In those days, Jet Li was the "kung fu emperor" of our Chinese film industry, and his moves made people excited. But in the twinkling of an eye, he entered the threshold of 60.
Logically speaking, this age was not considered old, especially for a celebrity like him who had both fame and wealth. He should be in high spirits and his demeanor should not be reduced.
But recently, some netizens ran into Jet Li and his family at a temple in Nepal. As soon as the photo was exposed, everyone was shocked-is this the same Jet Li we know?
I saw him wearing a hat on his head, which he really couldn't recognize without looking at it carefully. As soon as he took off his hat and changed into a red scarf, his whole face looked particularly old. The skin is loose, there are spots on the old age, and the layers of wrinkles on the forehead cannot be hidden. Braided hair, although added a little playful, but also can not cover up the traces of time.
To tell you the truth, as an audience who grew up watching his movies, it is really difficult to accept such Jet Li. Back then, he was the same age as Donnie yen, several years younger than Jackie Chan. But now look at others, Donnie yen, still fighting on the screen, while Jet Li has become so old.
Not only that, he seems to have completely given up his career as an entertainer, living in seclusion in addition to publishing books for charity. This makes people wonder: is it because he felt guilty that he was unfaithful to Huang Qiuyan, his childhood sweetheart, that he chose to devote himself to the Buddha?
Speaking of Huang Qiuyan, this is an unavoidable topic in Jet Li's love life. Back in those days, the two grew up together and had no guess. how many people thought they would come to the end.
But who would have thought that Jet Li was like a different person after he met Lizhi. In his own words: "that girl (Huang Qiuyan) loves me very much, and I thought I loved her very much." But it wasn't until I met another woman that I knew what true love was. "
This sounds cruel, but it also tells the true meaning of feelings-sometimes what we think of as love is not true love, and when real love comes, we will not hesitate to pay a great price.
There is no point in mentioning the past these days. After all, everyone has his own choice and the right to pursue happiness. Just watching the once all-powerful "Kung Fu Emperor" become the way it is now, people can't help but feel very emotional.
The frenzy of "Shaolin Temple": jet Li's sudden rise to fame and the "Wushu Dream" of the whole people
When we mention "Shaolin Temple", can you still recall that magnificent teenager-Jet Li? At that time, he was only 17 years old, but he showed amazing martial arts talent in this film. The birth of this film was unexpectedly the result of being recognized by Hong Kong producers after he won the all-around martial arts championship of the national youth group at the age of 11.
When "Shaolin Temple" was released in the mainland in 1982, it was like a blockbuster, which instantly set off the enthusiasm of the whole people. Although the ticket price is low, the love of the audience has made the film a box office miracle of 161 million yuan.
You know, in those days, dozens of yuan was already a high salary, but this film can make people willingly take out their pockets, which shows its charm.
So, what is the magic of "Shaolin Temple" that caused such an unprecedented sensation at that time?
First of all, the actors in the film are all real martial arts masters. As a national martial arts champion, Jet Li naturally needless to say, and the heroine Bai flawless is also equally skilled. Such a lineup makes the audience feel the real charm of martial arts in the process of watching the movie.
Second, the behind-the-scenes team came from Hong Kong, which was still full of mystery to the mainland audience at that time. This makes "Shaolin Temple" in the production has won in the starting line, whether in the plot, action design or visual effects, have reached the top level at that time.
In addition, Shaolin Temple is the first kung fu film to appear in the mainland after the end of the special campaign. Its emergence not only filled the gap in the film market at that time, but also satisfied the audience's desire for kung fu movies.
With the hot release of the film, the high-level real martial arts fighting in Shaolin Temple quickly set off a "martial arts craze" across the country. Both urban and rural areas, teenagers and adults, seem to be aroused by this film in the blood of martial arts feelings. People imitated the martial arts movements in the film one after another, and some even sprained their waist.
The influence of the film is not limited to the mainland, it has also spread to Japan and South Korea, allowing more people to see the charm of Chinese kung fu.
As the leading actor, Jet Li became famous and became a hero in the eyes of thousands of teenagers. His image is sunny, healthy and upright, which is completely in line with people's imagination of martial artists. And his wonderful performance in the film, people are impressed by him, have expressed that they want to learn martial arts from him.
In addition to Jet Li, the other actors in Shaolin Temple also performed well and later became old actors in the film and television industry. The combination of their superb acting skills and real fighting scenes made the film a classic.
It is worth mentioning that "Shaolin Temple" also led to a wave of "runaway" upsurge. In those days, travel and accommodation required letters of introduction, and food stamps were needed to buy things, but countless teenagers ran away from home one after another because of watching this movie and went to Shaolin Temple in Songshan, Henan Province to learn martial arts.
Although the Shaolin Temple did not recruit students at that time, it did not stop their enthusiasm. On the other hand, those teenagers who were unable to go to the Shaolin Temple chose to go to the nearest martial arts school to learn martial arts. This phenomenal craze is enough to prove the influence of Shaolin Temple.
More interestingly, "Shaolin Temple" also brought fire to a place-Songshan Shaolin Temple. The Shaolin Temple was dilapidated before the film was filmed, but the popularity of the film made it flourish again. Today, Shaolin Temple has become a famous tourist attraction and martial arts shrine, attracting countless tourists to visit and study.
Jet Li: the Glory and Dust of Martial Arts Legend
Speaking of Jet Li, for people who have experienced that hot-blooded era, the name is more than just a martial arts star. He is a martial arts superstar born in the mainland and an unforgettable period of youth behind the Shaolin Temple.
In those days, Jet Li became a hero in the hearts of countless people by virtue of his real kung fu and his slightly immature face. He and the Shaolin Temple seem to have become the common memory of a generation, and whenever they mention them, they can always cause ripples.
But, ah, there are a lot of people. Jet Li is no exception. His first marriage and his decision to change his nationality were like a blockbuster, causing an uproar in the hearts of the audience. All of a sudden, there were a lot of questions and criticism. Some people even say that his reputation over the years is not as good as that of Jackie Chan and Donnie yen.
In spite of this, Jet Li did not stop. He founded the one Foundation and has been on the front line of philanthropy all the year round; he is still conscientious in his work and dare not slack off at all; his second marriage has gone smoothly, and there are no more rumors of an affair. But even so, it seems difficult for him to restore his image in the public mind.
Recently, a recent photo of Jet Li spread, and netizens' reactions were also varied. Some people lament that the years do not forgive people, and the former martial arts stars have grown old, while others sneer that he is no longer as brave as he was in those days. Seeing these comments, people can't help but ask: is it true that heroes have no choice but to die?
Let's take a look at his ex-wife, the former Asian sister champion, who is now an amiable neighbor aunt. The frenzy of kung fu movies has long been a thing of the past, and these former screen heroes and beauties have not escaped the erosion of time after all.
But then again, who can always stand at the top? Jet Li may no longer be that high-spirited young hero, but he is still an irreplaceable martial arts legend in our hearts. Every time he rises and falls, he has witnessed the changes and memories of an era. So, no matter how he is now, he deserves our respect and remembrance. After all, he was the brightest star in our youth.
