"Flowers", I was really looking forward to it before, after all, the original work ** is Jin Yucheng's masterpiece, and he also won the Mao Dun Literature Award. Coupled with the joining of big names such as Hu Ge, Ma Yili, and Tang Yan, the lineup looks quite strong!
However, after the TV series was broadcast, the reputation was not good. The Douban score is only 48 points, the bad reviews are simply flying all over the sky. The audience complained in various ways, saying that the plot was messy and the candidates were not suitable, and Wong Kar-wai's filming techniques were even more confusing.
Let's talk about the plot first, this drama adaptation has nothing to do with the original book. The character story line has been changed into a mess, and people are confused!
In the original book, the life struggle of the three good brothers A Bao, Husheng, and Xiaomao is a key point, but in the TV series, many character stories have been deleted or changed beyond recognition, resulting in a chaotic plot with no logic at all.
Let's talk about the choice of actors, the acting skills of actors such as Tang Yan, Ma Yili, and Papi sauce have been controversial. Tang Yan's line skills are poor, Ma Yili acts like a "Luo Zijun", and Papi sauce has no sense of age as soon as she appears, which is really dramatic.
The most outrageous thing is that Hu Ge actually brought his wife Huang Xining to act together. But the problem is that Huang Xining is an agent and has no acting skills at all, but he plays an important role in the play. Moreover, I laughed once, and I was so embarrassed that I couldn't do it.
Of course, there are also people who defend "Flowers", thinking that this drama is still a bit deep, maybe the audience didn't understand it too much. Some people also say that Wong Kar-wai's filming technique is very special, and it may just not be suitable for TV dramas.
The reputation of "Flowers" has been seriously damaged, and the audience generally expressed strong dissatisfaction with the series. While some have tried to defend the show, arguing that the show has depth, but viewers have failed to understand it, others have pointed out that Wong Kar-wai's unique filming technique may not be suitable for the TV series. However, Hu Ge's actions caused more disgust, with many accusing him of treating "Flowers" as his own backyard and blatantly using resources for personal gain.
To reverse word of mouth, the crew needs to put in more effort. The substantial improvement of the plot is the key, which requires Wong Kar-wai and the screenwriting team to invest in real skills. They had to make a complete revision of the plot to make it more coherent and compact, and the characters more vivid and three-dimensional. At the same time, the actors also need to show a higher level of acting skills to show their progress.
In order to prevent similar incidents from happening again, film and television drama producers should learn the lessons of "Flowers" and be more cautious about casting, plot adaptation and filming techniques. First of all, when casting, more attention should be paid to the actors' acting skills and fit with the role, rather than simply pursuing traffic and topics. Secondly, in terms of plot adaptation, respect the spirit of the original work, and make reasonable adaptations on the basis of not violating the original work, rather than tampering with the original work at will. Finally, in terms of filming techniques, adjustments should be made according to the characteristics of TV dramas, and avoid simply copying the filming techniques of movies.
Only through these improvements can we prevent the recurrence of similar incidents and produce more quality TV series that meet the needs of the audience.
Flowers focuses on the bustling Shanghai in the early 90s of the last century, and the atmosphere of opportunity is everywhere. The young Bao underwent a transformation in the business world and became the president of Bao. He and Uncle Gaoren, Reiko, the boss of Night Tokyo, and Miss Wang of the Foreign Trade Building, joined hands to make waves in the business community of Shanghai, vividly presenting the feelings and sincerity of that era.
This drama originally originated from Jin Yucheng's name**, however, it seems that it simply uses the name "Bao". The original work vividly depicts the struggle of the three good brothers A Bao, Husheng and Xiaomao in entrepreneurship, life, emotion, etc., and the plot is gripping and immersive.
But after being adapted into a play, the storylines of many characters have been re-sculpted. For fans of the original book, it can only be tasted as a brand new story. However, this new story fails to show a compelling side. **In the first four episodes, I couldn't help but have a question in front of the screen: What are these people fighting for?
Although the plot is set as a business war, involving competition of interests, secret competition, and goal means, all of which are indispensable, the story does not seem to be able to truly present the excitement of business wars. Each character hides secrets that no one knows, but they always don't mean what they say, and the clues they leave behind are rarely followed. filmed for a long time, but failed to explain clearly.
Many viewers may have come for the name "Wong Kar Wai" when chasing the drama. However, it turns out that being good at movies doesn't mean being good at TV series. Large aerial mirrors, large close-ups, large swing arms, and large aerial photography are attentive, but they fail to tell the story properly. In the TV series, Wong Kar-wai's unique picture texture is like pancake fruit with caviar, awkward and incongruous. After watching many episodes, I found that there was almost no difference from the ** trailer.
Wong Kar-wai's presentation of Shanghai reveals the atmosphere of Guo Jingming's "Little Times", as if every character is floating in the air. The camera subtly shows the angles, but the storyline seems to be difficult to touch reality. If you're not up to the task, maybe it's better to focus on filmmaking
In period dramas, casting is crucial, but Wong Kar-wai's vision seems to be a little overshadowed now. The male protagonist Hu Ge is very suitable for the role of Mr. Bao. Suit and leather shoes, calm and righteous, handsome appearance is an extra plus. Although the acting may not be infectious, it is enough to maintain the coherence of the drama's emotions. However, Hu Ge's audience recognition is not the same as recognition of his wife.
In the scene where Tao Tao chases Po, there is a moment that attracts attention, and the women in the picture feel very familiar. Subsequently, netizens uncovered the mystery, and it turned out that the woman was Hu Ge's wife Huang Xining.
Huang Xining used to be an agent, and later became Hu Ge's assistant, so the two formed a deep relationship and finally came together. Although she looks good among ordinary people, there seems to be still a gap between her and female stars, which makes many fans think that she is not a good match for Hu Ge.
It is worth noting that in the new drama, Hu Ge actually co-starred with his wife, which aroused strong interest from the audience and also caused some controversy. Even in the group performance of playing a small transparent background board, the scene of her laughter seems a bit out of place. In this scene, Chen Long behaved very carefully, and when the camera swept over Huang Xining's face, the audience could feel her focus and dedication.
The term "relational household" has always been unpopular. Hu Ge's wife seems to have inadvertently stepped into this minefield this time. However, the controversy is not limited to her, Tang Yan has also become one of the most controversial actors.
To be honest, in terms of costume dramas, Tang Yan's performance seems to be a bit hasty, as if it is difficult to fully integrate into the atmosphere of that era. Her lines in the play are sharp and harsh, too deliberate, and slightly stiff compared to other actors.
In addition, her performance is also a bit exaggerated, always making exaggerated glances at the camera. From this point of view, director Dong Yong mentioned that Tang Yan had to shoot a scene 86 times, is it some kind of irony?
Although she smiled like a blooming flower at the scene, she was not embarrassed at all. It is important to be strict with the director, but the actors' performances are frequent, is this an achievement worth boasting about?
In this drama, Reiko played by Ma Yili is the female boss of a restaurant in Tokyo at night, and her image is sleek but not mean. However, the audience had a hard time rolling her eyes, which gave people goosebumps.
Strangely, although she is the heroine, her character is far less charismatic than the villain Li Liqiang played by Xin Zhilei. This time, the title of the aftersight seems to have completely fallen into the hands of Ma Yili.
In addition, as soon as he appeared, Papi-chan made the audience lose the tranquility in the play. As the founder of the self-leading field, although Papi sauce has a background in an acting class and studied with Yinger, in the hearts of the audience, she has always been the funny female Internet celebrity.
In this new work, she plays Reiko's best friend, but when she walks in front of the camera, the magic of time instantly obscures her youthful appearance. The director strives to be close to life in terms of casting, but he can't make the characters fall to the point of being too cliché.
The originally flamboyant "Flowers" suffered a miserable failure at the performance level. Obviously, the original book laid a solid foundation for the whole story, but Wong Kar-wai, who was in a high position, deviated from the orthodox direction of filming.
In the background of the period, realism is the most important point. However, the director only renders a bustling background and pursues excessive skill, which will only make the audience increasingly alienated and difficult to truly immerse themselves in the plot. What is unacceptable is the confusion of the director's role selection, and a large number of actors and female Internet celebrities who are full of traffic have poured in, and even Hu Ge's wife has entered the entertainment industry.
This drama directed by Wong Kar-wai makes people wonder: In the entertainment industry, are there any actors who really have acting skills?Every detail counts the success of a film and television work. But when I look back on this work, I didn't make a big impression at first. I look forward to whether the plot will change in the future, and whether it will make the audience interested in continuing to follow the drama?