A good drama that has been watched n times
Want to see a movie that has both comedic elements and resonates with them?Then it has to be "Party A and Party B", a 1997 film directed by Feng Xiaogang, which still enjoys a great reputation today. The story uses various help-seekers as clues, divides the film into six independent paragraphs, and shows the process of people's pursuit of their dreams through a series of sketches.
The feature of this film is that the Beijing dialect and dense sketches are integrated into the story, so that the audience can feel the essence of life in laughter. At the same time, in terms of plot setting, Feng Xiaogang also cleverly and boldly tried a suspenseful narrative style. This method not only fills the audience with anticipation, but also adds to the interest of the film.
The most amazing thing in the film is probably the very absurd scene: you can realize your dream by signing a contract. Although this idea is a bit fanciful, it also represents our hope for the future in a way. But what really resonates with the film is the story of the pursuit of happiness presented in it. They can make people laugh or shed touching tears. Another advantage of the film is that Feng Xiaogang used a limited budget to complete the image effects that are not much different from those of small and medium-sized productions in North America.
The name of the movie "Party A and Party B" was also decided during the production process. The movie was originally named "A Good Dream for You", "A Heart Hotter Than Fire", "Perfecting You to Cultivate Me", etc., but the name of the movie was suddenly formed when Zhang Heping, general manager of Beijing Forbidden City Film Company, was waiting for his flight at Guangzhou Airport. He was inspired by a real-world problem and came up with the concept of "Party A, Party B". The story is about signing a contract to realize a dream anyway, and since then the movie has had such a special name.
The main threads in the story revolve around four protagonists: Yao Yuan, Zhou Beiyan, Qian Kang, and Liang Zi. They each face their own dilemmas and pursuits, and by signing a special contract, they have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. This setting not only brings a series of hilarious scenes, but also makes us think about the true meaning of life and pursuing dreams.
The addition of sketches in the film also adds a touch of lightness to the whole movie. From cross talk to dance, from burlesque to improvisation, each skit is cleverly inserted into the story to bring endless joy to the audience. At the same time, these sketches also help to highlight the characteristics and emotions of the characters, making the story more three-dimensional and vivid.
Feng Xiaogang uses the technique of suspense narrative in the film to skillfully stimulate the audience's curiosity and expectation. Each skit passage leaves some unsolved mysteries that leave the audience eagerly looking forward to the next story unfolding. This compact and orderly narrative structure triggers the audience's constant guessing and thinking pleasure.
Party A and Party B is a rare classic movie that blends comedy and suspense to the fullest. It gives the audience endless laughter and thinking, and at the same time brings us to think about dreams, life and happiness. Whether it was back then or today, this movie can make us gain more from laughter.