LayarHijau.com—As of now, the total box office revenue for the 2025 Spring Festival has exceeded 5 billion yuan. Six films released during this period each have their unique characteristics. "Nezha: The Devil Child Conquers the Dragon King" and "Detective Chinatown 1900" achieved strong box office results. Meanwhile, "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants," directed by Tsui Hark and starring Xiao Zhan and Zhuang Dafei, has received widespread acclaim. The film scored 9.7 on Tao Piaopiao and 9.6 on Maoyan. The recommendation rate from Weibo users reached 98%. Notable actors such as Wu Jing, Huang Xiaoming, and Sha Yi have also recommended the film.
The pre-sale results for "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" demonstrate Xiao Zhan's significant influence, setting new box office records for martial arts films during the Spring Festival. Before its release, the film's pre-sales broke records. Within 45 minutes of the pre-sale beginning, the box office surpassed 10 million yuan, reaching 20 million yuan in 1 hour and 32 minutes, exceeding 30 million yuan in 2 hours and 37 minutes, and finally surpassing 100 million yuan within 24 hours and 59 minutes. The number of pre-sale viewers exceeded 2 million, with total pre-sales reaching over 350 million yuan, making it the top pre-sale box office film for the Spring Festival and placing it in the top 5 for pre-sale box office rankings in Chinese film history. Xiao Zhan's box office appeal has once again proven to be unshakeable, showcasing the immense influence a renowned actor can have on a film.
After its release, "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" performed exceptionally well, breaking 17 records to date, including being the top martial arts film at the Spring Festival box office in mainland China, the champion for single-day box office in martial arts films, and the top for premiere box office for martial arts films. The film is still in theaters and briefly ranked third in the martial arts film box office. With current box office predictions, "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" is likely to top the list of martial arts films in mainland China.
The film has been praised for its production quality. Tsui Hark's expertise in character creation is reliable. Xiao Zhan's portrayal of Guo Jing has garnered significant attention.
As the only martial arts film at the Spring Festival, "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" does not disappoint audiences after its release. The film is highly entertaining, featuring grand battle scenes and thrilling martial arts action, especially in the climax where Guo Jing and the possessed Ouyang Feng engage in a fierce battle amidst the smoke of war and a hail of bullets. Ouyang Feng possesses profound martial arts skills, and even thousands of soldiers cannot withstand his tremendous power. In a moment of crisis, Guo Jing boldly steps forward to confront Ouyang Feng using the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. Their duel before two armies lasts over 10 minutes, elevating the adrenaline levels of the audience.
Not only are the scenes visually stunning, but "Legends of the Condor Heroes" also fully embodies Tsui Hark's unique martial arts romance. The emotional scenes between Guo Jing, Huang Rong, and Hua Zheng in the film are well-handled. There are no pretentious emotional entanglements, but rather a joyful love between young men and women in the world of martial arts.
The characters in "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" are also striking, especially the main character Guo Jing, whose portrayal is vibrant and three-dimensional. Xiao Zhan's performance in the film is impressive.
Xiao Zhan captivates audiences with his portrayal in "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants." The main plot revolves around Guo Jing, who has learned the Nine Yin Scriptures and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms. Both in makeup and character portrayal, Xiao Zhan has fully grasped his role, showcasing Guo Jing's honesty and faith. Xiao Zhan fits the role perfectly, with rich emotional depth and precise performance in all aspects.
In terms of fight scenes, some fans have praised the film, stating that "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants" finally allows viewers to witness Guo Jing combining the Nine Yin Scriptures with the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.
Xiao Zhan's fight scenes feel heavy and powerful. In the film, every movement of Guo Jing's battles against Master Lingzhi and Ouyang Feng flows smoothly, fully displaying the beauty of oriental martial arts.
Xiao Zhan's speaking skills are also noteworthy, especially his handling of numerous Mongolian dialogues in the film. Of course, behind every perfect shot lies the effort and dedication of the actors. For "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants," Xiao Zhan joined the crew seven months in advance, turning down many projects, practicing martial arts, and memorizing all his lines, including the challenging Mongolian dialogues. Co-stars like Tony Leung and Ada Choi, who acted alongside Xiao Zhan in the film, have all praised him.
Everyone knows that Tsui Hark is recognized as a "weird genius," and he can go years without making a film while waiting for the right actor for a specific role. Xiao Zhan is a powerful actor with both acting skills and popularity. The two came together through "Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants." With Tsui Hark's adaptation, the film becomes even more enjoyable on the big screen, and Xiao Zhan creates a distinct image of Guo Jing.
Many theatergoers stood and applauded during the exciting scenes, deeply moved by Guo Jing's military strategies. Some viewers shared their experiences and said, "The film revived the war and iron cavalry. It was the first time I saw horses wearing iron armor. It was astonishing to watch it on the big screen." "The story has a fast pace, and the real-life shooting of the grasslands is stunning." Compliments like these continue to pour in.
In the film, Ouyang Feng's subordinate asks, "It's rumored in the martial arts world that you and Guo Jing fought, who won?" Ouyang Feng, who actually lost, replies, "It was close"; Guo Jing says he didn't know what love was before, and Hua Zheng asks Guo Jing, "Will you understand after going to the Central Plains?" Guo Jing responds, "hmm," very seriously. Online, jokes about "narrow victories," "Winning is real," and "You'll understand after going to the Central Plains" are widely discussed.
The film "Legends of the Condor Heroes" offers significant entertainment value for everyone, both within and outside the film, making it highly suitable for families to visit the cinema and experience this joy in their free time.