期待越高，失望越大—《射鵰英雄傳：俠之大者》的春節檔口碑奇差!

2025年春節檔，由著名香港導演徐克執導的《射鵰英雄傳：俠之大者》強勢來襲，原本被視為武俠片的新巔峰，卻沒想到成為許多觀眾的失望之作。上映後，網路上惡評如潮，而大陸春節檔最賣座的電影反而是《哪吒 2》和《唐探 1900》，讓《射鵰》顯得更加落寞。

《射鵰》在預售階段表現亮眼，然而上映後卻無法吸引更多觀眾，票房與口碑雙雙下滑。主要敗筆在於：

1.黃蓉的選角問題:觀眾對黃蓉的期待極高，但本片的選角卻未能展現她應有的靈動與聰慧。原著中的黃蓉是機智過人、俏皮可愛的靈魂人物，然而電影中的黃蓉卻缺乏靈氣，表情過於嚴肅，完全沒有展現出原著中「俏黃蓉」的精髓。

2.拼湊的劇情，失去武俠魂:影片改編自《射鵰英雄傳》的最後七個章節，全片146分鐘中，竟有近120分鐘都在「尋人」。一開始郭靖誤會黃藥師殺害江南七怪中的六位師父，於是遠離黃蓉，黃蓉便開始尋找郭靖。後來，在柯鎮惡的解釋下，郭靖才發現自己誤會黃蓉，於是又開始尋找她……整部電影宛如「你追我跑」的情感拉扯，而真正的武俠核心—江湖恩怨、俠義精神，卻被弱化，讓觀眾感到索然無味。

3.特效大於武打，變成奇幻片？:徐克向來以特效見長，然而本片的武打場面卻讓人失望。觀眾原本期待郭靖與歐陽克的經典肉搏戰，卻被一場類似《寶可夢》噴火龍的火焰對決取代，完全沒有真實的動作感。更誇張的是，降龍十八掌的每一招都需要靠旁白解釋，讓觀眾才能理解郭靖施展何種武功。這種過度依賴CGI的武打設計，讓許多觀眾直呼：「這還是武俠片嗎？」

唯一讓觀眾稱道的打戲，反而是黃蓉與華箏公主的對決，成為全片亮點。

4.語言混亂，人物設定崩壞:本片約七成對話為蒙古語，然而奇怪的是，郭靖與蒙古人對話時，他說蒙古語，而蒙古人卻回應漢語，對嘴錯位的問題也頻頻出現，甚至有角色發聲時，嘴巴卻沒有動作，讓觀眾感到不適。

另外，劇情中的漏洞也令人費解。例如，歐陽克居然能單槍匹馬潛入蒙古大軍，甚至差點刺殺成吉思汗，而最離譜的是，阻止他的竟然是郭靖！這讓許多觀眾不禁懷疑：郭靖究竟是宋朝的忠臣，還是蒙古的朋友？

5.荒謬的結局，毫無說服力:當大汗準備進攻襄陽城時，郭靖竟然只憑幾句話，就讓整支蒙古軍隊撤退，這樣的劇情發展讓人難以置信。更荒謬的是，郭靖隨意與守城將領交談幾句，便能直接登上城池觀戰，毫無邏輯可言。觀眾原本期待的戰爭場面並未出現，僅在片尾彩蛋中，以宋軍操練的畫面草草帶過，令人大失所望。

唯一亮點是華箏公主的成功塑造，儘管影片有諸多問題，但觀眾普遍認為，徐克在華箏公主的選角上十分成功。他大膽啟用新人張文昕，並強化華箏的角色塑造，使她不再只是郭靖與黃蓉感情中的「第三者」，而是一位有血有肉的蒙古公主。她的魅力甚至超越黃蓉，讓許多觀眾更願意磕「華箏×郭靖」的 CP，而不是原本的官配。

儘管《射鵰》的票房並未完全崩盤，但觀影人群與預期有所落差。女性觀眾多數是為男主角肖戰而入場，而男性觀眾則對華箏公主的表現更感興趣。整體而言，《射鵰英雄傳：俠之大者》並未能成為一部真正意義上的武俠巨作，而是以流量明星和特效堆砌的奇幻電影，令真正的武俠迷感到無奈與遺憾。

The Higher the Expectations, the Greater the Disappointment—"The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero" Suffers a Reputation Crisis in the Spring Festival Box Office

In the 2025 Spring Festival season, renowned Hong Kong director Tsui Hark's The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero made a grand entrance, initially hailed as the new pinnacle of the wuxia genre. However, to the disappointment of many, the film turned out to be a letdown. After its release, it faced a wave of negative reviews online, while the highest-grossing films in China during the holiday season were Nezha 2 and Detective Chinatown 1900, leaving The Legend of the Condor Heroes overshadowed.

The film performed impressively in pre-sales, but after its release, it failed to attract more viewers, leading to both a box office and reputation decline. The main reasons for this failure include:

1. Casting Issues with Huang Rong

Audiences had high expectations for Huang Rong, but the actress cast in the role failed to capture the character’s wit and charm. In the original novel, Huang Rong is an intelligent, playful, and lively character. However, in the film, she lacks energy, appears overly serious, and does not embody the essence of the beloved "Cunning Huang Rong."

2. Disjointed Plot, Losing the Spirit of Wuxia

The film is adapted from the final seven chapters of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, but out of its 146-minute runtime, nearly 120 minutes are spent on a repetitive search. Initially, Guo Jing mistakenly believes that Huang Yaoshi murdered six of his masters from the Jiangnan Seven Freaks, leading him to distance himself from Huang Rong. In response, Huang Rong embarks on a journey to find Guo Jing. Later, after Ke Zhen'e clarifies the misunderstanding, Guo Jing then sets off to find Huang Rong again… The film essentially revolves around a drawn-out game of cat and mouse, while the true core of wuxia—rivalries, honor, and the spirit of chivalry—is severely diluted, leaving audiences disengaged.

3. Overuse of CGI Overpowers Action, Turning Wuxia into Fantasy

Tsui Hark is known for his expertise in visual effects, but this film’s action sequences left audiences disappointed. Instead of the anticipated hand-to-hand combat between Guo Jing and Ouyang Ke, viewers were given a CGI-heavy battle resembling Pokémon’s Charizard breathing fire. The lack of realistic, grounded action frustrated many fans. Even worse, every move of Guo Jing’s "Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms" had to be explained through voice-over narration, making it feel more like a tutorial than an engaging fight scene. Many viewers questioned: "Is this even a wuxia film?"

Ironically, the best fight scene in the entire movie was the duel between Huang Rong and Princess Huazheng, which unexpectedly became the highlight of the film.

4. Confusing Language Choices and Broken Character Logic

Approximately 70% of the film’s dialogue is in Mongolian, but inconsistencies arise—Guo Jing speaks Mongolian, yet Mongolian characters respond in Mandarin. Furthermore, lip-syncing issues frequently occur, with characters' mouths not moving while dialogue is heard, creating an awkward viewing experience.

Additionally, several plot holes left audiences baffled. For instance, Ouyang Ke manages to infiltrate the Mongol army alone and nearly assassinate Genghis Khan. The most absurd part? It was Guo Jing who stopped him! This bizarre development led many to wonder: Is Guo Jing truly a loyal subject of the Song Dynasty, or is he actually an ally of the Mongols?

5. An Absurd Ending That Lacks Conviction

As the Mongol army prepares to attack Xiangyang, Guo Jing somehow persuades them to retreat with just a few words—a completely unconvincing resolution. Even more illogical is how Guo Jing, after exchanging just a few words with the city's defenders, is suddenly allowed to stand atop the fortress and observe the battlefield.

Audiences expected a grand battle sequence, but none was delivered. Instead, the film ends with a brief training scene of Song soldiers, lazily attempting to wrap up the story. This left viewers utterly disappointed.

The Only Bright Spot: Princess Huazheng’s Characterization

Despite its numerous flaws, audiences generally agreed that the casting of Princess Huazheng was a success. Tsui Hark took a bold step in casting newcomer Zhang Wenxin and gave her character a more prominent and well-rounded presence. No longer just a romantic rival to Huang Rong, Princess Huazheng was depicted as a strong and compelling Mongolian princess. Her charm even outshone Huang Rong’s, leading many viewers to favor the "Huazheng × Guo Jing" pairing over the original romance.

Decent Box Office, But Disappointed Core Audience

Although The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero did not completely flop at the box office, its audience demographics differed from expectations. Female moviegoers primarily attended for lead actor Xiao Zhan, while male viewers were more drawn to Princess Huazheng. Overall, the film failed to become a true wuxia masterpiece and instead felt like a fantasy film overloaded with visual effects and star power. For devoted wuxia fans, it was a frustrating and regrettable experience.

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