Finally, we are looking forward to Wong Kar-wai's first TV series "Flowers". The four-episode "Flowers" made me fall through the glasses, and Wong Kar-wai's style and uniqueness were fully displayed in the play, raising the level of domestic TV dramas to a new height. This article will give my evaluation of this drama from two aspects: first, the magic of light and shadow in Wong Kar-wai's lens;Second, the excitement and attraction of the plot rhythm. In addition, I will have a small summary to summarize the highlights and actors' performances in this drama.
Anyone familiar with Wong Kar-wai's filmography knows that he is adept at creating unique visual effects through the interplay of light and shadow. In "Flowers", Wong Kar-wai still exerts his camera magic to the fullest. Just in the first 20 minutes of the episode, we can feel the magic of light and shadow. Ah Bao, played by the protagonist Hu Ge, under the guidance of his uncle, transformed from an ordinary young man to Mr. Bao of Shanghai Tang through the transformation of several shots. Although the process is simple, Wong Kar-wai's camera changes and the interplay of light and shadow makes Hu Ge's character change from one person to another, which is a miracle that only Wong Kar-wai can create.
In addition, Wong Kar-wai's biggest contribution is his construction of the Yellow River Road in the 90s. In other film and television works, Shanghai in the 90s also had a sense of age and strangeness. But in "Flowers", the Yellow River Road in the 90s showed the characteristics of prosperity and ambition, which is in line with the name of the series "Flowers". Wong Kar-wai depicts Shanghai in this era so vividly through the lens that the audience feels as if they are in the scene and feels the charm and atmosphere of that era. This unique tone is unique in the current TV drama market.
In business war films, we can often feel the tight rhythm and plot excitement. But in "Flowers", Wong Kar-wai raised the excitement of business war films to a new height through the arrangement of the plot and the grasp of the rhythm. At the beginning of the series, a climax of the plot is shown: the protagonist Bao is hit by a car, which triggers a series of business wars. This incident reveals the true meaning of the mall as a battlefield, where every step can involve life and death, and every step can become a trap or a trap.
But this is only the beginning of the plot, and the appearance of the female boss Li Li played by Xin Zhilei is part of the real characteristics of the series. She opened a luxury hotel as an outsider and succeeded in attracting celebrities from Shanghai. Her methods can be described as clever, such as fooling Mr. Fan, leaving a place for Mr. Bao, and so on. Her appearance and the business war game between Mr. Bao will be the highlight of the series.
Although the protagonist of this series is Hu Ge, in the first four episodes, I think the most shining actors are You Benchang and Dong Yong. The wisdom and words of the uncle played by You Benchang in the play are full of charm, and his appearance and performance are eye-catching. Dong Yong's Fan Zong is also a character that cannot be ignored, although he looks inconspicuous on the surface, he shows his cleverness and scheming in the business war.
Although there are other outstanding actors in the series, such as Ma Yili, Chen Long, Zheng Kai, Fan Xiangyan, etc., their roles have not really shown themselves in the first four episodes. I'm looking forward to the next episode, and I hope that their acting skills will continue to add luster to the series.
In conclusion, Wong Kar-wai's debut TV series "Flowers" showcases his unique style and magic in terms of plot and cameras. Through the interplay and interplay of light and shadow, Wong Kar-wai creates a unique visual effect. The tight rhythm of the plot and the excitement of the business war surpass the performance of traditional business war films, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in it. The performance of the actors is also very good, and the outstanding acting skills of You Benchang and Dong Yong dazzle the audience.
To sum up, "Flowers" is a very good TV series, and Wong Kar-wai's camera magic and the exciting appeal of the plot are impressive. Looking forward to the development of the next episodes, I hope to continue to surprise the audience.