Which is closer to the original work, the new version of Journey to the West or the old one?

Both the old and new versions of Journey to the West had their own strengths and weaknesses. It was impossible to simply compare which was more loyal to the original. The old version of Journey to the West was a 1986 TV series with Stephen Chou, Wu Mengda, and others as the main actors. Through its unique narrative style and wonderful performances, it presented the audience with a sense of humor and action scenes. The old version of Journey to the West was carefully restored to the classic scenes and characters in the original work. The new version of Journey to the West was a 2019 movie with Zhang Weijian, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and others. The movie presented a brand new world of Journey to the West through modern special effects and action scenes. The new version of Journey to the West had some differences in the storyline and character creation from the original, but it also brought a new experience to the audience through a more modern presentation. Therefore, it was impossible to simply judge which version was more loyal to the original. Each version had its own unique charm and advantages. The audience could choose the version that they were interested in according to their own preferences and needs.

As a fan of online literature, I can't comment on the pros and cons of the new and old versions of Dream of the Red Chamber because they are different works. However, I can tell you that the new and old versions of Dream of the Red Chamber have their own unique styles and characteristics that are difficult to compare. The new version of Dream of the Red Chamber might have been influenced by modern culture and social background in the process of adaptation, while the old version of Dream of the Red Chamber retained more of the original's classical culture and values. Therefore, the question of whether the new or old version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was closer to the original had to be evaluated according to different readers and cultural backgrounds.

Fans of online literature had no personal taste and preferences to comment on the new and old versions of Journey to the West. However, the new and old versions of Journey to the West had their own unique charm and value. Different people would have different views.

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The answer to the question of which movie version of Pride and Predict was closer to the original was not simple because the movie version and the original were different in terms of storyline, character, and details. But generally speaking, the movie version of Pride and Predict was the closest to the original work. The movie retained the core elements of the original story, such as the triangular relationship between the male and female protagonists, family conflicts, and social etiquette. At the same time, there were some original plots and characters. In terms of character, the female lead Elizabeth and the male lead Darcy in the movie were also very similar to the original. They were both intelligent, independent, and biased. In contrast, the TV version and the musical version of Pride and Predict were different in terms of storyline and character, so it was not the closest version to the original.

The following conclusion: There are many versions of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', and the Jiaxu version is considered to be the version closest to Cao Xueqin's original work. The Jiaxu edition was one of the earliest versions discovered so far and was considered one of the most precious red notes. In addition, the '87 TV series was also considered one of the versions closest to the original work. Other versions, such as Zhou Huiben and the Red Research Society version, were also mentioned, but it was not clearly stated which version was closer to the original. Therefore, based on the information provided, it was impossible to determine which version of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was closer to the original.

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The original version of Journey to the West was a classic novel about Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang. Tang Sanzang was a merciful and wise monk. He led Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Monk Sand through 81 difficulties and finally arrived at the Western Heaven to obtain the scriptures. On the way, they encountered all kinds of monsters and obstacles, but they all received their own help and growth. Sun Wukong was a monkey with remarkable abilities. He had excellent combat ability and magical transformation ability, which could easily defeat all kinds of demons and ghosts. Zhu Bajie was a lazy, gluttonous and playful pig demon, but he also had a kind side. When Tang Sanzang and others encountered difficulties, he often provided assistance. Friar Sand was a diligent and kind-hearted monk. He could use his physical abilities to help Tang Sanzang and the others solve problems. The whole story was full of thrills, the characters were vivid, and the ups and downs of the plot were an indispensable part of Chinese culture.

The original version of Journey to the West was written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Chengen. This novel tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (also known as the "Journey to the West"), who went to the Western Heaven to obtain Buddhist scriptures after 81 difficulties. This novel was widely praised and adapted into a classic in the history of Chinese literature.

Journey to the West is one of the classic works of Chinese literature. There are many different versions and adapted works. However, if I had to choose which version of Journey to the West was closer to the original novel, I would choose the TV series Journey to the West. The TV series Journey to the West was adapted from the original novel, and in the production process, the classic plot and characters in the original novel were retained as much as possible. In addition, the TV series also added some modern elements to make the work more lively and interesting. In contrast, other versions of Journey to the West often lost some of the core elements of the original novel or used different narrative methods in the process of adaptation, making the works lose the original flavor of the original novel. Therefore, Journey to the West could be said to be one of the versions closest to the original novel.