Director Zheng Xiaolong's latest masterpiece "Scout Hero" has aroused widespread heated discussions since its launch. The play is set in the period of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea, and unfolds from the perspective of a scout, presenting a unique military story for the audience. For Zheng Xiaolong's works, the audience has always had high hopes. However, since the launch of "Scout Hero", Zheng Xiaolong's reputation seems to have shown a downward trend.
From palace fighting dramas to war dramas, director Zheng Xiaolong's creative span is remarkable. However, the three-minute close-up of the wire in the opening chapter raises questions from the audience. This seemingly ordinary wire has become the link that connects the heroes behind the story. In order to obtain intelligence, the reconnaissance team led by section chief Liang Chen lurked in the field day and night. These three-minute close-ups, although grinding, invisibly shorten the distance between the audience and the story.
This wire becomes the fuse that pulls the story together, revealing the hard work of the Scouts hidden in the darkness as the camera closes in. It may be difficult for ordinary people to imagine how a scout can be so calm and composed under the pressure of maintaining a static posture on the grass and being vigilant for fear of being discovered by the enemy. The TV series uses these three minutes to vividly show the hard work and professionalism of the scouts.
Behind the success of every director, there is something unique behind it. Although "Scout Hero" received some negative reviews in the early days, Zheng Xiaolong successfully aroused the audience's strong interest in the plot with his unique directing approach. The grinding in the first three minutes has also become the audience's expectation for the plot after that, which proves the uniqueness of Zheng Xiaolong's directing style.
To sum up, "Scout Hero" has successfully attracted the attention of the audience with its unique perspective and directorial approach. The close-up of the heroes behind the wires presents the viewer with a picture of the Scouts at work and evokes respect for these heroes in the army. Zheng Xiaolong may have declined in terms of reputation, but I believe that as the plot deepens, his talent will be recognized again.