huang Xiaoming stands out. Moreover, over the past few years, Huang Xiaoming's career has been thriving, giving him considerable box office appeal. Starring in "Flirting Scholar 2" not only elevates Huang Xiaoming's career but also gives this movie the confidence to face its audience. After all, not anyone can casually replace the position left by Stephen Chow. Successors need both courage and strength.
Huang Xiaoming previously had very successful comedic performances in the TV series "The Deer and the Cauldron," which helped break away from the preconceived notions viewers had about him. Over the past year, Huang Xiaoming also appeared in two acclaimed films, "The Message" and "Ip Man 2," establishing himself with influential works in the film industry. However, we all know that the success of "The Message" and "Ip Man 2" cannot be solely attributed to Huang Xiaoming. He was not the absolute lead in either work, so while his performances were commendable, he cannot claim sole credit. "Flirting Scholar 2" is an extremely important work for Huang Xiaoming. Not only is it a film centered around him, but it is also a sequel to a classic comedy, presenting a great challenge and significant pressure. If he succeeds, Huang Xiaoming will greatly expand his acting repertoire and become a versatile young actor who excels in both comedies and dramas.
"Flirting Scholar 2" is actually a prequel, named as a sequel but actually telling the story of how the four famous scholars of Jiangnan—Tang Bohu, Wen Zhengming, Zhu Zhishan, and Xu Changgu—became renowned before their fame. In this film, they first appear as four small-time characters, idling around every day, doing nothing constructive, and being detested by everyone as rich playboys. Qiuxiang is called Qianqian here, controlled by a criminal gang. Her encounter with Tang Bohu results in an unfinished marriage. The film continues to follow the action-comedy route, where Tang Bohu can talk and fight. Huang Xiaoming portrays a more handsome and suave Tang Bohu, with a very good appearance. However, Huang Xiaoming's disadvantage is quite evident; his comedic performance does not have the same charisma as Stephen Chow's, but surpassing Stephen Chow is no easy task, so the audience should see the positive side of Huang Xiaoming.
Because it is a prequel, the Tang Bohu portrayed by Huang Xiaoming is still in the stage of being rash and impulsive, with his scholarly knowledge just beginning to develop. He can't even recite "The Analects," let alone be considered a scholar. A romance with Qianqian causes Tang Bohu to reform. This work tells us how a scholar is made. Huang Xiaoming portrays the naivety and deep affection of this character, contrasting significantly with the suave charm of Stephen Chow's version. Huang Xiaoming has his own style of performance; although he retains some classic actions from Stephen Chow's previous work, he still performs absurdly according to his own understanding, offering a fresh experience to the audience. Besides Huang Xiaoming, Zhou Libo's performance is also commendable. His performance is not stiff, and he is confident in front of professional actors like Huang Xiaoming and Chen Baixiang. With years of stage experience, Zhou Libo's comedic journey clearly has a long way to go.
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