Five days after the launch of "Flowers", word-of-mouth suffered Waterloo - Wong Kar-wai's "slow" philosophy failed?
In today's fast-paced, high-efficiency era, the Internet seems to have become an indispensable part of our lives. With the rapid development of network technology, people have put forward higher requirements for information acquisition and entertainment enjoyment. In this context, the film and television industry, as an important carrier of culture and entertainment, has naturally attracted much attention. Recently, just five days after the high-profile TV series "Flowers" was launched, word of mouth has appeared, which has surprised many viewers and industry insiders.
What's even more surprising is that the director of this drama turned out to be Wong Kar-wai, who is known for his "slow work and meticulous work".
As the first TV series directed by Wong Kar-wai, "Flowers" has attracted much attention since the start of filming. Wong Kar-wai is unique in the Chinese film industry with his unique film language and narrative style. His film works such as "The True Story of A Fei", "Chongqing Forest", "In the Mood for Love", etc., have won unanimous praise from audiences and critics for their exquisite pictures, deep emotions and unique narrative methods. Therefore, when Wong Kar-wai announced that he would shoot the TV series "Flowers", many people had high hopes for this work.
However, the performance of "Flowers" after its launch was a big surprise. On Douban and other film and television scores**, the score of the show has been declining, and there have even been a large number of one-star negative reviews. The audience said that the pace of the show was too slow, and the plot dragged on, which made it very painful to watch. Some viewers bluntly said: "Wong Kar-wai really got away with it this time!" ”
So, why did "Flowers" encounter such a serious word-of-mouth crisis? First of all, we have to mention the rhythm of the show. In Wong Kar-wai's films, the slow pace and delicate expression of emotions are among his signature features.
However, in an art form like a long-form narrative like a TV series, too slow pacing tends to make viewers lose patience. Especially in the current era of information and time fragmentation, the audience pays more attention to the compactness of the plot and the bright rhythm. Therefore, the mistake in the rhythm of "Flowers" is undoubtedly one of the important reasons for its reputation.
In addition to the rhythm problem, "Flowers" also has a lot of problems in the plot and character building. Some viewers think that the plot of the show is too complicated and there are many clues, which makes people confused.
At the same time, the characters in the play are too flat, lacking depth and three-dimensionality. These problems make it difficult for the audience to resonate and emotionally invest in the process, which affects the reputation of the show.
Of course, we can't deny the achievements of "Flowers" in some aspects. The play continues the exquisite style of Wong Kar-wai's film works in terms of picture production, and every frame is as delicate and beautiful as an oil painting. At the same time, the show also does a great job in terms of sound effects and soundtrack, creating an immersive viewing experience for the audience. However, these advantages do not seem to be enough to compensate for its shortcomings in pacing and plot.
As an internationally renowned director, Wong Kar-wai's attempt in the field of TV dramas is undoubtedly a bold attempt. However, the word-of-mouth of "Flowers" makes us have to think about a question: do film directors need to make certain self-adjustment and innovation when they switch to the field of TV dramas? After all, movies and TV series are two different art forms, and they all have significant differences in terms of storytelling, pacing, and audience acceptance. If you blindly follow the production concept and narrative techniques of the movie, you are likely to encounter a situation in the field of TV dramas.
In general, the word-of-mouth of "Flowers" has undoubtedly sounded the alarm for Wong Kar-wai and the entire film and television industry. In the future of film and television creation, we need to pay more attention to the needs and acceptance of the audience, and at the same time, we must also have the courage to innovate and break through ourselves. Only in this way can we gain a foothold in this competitive market and win the recognition of the audience. Behind the word-of-mouth of "Flowers": is it the dilemma of artistic creation or the loss of market orientation?
When we delve into the reasons behind the word-of-mouth of "Flowers", we can't help but think: Is this just Wong Kar-wai's personal creative mistake, or is it a common dilemma faced by the entire film and television industry when seeking a balance between the market and art?
Wong Kar-wai's films have always been known for their deep emotional portrayals and unique artistic style. His films are often not simple narratives, but through in-depth exploration of the inner world of the characters, they show the loneliness, confusion and longing of modern urbanites. This style may be recognized and appreciated by some audiences in the field of film, but it may seem too obscure and difficult to understand in TV dramas, an art form that focuses more on plot and character building.
The failure of "Flowers" may be regarded as Wong Kar-wai's "unsuitability" in the field of TV dramas.
He tried to copy his own artistic concept in the film into the TV series, but did not take into account the differences between the two art forms in terms of narrative mode and audience acceptance. As an art form of long-form narrative, TV series needs to pay more attention to the coherence of the plot and the shaping of characters. If you blindly pursue artistic effects and ignore the needs of the audience, it will only lead to the failure of the work in the end.
Of course, we can't blame Wong Kar-wai entirely for the failure of "Flowers". In fact, the entire film and television industry has faced the problem of balancing the market and art in recent years.
With the influx of capital and the development of the Internet, the film and television industry is paying more and more attention to commercial value and market benefits. This has led some creators to consider the market acceptance and commercial value of their works while pursuing artistic effects. This double pressure often puts creators in a dilemma: on the one hand, they must stick to their artistic ideas, and on the other hand, they must cater to the needs of the market.
In this context, the failure of "Flowers" may be seen as a microcosm of the dilemma of artistic creation under the guidance of the market. It reminds us that whether it is a movie or a TV series, we should pay more attention to the needs of the audience and the acceptance of the market while focusing on the artistic effect.
Only in this way can we find a balance between the market and the arts, and create excellent works with both depth and breadth.
For Wong Kar-wai, the failure of "Flowers" was undoubtedly a heavy blow. But we're confident that the talented director won't let this put him down. Instead, he may learn from this failure and re-examine his own creative philosophy and approach. We expect him to pay more attention to the coherence of the plot and the creation of characters in his future works, while maintaining his consistent artistic style.
And for the entire film and television industry, the failure of "Flowers" should also be a warning. It reminds us that while pursuing commercial value and market benefits, we cannot ignore the essence of artistic creation and the needs of the audience. Only by adhering to the principle of attaching equal importance to art and the market can we create excellent works that are both applauded and applauded.
In short, the word-of-mouth reputation of "Flowers" reflects the dilemma faced by the film and television industry when seeking a balance between the market and art. We hope that this failure will serve as a reflection and an opportunity for the entire industry to pay more attention to the needs of the audience and the acceptance of the market in our future creations, while maintaining the awe and pursuit of art.