Finally, I waited for three whole years, and Wong Kar-wai's first TV series "Flowers" was finally launched. I've just watched 4 episodes, and I'm so excited. This drama fully demonstrates Wong Kar-wai's unique style and talent, and can be called a representative work of national dramas. So, why do I have such a high opinion of this show?Next, please listen to me slowly.
First of all, I was blown away by Wong Kar-wai's lenses and light and shadow treatment. The first 20 minutes got me hooked. A Bao played by Hu Ge has changed from an ordinary young man to Mr. Bao of Shanghai Tang through a meeting with his uncle. This kind of transformation only requires a few shots and the change of light and shadow, but it makes people feel that the characters on the screen have become completely different. This is Wong Kar-wai's ability, and he creates light and shadow effects to make the characters more vivid. The biggest highlight is Wong Kar-wai's presentation of the Yellow River Road in the 90s. In other film and television works, although Shanghai in the 90s has a sense of age, it seems somewhat unfamiliar. However, in Wong Kar-wai's lens, the Yellow River Road in the 90s shows the unique significance of the title "Flowers". There is not only the bustling neon lights here, but also the ambition and courage unique to Shanghai. It is Wong Kar-wai's unique perspective that makes the audience feel as if they are in that flowery era.
In addition, the rhythm of the plot of "Flowers" is more exciting than that of ordinary business war films. I've watched business war films such as "Breakout" and "The Great Game" before, and I think they are very interesting. But after watching "Flowers", I realized what is the real business war, and what is the shopping mall is the battlefield. The plot shown from the beginning is eye-catching. Mr. Bao, played by Hu Ge, went out with a box of 300,000 banknotes, but was hit by a car. This unexpected turn of events opened the prelude to the business war. Mr. Bao was favored by the big investors in Shanghai because of his excellent performance in the ** market, so he was invited to join the big household organization. However, he was accused of leaking ** news, which caused many people to lose money and even commit suicide. This plot shows the brutality and pitfalls of the mall, the battlefield. Such an exciting plot can be regarded as a real business war film.
Next, the appearance of the female boss Li Li played by Xin Zhilei makes the plot more attractive. She, a female boss from out of town, suddenly opened a luxury restaurant and invited the most famous people in Shanghai to taste it. Her means and vision are breathtaking. She even used the contradiction between Mr. Fan and Mr. Wei to achieve her own goals. Although Mr. Wei failed in the end, the business war game between the two is still very interesting.
Finally, I would like to talk about the actors in the play. Although Hu Ge is the protagonist, in the first four episodes, I think the performances of Old Man You Benchang and Dong Yong are the most outstanding. You Benchang has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people as a monk of Jigong, and in this drama, he plays the most eloquent uncle in Shanghai, and every line is full of wisdom. I was impressed by his performance. In addition, although Mr. Fan played by Dong Yong is a small role, his performance in the business war is eye-catching. Especially when he found out that Mr. Bao's private room was occupied, he wittily decided to go and talk to Mr. Bao. Through a look and a word, he succeeded in creating the image of a shrewd businessman.
Of course, there are various other outstanding actors in this series, such as Ma Yili, Chen Long, Zheng Kai, Fan Xiangyan, and so on. In short, "Flowers" has become one of the most anticipated domestic dramas in 2021 with its unique beauty of light and shadow, exciting business war plot, and excellent cast. I look forward to the development of the plot, as well as more wonderful performances, and I believe that "Flowers" will definitely bring more surprises and aftertastes to the audience.