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Recently, the TV series "Flowers" starring Hu Ge and directed by Wong Kar-wai has caused an uproar. The investment of 500 million yuan and the 3-year filming cycle have made this drama attract much attention. However, once it was broadcast, it triggered a lot of criticism from the audience and was accused of being a "fraud". This article will provide an in-depth analysis of the production, cast, and plot of "Flowers", and explore whether this controversial TV series was a success or a failure.
A new chapter of Chinese TV: How is the production level of "Flowers" at a high level?
From a production point of view, "Flowers" is definitely the highest level of Chinese TV dramas. The original novel is a masterpiece in Shanghainese by Shanghai writer Jin Yucheng, which won the Mao Dun Literature Award. Director Wong Kar-wai made his first foray into the field of TV dramas with his reputation for directing classic films. Even cinematographer Bao Dexi and soundtrack master Chen Xunqi are also top figures at the Oscar-level level, providing strong support for the production of the show. This lineup undoubtedly makes people look forward to it, can the picture of "Flowers" reach the level of a movie?
Actors' selection: Hu Ge, Tang Yan and other strong lineups, but are they competent for the past in Shanghai?
In terms of casting, "Flowers" can be described as carefully selected. The leading actors Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Ma Yili, etc. are all popular actors, and Wong Kar-wai insists on choosing actors who can speak Shanghainese, adding a sense of realism to the drama. However, whether this cast can really restore the emotions and style of the past events in Shanghai in the 90s of the last century is the focus of the audience's concern.
Plot blank: "Flowers" was accused of exaggerated lines and missing stories
In the audience's evaluation, the most negative is the plot of "Flowers". Although it is based on a Shanghainese novel, the music once every 3 minutes and the narration once every two minutes make people feel more like a commercial film that focuses on styling than a TV series with a substantive plot. The audience criticized that the whole play relies on the concave shape of the characters to drive the story, and everyone is saying inexplicable lines under the carefully arranged light and shadow, lacking a truly engaging storyline.
Aesthetic analysis: Wong Kar-wai's style has deteriorated?
Regarding aesthetics, the audience is divided. Some people think that "Flowers" is beautiful, and the gorgeous scenes seem to be carefully carved paintings, while on the other hand, critics feel that this pompous picture is more like an advertising film built with a lot of money, and the degree of restoration of Shanghai's past is not high. What is even more interesting is whether Wong Kar-wai's shooting style has degraded, and whether the deep emotions and plots shown in previous classic works have been lost in "Flowers"?
Review of the times: Compared with today's domestic entertainment industry, is "Flowers" unique and outdated?
In today's era of vigorous development of the domestic entertainment industry, "Flowers" has caused widespread controversy in terms of aesthetic standards. Some people think that in a bad drama, "Flowers" at least has a good performance on the picture, but on the other hand, for the audience, the concept of "good-looking" does not just stay on the screen. Integrating all dimensions of a work, including characters, plot, lines, music, shots, etc., are all important criteria for evaluating a work. At the same time, many filmmakers have poured into the television scene, but not all of them have been able to adapt to this new field. In times like these, it is worth pondering whether it still makes sense to spend years sharpening a sword.
Conclusion: "Flowers" has been controversial, and the audience has the final say
Whether it is the production level, the cast, or the plot and aesthetics, it has become the focus of discussion among the audience. The controversy of "Flowers" is that it goes too far, focuses too much on form, and ignores the importance of telling a good story. In the eyes of the audience, whether it can be called a successful work depends on everyone's expectations and standards for TV dramas. Finally, Wong Kar-wai once said: "Only when there are shortcomings can there be progress." Perhaps, the controversy of "Flowers" is a kind of tempering faced by the TV drama industry in its progress.
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