"Flowers": When "art" and "television" passed by, a Wong Kar-wai's "visual feast" aroused heated discussions among the audience. The first round of exclusive broadcasts caused an uproar on the whole network. Netizens angrily criticized the acting skills of the second female number one for simply "dragging down" the whole show! And all this happened on the TV screen.
From the beginning, "Flowers" is like Wong Kar-wai's canvas, and every frame is a gorgeous visual feast. This director's first jump into the TV circle can be said to have aroused great expectations. After four episodes, the picture is picturesque, but the audience finds themselves as if they are lost in a gorgeous palace, unable to find a real sense of groundedness. While watching the panic, I couldn't help but sigh at Wong Kar-wai's ultimate pursuit of images. And the focus of the topic, of course, has to focus on the actors. The strong cast can be called a highlight of the show, and the old actors appear one after another. You Benchang plays the master's uncle, and the feeling of the old rivers and lakes is vivid. Xin Zhilei vividly presented the image of a little woman who came to Shanghai alone through her acting skills. However, the "powerful" and "famous" leading actors among the actors performed mediocre. Hu Ge seemed powerless in the rivalry with the old drama bones, and Tang Yan's performance was blunt, which made people feel that they were deliberately shaping rather than presenting it realistically.
But there is a big reversal here, and the supporting roles actually shine! Tao Tao played by Chen Long shows the realism of the little people of the era, righteous and true temperament. Dong Yong relied on his excellent acting skills to vividly interpret a businessman who begged for a living under the hands of Mr. Bao, adding points to the overall acting quality. This is like a "double heaven" feast for actors, which is eye-catching. However, problems arise. "Flowers" is Wong Kar-wai's bold attempt, bringing the high-end aesthetics of the film into the TV series, trying to present a different visual experience to the audience. However, this attempt has its own set of problems. Movies and TV series have very different audience needs, movies can focus more on artistry and aesthetic experience, while TV series need to pay more attention to plot and character building. As a result, "Flowers" is visually extreme, but it is inadequate in terms of plot and character building, lacking realism and grounding.
Fans have left various complaints on the Internet. Some netizens said: "The picture is too beautiful, but the plot and characters are too empty." "I was dazzled and confused. Some people even bluntly said: "The acting skills of the second female lead are simply the weakness of the whole drama, why drag down the masterpiece?!" Wong Kar-wai's style has always been unique, but it seems that in the field of TV dramas, the audience has more requirements for him and higher expectations. Despite the controversy, Blossom is still a work worth watching. This is not only a TV series, but also a redefinition of the director's own style. Perhaps, "Flowers" is like a blooming wonder, although it has some slight flaws, it also has a unique fragrance, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in an unusual artistic atmosphere. The audience can see different Wong Kar-wai and feel the different situations of the actors on stage.
All in all, "Flowers" may not be perfect, but it is this kind of attempt that is still fresh in people's minds. It dares to break through tradition and challenge the audience's aesthetic bottom line, which makes people look forward to more works of Wong Kar-wai in the field of TV dramas. In this story full of twists and turns, "Flowers" may not be the end, but a new starting point.