Wang Renjun wielded his life, and Bai Ke played the resolute figure of Chiang Kai-shek. CCTV's grand broadcast of the giant drama "Ask the Boundless" set off a sensation like a prairie fire. The majestic mountains and rivers are intertwined with the magnificent historical scenes, bringing the audience into a gripping historical picture. Wang Renjun's interpretation of *** or roaring on the battlefield of war, or thinking about the loneliness in the mountains and wilderness;Chiang Kai-shek, played by Bai Ke, is dressed in military uniform, and in this dramatic audio-visual feast, a gripping suspense quietly emerges, vaguely revealing the complex emotions and fates of the two historical giants, which makes people unable to extricate themselves.
In 2021, "The Age of Awakening" made a stunning debut, like a meteor across the night sky, becoming an eye-catching hit. With an audience of 500,000 people participating in the rating, the show quickly climbed to 9With a high score of 3, he easily won the crown of the title of "Drama King of the Year", ending the audience's suspicion of the "Drama King of the Year" 10 months ahead of schedule. The images in the play are like a bright palette, jumping on the page, making people feel like they are in the middle of the situation.
The actors' brilliant performances give the characters in the book vivid three-dimensional images, as if they are presented on the screen, making the audience feel more relatable. Behind this high score, it reflects the subtle investment in the audience's heart.
The "Lu Xun emoji" in the play has set off a craze on the Internet, frequently appearing in the circle of friends, bringing unexpected surprises.
At the same time, the heroic deeds of the martyrs Chen Yannian and Chen Qiaonian moved the entire network, triggering waves of tears from the audience.
During the hit of the show, a steady stream of people went to the street sign named after the two martyrs to offer flowers to express their respect.
The advent of "Awakening Age" not only touched the enthusiasm of countless people, but also proved that the domestic main theme can achieve double recognition among the audience - applauded and applauded.
And on the night of the 12th of the ** file, CCTV suddenly launched a new drama series without warning. Like a surprise flashing in an instant, it quickly unfolds on the screen, like an unexpected visual feast.
This new drama gathers more than ten powerful actors such as Ning Li and Song Jia, shaping the growth process of a group of great people. Their acting skills are superb, and each actor gives a vivid soul to the characters in the play. The star cast of this series shines with popularity and is full of anticipation. The actors' performance is not only a reproduction of the characters, but also a theatrical and infectious interpretation, which jumps onto the screen like a picture.
Judging from the background of the play, this drama continues the timeline at the end of "The Awakening Age" and presents the scene a few years after the story. In a way, it is regarded as a sequel to "The Age of Awakening", which has sparked a discussion among many netizens in the comment section linking the two works. The drama vividly depicts the new challenges and changes faced by the characters over time, emphasizing their role in the changing times.
This highly anticipated historical drama "Ask the Boundless", which aims to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of ***, was officially broadcast on CCTV ** recently. However, perhaps it was launched too suddenly, although this CCTV blockbuster series is full of eye-catching elements, it can only rank third in the ratings of the first two episodes, only 137%。In the picture, the plot is very attractive, and a high-profile production like CCTV failed to get the desired ratings in the initial stage.
Q: Can "Boundless" become a hit like "The Awakening Age"?Let's examine its potential. What are the highlights of this work?
As soon as the news of the launch of "Ask the Boundless" came out, the first thing that attracted attention was its unique role selection. Compared with other historical dramas, this drama may be difficult to innovate in the plot, but its cast of characters is unique.
This "Asking the Boundless" adheres to the concept of "novelty" in the choice of characters, as if it is based on "new";One of the most impressive ways to do this is with the creativity of character combinations. This kind of creativity can paint a compelling picture in a split second, distinguishing it from other historical dramas.
Unlike many other main theme dramas, this production has the courage to invite actors who are rarely seen in such episodes. It attracted more than a dozen actors who have rarely set foot in such dramas, and although it may bring challenges to public acceptance, it also brings a new experience to the audience.
Among them, the most eye-catching is Chen Duxiu played by Ning Li. As a great figure who promoted the awakening of modern Chinese society, Chen Duxiu's film and television images are diverse, Wang Zhifei, Chen Kun, Yu Hewei, etc. have all had excellent performances.
In "The Awakening Age", Chen Duxiu played by Yu Hewei showed literati arrogance and deeply touched the heartstrings of the audience.
Different from the performance of previous versions, Ningli's version of Chen Duxiu looks quite appropriate in terms of appearance and shape, but it exudes a completely different atmosphere.
The storyline, which begins in 1921, depicts Chen Duxiu's many failures as a leader of the CCP in the early stages of the revolutionary line, and these setbacks constantly affect his mentality.
In this version, we can see that Chen Duxiu is not as high-spirited as in other versions, on the contrary, he embarks on a more frustrated and angry path.
looks forward to Ning Li, an old drama bone, being able to perform the more angry Chen Duxiu to the fullest. This may show more emotional outbursts and turmoil in the play, so that the audience can feel Chen Duxiu's inner contradictions and struggles more deeply.
Another rather "novel" character is Chiang Kai-shek, played by the young actor Bai Ke. The casting is new and intriguing, but it also raises some concerns.
Bai Ke's previous film and television works have been mainly comedy, and works such as "Never Expected" and "Report to the Boss" have made him regarded as a comedian for many years. Such a transition is exciting, but it is also unsettling.
This role transition for the actors was a serious challenge, showing their courage to try new roles. Although he has to face Chiang Kai-shek, a young man who plays the city government very deeply, this seemingly funny face needs to bear the pressure of reaching the male ** ratio of the scene. In this process, the challenges faced by white customers are really not small.
I hope that this performance of Bai Ke can surprise the audience, and it is worth looking forward to how they will interpret this role.
In the selection of other leading actors, well-known film and television actors from all walks of life have also emerged.
Song Jia, an actress whose career turned to life dramas, played an important role in this historical masterpiece.
She will play Song Qingling, one of the three sisters of the Song family, which can be seen from the information of the series.
The character modeling shows a dignified temperament, which complements the historical archetype. Dressed in a cheongsam, she showed off the elegance of that era and made a deep impression.
Actor Zhang Xiaolong, who once rose to prominence in the costume drama "The Legend of Zhen Huan", plays the role of Wang Jingwei, a senior Kuomintang leader in the new drama. The image of this sanctimonious traitor is very different from the roles he has played in the past, and I look forward to his performance.
The young actor Zheng Yecheng starred in ***, showing a polite and courteous painting style, which is quite in line with the image of the young prime minister. However, it is still difficult to conclude whether he can accurately deduce the Confucian temperament in the prototype.
His performance may need to put more effort into shaping the elegance of the picture. Although it is not difficult to express the elegant appearance, the restrained and majestic temperament requires a deeper understanding and grasp. Perhaps, through richer emotional expression and accurate body language, we can better present the charm of the prototype.
Among the other castings, Xiang Jingyu played by Jiao Junyan.
Cai Hesen played by Wei Daxun.
and Qu Qiubai played by Niu Junfeng.
All of them show a new style of performance. Their addition brings a fresh vitality to the series, as if painting a vivid picture. However, the success of their new attempt will only be judged by the audience after the series has aired in depth.
Of course, this drama is not just pursuing novelty, but retains two historical drama regulars in the main cast.
The role of the protagonist will be played by young actor Wang Renjun, who has created the image of a young teacher five times in film and television works such as "1921" and "Gutian Army", and his reputation is quite good.
There is no doubt that Wang Renjun has excelled in his role as a young teacher.
When he plays this role, he can't help but feel grounded and reliable. His interpretation makes people feel as if they can see that character vividly unfolded in front of their eyes.
The role of Sun Yat-sen, another national great, was played by the veteran actor Ma Shaohua, and his face made people feel as if the role had come to life. When I saw that face, I felt that the character was firmly grasped.
In the 9-rated national drama "Into the Republic", he played the role of Sun Yat-sen, showing a stunning appearance and demeanor.
His performance seems to vividly present the image of Sun Yat-sen in front of the audience, as if traveling through time and space, outlining the people of that era.
Many years have passed, and the old actor who re-played Mr. Zhongshan still shows a unique charm when interpreting the role. His performance is like an oil painting, profoundly outlining the characteristics of the characters, as if going back in time, taking us back to the past scenes.
In addition to the actors mentioned above, more than 20 stars such as Li Chengru, Tan Kai, Huang Xiaolei, Sun Hao, Dong Yong, Chen Xiaoyi, and Dong Xuan joined the play, which expanded the lineup of the entire show and made it even larger. The addition of this star cast is like a colorful oil painting, adding more vivid and exciting elements to the series.
Although there are many familiar film and television faces in terms of casting, it is not easy to judge whether the characters are a perfect match. However, observing the behind-the-scenes team, I am full of confidence in the main creative team of the crew.
The choreographers, directors and creators of this drama can be called the best in the industry, and they all have at least one well-received hit work in their hands. They are directed by the director, and the choreographer team is composed of a number of top talents in the industry, ensuring the high standard and excellent quality of the production. Under the guidance of the members of these creative teams, the creation will bring unprecedented images and deep emotional experiences to the audience, and their experience and skills will bring life and depth to the series.
Wang Wei, a young director who once directed the acclaimed film drama "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night", is now in charge of the chief director of the play.
Since "Chasing the Murderer in the White Night" became popular, Wang Wei has only presented 2 film and television works with meticulous creative steps.
His earlier work was the acclaimed "Secret and Great", which received a 7has a high score of 9 points, and the next work is the current high-profile "Ask the Boundless".
The high score of Wang Wei's work not only deeply enhanced people's expectations for the play, but also brought more fascinating audio-visual enjoyment to the audience.
The screenwriter column shows a dazzling light, especially Liang Zhenhua, the chief screenwriter of the 8-point historical drama "Ideal Shines on China", who comprehensively planned the script in this play.
Liang Zhenhua has a wealth of experience, especially in red historical dramas, and his writing is full of confidence.
At the same time, the director team hired a new chief screenwriter, adding more professionalism to the work.
Chen Jin, a well-known expert in red studies, is a scholar from the ** Party History Research Institute. His addition injected new vitality into the entire crew.
Chen Jin has been focusing on the study of *** theory since the 90s and has written a number of related books. His control of the script of this play makes people feel down-to-earth, and with him joining, the whole crew is more stable.
In the crew, he seems to be an important color in a painting, adding a deeper connotation to the work.
With the joint efforts of a group of senior experts, the crew not only showed a rigorous and meticulous "craftsman spirit", but also filled the entire production process with a meticulous atmosphere.
In order to get closer to the historical truth, the crew invested nearly 1,000 hours in the script seminar, and the historical materials read were as high as 50 million words. While these numbers are impressive, they also highlight their extreme attention to detail.
In order to restore the realism of the war scene, the director team abandoned the application of special effects and chose a real blasting method instead. The brutal scenes of war no longer rely on computer images, but are presented in real gunpowder**. Even the guns held by the characters are real, and this rigorous attitude can be described as very resolute and focused.
The sequel to The Age of Awakening focuses on seven forgotten years of Chinese history, bringing another highlight, "Ask the Boundless" to stand out for its rich story.
The drama is tightly anchored to a clear timeline and vividly shows the period from 1921 to 1927 in modern Chinese history.
Compared with previous film and television works, these seven years are often ignored, and few works involve their images, as if this historical period is silent outside the lens of film and television.
Before 1921, various ideological trends emerged in Chinese society, like a hundred flowers blooming. In that year, the flame of communism was ignited on a pleasure boat in Jiaxing (the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in 1921). This exciting historical scene is vividly displayed by "The Age of Awakening", as if on a ship, the flame of the times is burning.
From the beginning of the Nanchang Uprising in 1927, this historical node became a key step in the fire of communist ideology and opened the prelude to the rebellion against the Kuomintang reactionaries. This moment also becomes the starting point for most red-themed works, and they choose to narrate from this point in time.
However, the relatively calm historical picture between 1921 and 1927 does not mean that there is no lack of drama. During this period, the Kuomintang reactionaries continued to suppress emerging trends of thought and bloody suppression of the red forces, and Chen Duxiu and other CCP leaders also made mistakes in line during this period.
This period of history is full of images of undercurrents, the repression of the Kuomintang is chilling, and the red forces struggle to survive under oppression. The erroneous line of Chen Duxiu and other CCP leaders is like a stormy wave, with far-reaching and irreversible implications.
The series "Ask the Boundless" directly hits the rarely presented seven-year history, and continues the story that is not fully presented in "The Awakening Age" in a double-line parallel way. In this story, the images are intertwined, shuttling between time and space, outlining that little-known history. "Asking the Boundless" deftly focuses on fragments of the past, showing an era that has been buried by time but is full of legends in a fascinating way.
In Chinese society, which awakened in 1921, a group of advanced intellectuals devoted themselves to exploring a way forward for the country. However, their efforts were frequently interrupted by the gunfire of warlords and reactionaries, like a gloomy scene.
Under the spread of various white terror incidents, advanced intellectuals such as Chen Duxiu, Qu Qiubai, and Xiang Jingyu invariably made different choices. They are in the midst of troubled times, and each plays a role in the group portrait of the times, like a dynamic oil painting, showing scenes of embarrassment.
During this period of history, ** gradually stepped into the focus of the historical stage when he was young.
Under the haze of the terrorist suppression of advanced thought, despite the unfavorable environment, the faculty members still held fast to their expectations for the future, and the seeds of hope grew tenaciously in the turbulent darkness, and bravely put forward their own ideas. During this time, like a bright light piercing through the dark clouds, it showed its indomitable strength.
After a tortuous struggle, a teacher gradually transforms from an awakened person in 1921 to a torchbearer after 1927, and this drama will deeply depict the growth of this great man's youth.
The story will show his struggle in the torrent of years, from the initial awakened person to the process of transforming into a leader. On the screen, it may be possible to show the scene of him wandering in the initial struggle, and then gradually embracing his ideals and working hard for them. The title of this play, "Asking the Boundless", is derived from the teacher's 1925 poem "Qinyuan Spring, Changsha", which is a true portrayal of the inner questioning and exploration he experienced in his youth.
In that year, which was hit hard, the faculty members expressed their optimism for the revolutionary cause through the autumn scenery of Changsha. In Changsha in front of you, the autumn leaves are like fire, and the breeze caresses, as if announcing the changes of the years. Standing on the bank of the Xiangjiang River, the instructor overlooked the surging river, and his heart swelled with hope for the future of the revolution. The autumn sun shines through the leaves on the earth, like a little ray of hope, injecting an incomparably warm power into his heart.
He does not forget the setbacks of the past, but he is full of confidence in the future, as if every falling leaf is the figure of a tireless fighter in the revolutionary cause, dancing in the wind, paving a bright road for himself and his companions.
Ask the vast earth, who is the lord of ups and downs.
These words of pride reflect the inner pursuit and challenge of the current faculty members.
This main theme trend rises like a raging wave, making whether "Ask the Boundless" can seize this limelight is the key. One of the external advantages of this work is its environment.
There is no doubt that the main theme works in recent years have become synonymous with traffic. This trend is surging like a tide, pushing this work to the forefront.
On the movie track, the main theme war masterpiece is setting off a boom. With the help of advances in film technology, the main theme film has been given a new lease of life. The current creators have restored many scenes that the old war films failed to show through upgrades, so that we can more intuitively feel the long history paved by the blood of the martyrs.
The emotional core is more profound, the picture is more impactful, and the shock of the main theme cinema film is further highlighted. From 2019 to 2021, the box office champions of theaters for three consecutive years have been monopolized by main theme works such as "Eight Hundred", "Changjin Lake", and "Watergate Bridge", which also confirms the establishment of this trend.
The TV series producers are in the limelight on the track, constantly ushering in a new spring breeze.
In 2021, "The Age of Awakening" vividly shows the determination of intellectuals to save the country from crisis, as if bringing us back to that surging era.
With the increase in the scale of production, the main theme drama is presented in a more sophisticated historical way, the historical plot is presented in the form of vivid pictures, and the authentic interpretation of the actors makes the characters in those books come to life, which deeply touches us.
In addition to "The Awakening Age", there is also "Ideal Shining in China" which tells 40 stories about the history of the Communist Party, and "Meritorious" tells the heroic deeds in various fields of the founding of the country, both of which have been widely acclaimed, with scores of more than 8 points.
With its popular main theme style, this "Ask the Boundless" has successfully laid a good reputation and created a good atmosphere for works of the same genre. Right now, it's in the perfect moment.
However, the fact that the main theme is in the limelight does not mean that all works of its kind can achieve the same success. Although "Ask the Boundless" has many highlights as a whole, there are also potential hidden dangers.
Some actors who do not have rich experience in the main theme join this drama, which may bring a novel viewing experience to the audience, however, this also exposes the lack of experience of these actors in the same type of drama.
The selection of roles is as important as the shaping and carving of actors, just like the white guest version of Chiang Kai-shek and Zheng Yecheng's version, whether it can really touch the audience is really difficult to comment.
The overall atmosphere of "Ask the Boundless" contains the potential to become a hit.
The lineup in the play is strong, and the texture of the work is guaranteed, just like a well-polished painting. Even the harsh and picky CCTV generously set aside a ** time slot to add another guarantee to the quality of the show.
May we be able to appreciate the birth of a classic masterpiece again!