Dear readers, are you also attracted to the recent hit "Our Translator"?
Is this idol drama starring Song Qian and Chen Xingxu also on your list of dramas?
Then, you might as well follow the pen end and savor this modern love story of reunion.
Only a few days after its launch, "Our Translator" rushed to the second place in the hot search with an astonishing momentum, approaching the ranking of the popular drama "Flowers", which shows the eye-catching degree of this drama.
In today's flood of emotional dramas, an urban romance drama with the theme of professional women is particularly prominent.
So, what is the charm of this work directed by cutting-edge director Li Xiaofeng and gathering powerful actors? As a fan of the show, I can't help but be curious about it.
First of all, the profession of "translator" itself contains a certain sense of mystery and appeal.
Interpreters stand between the two languages and act as a bridge of communication.
Industry insiders often say that an excellent translator must not only have excellent language skills, but also have a thorough understanding of the history, culture and social customs of the two countries, in order to complete the "spiritual fit" in the translation work.
It can be said that a translator is a profession that requires both talent and extensive knowledge.
Then, a TV series with a translator as a professional background can naturally bring the audience's interest and desire to explore.
This sense of professional mystery provides a distinct story background for the TV series.
Secondly, this drama chooses the modern workplace as the stage, creating the image of a pair of "workplace enemies", which is also in line with the interests of the current audience.
As a professional woman, the heroine Lynsey gave up her relationship many years ago and threw herself into the translation career, and finally succeeded in the workplace.
And the actor Xiao Yicheng is also showing his ambitions in the business world.
Thirdly, although there is not much innovation in the dialogue and plot in the play, the fast-paced narrative technique is used, as well as many classic practices in humorous drama, which make the whole play seem interesting.
Whether it is the mutual tearing between the male and female protagonists, or the various misunderstandings in the farcical style, they have successfully made the audience addicted.
This kind of creation, which perfectly combines workplace themes with comedy elements, is also an important reason to attract audiences.
To sum up, whether it is the professional selection in the play, the background of the times, or the novel ingenuity of the storytelling, this idol drama stands out and successfully detonates hot searches and topics.
First of all, I have to say that this drama uses the familiar "half face" mode to present the protagonist as soon as it comes up, which may be a little old-fashioned today.
When the heroine Lynsey made her first appearance at the cocktail party, the camera cut from her collarbone and necklace, and gradually zoomed to her side face and earrings, which undoubtedly showed her ** elegant side.
But for the audience, over-reliance on this kind of partial facial close-up technique is somewhat of a bit of a snake and a sense of subtlety.
The actor Xiao Yicheng's debut also follows the same pattern, holding a coffee cup, wearing a crisp suit, and staring at the void with his back to the floor-to-ceiling window.
But the excessively long freeze frame makes the voiceover a mystery, and some netizens complained that the coffee must have been cold.
This deliberate approach to creating an atmosphere is probably not natural enough.
However, the director seems to have a strong preference for this kind of lens language.
When Lynsey was deep in thought, there were also exaggerated thinking effects in the shot.
Isn't that a bit too pretentious? Will the cliché of the lens language affect the look and feel of this show? This may require reflection on the part of the crew.
In fact, this half-face expression technique originated from film and television dramas, mainly to create a sense of mystery.
It originated in movies and was later widely used in TV dramas as well.
Appearing for the first time in a half-hidden way can whet the audience's appetite, make them curious about this incompletely revealed character, and move the desire to continue.
However, today's audience has been watching the show for many years and is very familiar with this kind of expression, which can no longer bring freshness.
If any drama uses the same routine, it will not be able to achieve the effect of attracting attention, but it is easy to give people a rigid impression.
Although the language of the camera is a bit outdated, the mutual play between the male and female protagonists in the play has successfully brought a lot of joy.
The two reunited many years later, Xiao Yicheng was already a successful entrepreneur, and Lin Xi had grown into a translation expert with an excellent reputation.
On the day of the reunion, Mr. Xiao specially issued an ancient sentence for Lin Xi to translate on the spot, which was undoubtedly a small test of her talent.
After Lin Xi calmly responded, Mr. Xiao sarcastically praised her for being "exquisite", and Lin Xi was not to be outdone and replied that "stubbornness and self-use" is the true portrayal of Mr. Xiao.
The two of them went toe-for-tat and didn't give in to each other, which made people laugh.
The contests between the open and the dark are endless.
Mr. Xiao deliberately blurred his love status, making Lin Xi mistakenly think that he already had an heir.
Seeing Lin Xi's cramped and uneasy little reaction, Mr. Xiao felt very comfortable.
The so-called "heart ape and horse", this subtle psychological activity has become the unspoken rule of the competition between the two, which shows the complexity of the relationship between them.
In fact, this kind of mutual dialogue between you and me has become the standard configuration of many urban dramas.
The reason why the screenwriter uses this element so frequently is also because it can easily bring about a dramatic and strong conflict.
On the one hand, such dialogue tricks can directly show the character traits of the characters.
Xiao Yicheng's ridicule and Lin Xi's witty ridicule both show their smart and decisive side.
This kind of verbal wrestling also hints at the strong personalities of the two.
On the other hand, the battle of words often ignites the rhythm of the plot.
The quick blow of your words and my words makes the whole conversation full of gunpowder and dramatic tension.
This kind of back-and-forth debate mode can also stimulate the emotional ups and downs of the characters' hearts.
In the end, the screenwriter cleverly arranged for the two sides to dig each other's old bottoms or sore spots, so that this "war of words" revealed more hidden story details.
This kind of suspicion and temptation provides a window for the audience to learn more about the characters' pasts, and also deepens their interaction.
If the wrestling on the tongue is a psychological war between the two "old loves", then the frequent "Shura Field" in the play will undoubtedly push this silent contest to a climax.
Their first reunion was on an awkward official occasion, and Mr. Xiao sarcastically said to Lin Xi, "Are you sure it's the first time you meet?" Although Lin Xi's face did not change, she was so nervous that the reaction of hiccups had betrayed her.
Later, at a formal meeting, Mr. Xiao once again challenged Lin Xi's translation level; At the next staff meeting, Lin Xi was forced to listen to Mr. Xiao's mocking "evaluation" of himself.
Withstanding the blow in front of outsiders, Lin Xi's heart can imagine how tormented it is.
After the end of this "Shura Banquet", the two appeared at the door of the hotel at the same time, and Lin Xi couldn't help but burst out a swear word to Mr. Xiao, and the embarrassing situation of being caught red-handed was not a big deal.
The endless Shura field has become one of the biggest selling points of the plot.
The various collisions between the two in public places test each other's bottom line and reactions all the time, and perfectly interpret the psychological warfare analysis of "if the enemy does not move, I will not move, and if the enemy moves, I will move".
In fact, this embarrassing "Shura Field" setting is also a treasure that triggers plot twists in many urban dramas.
The collision of back and forth can directly ignite the spark of the plot; The embarrassing reactions of the characters can also make the audience empathize; In addition, "Shura Field" can often reveal the true thoughts of the characters in one sentence and promote the breakthrough and development of the plot.
For example, at the door of the hotel, when Lin Xi couldn't hold back her inner resentment and broke out swear words to Xiao Yicheng, she had actually revealed that she still remembered the past in her heart.
And Xiao Yicheng's reaction will also show whether he has not forgotten the past.
Therefore, "Shura Field" has become an important driving force to stimulate the emotional changes of the two.
Then, the reaction of the onlookers can often add to the embarrassment or drama.
For example, at a company party, everyone witnesses the various interactions between the two, and they will also think of the complicated past that may exist between the two.
Therefore, "Shura Field" has become an indispensable unique formula in many urban dramas.
It always bursts into violent dramatic conflict and a strong awkward atmosphere in a short period of time.
Although only five episodes have aired so far, the show has already received a lot of praise for its keen sense of rhythm.
The screenwriter set up a lot of tight plot twists, and the actors also perfectly interpreted the ups and downs of the characters' hearts.
The plot design of echoing before and after, reversing and breaking through successfully whetted the audience's appetite and made them look forward to the follow-up development.
The initial small climaxes appear intensively, indicating that the story has entered the rhythm of opening high and walking high.
If this state can be maintained in the later stage, the drama review will definitely go to the next level.
After all, for urban white-collar workers, being able to quickly enter the story mood in front of the TV after work is the key to deciding whether to continue to follow dramas.
First of all, a plot setting with a high information density can better attract the audience's attention.
Plot twists and explosive points are frequent, and the audience must pay full attention to follow up the development of the plot, which makes the ** process more compact and engaging.
Then, the continuous advancement of the plot can also activate the audience's desire to follow up.
The high frequency of new information appearing makes them more curious about the plot prospect and more motivated to continue**.
This kind of suspenseful stimulation can often make the audience "addicted" and can't help but follow the drama in a marathon.
Finally, the precise control of the rhythm of the plot can also better highlight the emotions of the characters.
High-density plot twists often lead to frequent emotional fluctuations of the characters, which requires actors to quickly switch emotions in a fast-paced manner and test their acting skills.
At the same time, the ups and downs of the plot can also better set off the inner entanglements and struggles of the characters.
Therefore, a tight rhythm is an important means of constructing an engaging urban drama.
Through the setting of the script with a large amount of information and frequent drastic changes, it can not only firmly grasp the attention of the audience, but also promote the diversified development of the characters' personalities.
To sum up, "Our Translator", as a professional drama with more innovative ideas and rich story details, is a work worthy of the expectations of drama fans.
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