First of all, we have to explore the imbalance of the visual experience. As a loyal audience of costume dramas, watching a masterpiece should be a pleasant visual feast.
However, we can't avoid the reality that this kind of "handsome dad and ugly" combination in film and television works has undoubtedly brought us great trouble, taking the recent hit "Hua Rong" as an example, from the actor to the supporting actor, all of them are small images with withered faces, and no one can be called a "handsome guy" However, their father role is played by Huang Haibing and other peerless middle-aged actors.
When Huang Haibing's father character debuted, we couldn't help but be amazed. This former costume drama superstar, although he has entered old age, he still maintains that unique charm and style.
However, when his "sons" appeared one after another, we couldn't help frowning at the ordinary, even a little rough and uninhibited appearance of these young actors, which formed a strong contrast with the noble and elegant father just now, making the whole picture seem out of place, which undoubtedly affected our viewing experience and made it difficult for us to devote ourselves to the plot.
Secondly, we might as well review those classic costume drama pairings. Those excellent costume dramas that brought together many star actors from across the Taiwan Strait and three places have never disappointed the audience, at least in terms of appearance.
For example, "Flying Dragon" broadcast in 2005, although we can only find low-resolution old resources through the Internet to watch, its cast is still unforgettable, and Yan Yikuan's role as Liu Yushu in the play left a deep impression on us.
His handsome face, coupled with the artistic costume carefully created by the stylist, whether it is the vicissitudes of life and the mighty "war-damaged costume" or the delicate and elegant literati style, Yan Yikuan can easily control it, and has become the "eye biscuit" in the hearts of countless audiences.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that the plot of him losing his eyesight due to being framed in the play is still fresh in the memory of many audiences, and some people commented at the time: "You are blind, don't let such a handsome male second lead, you have to knock the male protagonist to death."
In the TV series "Flying Dragon", the role of Yan Yikuan's father Liu Tianlong is Mr. Hou Changrong, a famous domestic performing artist. With his mature and restrained elegant temperament, he perfectly interprets the true meaning of the word "peak appearance"! When the two are tall and straight, standing side by side, they are like a family of costume heroes on the paper, vividly reproducing their due noble posture.
In addition, the classic drama "Ocean's Eighteen" in 2003 is also an unforgettable memory. In the play, the protagonist Li Rubi played by Jiao Enjun, whether it is the heroic image of riding a horse and whipping before shaving, or the unique hairstyle of the bald warrior monk later, he cannot stop his handsome demeanor.
And it is Mr. Hou Changrong's superb acting skills that play his father for him, and his noble, elegant, and personable image echo with Jiao Enjun's resolute figure in a warrior monk's robe, making the father and son a model of appearance in the eyes of the audience.
Third, there is no trace of the years, and the old days are still handsome
Among the many father roles created by Mr. Hou Changrong in middle age, his unique demeanor can be called just right. This veteran actor from an opera family exudes a unique temperament, even if a little trace of aging is deliberately added to the character modeling, that noble temperament still cannot be concealed.
For example, in "Eighteen Arhats", he deliberately dyed his gray hair to highlight the character's incompetent emperor's later years. However, under the backdrop of the gorgeous dragon robe, he was still heroic, and even a terminally ill old man could not hide his heroic look.
When you gaze at his tired expression lying on the dragon bed, you will be deeply attracted by the look of his eyes determined and the affection between his eyebrows.
In addition to Mr. Hou Changrong, there are many other middle-aged and elderly actors on the Hong Kong costume set who also have such a unique charm, even if they enter middle age, their demeanor is still the same.
Dillon is undoubtedly one of the best, he was known as "the first handsome guy in Hong Kong" when he was young, and he deserved his name, although he served as Su Youpeng's father Yang Ye when he starred in "Yangmen Tiger General" in middle age, his image still maintains his heroic and powerful nature.
Su Youpeng, the actor who was once known as "Little Fresh Meat" in "Huanzhu Gege", also showed the heroic posture of the young general Yang Shilang in "Yangmen Tiger General".
There is no doubt that the image of the two protagonists standing side by side in the camera will become the most savorable visual feast in the depths of your memory! Their appearance is undoubtedly the most touching light, touching the softest part of your heart.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that the image of the emperor created by the tall and mighty Luo Jialiang in the TV series "East Palace" makes people feel as if they feel the demeanor of the king in person, which makes people respect, and his first "son" - Chen Xingxu is a collection of thousands of favors, their looks complement each other, harmonious and harmonious, so that you are full of praise for the combination of "handsome father and handsome", and you can't extricate yourself.
However, in today's costume dramas, we often encounter such troubles: the appearance of a middle-aged actor with a handsome appearance and extraordinary bearing often amazes us; But when his son came on the scene, we were disappointed.
The young actor's appearance is not outstanding, and can even be described as "crooked melon and cracked dates", which forms a strong contrast with his father's outstanding appearance, which makes us wonder if they are really related.
Taking the recent hit costume drama "Hua Rong" as an example, although Mr. Huang Haibing's appearance is slightly old, his eyes still reveal the heroic look of the past. However, the sons of the characters he plays, whether they are the male and female protagonists, or other supporting characters, seem too bland and unattractive, and it is almost impossible to find a decent "handsome guy".
In the face of such a huge gap in appearance, it is difficult for us not to be affected by this visual imbalance, resulting in confusion and dissatisfaction. Similar disappointing experiences also include plays such as "The New Biography of Chu Liuxiang", and every time we watch it, we can't help but sigh: can't the classic collocation of those "handsome fathers and handsome children" that was once missed be reproduced again? As long as the production team can pay attention to this issue, it will definitely be able to bring more high-quality visual enjoyment to the audience.
Whenever we see those "handsome dads and ugly" combinations with unbalanced appearances, we can't help but recall those unforgettable classic combinations. The reason why these combinations are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people is not only because each actor is skilled and has outstanding acting skills, but more importantly, their heroic and fearless temperament and complementary appearance peak, which makes people fall in love with them.
You'll love the wonderful combination of Yan Yikuan and Hou Changrong in "Flying Dragon" - the two actors are impeccable in temperament and appearance, and every frame of them is unforgettable! In addition, you will also be immersed in the wonderful duel between Jiao Enjun and Hou Changrong in "Eighteen Arhats", their heroic images have undoubtedly become a model for future generations to follow.
Of course, you will also recall the awe-inspiring father and son of Dillon and Su Youpeng in "Yangmen Tiger General", as well as the domineering posture of Luo Jialiang and Chen Xingxu in "East Palace".
These are the ideal "handsome dad and handsome" images in your heart, all of which make you fascinated and eagerly awaited.
You look forward to witnessing such a classic reproduction again in the future, and seeing the directors strictly control the external conditions of the actors in order to create the most extreme visual enjoyment, carefully shaping the image of each character, and presenting a perfect visual feast that complements the audience.
After all, a good work must not only have a compelling plot or exquisite production skills, but also the actors' appearance needs to meet the highest standards in order to make a true classic that will be pursued and emulated by future generations.