Can't the classics be surpassed?
Why does no one dare to remake these dramas so far?
When we talk about classic TV series, we will inevitably think of the three miracle-like works between 2003 and 2005 - "The Family of Gold Powder", "Water Moon Cave" and "The First in the World".
Not only did they achieve unprecedented success when they were broadcast, but they also became "benchmarks" because they were too classic, and were regarded as insurmountable semi-myths by later generations.
However, are we really unable to transcend the classics? The advancement of technology has made the production of film and television dramas change with each passing day, and will we definitely lose at the starting point in a few decades?
This article will briefly analyze the success of these three legendary dramas, analyze their irreproducible charms, and look forward to whether it is really impossible to break these "curses" in the future.
"The Family of Gold Powder" has set off a "idol drama fever" in Chinese mainland, which tells the rise and fall of a northeast industrial giant Jin family, and has become a modern version of "Dream of the Red Mansion" through the legendary story of two eras and three generations.
The success of the show depends on two key words - "sophisticated" and "good-looking".
The so-called excellent is the exquisite study of the script and details.
The rise and fall of a family is destined to be a grand and complex process.
The screenwriters have worked hard to weave this drama through the story of three generations of the Jin family.
Mrs. Kim, a typical traditional woman, is bent on climbing the high branches through political marriage; And her gentle son Jin Yanxi represents the attitude of contemporary young people to life.
The contradictions and conflicts between the two have achieved the most exciting part of the play.
In addition, the screenwriter also designed a large number of life details to fully display the character traits of the characters.
Mrs. Kim's old-fashioned and unchangeable family concept made her a strong woman who was difficult to like and couldn't help admiring in the play; And Jin Yanxi's vice of Huaxin is also reflected through various small actions, making the audience love and hate him.
It is this delicate and nuanced portrayal that gives life to the characters and makes "The Family of Gold Powder" a modern version of the human picture.
As for the other killer feature of the show, it is its "appearance" supporting role.
Dong Jie, who was only 23 years old at the time, had a pure student-like makeup and temperament, which was simply the embodiment of "white moonlight" in people's hearts.
The kind of delicate and intelligent girl, shy and resolute, makes people can't help but be moved by her.
In addition, in contrast to her style, there is also a "wild rose" - the little sister Liu Yifei.
Although her role in the play is very brutal and willful, the natural beauty of a sixteen-year-old girl also makes the audience love deeply.
Coupled with the talented male protagonist Chen Kun, although he played a prodigal *** in the play, his handsome and extraordinary appearance still made him rise in popularity among the audience, and he was regarded as an ideal lover by countless girls.
Such a top-notch "appearance" match can be described as full of talents.
Their youthful and beautiful faces, coupled with a rich and delicate plot, made "The Family of Gold Powder" successfully build a picture of the rise and fall of a modern family, and became a classic of that era.
Many years have passed, and when people recall it, they may still unconsciously think of Dong Jie's watery eyes, Liu Yifei's soaring girl's back, and Chen Kun's handsome and dignified appearance.
A classic creation requires such memorable elements.
Unlike "The Family of Gold Powder", 2004's "Water Moon Cave Sky" perfectly blends martial arts and fantasy to tell the unknown legend of a mysterious family.
The unique theme and superb acting skills make this drama a monument in the history of Chinese TV dramas.
The biggest highlight of Water Moon Cave is that it is so well made.
As a major drama created by Beijing Film Studio with a huge investment in that year, it is a first-class configuration from scenes to stunts, which is not inferior to the blockbuster of the year.
For example, the frozen world in the play is completed by relying on the ice sculptures built on the spot with post-processing.
This was unprecedented in China in 2004.
is also outstanding, as well as the martial arts scenes of the show.
Guided by the martial arts team of "Yuan Jiaban", every movement has been repeatedly choreographed, and the final effect is very real and smooth, which is praised by the audience as "zero negative reviews".
In addition, the cast of "Water Moon Cave Sky" is also very luxurious, and many of the actors are "double stars" with formal martial arts and performance training.
Among them, Zhang Jin, one of the male leads, has served as the martial arts instructor of many film and television works, and he is quite dedicated; The second male Cai Shaofen is also a graduate of the Beiying Performance Department, which can be called a "generation of virtuous queens".
Coupled with the joining of senior actors Yu Bo, Li Xueer and others, it can be said that there are many talents.
Their careful interpretation of this fantasy world gives the audience a feeling of traveling through time and space, and also makes this drama successfully establish the status of fantasy martial arts dramas in the history of Chinese TV dramas.
Especially the heroine Li Xueer and the female second Qian citizen, one is ice clear and jade, the other is enthusiastic and unrestrained, and their acting skills have reached the point of perfection, perfectly interpreting the different faces of ancient women, and also becoming the perfect goddess in the minds of male audiences at that time.
With such a strong cast, it is undoubtedly a huge challenge to reproduce the glory of those years.
This is probably the reason why no one dares to touch this drama to this day.
"The First in the World", released in 2005, is regarded as the masterpiece of martial arts drama director Wang Jing.
This drama brings together popular idols from across the Taiwan Strait and three places, coupled with a grand narrative vision, which has triggered an unprecedented craze for chasing dramas, with an average rating of 315%, which is still talked about today.
The biggest charm of "No. 1 in the World" lies in the richness of its plot.
Political struggles and grievances are equally important, and the portrayal of the characters' personalities is also three-dimensional and vivid, and the strong eye-catching degree makes the audience want to stop.
The story spans decades, and we see the protagonist Duan Tianya stepping into the rivers and lakes from a teenager and growing into a generation of grandmasters step by step; also witnessed the most important love of his life, from youth to old age.
The existence of all kinds of helpless conspiracies makes this love extremely bumpy, and it has also achieved one of the most obsessive highlights of the show.
At this time, director Wang Jing was at the peak of his creation.
He carefully planned a grand world view, whether it was the open and secret battles in the court, or the chivalrous courage in the rivers and lakes, all reflecting the great changes of the times.
The constant collision between the decent and the treacherous forces has promoted the progress of the entire era, and has also led to countless joys and sorrows.
And the characterization of the characters is also extremely three-dimensional: the treacherous and sinister villain Shenhou makes the audience love and hate, and sometimes fear and sometimes admire him in their hearts; And the enthusiastic and decent masters also empathize with each other because of all kinds of helpless circumstances.
In addition, the most memorable thing in "No. 1 in the World" belongs to Li Yapeng and Huang Shengyi, the "screen couple".
The emotional drama presented by the two in the play is very layered, and they also show extremely high acting skills.
Li Yapeng successfully changed the character of the villain in the past, and perfectly interpreted a chivalrous man with a temperament; And Huang Shengyi's sorrowful and feminine temperament in his coldness also made the audience feel sad again and again for this infatuated heroine.
It is not easy for an actor like them to surpass them.
Can the classics be surpassed?
To sum up, it is not difficult to find that the success of these three dramas is due to the best team and actors of their era.
Their reserve, feelings and acting skills have built these immortal legends.
Now, in a more technologically advanced environment, are we really unable to surpass these "classics"? The answer is still no.
A classic is a classic not because it is always ahead, but because it represents the highest level of an era.
And the highest level has always been able to be broken.
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