text | Li Qinyu
" Gentlemen in the East Eighth District " is on fire, but it's the reverse. Because of the overwhelming negative reviews on the website platform and social media, this TV series, which was not very popular, has suddenly become the focus of public opinion. At present, the score of this drama on Douban has stabilized at 2.2. Even so, many netizens expressed their regret: why can't they give a negative score?
Regarding why "Gentlemen in the East Eighth District" is not good-looking, many media have given analysis: the main reason is that the story is very suspended, the style is very exaggerated, the performance is very greasy, and what is even worse is that the values are not flattering, both full of Narcissistic and offensive to women. Just the so-called "win glory for the country" by the male protagonists at the beginning of the episode is too hot for the eyes.
has been criticized a lot, but what is more interesting than the artistic quality of the work is that netizens can see these problems at a glance, why can't the main creator of the show see it? Especially Zhang Han , who is also a producer, producer, screenwriter, starring, etc., doesn't feel it at all? Unfortunately, the answer may be that it is not really apparent. Because the distance between his life experience and the real daily life of ordinary people is too far.
Zhang Han once said on Weibo that "The Gentlemen of the East Eighth District" is "a work equivalent to a documentary in the stages of life", "I think this is something I must do before I turn 40." Talking about him For the sincerity and devotion to the play, Zhang Han has repeatedly stated in variety shows, "On the first day of filming, I worked for 23 hours", "I finished work at 12 o'clock in the evening, and I had to discuss the plot with the screenwriter until 5 o'clock in the morning."
Variety show "We Beginning in the Workplace" Picture
That is to say, at least in Zhang Han's eyes, this drama is a true portrayal of his life. This can also explain why the plot that is very absurd in the eyes of many netizens is taken for granted in his mind. It is also a middle-aged man. Ordinary people think about how to support their families, how to go to work, how to pay mortgages, and how to take care of their wives, children and children. Zhang Han thinks more about how to get "true love" and how to get "happiness".
In a word, Zhang Han's loneliness in the play will only make ordinary audiences feel noisy - the harder he performs in the play, the more netizens feel full of discord and offense.
is in the entertainment industry, this is not an isolated phenomenon. Last year, the TV series " " claimed to reflect the life plight of middle-aged women, but the result also drew ridicule - the protagonists either have large villas or large flats, I really don't know where the "predicament" comes from? In the recently aired talk show, a certain guest did not understand the workplace topics in the jokes, and could not empathize with young people's troubles in work and life, and there were frequent embarrassing scenes. They are away from real life, too long.
Stills of "Different"
Some people also say that Zhang Han's TV series is aimed at the sinking market. Although he was criticized, it did not affect his popularity on many short video platforms. Others believe that the drama of "Overbearing President" has been criticized for many years, but as long as people still love to watch it, there is a legitimate reason for its existence. Such a view is really unacceptable. Since it is a "light comedy of urban life", it must reflect the real ups and downs of urban people and the taste of life, rather than relying on exaggerated performances and vulgar plots to gain attention.
Fortunately, the audience's eyes are sharp, the real sincerity, even if there is no "handsome man and beautiful woman", the traffic star audience will still love it. Not long ago, the film "Hidden in the Smoke", which is simple and natural in style and restores the real rural life, has exceeded 100 million at the box office, which fully proves that the audience is still calling for excellent literary and artistic works that are close to life and fresh and natural. In the cultural field, there should be no phenomenon of bad money driving out good money and taking vulgarity as fun.
"Hidden in the Dust" stills
Literary and artistic creations must seek inspiration from life and accurately grasp the pulse of the times. After all, works that are divorced from the masses and reality will not have vitality. No matter how the environment changes, this creative law will never go out of style. Of course, Zhang Han can entertain himself in his "East Eight District" and express his handsomeness and success to the fullest, but the audience also has the right to express their dissatisfaction and say no to the "Gentlemen of the East Eight District".
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