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How long has it been since you watched an Anti-Japanese War drama to the fullest?
It is a cliché that even among today’s domestic dramas, it is difficult to have a work with the same theme that can compete with the power of the two White Moonlight films, "My Commander, My Regiment" and "Soldier Assault".
The tough guy's iron-blooded tenderness can tightly affect the emotions of the audience no matter what the era.
When the main theme came out, even the film market began to use the theme of the Anti-Japanese War to "compete for favor", and this is how it came to be the number one box office in film history.
Obviously, this type of subject matter is still popular in film and television dramas. In fact, it is also the favorite of TV audiences.
CCTV’s increasing ratings speak for themselves.
"Crossing the Yalu River", "Armageddon", "Eastern Daybreak" and other works are all New Year's Eve blockbusters.
It’s just that this year Yangma came to blow up the scene with "Flowers", and then "Dajiang Dahe 3" appeared, and the popularity was unimaginable.
If the other side of the TV station wants to make a breakthrough, it must produce works that can compete with it -
Yes, the Anti-Japanese War drama is finally here!
"Reconnaissance Heroes" was released on Beijing and Zhejiang Satellite TV. Four episodes were released in two days, directly dominating the satellite TV charts. It's so ruthless.
seems to be a mediocre lineup, and seems to be a card that satellite TV cannot afford, but it has become a king bomb, and I don’t know how much capital has been slapped in the face.
Although Zheng Xiaolong has many popular works, there are barriers between different themes. However, when I clicked on the feature film of "Detective Heroes", I was still attracted.
Let’s talk about martial arts first.
Anti-Japanese War themes, the most indispensable part is of course the battle scenes, which are also the favorite part of many directors to show off their skills.
In my opinion, as a lengthy TV series, the scenes on the battlefield are actually quite satisfactory.
In Zheng Xiaolong's lens, the martial arts scenes gave me a big surprise.
is very detailed in tactics. He really knows how to "explode" a simple tank.
ambushes from front to back, single-player missions and the firepower of the artillery squad. It was the first time that I saw the tactics completely transferred to the battle scene.
The battle scene is not only intense, but also very real.
doesn’t have fancy shots, it’s just indiscriminate bombing. Human lives are at stake on the battlefield, and every second you gain will increase your chances of victory.
Let’s talk about literary drama.
The last time I saw such a full and vivid male protagonist was when I was watching "Bright Sword".
As the chief of the reconnaissance section, Liang Chen is really "stable". Only by being stable can he react immediately when the enemy attacks, and can he truly be worthy of the word "scout".
What impressed me most was the conversation between Liang Chen and Qi Lu, who had been transferred from the security company and had always wanted to run away.
Qi Lu was not greedy for life and afraid of death. He also fought desperately with Little Japan. All his family members died in the gunfire of the invaders.
What Liang Chen said to him next made me instantly ignite -
"Fighting for survival, fighting for rations, fighting for revenge can only be regarded as a small act of bravery."
"But for the country and the nation, Only by fighting for the final peace of the people of China and North Korea can we have great wisdom and courage."
Why has the Battle of Changjin Lake been shown on the screen again and again? What is the core of the volunteer spirit that everyone praises?
War of aggression, we must fight back when the country is desperate.
China and North Korea fought hard, and we extended a helping hand to neighboring countries. At the same time, we also fought for the so-called "invisible and intangible" future. The overall pattern of a community with a shared future has been carried by our people since then.
I never thought that Luo Jin could be so brilliant as the leading actor in an anti-war drama.
In my opinion, this kind of subject matter must be "rough" enough to give the audience a sense of involvement. However, I have to say that Luo Jin is really well suited to the chief of the reconnaissance department. The four words
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are thick, medium and thin.
In Luo Jin, the audience can see his experience in hundreds of battles, his indifference in seeing life and death, and his care for the new recruit Danzi. There is the charm of a veteran in his eyes.
And in my opinion, Luo Jincai should be the normal state of the Mesozoic actor in domestic entertainment.
In this drama, his face may be a little darker and his lips may be a little tinted, but his original skin condition is still relatively good.
is, after all, a unique filter for the Anti-Japanese War drama. This high-definition face-shaking lens has already stunned many traffic stars.
When the main theme is concentrated, the character of the tough guy is not too conceited. It not only has the overwhelming sense of strength of a soldier, but also displays the halo of the male protagonist just right. No wonder it can be matched with Zheng Xiaolong.
However, what surprised me the most in the whole drama was actually Huang Chengcheng.
What he plays is just a small supporting role but full of details. Every expression is vivid and his body language is both cute and funny.
Huang Chengcheng gave this character a soul, so that when Qi Lu showed the scar on his belly later, the audience did not feel it was awkward.
He grasped the cunningness of the character extremely well. In fact, it is not appropriate for his face to pretend to be tender, but the fact that he is young, naive and reckless is a great bonus.
Including the scenes with Luo Jin, Huang Chengcheng's various performances are as if he is really living in the play.
When Qi Lu, who was smiling just a second ago, heard that the other party was about to talk about his faults, his face suddenly fell. He was about to take his hand away, but the other party held it back.
Just such a pause makes the atmosphere more interesting.
Of course, a drama will definitely have female characters.
When Ma Sichun, whom I hadn’t seen for a long time, showed up, my jaw almost dropped.
In anti-war dramas, what audiences fear most is that female characters are held back or have too much baggage. This girl just tore up the baggage of her own image.
’s face was pitch black. Not only was there no makeup at all, but her lips were even painted colorless. Her hands and face were two different shades of color.
is so strong that he has a huge back and waist. It would be difficult for the audience to believe it if he grew up eating coarse food and fighting enemies hand to hand.
What I have to say is that Ma Sichun is so willing to bear it, and he can bear it.
Even though he has a strong body, his face can be seen in close-up, and his facial features are still very three-dimensional.
Conclusion
As an anti-war drama, it is enough to tell the story clearly, blend the intensity and cruelty of the war, and make the characters real and vivid.
does not need too many fancy decorations. The spirit of the volunteer army is the top priority of this type of subject, and "Reconnaissance Heroes" really showed me the level of a capable director.
There are no fake lines, only the shouts of the characters under the progressive emotions.
There are very few slow special effects to enhance the atmosphere, but when the soldiers die heroically, the audience can't help but shed tears.
This is the meaning of the Anti-Japanese War theme. It is enough to write the characters clearly and capture the spirit.
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