"Thrush" is a TV series that reflects the anti-special struggle in the development of China's nuclear submarines in the fifties of the last century, starring Peng Xiaoran, Liu Xueyi, Kan Suzi, etc. The play will premiere on CCTV 8 on December 12, 2023, and will be broadcast simultaneously on Youku and Tencent**. The play is based on real historical events, showing the hardships and sacrifices made by a group of patriotic scientists and public security personnel to defend the progress of science and technology. The play has received wide attention and praise from the audience, and has also sparked some controversy and discussion. Among them, the most eye-catching is the heroine Peng Xiaoran's appearance and performance in the play.
Some people praised her as "the first beauty of "Thrush", others criticized her for "putting on a silicone fake face", and some even questioned her aesthetic problems. So, what is Peng Xiaoran's image in "Thrush"?Does her performance fit the character's positioning and emotional changes?Is there something wrong with her aesthetic?First, let's take a look at Peng Xiaoran's character and styling in "Thrush". Peng Xiaoran plays Pang Hongmei, a public security officer who returned to the motherland from Hong Kong, responsible for escorting mathematics expert Ji Danyang (played by Liu Xueyi) to participate in the "Water Drop Project", that is, the development of China's first nuclear submarine.
In the play, Pang Hongmei has experienced the growth from a fledgling newcomer to becoming an anti-special leader, and has also experienced the tragedy of falling in love with Ji Danyang from acquaintance to love, and finally sacrificing to defend the motherland and her lover. Peng Xiaoran's style is mainly divided into two types, one is work clothes and the other is casual wear. The overalls are a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, which looks smart and neat, in line with her professional identity and personality characteristics. Casual wear is some elegant cheongsam or skirt, with some simple accessories, which looks gentle and generous, in line with her age and temperament.
In the play, Peng Xiaoran's appearance has not changed too much, and basically maintains a style and tone, reflecting her stability and composure. And her makeup is also relatively natural and light, without too much embellishment and exaggeration, reflecting her simplicity and sincerity. In general, Peng Xiaoran's styling in "Thrush" is in line with the background and characteristics of the character, and there is no incongruity or unreasonableness.
Secondly, let's take a look at Peng Xiaoran's performance in "Thrush". Peng Xiaoran is a powerful actor who has starred in many popular TV series such as "Langya Bang", "Langya Bang: The Wind Rises in Changlin", "Dajiang Dahe", etc., and has won recognition and praise from the audience and the industry. In "Thrush", Peng Xiaoran also showed her acting skills, depicting Pang Hongmei's character and emotions in detail. Her performance has the following characteristics:
Eyes: Peng Xiaoran's eyes are a highlight of her performance, she can convey the inner world of the character through her eyes, whether it is firmness, vigilance, doubt, panic, joy, sadness, pain and other emotions, she can show it with her eyes, so that the audience can empathize. For example, in the first episode, when she found out that Ji Danyang was being chased and killed by enemy agents at the Hong Kong airport, her eyes were full of nervousness and worry, but she was calm and witty;In the eighteenth episode, when she found out that Bai Minghan was an enemy at Bai Hui's wedding, her eyes were full of shock and contradiction, but she was firm and decisive;In the thirty-sixth episode, when she said goodbye to Ji Danyang, her eyes were full of love and reluctance, but she was brave and sacrificed. These are all shown by Peng Xiaoran with her eyes, which is impressive.
Tone: Peng Xiaoran's tone is also a major feature of her performance, she is able to adjust her tone according to the mood and scene of the character, so that it matches the character's personality and state. For example, in the second episode, in her conversation with Ji Danyang, her tone has some sarcasm and disdain, showing her dissatisfaction and distrust of Ji Danyang;In the thirteenth episode, she speaks to Bai Hui with some tenderness and concern in her tone, showing her friendship and understanding for Bai Hui;In the thirty-fifth episode, in her conversation with Ji Danyang, there was some sweetness and happiness in her tone, showing her love and dependence on Ji Danyang. These are all expressed by Peng Xiaoran in a tone, which makes people feel her emotional changes.
Body: Peng Xiaoran's body is also a big support for her performance, she is able to control her body according to the character's movements and expressions, so that it matches the character's temperament and emotions. For example, in the fourth episode, when she fights the enemy, her body is flexible and agile, showing her bravery and skill;In the sixteenth episode, when she danced with Ji Danyang, her body was soft and elegant, showing her feminine charm and style;In the thirty-seventh episode, when she was hugging Ji Danyang, her body was tense and trembling, showing her fear and helplessness.
To sum up, Peng Xiaoran's performance in "Thrush", whether it is from the shape, expression, tone, body, eyes and other aspects, shows her superb acting skills and unique charm, which makes people admire and admire. She not only successfully portrayed a flesh-and-blood Pang Hongmei, but also successfully interpreted a loving and righteous heroine. Her performance not only brought visual and psychological enjoyment to the audience, but also brought shock to the audience's mind and soul. Her performance is undoubtedly a highlight and highlight of the TV series "Thrush", and it is also a big leap and breakthrough in her personal acting career. Her performance deserves our highest praise and warmest applause.