Director Wong Kar-wai's TV series "Flowers" said: "Director Wong Kar-wai is simply a legend in the film industry!This is also the reason why the show has attracted attention before it was broadcast, after all, his business ability is well known.
And the cast of this drama is even more eye-catching, with powerful actors such as Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Xin Zhilei, Ma Yili, and the 90-year-old man You Benchang is in charge, which undoubtedly injects strong acting skills into the series.
Although everyone generally believes that this drama is inevitable, once it was broadcast, it encountered an unexpected storm of "angry spraying" by netizens.
The audience generally felt that Wong Kar-wai's name did not live up to his name, the tone in the play was dark, and the plot was dragging and greasy, and bluntly said: "Even Hu Ge can't save Wong Kar-wai." ”
What's going on here?Could it be that Wong Kar-wai is about to "fall" his reputation when he first gets involved in TV dramas?
Let's talk about the first question first, after the series is broadcast, the most difficult thing for the audience to accept is the procrastination of the plot. In this fast-paced era, there are obviously many people who feel uncomfortable with this and feel that the way of expressing the stream of consciousness is out of step with the times.
For TV dramas, the advancement of the plot is crucial, but Wong Kar-wai makes the plot have a sense of disobedience, as if it is pieced together.
Although every detail in the play has been carefully designed, and the director's good intentions can be seen in every frame, there is still some feeling of "taking care of one and losing the other".
For example, each actor is impressive when they appear, showing the charm and distinct character of the character, but it doesn't seem to contribute much to the advancement of the plot.
Rather than pursuing scattered details to highlight the character's qualities, it is better to get to the point without hesitation, which may be more acceptable to the audience.
This may be the result of Wong Kar-wai's frequent directing of films, and there is no doubt that he is one of the best Chinese directors at capturing images.
However, in TV dramas, even if the cinematic visual effects are presented, once the plot drags on and the plot drags on, it will make the whole work look like a literary film, and it is understandable that the audience may not buy such a tone.
The second criticism is that the plot is a bit too ethereal, which makes people feel a little confused. The storyline of "Flowers" doesn't seem to be gripping enough, as if it floats in the sky, creating an unreal atmosphere. In many plots, although the choice of blank space leaves room for the audience's imagination, it does not quite match the needs of the current TV drama market.
I learned that the TV series that have attracted much attention in recent years are all biased towards realistic style without exception, such as "The World", this work feels completely different from "Flowers" and is closer to life. Wong Kar-wai's attempt to incorporate the postmodern style he often used in his films may seem a little out of place.
However, at this point, netizens' reproach of Wong Kar-wai may be a little too harsh. Because many plots in the original work originally used the technique of blank space, even if Wong Kar-wai wanted to restore the effect of the original work, he would feel at a loss.
The third problem is that the background of the times seems to be somewhat confusing and does not quite correspond to history. The story of "Flowers" takes place in Shanghai in the 90s of the 20th century, but the audience criticized: "Wong Kar-wai is more like the ** period, it's just a fool." "However, is this really the case?In reality, this is not the case.
Some people who were born and raised in Shanghai say that Wong Kar-wai really did a great job, like a re-presentation of Shanghai in the 90s. They also joked: "Outsiders always think that this is the best wind, but in fact, this is the real Shanghai style." ”。However, the locals have come forward to explain, and this misunderstanding is over, after all, most of them may not be Wong Kar-wai's responsibility.
Let's talk about a point in "Flowers", the picture as a whole is relatively dark, and the light and shadow effects are complex, a bit like Wong Kar-wai deliberately showing off his skills. In that movie, you often see scenes of light and dark, and that kind of movie feels really flavorful, but for viewers who usually follow dramas at home, this is not very friendly.
If "Flowers" were to be shown in a movie theater, this change in light and darkness would be one of its major advantages. Because in the theater, the equipment is very professional, and the effect will look clearer and more shocking. This is also one of Wong Kar-wai's characteristics, and he often uses this kind of light and shadow change in his films, which is really very level. You can see it from his "Blueberry Night".
But the problem is that he doesn't seem to think much about the audience's devices, especially those watching on their phones. The picture is bright and dark, which is really uncomfortable to watch. The close-ups of each character are beautiful, and every frame can be used as a wallpaper, but it really doesn't look very comfortable.
Also, the fifth point is that the actors' narrations are a bit excessive. Wong Kar-wai is really good at using narration to deepen the audience's understanding of the characters and capture the audience's hearts every time. Sometimes, however, too much narration can also feel a bit wordy.
However, in TV dramas, if there is too much verbosity to oneself, the audience may be a little annoyed, and everyone is more inclined to gradually understand a character's personality through the storyline.
In general, Wong Kar-wai's "Five Deadly Sins" are actually some of the problems left by his years of filmmaking, and there is a strong "Wong Kar-wai style" everywhere in the TV series.
People who are familiar with Wong Kar-wai, no matter who the director is, can immediately associate it with Wong Kar-wai.
Many people may be dissatisfied with him and even give him some criticism, but this is actually a recognition of his films.
However, in the TV series, these are denied. If Wong Kar-wai wants to enter the TV series, his style may only be liked by a few people.
However, for Wong Kar-wai, these may not be his concerns, after all, he has always created films according to his own artistic pursuits, and rarely takes the initiative to cater to market demand.
He is almost stubborn in his heart, which may be one of the reasons why his reputation has always been extreme. Those who like him are obsessed, and those who don't like him don't even want to look at him.
However, in this TV series, the most eye-catching thing is the casting of actors, whether it is Hu Ge or You Benchang, as well as Tang Yan, Ma Yili and Xin Zhilei, they are all mainstays in the entertainment industry.
Hu Ge's performance has always been quite steady, and his acting skills naturally need not be said. As long as it is the film and television works he participates in, everyone may question the plot, but rarely question Hu Ge's acting skills.
However, in this drama, Hu Ge's acting skills are a bit "crotch-pulling", because he partners with the old drama bone You Benchang to play a rival role.
Teacher You Benchang can be described as a good example of late flowering, and it was not until he was 44 years old that he became popular all over the country because of his role in the role of "Jigong". His acting skills are like fine wine, the older he gets, the more fragrant he becomes.
In the play, he showed amazing line skills, and he could talk endlessly in one breath, leaving himself no respite at all. Knowing that You Benchang is 90 years old this year, this performance is even more admirable.
Especially in the fragment of teaching Hu Ge to start from scratch in the interpretation of the plot, it simply makes the audience want to stop. You Benchang stared at Hu Ge, his eyes were deep and emotional, it was simply a shock of a performance. Even Hu Ge was a little overwhelmed, as if a primary school student was completely crushed in all aspects in the face of a mature adult.
It's not that Hu Ge's acting skills have regressed, on the contrary, his performance has improved. It's just that when facing a "master-level existence" like You Benchang, it also makes him a little helpless.
Let's talk about the three actresses, each with their own characteristics. Tang Yan is already our old friend, and this is the fifth time she and Hu Ge have performed together. Tang Yan's acting skills are really convincing, if you don't tell you, you can't guess that she is 40 years old. She blends perfectly into the role, exuding a gentle and sweet charm, as if she is still in her 20s, which may be God's special favor for her.
And Ma Yili did not show weakness, she showed the character's arrogance to the fullest, and even had a hint of pride because of her pampering, and there was absolutely no sign of delay.
Xin Zhilei showed extraordinary charm and stood out among the three actresses. Her performance skills are superb, exuding a variety of styles, as if she is a strong woman in reality. In the battle of wits with Hu Ge, she is not inferior and has become one of the most eye-catching actresses.
However, some people criticized the moment when Hu Ge's wife Huang Xining appeared in the film, which caused a great response from netizens. Netizens think that this is a typical "relational household", even if it is just a group role, it has also caused dissatisfaction.
Overall, "Flowers" is actually a drama that is very worthwhile. Will you choose to follow this drama?