"Eliminate human tyranny, the world belongs to the three bodies!"
"Dimensionality reduction strike! Two-way foil! ”
"It's part of the plan."
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Even if you haven't seen the original "Three-Body Problem", you must have heard its story, or personally typed its out-of-circle meme on the public screen.
Liu Cixin, author of "The Three-Body Problem", has a well-known expression
As the light of domestic science fiction, "The Three-Body Problem" not only won the Hugo Award, but also the only Chinese science fiction IP that sold worldwide and had countless fans.
On the contrary, there are many difficulties in film and television - there are many projects, pigeons and pigeons, and each version of the trailer has been plated out of the pulp, but the quality of the finished film is not as good as the fans' play terriers and self-made.
After years of waiting, the fan's mentality has grown from anticipation to almost numbness...
But as long as there is any wind and grass, a large number of people still betray their hearts' desires.
Today, the drama version of "The Three-Body Problem" produced by Tencent Video has come out after seven years.
I still remember that when the file was set two days ago, my circle of friends instantly brushed the screen, and today, the number of reservations in the station of the goose is also exaggerated.
Top stream, understand?
Also exaggerated is the inner pull of the drama-chasing masses -
Last second: The preview is good, looking forward to it!
Next second: stay sane and refuse to punch in the face!
It's me!
As the original party, the dean really understands this feeling of repeatedly jumping in two moods.
On one side there is worry, on the other hand, there is anticipation; While knowing that this story is too difficult to restore, I hope that those who understand it will cherish it.
Fortunately, the dean participated in the advance screening a few days ago, and after watching the first four episodes with a handful of sweat today, his worried heart temporarily landed.
Let me roar first: I trisomy, end dehydration, rest assured to soak, and welcome our drama-chasing Heng era!
The difficulty of adapting "The Three-Body Problem" is first of all difficult in the basic point - "respect the original".
The novel's world view is huge, the narrative is tightly knit, and there are many foreshadowings that even run through the trilogy, causing a huge "butterfly effect". The intention is also profound, and the thinking about the universe and the analysis of human nature unfold in the reader's mind a "cosmic explosion" that subverts cognition.
Proper adaptation and originality are inevitable, for fear of magic modification, impetuous shooting, so that the characters and narrative logic do not hold, it is better to "don't shoot!" Don't shoot! Don't shoot! ”
The drama version of "The Three-Body Problem" is very restored to the trailer, and the surprise is that in the feature film (at least the first four episodes), this degree of restoration has not been compromised.
At the beginning, I saw the famous line - "Don't answer!" Don't answer!! Don't answer!!! ", whose DNA moved hard?!
At this moment, the fate of mankind was tied to Ye Wenjie's slender fingers, but she resolutely pressed the reply button.
Save...... A movement that made my scalp tingle.
This is the first contact between humans and aliens.
Soon after, the classic dialogue between Chang Weisi and Wang Miao opened a new chapter in the history of the confrontation between humans and aliens, and also said the theme that "the destruction and rebirth of civilization is the norm".
"The entire history of mankind is also accidental, from the Stone Age to today, there has been no major change, how fortunate.
But since it is luck, there is always an end to the day.
Now I tell you, it's over, get mentally prepared. ”
Yun's light and breezy words not only have far-reaching significance in the story, but also shocked my three views back then. And this sense of quiet shock has been effectively presented in the play.
The famous scenes that many people were looking forward to were also staged one by one, and some of them even broke my imagination.
For example, the billiards experiment in the second episode.
Scientists Ding Yi and Wang Miao played a pool ball to simulate particle collisions in an accelerator.
Five experiments, although the time and space are different, but the results are not different, the black ball will be in the net:
Ding Yi proposed another result: what if the trajectory of the black ball is completely different, or into the hole, or deviate, or even fly out of the solar system?
The irregular movement of billiards is the result of the collision of particles in the accelerator today, subverting human cognition and fundamental physics, thus echoing the repeated mention of "physics does not exist" in the play.
There is a lot of dialogue here in the original work, I thought that it would be deleted, but I didn't expect that the degree of restoration was comparable to a 1:1 reproduction, and the literary drama was done more meticulously and rigorously than expected.
This plot seems to be idle at first glance, but it actually reflects the realistic temperament of the original work - without the need to force high concepts and big scenes, through the nagging of the characters and the observation of daily life, you can explain scientific concepts in simple terms, and even predict the future.
Of course, big scenes are also essential. The most notable scene is the three-body game, in which humans learn about the trisolarans and the cruel planet they inhabit through VR games.
Most of the big scenes in the first part of the original book are concentrated in the game, which puts forward requirements for the production of the drama version.
Judging by the trailer flowers, the effect is good.
The classic terrier of dehydration and soaking appeared, and when reading a book, I literally imagined dehydration as dry adults, soaking as "soaking hair", and the brain made up a soaking of dried mushrooms.
Unexpectedly, the dehydration in the trailer is an inorganic "chrysalis", and the cruelty is even worse.
Soaking is like "dumplings" along a slide, saving time and effort, and the team's brain hole is online:
and the imaginative-mind-breaking humanoid computer—a binary algorithm of 0 and 1 that uses 30 million soldiers. When I read the book, I was thinking, how can this be filmed? Is it possible to engage in human sea tactics?
Now the scene meets my imagination, and the spectacle and deterrence are all over the face, depending on how the process of "computing" is presented.
Like the human column computer, historical figures such as King Wen of Zhou, King Shu, and Qin Shi Huang, the huge pendulum and pyramid of Chao Ge, the hourglass carried by King Wen of Zhou, the compass for divination and other important props, are also magnificent imaginations unique to Chinese science fiction.
The character modeling in the trailer is between live-action and animation, which belongs to the "three-body technology" I am looking forward to, and the texture of the props looks good.
From people to objects to atmosphere, the thick and desolate apocalyptic sense from ancient times is very online.
I only hope that the feature film can maintain its level and present a "three-body world" that does not disappoint imagination.
In fact, whether it is Chinese film and television or Chinese science fiction, the difficulty is not to throw money for special effects, but to pay attention to every detail.
It can be seen that the crew of "The Three-Body Problem" has no shortage of iron fans, and there are no details in the first few episodes, reflecting the intimacy corresponding to the original one-to-one.
Da Liu Tanban crew, everyone is so excited
Take the embodiment of the sense of age.
The two timelines in the play are interspersed, and if any of the small details of the service road are wrong, it is easy to make people play.
When I look at it with a golden eye, I smile when I see the old-fashioned Nokia color screen mobile phone and the age-old chat interface, and I can't help but recall the prosperity of 2007 when I hear the broadcast of the Beijing Olympics news.
The trumpets of labor and the birch forest, the mountains and the snow, bring out the fierce slaughter of the Red Bank Base period - it is in the depths of the forest that humanity will face the disaster of coveted resources.
Some of the details that form feelings in the hearts of the fans of the original book are more moving after being embodied.
For example, Wang Miao used the Leica M2 to take a pre-death image of Yang Dong, resolute and icy:
For example, Yang Dong's posthumous writing is written on birch skin paper, with beautiful handwriting and poking hearts.
There are also some production details that are easy to miss, and you are likely to smile when you find out.
For example, the opening design is a hidden foreshadowing, and it is strongly recommended that book fans can start looking for Easter eggs.
The change from camera to eyeball suggests the presence of a countdown
In addition, the lyrics of OST also echo the original work everywhere, "You give me a small universe" refers to Yun Tianming's gift to Cheng Xin? Whether it is or not, it strongly echoes the scientific romance in my heart.
It should be emphasized that "The Three-Body Problem" is not an extremely "difficult" work. Its hardcore sci-fi background and huge amount of information certainly make it more difficult to adapt, but if the story can be told smoothly and the characters are full, it is extremely charming and difficult to give up.
The adaptation of the drama version is more clever, and it first opens with a suspenseful style to attract the audience's attention -
There have been many suicide cases of physicists around the world, which have attracted the attention of the military.
There are indications that their suicides all point to the same unknown cause and involve the same organization—the scientific frontier.
At the same time, a mysterious countdown appeared in front of the eyes of nanomaterials scientist Wang Miao. He sought medical treatment to no avail and panicked.
What is the end of the countdown?
How will Wang Miao face all this?
Is this what caused many scientists to commit suicide?
As soon as a few question marks were thrown, the curiosity of the drama chasers was quickly aroused, and then the plot was stripped away, shifting from suspenseful murder to subversive sci-fi concepts.
One of the suicides, Yang Dong, wrote on his suicide note:
"Physics has never existed and will not exist in the future."
Does physics not exist, or does the physics we think does not exist?
This question leads to the existence of civilizations other than humans. It is this unknown civilization that continues to show so-called "miracles" and destroy scientists' cognition, such as the countdown in front of Wang Miao's eyes and Yang Dong's microscopic particle research that cannot be carried out.
I am looking forward to following Wang Miao's perspective and entering the three-body game with him, changing from panic to calm and tenacity, cutting through the fog to find the truth——
The countdown in front of you and the scientist's suicide mystery gradually put together a complete puzzle, and the audience will slowly realize the secret after the "Cthulhu mystery" in the process and experience the refreshing feeling of solving the puzzle.
For the original party who understands the whole process, you may feel that the pace is slightly slower when watching the first episode, but fortunately, the later episodes are paved and gradually improved. For passers-by audiences, the plot direction is quite friendly, with both mystery and suspense without worrying about not understanding.
As the spiritual shareholder of "The Three-Body Problem", the dean is happy to see more passers-by entering the pit, and of course, he is more looking forward to the take-off of the plot later, which shocks my face.
In addition to plot adaptation, another point on the cusp of public opinion is casting. After all, everyone has their own Wang Miao, Shi Qiang, Ding Yi in their hearts...
To be honest, this is what worries me the most.
Before watching the play, I had imagined who was more intimate to the face, and I was also worried that someone would pull my crotch, but after watching the play, I had different gains.
First of all, the meticulous service adds a lot of points to the actor's "close face".
As a scientist in chaos, Wang Miao's hairstyle is often grabbed by herself:
Ye Wenjie's youth and old age are different in age, but there are commonalities in appearance and temperament:
And Wang Miao's academic temperament, Ding Yi's sense of Frankenstein, Ye Wenjie and Shen Yufei's unfathomable sense of story on their faces can all be obtained at a glance!
I really like Teacher Chen Jin!
Shi Qiang, played by Yu Hewei, has caused a lot of discussion.
In the novel, Shi Qiang is not the protagonist, but as the strongest assistant on the surface, he is almost loved by everyone (the popular king in the hearts of Japanese readers), bringing a rare sense of relaxation and increasing the human touch in the midst of danger.
I was worried that Yu Hewei was not strong and that the police district lacked a sense of "old fritters".
But after watching the play, I found that in addition to how rough and neat his appearance is, he also grasped the core of the thick and thin characters and their mental fortitude.
The acting skills make up for the gap in appearance, and the temperament is also in place.
Whether it is the folk wisdom that "evil will have ghosts at home" or the firm belief that "insects have never been truly defeated", these classic lines of the Great History are right.
Army Major General Chang Weisi played by Lin Yongjian, there are also many people who are worried about making a play, right?
Koko, think too much.
He persuaded Wang Miao to join the plot of the scientific boundary as an undercover agent, and the sharpness in his small eyes and the oppression of grace and power were enough.
It can be seen that whether acting in film and television or acting in sketches, good actors can afford to be expected.
Similarly, no matter what genre it is adapted into, truly excellent works are worthy of being cherished and worth looking forward to.
Since the official announcement of Tencent Video's "Three-Body Problem", my schedule seems to have been disrupted, and my busyness has increased exponentially.
Repeatedly plate materials, watch dramas cut details, and discuss passionately with book fans and friends when they are idle...
It's me...
I believe that countless original writers are like me, their eyes are on the series and even all the creators.
Not out of strict requirements, on the contrary, fans of "The Three-Body Problem" are quite tolerant - it is precisely because they have read the novel that they know the difficulty of adaptation. Sometimes I even feel that as long as I respect the original, shooting it is a victory.
After all, how much imagination and skill is needed to romanticize science into a concrete picture from abstract, white space-filled words?
The worldview of "The Three-Body Problem" is grand and romantic, but creating "The Three-Body Problem" is subtle and boring.
The presentation of the drama version today is of course not perfect, for example, the narrative rhythm can be adjusted appropriately, and some post-production special effects can be more detailed.
But from the details, you can still glimpse the sincerity of the crew, and often have the pleasure of the reality of the "i three-body".
In any case, I hope that "The Three-Body Problem" will get better and better.
Remember the phrase "give civilization to the years, not to the years", which praised the fragile and splendid cosmic civilization, and was a praise of courage written by Da Liu to mankind.
Perhaps, we can also understand -
With content innovation, the life of a work will be extended, and every step of the effort will leave a footprint.
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