"He wears a purple and gold crown with a bundle of hair inlaid on his head, and his eyebrows are tied to the two dragons to grab pearls and gold to wipe his forehead;"
"Wear a two-color gold butterfly and wear a flower, and the big red sword sleeve ......"
"The face is like the moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the color is like the flower of spring dawn, the sideburns are like a knife, the eyebrows are like ink paintings, the face is like peach petals, and the eyes are like autumn waves......"
Seeing such a unique description, what comes to mind is the treasure jade in "Dream of Red Mansions".
If you want to say that the pinnacle of Chinese literary history, "Dream of Red Mansions" can undoubtedly occupy a place.
Over the years, "Dream of Red Mansions" has been adapted into film and television works countless times, and the most interesting character is the amorous and rebellious noble son - Jia Baoyu.
In the impression, Ouyang Fenqiang, the actor of Baoyu, left a very deep screen impression on everyone, but everyone knew that Jia Baoyu played by Leslie Cheung was also a classic.
Today, let's talk about two famous "Jia Baoyu": Ouyang Fenqiang and Leslie Cheung.
They interpret this classic character in different versions, but what is the difference between the two people?
The filming of "Dream of Red Mansions" originated from Wang Fulin's unintentional words
Reference information source for this paragraph: Guangming.com 2023-12-22 19:16 "Four famous novels, he directed two! This TV artist is incredible"
In 1979, a BBC tour of the United Kingdom directed by Wang Fulin accidentally ignited a fire in the history of Chinese TV dramas.
At that time, he saw the BBC adapt Shakespeare's classic into a TV series, which won the love of a wide audience.
This scene deeply touched his heart, and an idea flashed to him: Can our Chinese masterpieces also be put on the screen and shared with more people?
In 1979, Wang Fulin visited the BBC
In this way, a new chapter in the history of Chinese TV dramas was opened.
Wang Fulin is well aware of the value of "Dream of Red Mansions" and decided to present it to the audience in its original form.
He said: "Cao Xueqin, the ancestor, is too learned to come blindly. ”
In order to be more in line with the characters in the original book, he decided to use a large number of newcomer actors who did not appear in front of the audience, just to make the drama version of the Red Mansion more vivid.
After that, we saw the vivid "Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai......"
Director Wang Fulin's persistence and intentions finally presented us with an unsurpassed classic - "Dream of Red Mansions".
Now that I pick up this drama again, there will still be an indescribable emotion in my heart.
Lin Daiyu's tenderness and arrogance, Jia Baoyu's innocence and rebellion, Wang Xifeng's wit and calculation, every role is unforgettable.
From costumes to sets, from music to photography, every detail reveals sophistication and ingenuity. Especially those dreamlike scenes, as if they really brought the audience into the bustling Grand View Garden.
But the most touching thing is the sincerity of the emotions revealed in the play. Whether it is the deep affection between Bao Dai, or the entanglement and concern between other characters, it is all empathetic.
The fullness and truth of this emotion make the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" an eternal classic in the hearts of the audience.
It made the audience laugh with tears and feel the ups and downs of life. Whenever I think back to this work, my heart is always full of endless emotion and nostalgia.
In the bustling Grand View Garden, except for those girls with different identities, the only boy is our Jia Baoyu.
According to the original book, Baoyu is a stone left over from Nuwa's mending the sky, if you look at it this way, this is not an ordinary stone, and it has already killed everything in seconds from the point of view.
But think about it on the other hand, there are so many stones that Nuwa Niangniang has refined in batches, and everyone has gone to make up for the sky, only one of them is useless, and it is basically a waste material.
And Jia Baoyu is the symbol and hope of the entire Jia Mansion, but on weekdays, he eats, drinks, and is idle, and from time to time he cares about the beauties in the house like "central air conditioning".
Isn't such an image just a stone that is "high or low"?
can play such a contradictory "contradictory body" to the fullest, then I have to mention the acting skills of Ouyang Fenqiang and Leslie Cheung.
Ouyang Fenqiang and Leslie Cheung's "Jia Baoyu" competition, who is better?
Let's first talk about Ouyang Fenqiang, who played Jia Baoyu in the 1987 version of the TV series "Dream of Red Mansions", which was praised by the audience as the "most faithful adaptation of the original work".
Ouyang Fenqiang's version of Jia Baoyu can be said to be the appearance that everyone imagines now.
Judging from the appearance, Ouyang Fenqiang was born with a baby face, and with those talking eyes, he is simply Jia Baoyu.
His appearance is highly consistent with the image of Jia Baoyu described in the original book, and the temperament of a noble son and the rebellious youthful atmosphere are perfectly presented by him.
In terms of performance, Ouyang Fenqiang has put a lot of effort into it.
He vividly showed Jia Baoyu's carefree innocence in the Grand View Garden, playing with his sisters, and his struggle and helplessness in the face of feudal etiquette.
Especially in the scene of "Daiyu Burial Flowers", the rivalry between him and Daiyu made people's hearts cut like a knife, and they were completely immersed in that sad atmosphere.
Ouyang Fenqiang's version of Jia Baoyu can be said to have achieved the ultimate in details.
From his eyes, movements, and lines, you can see his in-depth understanding of the role and his full dedication. That's why this version has become one of the classics.
After talking about Ouyang Fenqiang, let's take a look at Leslie Cheung again.
Leslie Cheung played Jia Baoyu in the movie "Dream of Red Mansions: The Golden Jade Relationship", although this movie does not have enough time to show all the plots in the original book like the TV series, but Leslie Cheung's interpretation is also unforgettable.
Leslie Cheung's version of Jia Baoyu gives people a deeper and more literary feeling.
First of all, in terms of appearance, Leslie Cheung's appearance naturally goes without saying, the innate aristocratic temperament and elegant demeanor make him look like a beautiful painting even if he stands there still.
In terms of acting skills, Leslie Cheung shows Jia Baoyu's inner world vividly.
Jia Baoyu, played by him, reveals a deep sense of loneliness in rebellion, which appears many times in the movie, especially in the emotional scene with Lin Daiyu, which makes people feel the helplessness of "deep love".
Leslie Cheung's version of Jia Baoyu shows more of his inner world and emotional entanglements, so that the audience can be deeply moved by his acting skills while appreciating his appearance.
Ouyang Fenqiang or Leslie Cheung, who is better?
In fact, there is no absolute answer to this question, because both actors interpret the role of Jia Baoyu in their own way, each with its own characteristics and highlights.
Ouyang Fenqiang's version of Jia Baoyu is closer to the original work, paying attention to details and emotional expression; And Leslie Cheung's version of Jia Baoyu shows more of the character's inner world and complex emotional entanglements.
No matter who of the two of them, they all use their acting skills and talents to present us with a vivid and vivid Jia Baoyu.
This is also why "Dream of Red Mansions" has been adapted and interpreted again and again, because it is not only a literary work, but also a classic that can resonate with countless people's hearts.
In addition to these two actors, there are many actors who have also interpreted the role of Jia Baoyu, and each of them has their own unique way of understanding and interpretation.
This is also the charm of art, different actors and different versions can bring us different feelings.
Every character in the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" is a classic
However, if the two are voted on, I believe that Ouyang Fenqiang will be better, and if it does not rise to the comparison between actors, just look at the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", Ouyang Fenqiang will win.
After all, this drama is really too classic, and even no amount of remakes can surpass it so far.
Chen Xiaoxu's Lin Daiyu, Ouyang Fenqiang's Jia Baoyu, and Deng Jie's Wang Xifeng are all classic characters that cannot be surpassed!
The 87 version of Dream of Red Mansions gives everyone the feeling that Jia Baoyu should be like this, Lin Daiyu should be like this, Xue Baochai should be like this, and Wang Xifeng should be like this......
The casting aesthetics of most film and television dramas nowadays, both men and women have pointed chins, and no matter how handsome and beautiful they are, they are the same.
Looking back at the characters in the classic Red Mansion, Ouyang Fenqiang has flesh on his face and bright eyes, and a rich son should be like this, so it is more expressive, and the current drama should be lively, there are no more classics.
In terms of appearance, Ouyang is not the most handsome, and Xiaoxu is not the most beautiful, but when it comes to having both god and form, they are the best so far. The director's positioning of the role and the guidance of the actor are also the best.
Ouyang Fenqiang's Baoyu is indeed one in a million, full of fat but not a mother, this alone is too difficult, and he has the temperament of poetry and books, no one is the best.
It can only be said that the 87 version of the Red Chamber has achieved several classics that cannot be surpassed: Wang Xifeng, Lin Daiyu, Jia Baoyu, Xue Baochai, Qingwen, Liu Xianglian, Jia Lian......
Finally, I would like to say
Zhang Ailing once said: "One hates anchovies with thorns, two hates begonias without fragrance, and three hates the Dream of Red Mansions." ”
Source: Beijing Morning Post 2018-04-10 21:01 [Morning Trumpet] Has "Dream of Red Mansions" been written?
Everyone knows that the original work of "Dream of Red Mansions" written by Master Cao Xueqin is actually an unfinished story, and the ending is incomplete, which always makes people feel a kind of indescribable regret.
But when director Wang Fulin was filming the TV drama version, he drew a successful end to this story.
Director Wang not only deeply studied the essence of the original work, but also combined the opinions and suggestions of red scholars to carefully conceive an ending that not only conforms to the spirit of the original work, but also satisfies the audience.
He skillfully connected the foreshadowing and clues left in the original book one by one to form a complete and logical story line.
This ending not only gives each character a reasonable destination, but also allows the audience to lament the impermanence of fate and more deeply appreciate the true meaning of life.
The director's intentions and talent have made the drama version of "Dream of Red Mansions" a classic that can stand the test of time.
What do you think about this?
Text // Editor: Xiaoyang Baa Baa