1. "She and Him" evokes fond memories
At this grand moment in April 2024, CCTV has launched a deep and nostalgic program, which brings us into the glorious chapter of the classic revolutionary model drama.
When the romantic comedy film "She and Him", which swept the country in 1979, appeared on the screen again, countless audiences seemed to travel back to time and space to return to the era full of passion and dreams more than 40 years ago.
When the audience sees those familiar scenes and characters, it seems to have returned to the youth that once filled the movie theater. They recalled the excitement they felt when they first watched the film – their curiosity and anticipation of the emotional entanglements between twin sisters and twin brothers, their yearning for Shanghai's bustling city life, and the innocent and rustic rural style of the film.
An audience member who is over 60 years old sighed: "Ah! Time flies, 43 spring and autumn seasons have passed in a blink of an eye, do you still remember the scene and feelings when you watched this movie?" He recalled with emotion the innocent years at the end of the 70s of the last century, when the relationship between people was simple and sincere, and there were not so many complicated factors in falling in love.
The images of the energetic and energetic young actors in the film also made many viewers nostalgic for that positive era. Everyone said that although time flies, the warm feeling brought by this classic can never be erased.
Second, the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere is unforgettable
Although the theme of "She and Him" involves the traditional plot of "advanced youth leading backward youth", the whole film is filled with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, leaving a deep and unforgettable impression on the audience.
The film's original conception, the love story between twin siblings, coupled with various elements of chance and coincidence, makes the whole plot full of fun and drama.
Melodious music and light and smooth rhythms jump on the screen, bringing the audience a feeling as bright as the sun.
And the popular episode "La La La" runs through the whole film, becoming a true portrayal of the audience's inner joy when watching the movie at that time. Many people can still hum this familiar melody casually, as if they have returned to that carefree era.
Many viewers still remember many of the highlights in the film.
Every time I revisit those classic scenes, the audience is immersed in the beautiful picture of the spring breeze as if they are there, and they experience the rich youthful atmosphere and vitality. Undoubtedly, the reason why this film can be popular all over the country and famous abroad is probably its charm! .
3. The dramatic change in the image of the leading actor is thought-provoking
Time flies, and 43 years pass quietly. When the audience once again witnessed the recent photos of Gao Ying and Mao Yongming, the two leading actors of "She and Him", their huge transformation made people stunned and emotional.
Who would have remembered that delicate and flushed Gao Ying? Her cheeks were like ripe red cherries, her skin was firm and smooth, exuding the youthful vitality of a girl in the 80s.
However, now Gao Ying has entered the age of sixties, and the ruddy apple skin of the past has long been gone. Although the years are merciless, her elegant intellect is still admirable.
An audience member sighed: "Gao Ying was incredibly beautiful when she was young, and now although she is a little thin, her noble and elegant temperament is still the same." The film critics who fought side by side with her back then praised her professionalism, "Gao Ying plays two roles in "She and Him", and she can perfectly distinguish between two completely different personalities of quiet and lively just by her demeanor and tone, which is really superb acting.
In contrast, Mao Yongming's changes are even more striking. The once handsome and sunny "little fresh meat" has now become a bloated, pot-bellied fat uncle.
He has a silver head and a big round belly, which is like two people.
Some fans said frankly: "How handsome Mao Yongming was back then, he was on an equal footing with Tang Guoqiang." It's really shocking how it looks now!" Everyone speculated that perhaps it was because they had not set foot in the entertainment industry for many years and neglected the maintenance and management of their body that their appearance had undergone such earth-shaking changes.
However, the 69-year-old Mao Yongming, although his appearance is no longer good, his dedication and love for the acting career have always been the same. When the audience re-saw his wonderful performances in hit dramas such as "Drug Rehabilitation" and "Tang Female Forensic Doctor", they were all impressed by his increasingly sophisticated acting skills and profound skills, and sighed that his strength was not inferior compared with that year.
Fourth, the death of the old drama bone is nostalgic
For those veteran and powerful actors who made cameo appearances in the film "They and Him", the audience couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion when they tasted this work again. It is extremely regrettable that none of the once brilliant actors such as Zhong Xinghuo, Sun Jinglu, Han Fei, Cheng Zhi, Shi Yuan, and Zhong Shuhuang have survived! We can only trace their wonderful acting skills in the replay of old movies with their memories.
The performances of Zhong Xinghuo and Sun Jinglu in the film undoubtedly left the deepest impression on the audience. In the film, they play an ordinary worker couple - Master Yang and Mrs. Yang, and the tacit cooperation between the two can be described as seamless, successfully creating the image of this husband and wife with completely different personalities, which is lifelike.
The image of Master Yang created by Zhong Xinghuo is kind, open-minded, optimistic and cheerful, full of humor, which makes people laugh. For example, the embarrassing scene when he mistakenly thinks his daughter is pregnant, or his unique strategy when proposing to his twin sisters, are unforgettable.
In contrast, Mrs. Yang played by Sun Jinglu is more serious and stingy. She is extremely strict with her husband and often criticizes him, but this strictness reveals a simple wisdom of life.
The perfect performance of the two of them on the screen can be called a classic.
Gu Songnian, the father played by Han Fei, has a humorous character that is vividly portrayed. His love for his twin granddaughters, his incomprehension of fashion trends, and his pride in his son's progress are all intertwined and deeply moved to the audience.
In the scene where Cheng Zhi bought MSG, his exaggerated expression and unique facial expressions made many audiences marvel at the "classic reproduction".
Although Shi Yuan and Uncle Zhong appeared on the screen for a short time, their outstanding performances still made fans unforgettable. The image of the approachable master created by Shi Yuan, and the majestic temperament displayed by Uncle Zhong, are still fresh in people's memories.
It is a pity that these six former giants of the opera industry have all passed away and can no longer reproduce their style on the stage. Every time we re-watch the movie "They and Him", we are surrounded by an endless sense of nostalgia.
This movie has also become the best commemoration for us to remember these old drama bones.
In the feast-like drama work "She and Him", many legendary actors who can be called "drama bones" show their acting skills. Many of them were smash hit film and television superstars back then, but today's circumstances have their own merits, which undoubtedly makes us feel embarrassed and sigh.
We are glad that Ms. Hongxia, who is 92 years old, is still bravely and firmly staying in her beloved acting career. This veteran artist, who has created a classic image that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in "Yangcheng Dark Whistle", recently appeared in an event held by the actor troupe of Shanghai Film Studio with his spirit, and his demeanor is admirable.
When the audience saw her white-haired, wrinkled face, they couldn't help but feel emotional—the charm of the image of the folk girl she created on the screen in the past is still the same and unforgettable.
"Hongxia's appearance was so moving back then, and now it seems that her temperament has not changed," a fan praised affectionately.
It is also gratifying that in recent years, we can always see the 81-year-old Mr. Xu Fu in the elderly activities of Shanghai Film Studio. This old actor who was active in films such as "Unforgettable Battle" and "Big Knife" in the past is still healthy and tough, which makes people feel that time flies and the years are quiet.
However, at the same time, we also have to face a cruel reality - Mr. Shi Jiufeng, who played the role of Zhang Ling in "Coconut Grove Song", has immigrated to Australia in the late 80s, and has gradually faded out of the domestic entertainment industry.
We also know a little about Mr. Li Lanfa's recent situation. After starring in "She and Him", he chose to transform into a director and left the stage of actors. Despite this, the actor who successfully portrayed the role of Yang Wei in the film may still bring new surprises to the audience.
What's even more regrettable is that many old actors such as Shi Ling, Cao Duo, Ling Zhihao and Liu Fei, who had guest appearances in "She and Him", have passed away one after another, bidding farewell to this world forever.
Many of them have left an indelible mark on classic films such as "Unforgettable Battle" and "The Legend of the Big Knife", and now, we can no longer witness their wonderful performances, and we can only deeply miss their elegance in the process of reminiscing about old movies.
When we walked into this classic movie released 43 years ago again, all the audience was deeply touched in their hearts. They were not only aroused by the endless nostalgia for their lost youth, but also deeply moved by the attitude and values of life in that innocent era presented in this work.
In the film, those sunny and energetic young faces vividly show the deep oriental cultural heritage in their hearts. Their firm dedication to their careers and their positivity to life all reveal the most valuable spiritual wealth of that special era.
"Compared with us now, the people of those days were undoubtedly more simple and more energetic. A veteran fan sighed, "The dedication and depth of their dedication to love and career in the film is really admirable."
Many viewers were deeply moved by the innocent love depicted in the film.
Revisiting this classic old movie not only reminds the audience of those years that have passed, but also makes them full of yearning for that sunny era. Some even joked to themselves: "My generation may never experience such a pure attitude to life again."
It is precisely because of this deep nostalgia for the good times that this classic old movie still shines today, making people have a unique affection for it as a bearer of precious memories.
The popular episode "La La La" is the best interpretation of this feeling, which is full of the yearning and expectation of life in that innocent era.