Sword and Fairy 4 Reviews

Surprisingly, there are still people who have expectations. What is there to look forward to? As a gamer, casting choices don't give me any expectations at all. I'll give an extra star as a thank you for buying the rights and investing in game development.
Yao Zhuangxian! Do a good job with Xianjian 8, if it's still happening!

If you don't have the skills, don't take on this delicate task. They bought the most classic IP of Xianjian, but the plot and dialogue adaptation is complete nonsense. And they let a group of clueless pigs act in it.
It's like they've gathered all sorts of strange creatures. Has the bar for actors dropped so low?

Watched eight episodes responsibly, still want to give it one star. The actors are so bad, so bad. They lack in appearance, acting skills, and makeup. Not only the four main leads, but also Xuan Xiao, they are all very disappointing.
Such a good IP like Immortal 4, with such a solid story foundation, how did it end up like this?

Whether it's the plot or the acting, it feels like they've smeared layers of poop on the audience's eyes and brains. I don't understand why everyone is criticizing Ju Jing Yi. Isn't Chen Zhe Yuan's blank-faced and lackluster performance more deserving of criticism?

I can only say that the female lead has to be cautious with her words. When she's angry, how can she speak cautiously? How can she not move her face forcefully?

Her acting skills are lacking, it's a pity for a drama that only relies on looks.

The comments on The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 are heavily critical. I watched two episodes, and well... I can't help but feel that the excessive use of special effects makes it seem like a live-action anime. Many parts have been adapted in a way that...
let's just say it's hard for die-hard fans of the game to handle. But as a loyal fan of the game, I can't believe there's finally a TV drama adaptation, so I'll definitely watch and binge it.

The plot is average. I watched this drama for the male lead, but personally, I find the female lead's acting skills so fake and unreal that it doesn't allow me to immerse myself in the story.
It's really hard to watch. The male lead's acting is good, though. I've seen his new version of "The Legendary Twins," and it's really good.
It's just that because of the female lead's acting, I have no desire to continue watching this drama.

I wasn't really into fantasy martial arts dramas, but I watched this one for Chen Zhe Yuan. At first, the storyline was light-hearted and humorous. But as it progressed, it turned into a dungeon-crawling adventure, and it became more and more interesting.
Through this drama, my love for Chen Zhe Yuan has grown even more. I have to say, the costume and makeup in this drama are quite good, showcasing Chen Zhe Yuan's beauty. I'll continue to follow it, and I have high hopes for a comeback in "Sword of Legends 4.

Watching xianxia dramas really teaches you something! The disciples of Qionghua were quick to insult Yun Tian Qing after hearing a story, but in the previous plot, Mu Rong Zi Ying's attitude was "Unless witnessed personally, one should not jump to conclusions." People should have the ability to think and judge for themselves, rather than blindly following others!
What you see may not always be the truth, especially when you haven't witnessed it firsthand.

Han Ling Sha, portrayed by Ju Jing Yi, is mischievous and lively. She's truly adorable and full of spirit. I don't understand the mindset of those who claim her acting skills are lacking.
As long as there's no personal bias, watching this drama with Ju Jing Yi playing Han Ling Sha will make anyone laugh until their stomach hurts.

I'm so disappointed. The original script couldn't come up with any good ideas. There are so many side character love stories and body double plots. I can understand that. Even a great script like Xianjian had to be unnecessarily modified. I'll give one star for Ju Jing Yi.
She's so beautiful and has gained a lot of fans.

I don't understand why there's so much unwarranted negativity towards Xiao Ju. She portrays the character with liveliness and spirit. I initially watched it because of her, but I ended up getting hooked by the storyline. Overall, it's really good, and the special effects are also impressive enough.

As an actor, you can't just focus on making money. At the very least, you should live up to the audience's expectations, diligently hone your acting skills, and portray each character well.
Only dedicated professionals deserve respect in any field. You actors who are just slacking off shouldn't appear on the screen.

This drama has received significant attention from the public since its production to its premiere, all because of the hype. However, the storyline is average, with mediocre special effects. The male lead doesn't quite fit the youthful image and some scenes feel overly exaggerated.
The acting is just okay. Xiao Ju's face is still okay, and her acting is decent. I look forward to seeing you in better dramas.

Contrasting cuteness is indeed the most interesting. Mu Rong Zi Ying usually has an icy expression, but when faced with Han Ling Sha breaking into the room at midnight and asking questions, his face is filled with adorable embarrassment.
This scene is genuinely funny and enjoyable. It's worth watching repeatedly.

I just watched it today, it's not that terrible. Let me watch a few more episodes before I make a final judgment. Okay, it's really garbage. I don't even know what the heck they're trying to portray. Well, it feels like the Spider Demon and that stinky monkey are endorsing it.
It's a dumb show with a sword that emits light and claims to be a source of illumination. The supporting roles are played by relatively familiar actors.

Ju Jing Yi is indeed beautiful, but the voice dubbing is very off and doesn't match, and the whole drama lacks the quality of the previous Xianjian 1 and 2.
The filming style is completely like those recent years' fantasy dramas with ancient costumes and special effects. The plot is also very much like a typical idol drama, which makes it feel awkward to watch.

Wow, they wasted no time in revealing Xuan Xiao's identity and the defeat of the sect leader. No suspense at all? They might as well release a remake of the game's CG. And isn't Han Ling Sha supposed to have short hair?
Are you sure Yun Tian He is the one playing the male lead and not Li Xiao Yao? As a gamer, I'm already feeling frustrated after just ten minutes...

Han Ling Sha and Liu Meng Li are rare and precious friends to Tian He. One teaches him the experience of wandering the jianghu, while the other teaches him about emotions in the human world.
It is only with their companionship that Tian He can gradually grow into a true hero.

After watching a few episodes, what did they do to Lingsha?! Betraying her comrades and causing trouble... And Su Yao, a strong career-driven female leader (although she took the wrong path), why did they turn her story into a cheesy love quadrangle?
And the innocent demon realm, introducing a general at the beginning to do evil deeds, is this an attempt to twist right and wrong?! It's infuriating! The entire storyline needs to be changed!
The sense of justice of the main group of characters is going to be lost...

I watched a so-called "vibrant acting" clip on Bilibili and it made me laugh so hard. The so-called "vibrancy" was just rapidly changing facial muscle movements, as if afraid that there wouldn't be enough expressions or that they wouldn't change quickly and dynamically enough.
It's evident that the actor is busy, but I have no idea what they're busy with. I have to ask, aside from fans, who else is willing to watch Ju Jingyi's dramas?

I'll give Xiao Ju a passing grade (I'm just a casual fan of Xiao Ju). As for the rest, I won't say much about being a fan of the game original anymore... Also, Xiao Ju's fans, please don't forcefully give it a 5-star rating.
It will only harm the goodwill of casual viewers. Whether you prefer JJY or Han Ling Sha, you should know it yourself. (Anyway, I really love the original game and Ling Sha, so I'm very dissatisfied with the costume design and script arrangement.)

I'll give it five stars first. At the beginning, it felt a bit average, but it got better later on. Currently, I'm at episode six, and after watching the preview, I'm really looking forward to episodes 7 and 8.
I really like the character design of the female lead. I've heard that the climax of the plot is in the later episodes, so I hope it won't disappoint me.

Congratulations, Tianhe, on unlocking a new identity: Young Master of the Qingfeng Pavilion! It turns out that the ordinary wild kid in our eyes actually has multiple significant identities.
It's just like finding out as an adult that you're inheriting a billion-dollar fortune. Hahaha, it's hilarious!

Liu Meng Li: "Young Master Murong, when slaying demons, we should distinguish between good and evil, and not be bound by obsession." Yun Tian He's belief in coexistence between humans and demons is influenced by his father, Yun Tian Qing.
The fact that Liu Meng Li can say such words proves that her identity is not ordinary, she is definitely not just an ordinary young lady!

I watched the episode of "Wenxi's Commentary" and was especially thrilled to see my favorite Liu Meng Li make an appearance. However, it was disheartening to see that she had minimal screen time.

As for "Xianjian 4," which is considered the best in terms of storyline among the Xianjian series, why couldn't they just stick to that and be done with it? Is it that Chinese directors and the trashy market just love these brainless productions where every action revolves around romantic relationships?

The level of faithfulness to the original is higher than "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3". It's difficult to say objectively since "Sword and Fairy 3" was already mythical enough for me as a game, while "Sword and Fairy 4" was quite garbage in my opinion.
So, from this perspective, I can objectively comment on the plot arrangement and the additions and changes as bonus points. The actors may have some flaws, but it doesn't affect the enjoyment of the story.

The character development of the female lead in The Legend of Martial Arts is somewhat lacking and her acting shows signs of being forced. The use of the Changsha dialect feels deliberately awkward, and only two actors portraying troublemakers are slightly better, but even they show noticeable traces of overacting within their troublemaker experiences.
Overall, this drama is much better.

It's so nostalgic! The childhood filter is incredibly powerful. When the opening theme song "Dream Journey to the Immortal Realm" started playing, my eyes turned red, but I'll never be that fourteen-year-old boy again.
Even after a decade or so, I still remember every detail, what the main characters are going to do next, and I even remember the names of the theme music for each character's appearance.
Although it couldn't escape the clichés of idol dramas, the character designs and personalities are quite faithful to the original.

The scene that reveals the truth from nineteen years ago is filmed with great emotional impact. On one hand, there's the exaggerated and manipulative narrative that falsely accuses Yun Tian Qing, and on the other hand, there's Su Xi's recollection of the past, which is deeply moving.
Both situations deliver a fatal blow to Tianhe and Mengli, the people involved.

It's possible that Tianhe's father is the murderer of Dream Li's father... This plot twist caught me off guard... For Liu Meng Li, overnight, her benefactor turned into her enemy, and her crying scenes were so heart-wrenching!
Luckily, they didn't go down the path of "sins of the father" within the four-person team. Even after learning the truth, Liu Meng Li still considers Tianhe's well-being.
Such a beautiful friendship.

Who can resist this? The joy of the trio being together, Lingsha teaching Miss Liu to say "How despicable!" and even the usually gentle Miss Liu feeling too embarrassed to say it. When young people are together, it's just that simple and pure!
I must say, it's a worthwhile investment!

I watched it for the sake of the "Xianjian" IP, but how should I put it? The female lead is beautiful, but there is room for improvement in her acting skills.
The male lead's ancient costume is too heavy. Last year, when I watched "Stealthily Concealed," I thought he was quite handsome, but now it feels like the filter has been shattered, and his acting skills are on par with the female lead...
Two stars: one for the IP and one for the female lead's appearance.

There are so many aspects of the original work that have been faithfully reproduced. It's very sincere. It's really enjoyable to watch. Some changes are inevitable when adapting from literature to screen, but overall, it shows great respect for the original material.

There are many original game background music, character poses, and lines. Ju Jing Yi is also very beautiful and performs well. I think it's worth continuing to watch and it's quite good.

Setting aside the actors, compared to the original work, certain minor details of the plot have been changed without any logical reason. The theme of this work is "seeking immortality," and it's a true xianxia genre.
However, the screenwriters insisted on making arbitrary changes. These changes lack creativity and are (just like other xianxia dramas) repetitive. I'll give it a cautious three-star rating for now.

I opened my drawer and took out my "Chinese Paladin 4 Deluxe Edition" while shedding tears. After silently putting it back, I spent half an hour angrily cursing these bunch of talentless celebrities. If I had encountered this group of people twenty years ago, I would have beaten them so badly that their parents wouldn't recognize them.

It's not bad. I didn't have high expectations initially, but the game soundtrack is a huge plus. The adaptation is also decent, although there is a noticeable gap between the actors and the game characters when they first appear.

After watching a few episodes, it's quite acceptable. As a gamer, I think it deserves a four-star rating as encouragement.

After watching three episodes, as a die-hard player of Xianjian 4, the plot is completely tailored for the actors. They've made random changes to the storyline, and the actors completely failed to grasp the story of Han Ling Sha. Even the game expressed the sorrow of the family's age-old destiny, but there was no portrayal of it, and they completely followed the template of a garbage drama.
iQiyi, should you refund me some of my monthly subscription?

This three-billion-dollar TV drama lacks plot despite all the hype, and the special effects are lacking as well. The costumes don't even align with the logic of the storyline.
Surprisingly, Ju Jing Yi's acting is the best among the main cast? These idol dramas keep popping up, but there are still too many viewers who buy into them.

I'm really curious about where the director and screenwriter of this drama aimed the target audience. Generally, it would be the post-80s and pre-95s generation. With your outdated filming techniques, you're destined to ruin the original IP.
This drama is filled with inexplicable nausea in every aspect. Additionally, Ju Jing Yi's acting has disappointed me, something I've never experienced before.

Since the drama started with a lot of controversy, I had a bad feeling about it. The special effects and filters in the trailers looked good, but the actual drama fell short. The chemistry between the male and female leads is actually quite good in the drama, and the storyline is passable.
It's just a shame that things got so ugly outside of the drama.

The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4" was truly the moonlight of my gaming experience. The casting choices were really disheartening, and let's not even talk about the acting. Jujie's semi-permanent makeup, maybe she's satisfied with it herself, but in the end, I don't think there's anyone who can play Ziying!
I'll give it credit for the nostalgia it brings and the background music (BGM) of "Sword and Fairy 4".