This large-scale TV series with a historical theme has received widespread attention and praise since it was broadcast. Not only are the ratings rising, but the word-of-mouth continues to explode, which is enough to prove that the audience loves and recognizes it.
In the comment area of a certain petal, the audience's evaluation of "Ask the Boundless" is generally very high. Whether it is the design of the plot or the development of the play, it has been praised by everyone. The actors' acting skills are also highly recognized, and most of the characters are lifelike, making the audience feel as if they are in that special era. This TV series is undoubtedly a historical masterpiece worth watching.
Wang Renjun plays the role of young Runzhi, both in appearance and personality, showing a very high degree of fit. His acting skills were praised by the audience, and every subtle expression and movement reminded people of what the big man looked like when he was young.
Wang Renjun's expressiveness is very good, whether it is the high spirits of the characters when they first returned to Changsha to visit the Xiangjiang River, or the humility when they encountered trouble and asked for help when they founded the school, they all showed his solid acting skills. Playing such a character cannot be exaggerated or too restrained.
When he learned that his comrades-in-arms had been eliminated, Wang Renjun's acting skills were even more moving. The surprise and intense sadness he showed allowed the audience to deeply feel his inner world. At the memorial service, his righteous speech was even more exciting, showing his excellent emotional expression ability, which is beyond the reach of a certain actor in the play, which is a later story.
Wang Renjun's outstanding performance adds more highlights to this play.
The actor plays such a very iconic role as Chen Duxiu in the play, and it can be seen that Ning Li is also trying his best to play a good character. He is very emotional, and he works hard to build in details, such as when he had a dispute with Comrade Marin, his firmness and independence well reflect the arrogance in his name.
However, this is also a point that this actor may be evaluated differently by the audience in the play, when the two meet again, his tougher posture makes people feel that Ning Li is deliberately tough when showing the character, and wants to create a tough guy character. Is there any of them that are pushing too hard?
At the memorial service for his lover, he denounced all kinds of injustices in front of all the visitors, which looked impassioned, but it always made some viewers feel that the actor was too exposed in the control of his emotions, and wanted to use tough language and sonorous gestures to express the unyielding of the characters. It may be better if the mood is a little tighter, and Wang Renjun does this better!
The young Jiang "principal" played by Bai Ke is like a flattened lemon, with no temperament. In the play, Zhong is in the "latent" stage of life, and he is cautious in his behavior, like a fox looking for opportunities.
Although he seems depressed, his heart is by no means a pool of calm water. There is greed and a thirst for power hidden in his eyes, like a lion staring at his prey.
However, Bai Ke's interpretation made the character a bit "listless". His expression was so gloomy that it felt like a bird drenched in the rain. He only showed the external performance of obedience, but did not go deep into the inner world of his face and back.
Moreover, the appearance of Bai Ke does not restore the true image of historical figures well. After all, the headmaster is a soldier trained in a non-commissioned officer school, and his posture has its own unique characteristics. In contrast, Bai Ke looks more like an ordinary urban migrant youth (perhaps the stereotype given by "Report the Boss") rather than a tall general.
Overall, Bai Ke's interpretation, although it has its own uniqueness, does not seem to capture the essence of the character very well. I hope that next time he will be able to better choose and grasp the role, and present a more vivid character to the audience.
In comparison, Bai Ke and Ning Li's acting skills need to be improved, Wang Renjun deserves a praise from you and me!