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New Year's Eve ratings battle is finally here!
The domestic drama market in 2023 has been depressed for too long. Since the beginning of the year, "Hurry", this drama has never "boomed".
People say that spy games are popular, but it turns out that the one that has soared in popularity is "Hu Mei", which has been criticized all over the world.
Urban themes are very popular, from "Good Things Come in Twos" to "Fearless" to "Little Man's Life", they are outrageous and terrible.
used to have some hard goods, but this year everything I searched for was junk.
Finally, by the end of the year, the New Year’s Eve period is finally here.
The first high-profile movie to be released was Wong Kar-Wai's "Flowers."
took three years. It was Wong Kar-wai's first contact with the drama industry. The configuration of TV King plus TV, one round of central eight, two rounds of central one, and three rounds of stars on Dragon TV, it is so ruthless.
thought it was the only one, but it heard the news and came over -
Who dares to compete with Wong Kar-Wai's drama?
"Life Is Like the First Meeting" has been air-released and will be launched on the two first-line online broadcast platforms of Kiwi and Mango tonight to meet the audience, and will be released on Hunan Satellite TV in the next step.
First time seeing it, here it comes -
What kind of revolutionary drama can the audience call it "good"?
Answer: The characters should be well-rounded and have values outputted. At the same time, the plot should be realistic, engaging, and exciting.
The last time I was able to instantly arouse my emotions was "Age of Awakening".
This time, it is "Life is like the first time we met".
"Revolution is the only way to save China."
Faced with a devastated country, how should a group of young people with lofty ideals explore the road to saving the country, and where should they go with their passion?
My eyes lit up when I saw the three male protagonists of the play.
Liangxiang (played by Li Xian) was born in a noble family. After his family declined, he could no longer enjoy the glory and wealth, but he still became a positive young man under his mother's strict discipline. After
, he went to study in Japan. Liangxiang always had firm faith and battled wits and courage with the Japanese. After returning home, he became even more determined to form his own faction in the turbulent court.
The second male lead Yang Kaizhi (played by Wei Daxun) became an accomplice of the Self-Reliance Army when he was 17 years old and was escorted to the execution ground.
Suddenly, he became the roommate of Liangxiang who also came to Japan to study.
He was cynical and had many clever ideas. He and Liang Xiang knew the roots of each other but they did not make it to the end together.
male third, Yu Tianbai (played by Zhu Yawen).
Compared with the first two people, he is more like a romantic poet.
In these troubled times, Yu Tianbai is still valiant and unruly, and bravely pursues love. He has a young heart and at the same time, he can give everything for the motherland.
But from the character design, it is not difficult to see that "Life is like the first time we meet" has drama.
Such a revolutionary theme can actually start from the story of three young people from three standpoints. They met and cherished each other in the midst of displacement, and finally parted ways, but they always struggled for the same ideal -
to save their homeland and save the people.
And this is exactly what revolutionary dramas should point out.
is not just a simple plot with slogans, this is the true thinking and choice of Chinese youth.
After seeing the name of teacher Jiang Qitao, who has created "Bright Sword", "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes", and "The Young Marshal", I was completely relieved. The
revolutionary drama will finally have a new ceiling!
After seeing the casting of "Life is Like the First Meeting", only one word popped into my mind -
Dare.
As expected of director Wang Wei, who directed "White Night" and "Secret and Great", he is bold in casting.
The most reliable way to shoot a revolutionary drama is to have a great cast and line up.
But Wang Wei chose a different approach, and in my opinion, it is the wisest to let capable young actors play the passionate young people.
ranks first, Li Xian.
If I were to choose the most upright young boy born in the 1990s, Li Xian would definitely be at the top of the list.
The moment I saw Li Xian's face appear on the screen, I slapped my thigh: This game is definitely stable.
is correct, it is stable.
Li Xian's performance style is so stable. He is quietly probing, neither humble nor overbearing, and has a simple and solid style. His clear eyes and every detail draw the audience into the play.
second place, Zhu Yawen.
Zhu Yawen is the one with the most outstanding acting skills in the whole drama.
He can perform "decadent" with the taste of freedom, which is extremely full of love and can devote all his sincerity to the things and people he yearns for regardless of anything.
Pure Love God of War will also respond to the end. I predict that Zhu Yawen will bring the biggest wave of tears to the audience.
The third place is Wei Daxun.
I admit, I underestimated Wei Daxun.
"My Worldly Fireworks", "Secret Agent Mission", "Ask the Cang Mang" plus a "Volunteer Army" movie, Wei Daxun's resources are so good that he does not stretch his crotch, but this does not mean that Wei Daxun can afford to be a male actor in a revolutionary drama two.
The moment Wei Daxun appeared, I thought it was the character in the painting who came out.
His every move and every smile is in the character. Even if there are only a few scenes, the image of the second male lead is already vivid on the page, and there is no trace of acting. He works very well with Li Xian.
This guy is really a treasure actor.
In addition to these three actors, "Life Is Like the First Meeting" naturally has other supporting scenes from the old drama.
For example, Li Chengru plays the role of businessman Song Baoquan in the play. He invested in the second male lead Yang Kaizhi and spent a lot of money to send him to study in Japan. He didn't know what secrets were hidden behind it.
For example, Wu Yue.
She plays the mother of the male protagonist Liang Xiang, yes, she is Li Xian’s mother.
In that era when women were persecuted, experiencing the decline of their family, and having to raise their children to be so upright, we cannot imagine the experience of a Liangxiang mother.
Wu Yue can definitely capture a woman's sadness, pain, and strength just right.
Another example is Liu Mintao.
She played the role of Empress Dowager Longyu, the queen of Emperor Guangxu. She only flashed one scene, and the deep feeling of powerlessness was already evident.
Conclusion
"My motherland, you must be strong, even if you give up all my youthful blood."
Today's domestic drama market is in need of such a revolutionary drama that truly shows the aspirations of youth, and such a theme is just right for the New Year's Eve A shocking debut.
He is the screenwriter of "The Righteous Way in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life" and "Bright Sword", and the director of "White Night". The configuration of
is a sure win no matter how you look at it.
However, it is still in danger now, and the "Flowers" next door is always watching.
’s first New Year’s Eve battle, who will come out on top? Let’s wait for good news tonight!
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