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Langya Pass movie review

During the critical period of fighting against the COVID-19 epidemic and responding to provocations from powerful enemies, CCTV 6 broadcast the movie "Langya Pass", and the image of a group of heroic heroes of a group of bloody men suddenly came to light, which inspired people who had been living in seclusion for a long time. , which strengthened the fighting spirit and confidence of the excited people to achieve comprehensive victory.

"Langya Pass" tells the story of the Tang Dynasty's Tianbao period, in which officers and soldiers fought life and death with bandits to defend the Langya Pass and protect the Silk Road trade routes. "Langya Pass" is filled with the atmosphere of the West. Director Yan Gaoshan made his debut at Xinjiang Tianshan Film Studio, photographer Geritu is Mongolian, screenwriter Zhu Zi is from Shaanxi, most of the actors speak Shaanxi dialect, and the names of the characters in the story are all It has a unique western flavor and was filmed in the Gobi desert in the west.

The desert wolf smoke summons, and the hero’s blood stains the border. The strong visual impact and soul-stirring story images naturally define "Langya Pass" as a Chinese western film.

The film begins with a narration. During the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty, the Anshi Rebellion broke out, Chang'an fell, and the "Six Hundred Miles Urgent" to recruit reinforcements came to Langya Pass. The story begins here. The Tang soldiers who guarded the pass were loyal to the emperor and chivalrous. Under the leadership of the village chief Laiwu, they gathered back to Chang'an to rescue him.

The success of "Langya Pass" mainly lies in the story and character setting. Although there are not many characters in the play, each one has a distinct personality. The officers and soldiers showed heroic images of loyalty, chivalry, and bloody tenacity. Between "abandoning the pass" and "losing one's life", I would rather choose to die in battle than abandon the pass and surrender. Each Tang soldier has his own characteristics. Liao Da is chivalrous, but he has not forgotten his promise to Ling Dang.

From ancient times to the present, in the current complex international situation, "Langya Pass" has highlighted its strong practical significance. In the face of severe challenges, it calls for passionate heroes, abandons illusions, prepares for war, and sticks to all fields to the death. The "Langya Pass" will forever guard the bottom line of life for people's happiness.