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Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019 (新倚天屠龍記) is not an easy drama to review simply because different people will have different expectations of the characters and plot based on what they have read and/or watched from previous versions. Therefore, I really don’t envy the cast and crew involved because they are bound to be criticized no matter what they do.

The following is a list of characters from the wuxia novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber by Jin Yong.Some of these characters are fictionalised personas of, or are based on, actual historical figures, such as Zhu Yuanzhang, Chang Yuchun, Xu Da, Zhang Sanfeng and Chen Youliang.

Basically, you just can’t please everyone for a drama that is adapted from a classic wuxia novel by the legendary Jin Yong, especially when the main character is supposed to be indecisive and the ending is open to interpretations by readers. Zhang WujiAs expected, Wuji’s character in this 2019 drama is depicted as kind and upright with a tendency to get fooled by others. Generally, he believes that people have a good nature and he tolerates their shortcomings. Hence, he doesn’t have hatred in his heart despite the betrayals and he lacks the shrewdness and killer instinct that are required in a leader.The Wuji of 2019 is also much more emotional that is not seen in previous versions of the Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre. Some people do feel that he is a little too feminine this time around.

Indeed, he doesn’t hold back his tears when the situation calls for it and he is more expressive of his love for the woman in his life. But to me, he has been made more human with deep emotions which is more realistic to watch.

Zhao MinZhao Min is portrayed as playful, witty and determined. In this version, they played down her faults and concentrated more on how much she sacrificed for her love for Wuji. She doesn’t hide her feelings and her personality is such that what you see is what you get. Zhou ZhiruoWhile Zhao Min has a strong will, Zhiruo is much more gentle and submissive. In this drama, she is made to feel conflicted as she struggles with an inner psychological battle between carrying out her master’s orders and her deep love for Wuji. She has a lot of things to hide because of a wrong she did and her transition from a kind maiden to a cruel and fierce one is worth a watch. Yang Xiao is another notable character in Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019.

It is indeed a nice surprise that this character has generated a lot of interest among viewers. Yang Xiao of 2019 is loyal, calm, and gentle when he wants to be. He has a sense of humor and is perceptive of things around him.

While previous versions may depict him as a playboy, this time his love for his daughter’s mother is glaring. Miejue Si TaiMiejue Si Tai takes on a classy look but with a fierce and unforgiving personality in the 2019 version. Greedfall review. She has a deep hatred for the Ming sect due to past history and this hatred is projected quite clearly early on in the drama when it moved her enough to kill her favorite disciple. But compared to the Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2009, Miejue Si Tai of 2019 does show a little more sadness and disappointment apart from just anger and hatred. The tears were evident when she struck her disciple to death. Xie XunThe 2019 Xie Xun is pretty likable to me. He is fierce and has a commanding presence.

His interactions with the young Wuji on Ice Fire Island is projected as loving and this side of his character played out convincingly that viewers can easily relate as to why Wuji has such a deep affection for his godfather. He has the aura required of the Golden Haired Lion King character unlike the 2003 version. The Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019 stuck largely to the main storyline as before although there are differences in certain incidents compared to previous versions of the drama. Generally, the main plot is the same – a fight among the sects to obtain the Dragon Sabre and the adventures of Wuji in the wulin world to bring everyone together amidst the turbulence of war during the Yuan dynasty.Hidden in the Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre are secrets to a martial art skill and war strategies. The sword is in the hands of the Ermei sect but the Dragon Sabre is being fought over right at the beginning of the drama. Somehow, Xie Xun got his hands on the sabre and together with Wuji’s parents ended up on the isolated Ice Fire Island.

Wuji was born on the island and returned to the Central mainland 10 years later with his parents.Wuji’s parents eventually committed suicide because they refuse to reveal the whereabouts of Xie Xun to the various sects who are still after the sabre. In the process, Wuji was also wounded and was sent to the Butterfly Valley to get treatment from an eccentric doctor. He wasn’t completely cured but circumstances forced him to leave. While escaping from trickery, he ended up in Nameless Valley and discovered the Nine Yang Manual. From that manual, he managed to cure himself completely while developing vast inner energy and mastering the martial art skills that came with it.Armed with superb skills he went back to the outside world and got himself entangled with the problems faced by the Ming sect. He became the sect’s leader out of necessity and had to face a host of issues as the battle with the Yuan forces heats up.

He also ended up in a complex web of relationships with 4 maidens as they entered his life during his various adventures. Zhang Wuji’s Love InterestThe 2019 version of Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre played up the romance angle quite strongly.

The hints are also pretty clear throughout the drama where Wuji’s love interest lies. All the 4 ladies treated him well and are willing to sacrifice themselves to help and protect him. He tried his best to reciprocate but you will find him having a preference for Zhao Min as that is what the various scenes lead you to believe anyway. Zhu’ErTo begin with, I see his relationship with Zhu’er as more of pity. It is a case of ‘if no one else wants you, I would take care of you’ given Zhu’er’s disfigured appearance and her circumstances. Xiao ZhaoAs for Wuji’s relationship with Xiao Zhao, it is full of gentleness.

I get the vibe that he is touched by her devotion to him and it pains him to see her hurt. That is the reason for his agony, especially when it was time for her to leave for Persia. Even Xiao Zhao realized that the one that Wuji loves the most is Zhao Min and the scene for that conversation between the 2 women kind of prepared viewers for Wuji’s eventual choice later on in the drama. Wuji’s relationship with Zhiruo is more complex. He sees her as someone he could trust due to their shared childhood experiences. He is also grateful to her for taking care of him when he was young and sparing his life in the battle on Bright Peak.

While he may have developed a crush on her earlier, those feelings seemed to have taken a backseat once Zhao Min entered the picture. In the drama, Wuji never said outright that he wanted to marry Zhiruo. It was kind of forced upon him by his elders. Towards the end, I get the sense that he still cares a lot for her but more as a friend. Zhao MinZhao Min is someone who could tease and rile up Wuji like no other.

In the drama, she is also shown to be someone whom Wuji can have meaningful conversations with. The scenes give you an indication that their feelings are mutual. Zhao Min is more willing to throw caution to the wind and sacrifice everything for Wuji while the latter is more mindful of his position and responsibilities.Wuji’s urge to kiss Zhao Min on the beach at Divine Snake Island is already a clear answer as to his feelings.

He was only holding back because they are on the opposing sides of the war. This scene and a few others make it more accepting when our hero has a change of heart after Zhao Min gatecrashed his wedding with Zhiruo. Thus, the shift from Zhiruo to Zhao Min flows more naturally rather than looked rushed or forced for this version. Furthermore, once Wuji acknowledged his own feelings for Zhao Min in episode 43, his love for her shines through very strongly for the remaining of the drama. Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019 Spoilers. The Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019’s ending is a happy one. Wuji went looking for Zhao Min in the end and found her in the Mongol plains.

She had left Wuji earlier because she got betrayed by his subordinates when they ambushed and killed her father during a meeting. This was done without Wuji’s knowledge and while he was disappointed by their betrayal, he took responsibility for being their leader. With the war on-going, he chose to remain behind with the Ming sect and naturally, Zhao Min chose to leave him to go back to Mongol.When the Yuan dynasty was on the verge of collapse, Wuji was encouraged by his subordinates to be the new Emperor. He declined as he remembered Zhao Min’s advice to keep a clear mind if he wants to be on the correct path.

The next scene sees him on horseback looking for Zhao Min.As for Xie Xun, he died during a fight with the Yuan soldiers as he blocked arrows meant for Zhiruo. His last words of advice for Zhiruo is to forget about revenge and go back to the right path despite the mistakes that she had made. Being touched by his sacrifice, Zhiruo changed back to be the kind and compassionate lady that she used to be.In the farewell meeting between Zhiruo and Wuji, she informed him that she is taking Song Qingshu’s ashes (he also died in the battle) back to Ermei.

This scene seems to suggest that she finally realized how much Qingshu loved her. Neither did Wuji give any hints that there is anything more than friendship between them as they parted on good terms. His parting words to her were to take care.Zhu’er seemed to have regained her memory but kept it a secret from the others. In one of her conversations with Zhao Min, she slipped up and said that she preferred the young Wuji as her husband. This raised Zhao Min’s suspicions but Zhu’er was quick to brush it off. I would say the ending for Zhu’er is kind of bittersweet – she knew Wuji’s love is for Zhao Min but she was also happy for them.

Episodes With Scenes To Look Out ForThere are many scenes that are worth looking out for and re-watch but I have shortlisted them to the following with a brief summary:. Battle on Bright Peak in episode 21 and 22. This is where Wuji takes on exponents from the orthodox sects who wanted to destroy the Ming sect. The fighting scenes are worth a watch here. Zhao Min at Wudang in episode 25.

She was trying to take on Wuji’s grandmaster with her subordinates. Xiao Zhao’s farewell in episode 36.

A sad scene when Xiao Zhao has to leave to go back to Persia. Wuji and Zhao Min at Divine Snake Island beach in episode 36. A desperate Zhao Min and the agony of being on opposing sides to Wuji can be felt in this scene. Wuji being wrongly accused in episode 39. This is where Wuji’s uncles thought that he and Zhao Min were responsible for the death of their martial art brother.

Zhao Min’s confrontation with Zhiruo in episode 41. Zhao Min became convinced that Zhiruo is the culprit for the incident in Divine Snake Island and they got into an argument in front of Wuji.

Wuji’s dinner with Zhao Min in episode 42. The conversation that they had was quite enlightening with Zhao Min warning Wuji about his subordinates. Zhiruo burst in half-way through and the excitement factor went up a notch here. Zhao Min at Wuji’s wedding ceremony in episode 43.

This is a classic scene that should not be missed whereby Wuji left Zhiruo during their wedding ceremony to follow Zhao Min. The kiss in episode 44. This is the only kiss in the entire drama that many would be waiting for. Wuji kissed Zhao Min on the lips before leaving to look for his godfather. Zhiruo’s admission in episode 46. Zhiruo finally admitted to Wuji that she was the one who stole the Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre and injured Zhu’er on Divine Snake Island.

Wuji’s oath in episode 50. This is Wuji’s reaction to the prospect of being Emperor when the Yuan dynasty was collapsing.HSDS Review – Is It Worth Watching?My own conclusion to the Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019 review is it is worth a watch. However, do it with an open mind. If you prefer a more manly and heroic Zhang Wuji, then give this a miss.

Similarly, if you prefer the directors to stick closely to the novel by Jin Yong, then it would be a disappointment. But if you don’t mind having changes here and there to make the characters and story a little different, then it is worth watching. To me, this version is a vast improvement from previous productions. Obviously, the production budget is bigger with more advanced film-making techniques employed.

Therefore, the sceneries, costumes, fighting scenes, and special effects are already worth looking forward to. Of course, some people find the slow-motion scenes to be annoying because they are just too many of them. I do agree on that point. Perhaps if the editors could cut them down by half, the scenes would flow better from one act to the next. ActingI have no complaints about the casting although some would strongly disagree. There are complaints that Joseph Zeng did not do a good job of portraying Zhang Wuji from his less than ideal looks for this costume drama to his lack of acting maturity. On the contrary, I’m satisfied with his performance, especially given that he was only 20 years old when the drama was shot.

So, I’m willing to cut him some slack there. His acting is not so polished yet that he doesn’t know when to pull back or go all out with his emotions for certain scenes. But I think this is compensated by the fact that the character Zhang Wuji is a young man with much idealism with a certain level of innocence which is reflected in the youthful-looking actor.The rest of the cast did a pretty good job too. Apart from looking pretty, the female leads are able to bring out the required traits in their characters that they are portraying. I think Chen Yuqi has given us a unique playful version of Zhao Min that has great chemistry with Joseph Zeng’s Zhang Wuji and I like her portrayal even better than Kitty Lai’s in the 1986 TVB production.

The same goes for Lin Shen who has given the Yang Xiao character a distinguishable charm that will be hard to match by others. What They Could Have Done Better (With Spoilers)My only beef with the Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019 is the ending. It is a bit rushed as if they are trying to crammed everything into 50 episodes. The last few episodes could certainly be better paced out. Perhaps having another one or two episodes to clarify certain incidents would make the whole drama tie up more perfectly.As it is, we are not told what exactly happened during the war and whether Wuji actually relinquished his leadership of the Ming sect although he did decline to be the Emperor. We also don’t know how long it took before he was reunited with Zhao Min. Furthermore, when Zhao Min left, she told Wuji not to look for her as she didn’t want him anymore.

Nothing is explained about what made her change her mind to justify the happy ending. It just feels that the drama ends very abruptly and this is the main complaint that I have in my review of the Heaven Sword And Dragon Sabre 2019.