In the smoky national drama market, this large-scale period drama released by CCTV is really a bit of a fist fighting for hegemony in the new drama.
"Ask the Boundless" landed in the first ** file of the central government, and only two days after the broadcast, the live broadcast data broke 200 million, do you say it is eye-catching?This wave of "king bombs" released by CCTV seems to be bloody.
The main creative lineup is even more jaw-dropping, how much more willing to spend money to invite this group of big names?Director Wang Wei has never filmed any scenes, and the historical masterpieces such as "The Great Qin Empire" and "Wu Zetian" are not from his handwriting?Screenwriter Zhang Kailin also relied on dramas such as "The Legend of Ruyi" and "Qin Shi Mingyue" to hit the hot search list, not to mention the blessing of a lot of old drama bones, this lineup is hard enough.
So how much of a highlight is this show?Why did it detonate as soon as it started broadcasting?
Subversive material selection, showing a different perspective.
Different from ordinary revolutionary historical dramas, the material selection of "Ask the Boundless" is very subversive, focusing on that little-known historical era - between 1921 and 1927.
This period is in the nascent period when the Communist Party of China has just been founded, and there are still many internal and external troubles. And the protagonist *** is only a handsome man who has just returned from the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and he is still exploring the road of the Chinese revolution.
So the background of such a transition period provides enough imagination and plasticity for the play, after all, there are not so many establishedCorrect answerIt needs to be complied with, but it also gives the screenwriters room to play flexibly.
And this novel perspective is one of the biggest highlights of "Ask the Boundless".
Unique character interpretation, the character image is lifelike.
In terms of the selection of actors and character building, "Ask the Boundless" can be said to have put a lot of effort into it.
Whether it is Wang Renjun or Zheng Weiyan, they have properly grasped the character characteristics of the characters they play. Zheng Weiyan's sentence was impressive"Volunteering to dedicate the rest of his life to the Russian-style revolution"., all of a sudden, sketched Xia Minghan's image characteristics of innocence and loyalty.
And Wang Renjun is the chairman of the young era to the fullest, that kind of firm, resolute, ambitious temperament, coupled with capable and steady words and deeds, is simply impressive.
In addition, the joining of young men such as Wei Daxun and Niu Junfeng has increased the youthful vitality of this drama. After all, this group of young students had clear eyes and full of vitality, which was in stark contrast to the gray-haired old men in the background, and invisibly brought in the atmosphere of youth.
In addition, Ning Li and other predecessors also made the hardness of the acting skills of this drama skyrocket instantly. In particular, Ma Shaohua, the "new version" of Sun Yat-sen, is simply refreshing, and it is more friendly and infectious than the previous versions.
Such a whole film of guest appearances is definitely a gift package prepared by the producer and broadcaster, which supports half the sky for this drama.
The scene is retro, and the service is extremely restored.
The ultimate restoration of the service and scene is also a place worthy of praise for "Ask the Boundless".
Whether it is the old site of Shanghai Zhongda or the Huangpu Military Academy in Guangzhou, they are all authentically reproduced. Even the site of Tianben Hall, where Sun Yat-sen stayed, was also renovated under the careful design of the crew. These buildings that carry deep historical imprints provide excellent spatial imagination for this drama.
In addition, the props team also strives to restore the life scenes of a hundred years ago. Whether it is the simple and solid tables, chairs and benches, or the historical pictures hanging on the wall, they all exude a retro atmosphere.
Paired with those yellow-clothed and white-washed textiles, it's like traveling back in time to a hundred years ago. This kind of service successfully led the audience to immerse themselves in the story, improving the realism and sense of substitution of this drama.
Mixed with youthful elements, enhance artistic tension.
When it comes to revolutionary historical dramas, the first impression is a serious and heavy main theme style. However, "Asking the Boundless" consciously incorporated the contextual elements of youth, making the whole drama a little more lively and playful in terms of language and picture embodiment.
This kind of entertainment blessing mixed with rigorous historical facts undoubtedly has a plus effect on attracting young audiences.
For example, *** and the old fishermen, you sing a limerick poem of my harmony, and the brisk tone with the beautiful singing voice is suddenly refreshing. This kind of earthy element also allows the audience to get a short respite and relaxation in a serious historical environment.
Another example is the picture of the angry youths holding high the banner and shouting slogans during the miners' strike, which is full of enthusiasm and youthful vitality, and there is no sense of disobedience with the current short-sightedness. The screenwriters relied on these small places to successfully bring the audience closer, especially the sense of distance between the post-90s and post-00s.
Conform to modern aesthetics and enhance the viewing experience.
In terms of film language, "Ask the Boundless" also conforms to the aesthetics of modern audiences, and uses a lot of lens language to render the atmosphere and set off emotions.
For example, through the use of lighting, the tunnel and the ground are divided into two color blocks, which renders the cruelty of the environment and the dignity of human nature. Another example is the detailed portrayal of body language, outlining the ups and downs of ***'s inner emotions, which can resonate without words.
This kind of pictorial technique improves the artistic expression of this drama, allowing the audience to obtain a richer amount of information in a limited time and enhance the interest of watching the movie.
Therefore, as a revolutionary historical drama of the era, "Ask the Boundless" has consciously kept pace with the times in terms of language and techniques, which is undoubtedly commendable.
Although there are many brilliance points, "Ask the Boundless" still exposes some regrets in terms of character portrayal.
The white guest version of "Chiang Kai-shek" is slightly soft.
As the leader of the New Chinese Kuomintang, Chiang Kai-shek's role should have been oppressive.
But this version of the white guest is a bit soft. Whether it is hair, expression, or gestures, they all exude a simple energy, and there is no such majestic and domineering aura at all.
This would be okay if you played a small villain role in a comedy, but in such a serious historical drama, how awkward it looked. The director thinks that the script does not have enough positive energy, so the audience has to sympathize with Chiang Kai-shek
Song Jia's version of "Song Qingling" is not gentle and intellectual enough.
As a modern version of the "Iron Lady", Song Qingling's most prominent trait is that kind of demure and calm.
But Song Jia's version failed in temperament. The facial features are too deliberate, a pair of sunken eye sockets and a sharp chin, and the twisted expression is very tight, not gentle enough at all.
Moreover, playing the spouse of a high-level leader of the country should need the kind of calm posture and etiquette. But Song Qingling, played by Song Jia, is cramped and uneasy around Sun Yat-sen, and it is difficult to reflect the demeanor of the "mother of the nation".
Therefore, the interpretation of these two important roles is somewhat unsatisfactory, and there is also a certain negative impact on the audience's visual experience. I hope that the crew will pay attention to this problem in the later stage and portray the characters more carefully.
Despite all these minor flaws, on the whole, "Ask the Boundless" is still a well-made and well-presented masterpiece.
I believe that with the broadcast of more wonderful clips, this old CCTV finale drama next year will definitely detonate as scheduled** and become a hot repertoire of the year.
Of course, as a historical drama, its responsibilities and missions go far beyond ratings and popularity. It is also hoped that through the dissemination of this kind of entertainment products, it can awaken the historical memory and value cognition of more people, especially the younger generation, and guide them to stay true to their original aspirations and forge ahead on the road ahead.