"Flowers" - a story that belongs to Shanghainese I want to talk about "Flowers", the first thing to explain is that although I am not from Shanghai, I also experienced the 90s, although I was still very young at that time; Although I have not lived in Shanghai, in the context of that era, some things can also be felt in other cities, so this drama is not only liked by Shanghainese, as a Hubei, I also like "Flowers".
This drama is one of the most worthwhile TV series in recent years after "The Long Season". Next, let's talk about the characters in the play. Uncle, Bao, Mr. Fan and other characters will not be repeated. From a female perspective, I'd like to talk about a couple of female characters. The first is Reiko played by Ma Yili, a role that goes without saying.
As for some people on the Internet, Tang Yan's remarks that she feels that Xin Zhilei is the first heroine are actually tinged with personal preferences and emotions, and we have to treat this as a guest.
The role of Reiko is actually not so likable in the early stage of the play, because it is similar to the previous female characters in Shanghai, and there is no strong contrast, and the audience is also a little tired aesthetically, plus the character is described as a "debt collector" by her uncle, and the actual age of the actor is also older, so her popularity and discussion are not as high as the other two.
But in fact, her acting skills are very good, in Li Li's words, "you are a natural boss lady", and Reiko is a natural Shanghai woman. In the contest between Night Tokyo and Zhizhenen, Reiko is not inferior. This character is more down-to-earth, flesh-and-blood, and closer to ordinary people than the other two. Therefore, judging from the audience's preference for and shaping of the character, Ma Yili is not inferior to the other two.
As for Xin Zhilei, I have watched several of her dramas, and she has always had solid acting skills and strength, and her appearance is also good, which is impressive. In my mind, she is a bit like the actress Yu Nan, low-key and unassuming. And then I think she has a good character, because after her boyfriend was slammed, she always supported him, which is really rare.
Back to the characters in the play, Li Li's appearance and her colorful demeanor reminded me of "In the Mood for Love" and Zhang Manyu, the director's use of light and shadow has been handy, shining light and shadow on the characters, and playing the role of Li Li to the extreme, almost achieving 360 degrees of charm and style without dead ends. And this charm and style is not externalized, and completely penetrates every organ and every inch of the skin.
I read a report that Xin Zhilei deliberately studied dance for three years in order to create this role, and Director Wang's training of actors is really a high-cost investment - the time cost of actors. Xin Zhilei's image is given the label of "atmosphere", and her facial features, makeup, demeanor and the way she handles business all show an atmospheric style. Therefore, Xin Zhilei's success is not only taken for granted, but also deserved.
The consistent optimism about her has not brought much surprise to this success, and everything seems to be natural, as she has always performed quite well. In this drama, Miss Wang played by Tang Yan is the real eye-catching character. is not because of how good her acting skills are, but because Tang Yan is very compatible with the role of Miss Wang, and even makes people feel that the role of Miss Wang is tailor-made for Tang Yan.
This is mainly due to the director, who is said to be very casual when filming, not sticking to the script, but shaping the character according to the characteristics and characteristics of the character, making it more three-dimensional and vivid. For example, just like the general HR is set up because of the post, but this director is the opposite, set up the post according to the person, and strive to explore the characteristics and advantages of the role, so as to make the role more full.
Therefore, the role of Miss Wang is brilliant to a large extent because it is very compatible with Tang Yan. Tang Yan has been from a wealthy family to a happy family since she was a child, so her eyes are full of non-greed for materialism, purity and courage for feelings, and enthusiasm and dedication to her career. She speaks straightforwardly, never cares about other people's faces, and is always pampered like a flower in a greenhouse.
Therefore, she speaks confidently and very aura, so much so that some people will think that she talks too much, which is actually the setting and label of the character. Therefore, this time, Tang Yan can be said to have broken the audience's shackles on her "silly white sweet" label and achieved a successful turnaround.
Next, let's talk about several other supporting characters, first of all, Min Min next to Li Li, who left a deep impression on the audience when she first starred in Niu Caiyun in "Mobile Phone". This silly but intelligent little person, although he is a supporting role, his character portrayal and grasp are very good, and his acting skills are very good. She is not a beauty in the eyes of the public, but she is very personal, durable and high-class.
Surprisingly, her image has remained almost unchanged except for a slight plumpness over the years, and I hope to see more of her outstanding performance in future film and television dramas. The other is Miss Wang's colleague Mei Ping (Wang Ju), Wang Ju was not born in the acting profession, but is actually a singer who turned careers.
Audiences may see her performances in "Beijing Women's Illustrated Guide" and "Love is Delicious", so Mei Ping's ability to evoke feelings of disgust and disdain shows that her transformation on the road to acting has been very successful. The two unexpected supporting roles in the TV series "Flowers" turned out to be Internet celebrity papi sauce and national football captain Fan Zhiyi, their performances were surprising and not inferior, which is really the director's credit.
In addition, the soundtrack in the play is the icing on the cake, all of which use classic golden songs from the 90s, whether it is Faye Wong's "Obsessed and Unrepentant", Wen Zhaolun's "Casual Fate", or Jacky Cheung's "Stealing the Heart", beyond's "No More Hesitation", or Black Panther's "No Place to Be Ashamed", Jiang Yuheng's "Looking Back Again", etc., every ** sound is exciting.
However, the song that surprised me the most was "Sudden Love" by Kazumasa Oda, which is the theme song of Dongai. This song has been circulating for many years, and those who are familiar with it are at least thirty or forty years old, which makes people feel deeply nostalgic. The success of "Flowers" once again proves that the era of small traffic and fresh meat is over, and it has once again raised the level of TV dramas. If you want to be the focus, you still have to speak with your strength and works.
Finally, I look forward to the development of the plot, and I will definitely take the time to read Jin Woo-cheng's original work.