On the evening of December 27th, the TV series "Flowers" has been a good drama that has been brushed n times premiered in two episodes of Yangba, and four episodes of Tencent** were launched. As a highly anticipated work, the show's ratings remain high, and it has won the championship at the beginning. However, the audience's word-of-mouth is polarized, some people are full of praise for the strength of director Wong Kar-wai, and some people think that he has exhausted his talents. This makes people wonder, what kind of work is "Flowers"?
First of all, to be clear, "Flowers" is not simply a presentation of Shanghai's tonality. If someone interprets this drama simply as "Shanghai tonality", it is obviously ignoring its deep connotation. Because this drama shows more of the romantic perspective of director Wong Kar-wai than an objective depiction of Shanghai.
The romantic dimension of director Wong Kar-wai gives "Flowers" a unique Hong Kong tone. In the play, Mr. Bao, Mr. Fan and other characters can call for wind and rain, which is obviously unrealistic. Because no matter what era it is, Shanghai will never be in a state of "capital standard", and the capitalists will never have such a huge influence. This depiction shows more of the director's nostalgia and romanticization of Hong Kong in the 90s of the last century.
This is also the reason why the word-of-mouth of "Flowers" and "Old Tavern" are polarized. Most of the audiences who like this drama are attracted by its unique tone and the romantic feelings of the director. Viewers who don't like it may feel that this romanticized treatment is far from reality and cannot resonate.
But in any case, it is undeniable that "Flowers" as a work has its own unique charm. It's not just a drama about Shanghai or Hong Kong, it's a work about emotions, memories and history. As the audience said, for the audience who likes the tone of this show, it is a genuine liking;And for the audience who doesn't like it, they also sincerely don't like it. This kind of sincere emotion is the most precious experience that "Flowers" brings us.
Compared with Jin Yucheng's ** "Flowers", there are significant differences between the two in style and theme. Jin Yucheng's works emphasize the "small", which is the triviality and delicacy of Shanghai's well life, while Wong Kar-wai's "Flowers" pays more attention to the depiction of "big", showing those who have been influential in historical changes. This is also the reason why there are obvious differences in style and emotion between the two works.
However, although director Wong Kar-wai did not fully capture the "smallness" in Kim Woo Cheng in "Flowers", it is undeniable that he still presents a work with great viewing value for the audience. The details, character building, and emotional expression in the play are full of artistic sense, making "Flowers" a TV series worth watching.
As for the score of "Flowers", due to the existence of the fan effect, it may indeed have a certain impact on it. But regardless of the rating, the value of "Flowers" as a romantic work cannot be denied. It's not just a drama about Shanghai or Hong Kong, it's a work about emotions, memories and history.
Director Wong Kar-wai's creations have always been known for his deep emotions and romantic feelings, which are fully reflected in "Flowers". The play shows the prosperity and vicissitudes of Shanghai from a unique perspective, and immerses the audience through delicate emotional descriptions and exquisite pictures.
Wong Kar-wai's works require a certain cultural background and aesthetic taste. His work focuses more on the emotions and inner struggles of the individual than with simply depicting the external world. This kind of petty bourgeois tone is indeed not something that everyone can understand and appreciate.
In contrast, "Old Tavern" is closer to the cultural tone of the Chinese. It shows the Chinese people's human feelings and cultural traditions in a simple way, giving people a real and profound feeling. Works in this style are more likely to be accepted and loved by a wide audience.
However, whether it is Wong Kar-wai's "Flowers" or "Old Tavern", they are both interpretations of Chinese culture and history. Each work has its own unique perspective and expression, resulting in a different aesthetic experience for the viewer. For us, appreciating works of different styles and understanding different cultural backgrounds is a process of broadening our horizons and enriching our inner world.