Flowers": Why did Wong Kar-wai's works, which have been sharpening a sword for ten years, attract expert criticism?
"Flowers", as director Wong Kar-wai's work that has been sharpening his sword for ten years, has attracted much attention since the announcement of production. As the director's first transformational work, the audience has high hopes for this work. However, less than 20 days after the finale of "Flowers" was broadcast, some experts criticized it, believing that the plot and the actors' performances were not up to par.
Director Wong Kar-wai is unique in the Chinese film industry with his unique image style and profound humanistic care. His works often have a strong personal style, and he is good at using non-linear narrative techniques and visual aesthetics to bring a different viewing experience to the audience. However, this time in "Flowers", experts pointed out that the plot was chaotic and confusing.
The plot is the skeleton of the movie and the foundation that supports the entire story. If there is a problem with the plot, even if there are excellent actors and directors, it will be difficult to save the reputation of the work. Experts believe that the plot of "Flowers" lacks logic and coherence, and the relationship between the characters also seems far-fetched. This leads to the audience's inability to deeply understand the connotation of the story in the ** process, and it is impossible to resonate.
In addition to the plot, the performance of the actors is also a part of the attention. In "Flowers", the cast is strong, including several well-known actors. However, in the opinion of experts, the performance of these actors in the play is not satisfactory. They felt that the actors' performances were too deliberate and lacked the expression of real emotions. This superficial way of acting cannot deeply portray the inner world of the character, making the character appear thin and lacking in layering.
Li Meijin, a well-known psychologist, commented on her Weibo account, pointing out the confusion of the plot of "Flowers" and the pretense of the actors. This remark has sparked widespread attention and discussion. Many viewers agreed with her that "Flowers" does have these problems. However, there are also those who disagree, arguing that the work itself has its own unique style and aesthetic value, and cannot be judged simply by traditional narrative standards.
In response to these criticisms, the production team of "Flowers" did not respond directly. But with the continuous fermentation of **, Li Meijin finally chose to stand up and apologize. She said that her remarks were too direct and sharp, and did not take into account the diversity of the work and the aesthetic differences of the audience. At the same time, she also admits that she did not fully consider the director's personal style and creative intentions when commenting.
In general, "Flowers", as a highly anticipated work, although a huge amount of effort and resources have been invested in production, there are indeed some problems in the plot and actors' performances. Of course, the evaluation of a work is subjective, and everyone has their own opinions and standards. In any case, "Flowers", as a part of Chinese films, is worthy of our in-depth and reflection.