There are many versions of "Journey to the West", why do most people still think the 86 version is the most classic?

Whether "Journey to the West" is a classic or not, in the final analysis depends on the image of the Monkey King. The plots are similar, it is just a difficulty, and the results of the plot are also there. So the choice of actors and costumes are basically decisive.

CCTV's 1986 version of "Journey to the West" is the most difficult TV series to surpass the adaptation of a classic. The most important reason is the Monkey King's image and acting skills. To be honest, in terms of consistency with the original work, none of these versions are similar. The original work is too dark, killing people and eating people, etc. The image is also quite ferocious. Sun Wukong is only 1.2 meters tall, with a chin and cheeks. A consumption devil with a thunderous mouth and red eyes, and Zhu Bajie has a mouth full of fangs. Generally speaking, it is similar to the one in "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons". The image is really not suitable for children!

The reason why the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" is a classic, in my opinion, is largely because it basically conforms to the original work, and turned a novel that is difficult to meet the public's taste into a novel for both men and women. It is a TV series that can be watched happily by young and old. It also has many extended meanings, especially the images of the four masters and apprentices respectively correspond to several types of men in society, and each personality has different fans.

There are also inspirational stories about achieving success after suffering, the fate of monsters and their background connections, etc., which have brought a lot of discussion topics to the people, and there are also all-day readings during the holidays. The broadcast of "Journey to the West" is simply a TV series that dominates the screen during summer and winter vacations!

Of course, the most important thing is the six-year-old boy’s state of human-monkey unity. Every movement of the body, every look, every expression and smile reveal Sun Wukong’s mischievousness and confidence. This This image has never been surpassed in any subsequent "Journey to the West".

Many images in the four major classics can be called classics, but the six-year-old Sun Wukong is no longer at the level of a classic. It is simply the realm of the union of man, god and monkey. It is simply difficult to achieve. How can we surpass it?