Introduction: Lost Glory.
The movie "Lighting Store" originally carried the expectations of countless audiences, but it was on Douban from 9The peak of 1 point fell to 66 points of mediocrity. The fate of this film is like an originally bright and dazzling light bulb that gradually loses its light. Its ups and downs are closely related to the original work, the eponymous work of Korean cartoonist Kang Cho. The original book has won the hearts of many fans with its deep worldview and high-concept setting, but the movie fails to fully capture this charm.
Reconstruction of the storyline: an unbalanced narrative.
The film tries to engage the audience by reconstructing the storyline, but this attempt does not seem to work. The scattered narrative of the original book was adapted by the film to focus on the story of a heterosexual couple, and other emotional threads appeared to be marginalized. Xu Nian's character becomes the key to guiding the audience to unravel the mystery, but this change makes the film's narrative looser and weakens the power of the emotional story.
Handling of Emotional Cues: Taste the Basics.
The emotional threads in the film - mother and daughter, father and son, gay couple, heterosexual couple, although they are independent, seem too shallow in their processing. Each story revolves around themes of death and love, but lacks depth and realism. For example, the father-son clues are too superficial on the issue of abandoning the elderly, and the stories of heterosexual couples rely too much on sensational lines and scenes to fail to delve into the issue of death.
The Film's Highlights and Flaws: A Contradictory Experience.
Although the film shows deficiencies in several aspects, there are still some highlights that deserve praise. The emotional clues between a single mother and her daughter played by Liu Yan are profound and moving, showing a mother's selfless love for her daughter. The story of a gay couple, though short, is a touching part that shows deep emotion and sacrifice. However, these highlights are overshadowed by the overall shallowness and uninterest of the film, which makes the film seem inadequate in terms of emotional expression.
Conclusion: Soulless films.
The Illumination Store is presented as a work that lacks depth and realism. It tries to impress the audience with beautiful graphics and sensational plots, but ignores the depth of the story and characters. The ending of the movie is more like an idealized representation in a public service announcement, lacking an in-depth understanding of real-life issues**. The film is like a wax figure that has lost its soul, and although it is complete in form, it lacks vitality.
Commentary: The shadow behind the light.
The experience of The Illumination Store is not just a digital drop, it reveals more deeply the core challenges and the importance of emotional expression in the film adaptation process. The film's experience is a mirror of how adapting an acclaimed original requires a deep understanding of the original and a genuine commitment to emotion. This is not only a challenge for the adaptor, but also a test for the entire filmmaking team.
In today's filmmaking, advances in technology and innovations in visual effects have undoubtedly brought audiences a visual feast that has never been seen before. However, the example of "The Illuminated Store" reminds us that the charm of a film lies not only in its visual impact, but also in its ability to reach the audience's inner emotions. The power of film as an art form lies in the ability to convey the inner world of the characters and explore the complexity and depth of human nature through storytelling.
The fall of this film also reflects the importance of maintaining the spirit of the original book during the adaptation process. The reason why original books are loved by readers is often because of their deep themes, rich characterization, and engaging storyline. When adapting, if you ignore these core elements and focus only on the superficial visual effects, then the work is likely to lose the soul of the original book and become hollow and powerless.