Guo Jingming, a controversial director and writer, has made great achievements in the film and television industry and the literary world in recent years, and his works have often aroused heated discussions among audiences and critics, and people have mixed reviews of him.
Recently, after the broadcast of Wong Kar-wai's new work "Flowers", there has been a huge reversal in word-of-mouth, which made many people say that they had overcriticized "Little Times" before, and they were a little sorry for the little four.
Flowers" is a masterpiece set in Shanghai in the 90s of the last century!Before the broadcast, everyone had high hopes for it, thinking that it would definitely be able to reproduce the style of that era and show the unique charm of Shanghai.
Who would have thought?After only 4 episodes were broadcast, the word of mouth of the audience and critics has reversed dramatically, which is really surprising!
The audience praised the picture texture, costumes and props of the play, and the performances of the actors were super good, making people feel as if they had traveled to that era and felt a strong style.
Some people feel that the pace of the plot is too slow, lacking the feeling of tension and excitement, and some plots and character creation are also confusing.
Guo Jingming's shooting and editing techniques are very similar to "Little Times", which has always been one of the reasons why he has been questioned.
His works are characterized by gorgeous pictures and delicate emotional descriptions, but problems such as protracted plots and thin characters often exist.
Especially in "Flowers", these problems are particularly prominent, leading many people to question the talent of director Wong Kar-wai.
Director Wong Kar-wai's reviews have never been particularly good, and people and works are always separate, but they are always together.
Why is this happening?As a high-profile director and writer, each of his works is highly anticipated, but this excessive expectation is like putting a heavy shackle on the work.
In addition, there are disagreements about his creative style. Some people like his delicate emotional depictions and gorgeous picture expressions, and think that his works have high artistic value.
While others believe that his work is too commercial, lacking depth and connotation, this disagreement has led to a large discrepancy in the audience's evaluation of "Flowers".
After the release of "Flowers", many people felt that the filming technique of this movie was too similar to "Little Times", and some people even felt hurt.
Some people even doubt that Wong Kar-wai's directing skills are not as good as Guo Jingming, and some people directly call "Flowers" "The Age of Flowers in a Small Era", saying that the style of these two movies is almost identical.
First of all, let's talk about the shooting style of "Flowers", Wong Kar-wai uses a lot of long shots, still pictures and deep focus lenses, giving people a sense of distance and indifference.
Probably to better show the inner world and emotional entanglements of the characters, this style may be a bit too contrived and deliberate for some viewers who like fast-paced and high-dynamics.
In contrast, Guo Jingming's "Little Times" uses more close-ups and rotating shots, making the picture dynamic and full of life, which is simply eye-catching!This style is especially popular with young people, so his films are super popular among young people!
So why do some viewers think Wong Kar-wai is not as good as Guo Jingming?It may be because of the differences in creative ideas and expressions between the two.
Wong Kar-wai pays more attention to the expression of form and emotion, making it particularly artistic, while Kwok Jingming cares more about the plot and character portrayal, and wants the audience to have an in-depth understanding of the inner world of the characters, each with its own characteristics.
Wong Kar-wai's films tend to use static images and long shots to create a static sense of beauty and emotional immersion. Guo Jingming's films, on the other hand, pay more attention to the dynamics of the camera and the impact of the picture.
It's not a good or bad thing, it's two different creative choices.
Some viewers may prefer Kwok's creative style and will therefore be dissatisfied with Wong Kar-wai's films.
Some viewers even said that they would give "Little Times" a high score again, probably because they had a new understanding and evaluation of Guo Jingming's film after watching "Flowers".
It is also possible that they feel that "Little Times" is more in line with their aesthetic and emotional needs in some way. In contrast, it is indeed vulnerable, and this damage does not come from the film itself, but from the audience's preferences and evaluations of different creative styles and expressions. When evaluating a film, we should respect the aesthetic and emotional needs of individuals, and at the same time, we should also respect the creative freedom and artistic pursuit of the creator.
Netizen comments: Don't fool us with those hypocritical shots and fake pictures, people are embarrassed!
The real connotation of "Flowers" is not what can be expressed by those sloppy scribbled dogs and horses, bright lights, wine and green, to show the real style of Shanghai Beach and the fireworks in the alleys, we have to come up with something real, close to the earth, let us feel the unique charm and temperature.
Although Hu Ge and Ma Yili are both excellent actors, they are not Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung.
Although they can show the prosperity and sound of the modern city through beautiful lenses and exquisite pictures, these things are only the tip of the iceberg of "Flowers". There is no way to show the real Shanghai Tang style and the human touch in the alley.
To understand the work in depth, it is necessary to show the rich background of the work by depicting the scenery of Shanghai Tang and the fireworks in the alleys.
In the process of interpretation, the actors should not only show the inner world of the characters, but also convey the unique charm and humanistic atmosphere of the city of Shanghai, so as to realize the transmission and expression of the overall emotion of the work.
It is not enough to rely on beautiful shots and exquisite pictures, actors need to portray the character's personality traits and emotional changes through delicate performances, and show the interaction between the characters and the surrounding environment.
In this process, the actor needs to deeply understand the background and social environment of the times in which the characters live, so as to better present the inner world and growth process of the characters.
In order to show the scenery of Shanghai Tang and the fireworks in the alleys, the actors also need to have an in-depth understanding of Shanghai's history and culture.
They need to understand Shanghai's architectural style, folk customs, language characteristics, etc., so as to better present the city's unique charm and humanistic atmosphere.
Only through such a performance can the background color of "Flowers" be truly interpreted, so that the audience can better feel the Shanghai Tang style picture scroll and the human fireworks in the alley.
The word-of-mouth reversal of "Flowers" is not an isolated event, but a combination of factors. We should look at it rationally, not blindly follow the trend or blindly question, but evaluate the value and significance of the work from multiple angles.
At the same time, I am very much looking forward to the follow-up plot, and I hope that outstanding actors such as Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Tang Yan, and Xin Zhilei will bring more exciting performances.