When the news of the TV series "Flowers" first came out, no one expected that it would become the focus of such heated discussions. Wong Kar-wai, the film master, is actually going to film a TV series? What's even more exciting is that the cast is luxurious: Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Ma Yili, Xin Zhilei, Zheng Kai... any one of them is a leader in the entertainment industry.
After waiting for three years, this high-profile work finally meets the audience. And Wong Kar-Wai did not disappoint everyone. He skillfully integrated the filming techniques into the TV series, making every episode as exciting as a movie. The rich plot, sincere emotions, coupled with those extremely aesthetic shots, is simply an unprecedented movie-watching feast.
In this drama, 40-year-old Tang Yan and 47-year-old Ma Yili act in the same frame, which has become a hot topic among the audience. Both are well-known actresses in the entertainment industry, with both good looks and acting skills. When they stand in front of the same camera, the chemistry is simply breathtaking. Some netizens lamented: "Beauty is in the bones, not the skin!" This sentence couldn't be more appropriate for them.
A symphony of poetry and beauty under the lens
In the ocean of film and television, Wong Kar-Wai is like a solo dancer. Every step he takes is unique, and every turn he takes is eye-catching. While everyone was busy telling stories, he was like a careful painter, outlining his artistic world stroke by stroke. The blooming of "Flowers" by
seems to bring us into a colorful dream.
Every frame seems to have been carefully polished, and every angle exudes indescribable beauty. That kind of beauty is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a spiritual touch. Some people say that after watching "Flowers", it feels like experiencing a visual baptism. Every shot seems to be saying to the audience: "Look, beauty is like this."
And in this feast of beauty, Wong Kar-wai's lens The beauty below has become the focus. Hu Ge, the actor we know so well, seems to have been transformed under Wong Kar-wai's lens. Every look and every movement is full of high-end, yet elegant. That kind of handsomeness seems to emanate from the bones, not artificial, but people can't take their eyes away.
But under Wong Kar-wai's lens, there is more than just Hu Ge's handsomeness. Maggie Cheung's charming appearance in "In the Mood for Love", Faye Wong's playful and cute appearance in "Chungking Express", and Zhang Ziyi's oriental charm in front of the camera... They all exude unique beauty under Wong Kar-wai's lens. That kind of beauty is unique and cannot be copied.
Why can Wong Kar Wai produce such works? Why are the beauties under his lens so moving? I think this may be because he has an incomparable love and pursuit of beauty. He used his own lens to capture those fleeting beauties and freeze them on the scroll of time.
Tang Yan in "Flowers": a grace that time cannot conceal.
Mentioning the work "Flowers", the first thing that comes to mind is not the intricate story line, but the two people who seem to have nothing to do with the word "beauty". The heroines who are too close to each other - Ma Yili and Tang Yan. It’s not that they are not beautiful, but compared with the superstars Wong Kar-Wai has worked with in the past, such as Faye Wong, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, etc., their images on the big screen seem a bit different.
But when I was really immersed in the world of "Flowers", I found that I was wrong, very wrong. Tang Yan, this 40-year-old actress, played a lively urban white-collar worker in the film, which actually made me completely forget her actual age. Under Wong Kar-Wai's lens, she seems to have regained her youth, with every smile and every movement full of girlishness.
Director Wong Kar-wai's use of color has reached the point of perfection. Against the backdrop of highly saturated colors, Tang Yan's facial lines appear extremely soft, and her skin is so delicate that almost no flaws can be seen. Her retro style and hairstyle complement each other, making people feel like they have traveled back to an era full of romance and fantasy.
However, the fly in the ointment is that in some shots, Tang Yan's facial muscles appear a bit stiff and the "inflated" feeling is too heavy. This may be because the traces of time are difficult to completely erase, or perhaps because she pays too much attention to image maintenance and ignores the natural charm. But even so, her performance is still remarkable, and her presence cannot be ignored.
In order to make the picture more colorful, Director Wong Kar-Wai likes to shoot actors from different angles. However, this also exposed some minor problems on Tang Yan's face. The swelling in her face is clearly visible if the light or angle is slightly unfriendly. But this is also her true side, which does not need to be covered up or modified too much.
Shanghai women’s counterattack on appearance: Ma Yili’s battle with time
When the camera slowly zoomed out and focused on the slender actress’s face, people couldn’t help but marvel: Time seemed to have not left too much mark on her. Many traces. But upon closer inspection, there is a sharp contrast between the fullness of the forehead and the swollen face, which makes people wonder: Is this because he came back in a hurry and has not fully recovered?
Her smile, once as bright as the warm spring sun, seemed a little stiff now. The swelling of the forehead and apple muscles is like freshly baked steamed buns, and the connection between the bridge of the nose and the forehead makes people feel a little weird. With such a face shape, even a well-designed hairstyle cannot completely cover it.
However, when we turn our attention to another Shanghai actress, it is a completely different scene. Ma Yili, an actress who has never prided herself on her looks, showed stunning beauty in "Flowers". Her beauty is not just a glimmer on the surface, but the aura of Tsing Yi that radiates from the inside out.
As a native of Shanghai, Ma Yili interprets the exquisite petty bourgeoisie style vividly. With neat short hair and elegant appearance, every move and look she makes in the play seems to tell the story of Shanghai women. Even the very arrogant character setting is hard to dislike.
What’s more valuable is that Ma Yili can easily control no matter how tricky the shooting angle or the dim lighting environment is. At the age of 47, her facial features are three-dimensional, her skin is in excellent condition, and her mental state is so full that it seems to overflow the screen. Even the drastic changes in expression are nothing to worry about. Her liveliness makes people completely forget her age.
The charm under the lens: the perfect cooperation between actors and directors
In front of the TV screen, the acting skills of the actors are undoubtedly the key to attracting the audience's attention. But on the big screen, the requirements for actors are even more stringent, especially those directors who pursue artistic aesthetics. They prefer actors with beautiful bones to present a strong visual impact of contrast between light and dark.
This is particularly prominent in the movie "Flowers". The director's treatment of Tang Yan's face is obviously brighter, and the angles are mostly slightly sideways, so that she can still stand out in the dim background. Actors such as Hu Ge, Ma Yili, Xin Zhilei, etc., showed pure profile close-up charm under the camera. The collision of lines and colors made the silent shots more exciting and rich.
Ma Yili's beauty is magnified countless times under the director's lens. This is not only her own appearance, but also the director's in-depth exploration and perfect presentation of her characteristics. This kind of cooperation allows the audience to see her natural and capable state, and people can't help but admire the tacit understanding and strength between her and the director.
Sitting on the throne behind Magnolia, Ma Yili's strength has been fully affirmed. The 47-year-old actress is able to present such an outstanding state in front of the camera, which also shows the perfect cooperation between her and the director. This kind of matching of actors and directors is undoubtedly the top priority and one of the keys to the success of the film.
"Flowers" hit: Wong Kar-wai's casting secrets and plot suspense
When three actresses with different styles, Ma Yili, Tang Yan and Xin Zhilei, come together, the audience seems to have entered a different kind of visual feast.
Xin Zhilei's beauty is particularly eye-catching in the play, forming a sharp contrast with Ma Yili and Tang Yan, like a colorful picture. This combination not only dazzles the audience, but also makes people marvel at director Wong Kar-Wai's casting ability.
However, for a 30-episode TV series, the beauty of the actors alone is not enough.
After the broadcast of "Flowers", the comments area was full of comments. Some viewers believe that the form of the show is greater than the content and lacks anything worthy of careful appreciation; while other viewers are full of praise for the show and believe that it shows unique artistic charm.
Currently, "Flowers" has only aired a few episodes, but its ratings have already led the way and it has become a popular drama series.
As long as the following plots can continue to maintain the standard, I believe that the first small climax will definitely set off a wave of drama-watching frenzy.
The combination of Hu Ge and Ma Yili, coupled with Wong Kar-wai's direction, this combination is a winner no matter how you look at it. Can three years of hard work bring about the expected results? This question touches the hearts of countless viewers. Let's wait and see if "Flowers" can become a classic that will be handed down from generation to generation!
