Preamble:
Nowadays, entertainment content is overflowing.
Many themes that originally talked about positive energy have been diluted and adapted into vulgar products produced on an assembly line, which has greatly affected the market environment.
So, at the beginning of 2024, when everyone is chasing comedy and urban emotional dramas, is a TV series that tells the story of veterans of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea really worth looking forward to so many people?
Is the answer no?
Is this war drama really worth looking forward to?
Of course not.
Believe it or not, at the beginning of January this year, the war drama "Scout Hero" directed by Zheng Xiaolong not only overwhelmed many New Year's dramas such as "Flowers" directed by Wong Kar-wai and "Our Translator" by Hunan Satellite TV in one fell swoop, but also aroused heated discussions and popularity among tens of thousands of netizens on the Internet, becoming a dark horse drama at the beginning of the year.
This silently launched veteran drama to resist US aggression and aid Korea conquered all audiences with its real and sophisticated production, excellent acting performance, and high-energy war scenes.
However, to know why it stands out from many competitors, it is impossible not to mention its strong main creative lineup.
This drama series on the theme of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea is helmed by Zheng Xiaolong, one of the most influential war drama directors at the moment.
, a top choreographer who has launched many blockbuster domestic blockbusters, can be said to be the storyteller who understands war and human nature best in the mainland.
It can be seen from the movies he directed such as "Golden Wedding" and "Desire", as well as TV series such as "The Legend of Zhen Huan" and "Daming Fenghua", that he is good at telling the stories of the inner emotions of ordinary people in special environments and times.
And "Scout Hero", as his rare war-themed work, also shows her deep insight into human nature and repeated speculation.
This also made the audience, who thought that war dramas should be full of superficial gunsmoke, were amazed by its plot and character portrayal.
In addition, the starring cast of "Scout Heroes" is even more luxurious.
The rich variety of roles is perfectly performed by a group of old, middle-aged and young powerful actors, accompanied by the realistic restoration of difficult war scenes, all of which make the audience marvel at the excellence of its production.
So, this is definitely a masterpiece to look forward to and watch.
It proves that even in today's age of entertainment to death, works that tell the story of positive energy and values can also win recognition and word of mouth.
The growth and sacrifice of a Southern soldier
Among the many characters in "Scout Heroes", Qi Lu, an ordinary soldier from the south, is the most impressive.
This Sichuan young man who runs trains with his mouth full of eyes is not noticeable at first, and even a little funny.
But as the plot progressed, the audience found that he had become one of the most brilliant and critical supporting roles in this drama.
Qi Lu was originally a scout in the newly formed Sixth Army of the Kuomintang, which fought fiercely against the Japanese army in Burma during the War of Resistance Against Japan.
It's a pity that the good times didn't last long, and after the outbreak of the civil war between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, this army, which was supposed to be unified with the outside world, suffered heavy losses.
In order to protect himself, Qi Lu could only take the initiative to defect to the People's Liberation Army.
Such ups and downs gave him the nickname "Double Warrior" in the army.
He then joined the Volunteer Army and entered the Korean Peninsula to fight against the American army.
When he first came to the front line, Qi Lu showed only the image of a short-sighted soldier.
He is accustomed to taking advantage of people's danger and finding reasons to evade tasks twice in three days.
This made Liang Chen, the scout captain who had just met him, very angry.
So on a rainy night, Liang Chen talked to Qi Lu alone.
He first affirmed Qi Lu's reconnaissance skills and rich experience, and then broke down the difference between protecting himself and fearing war.
Liang Chen's words woke up Qi Lu and made him realize that he had missed the meaning of the battle, and to put it bluntly, he only cared about being a coward, and forgot that he was actually volunteering to participate in the war.
This conversation became an important opportunity for Qi Lu to change his face.
In the tasks that followed, he stopped looking out for himself.
Instead, they did their best to cooperate with other comrades-in-arms, give full play to their excellent reconnaissance skills, and provide an important reference for identifying the terrain and judging the movements of friends and enemies.
When the U.S. tanks were approaching, Qi Lu took the lead in rushing to the front to cover his comrades regardless of his safety, and used his body to fight for a precious opportunity for everyone to retreat.
In a follow-up rescue operation for female soldiers of the Einsatzgruppen Regiment, he jumped on the driving US military truck alone, pressed the bumper with his body, and forcibly made the vehicle lose its ability to maneuver, so as to fight for the female soldiers to escape.
While everyone was relieving the female soldiers, he was still struggling to support himself in the car until the bullet passed through his chest, and then closed his eyes in a smile of victory.
It can be said that from a slick and self-interested soldier to a hero who sees death as home, Qi Lu has completed a huge transformation and growth.
With his blood and life, he interpreted the precious spirit of a volunteer who is not afraid of war.
It's hard to imagine that this little soldier, who has always been nervous, will have such a touching and heroic ending in the end.
But his self-sacrifice undoubtedly achieved the most perfect life destination for this character.
What's even more commendable is that this ordinary little person is forever engraved in history because of his own efforts.
An actor's heartfelt interpretation
To create such a three-dimensional character, it is inseparable from the outstanding performance of the actors.
Playing Qi Lu is the famous and powerful actor Huang Chengcheng in the mainland.
This post-80s student used to only play some supporting roles or cameos in some works, and rarely had the opportunity to fully express himself like Qi Lu.
But his brilliant interpretation of this southern creep is a complete proof that he has long been ready for an opportunity, and his strength is extraordinary, and he is fully capable of deploying a major role.
In many interviews, Huang Chengcheng mentioned that in order to portray the image of the southern soldier, he not only carried out rigorous militarized training for two months in advance, but also bravely lost 20 pounds to simulate the feeling of hunger at that time.
These surprising efforts undoubtedly make the character of Qi Lu more realistic and three-dimensional in front of the camera, whether it is demeanor, action, or subtle expression of emotions, it is a perfect fit for a middle-aged and elderly soldier who has been baptized on the battlefield for a long time.
Especially when expressing tragedy and heroism, Huang Chengcheng's inner emotions can be naturally externalized and penetrate into the character, and his expressions, movements and eyes are extremely in place, which makes the audience moved.
Therefore, when Qi Lu closed his eyes in the screen at the end, and crystal tears slipped from the corners of his eyes, thousands of viewers couldn't help but shed the same tears.
This little soldier, who has always been nervous, finally won far more than victory, but also the long-term nostalgia and admiration of countless people.
The delicate portrayal of all this depends on the dedication and dedication of Huang Chengcheng, an actor, as a "worker".
He doesn't care that he is just a supporting character, but devotes his best efforts to give this ordinary person the most noble spirit with his acting skills.
Reasons to look forward to "Scout Heroes".
In short, from the script, the scenes, to the characters, and the acting, "Scout Heroes" reflects an outstanding level in every detail.
It can be said that this is a masterpiece created by the top crew and perfectly interpreted by the old, middle and young powerful actors.
It fully deserves all the attention and expectations of this era of entertainment to death and great success.
Especially today, on this day, when the finale of "Scout Heroes" is about to be broadcast, countless viewers are waiting to see the final excitement it presents for everyone.
It is foreseeable that this will definitely be an audio-visual feast that everyone will be blown away by.
Epilogue:
Let's witness the perfect ending of this war drama and feel the power and spirit it conveys to us.
This will definitely become one of the best domestic dramas worth watching this year!