""Flowers" may become an orphan for a long time"
This is CCTV's most intuitive evaluation of this TV series, and it is also the highest evaluation in a TV series.
It seems that there is no other word to replace it except this sentence. It is too exaggerated to say it is a ceiling. After all, there are many excellent works in domestic dramas, but why is the word "orphan" used?
"Flowers" is a rare excellent work in recent years. Perhaps because it is so good, subsequent TV series will be under pressure.
After all, in order to produce such a good work, had the right time, place, and people, both of which are indispensable.
Since it can be called an "orphan", there must be a reason for it. In fact, after watching the entire TV series, it is nothing more than the following four points that made "Flowers" take off completely.
Part one: The director’s pursuit of excellence
In fact, at the very beginning, I was somewhat surprised to see that the director of this TV series was Wong Kar-Wai.
In everyone's impression, Director Wang mainly makes movies. Now that he has switched to TV dramas, will he feel a little "inexperienced"?
Therefore, many viewers at the time probably watched it with suspicion, but the result was beyond everyone's expectations.
Wong Kar-wai's use of filmmaking techniques to make TV series is a change and a breakthrough. Facts have proved that his approach is correct.
I have seen many classic movies by Wong Kar-Wai, such as "Carmen", "Days of Being Wild", etc., and has won many awards.
Perhaps the techniques used to shoot movies in the past gave him enough inspiration, so when we watch "Flowers", every episode will be like watching a movie, and he must show his best in every detail.
Second: The cast
There are no fresh actors in this TV series, but all are talented actors. This is a good thing for the audience and the director.
The director doesn't have to worry too much about the actor's performance, and the audience doesn't have to face those cold faces.
Needless to say Hu Ge's acting skills, the whole process is online, watching him act is really an art, some fans also think that Hu Ge can win the title of King of Stars with the role of "A Bao".
There are also Tang Yan and Xin Zhilei, who are equally good when playing opposite Hu Ge. They are indeed actors who have experienced many years of training.
It is worth mentioning that Grandpa You Benchang also made a cameo in the play. Although the role is not too much, for many viewers, the role of Jigong played by You Benchang is still vivid in their minds.
He is already 90 years old this year, and he can still act in TV series, which is really a joy in life.
Third: Audience Group
In fact, among the audience portraits, the appetite of male viewers is the hardest to capture, but if we really capture it, male viewers will steadily contribute to the ratings.
As we all know, the number of male fans of Hu Ge is no less than that of female fans.
And "Flowers" is not a soap opera. The plot is adapted from historical background and some real events. These two points alone are enough to attract male viewers to stop and watch. You can also see in the reviews of
on Douban that most of the positive comments are from men.
Fourth: The Blessing of the City
The incident occurred in Shanghai. I don’t need to elaborate on the importance of this city to the Chinese people.
Even those who have never been to Shanghai will know that there are many stories happening here as long as this city is mentioned.
Because in the past, whether it was documentaries or movies, Shanghai has been used as a filming location many times. From anti-war films to romance films, almost every type of film and television drama will have the shadow of Shanghai.
In addition, the filming method of "Flowers" is different this time, telling the origin of Shanghai from another angle, so the audience will also find it fresh.
The only shortcoming: the finale
It is said that nothing is perfect in the world, and the same is true for "Flowers". From episode 1 to 29, "Flowers" did not bring us any disappointment.
only reached the 30th episode, but it made many viewers feel cold.
Mr. Bao turned back into Po in the blink of an eye. Not to mention his wealth, even the memories of the past were deprived of him;
Reiko left Tokyo and went to Hong Kong to seek another career; Li Li had nothing, and still needed After being imprisoned for a year, Ms. Wang lost her position and made no money.
In short, the finale is all kinds of regrets coming together, making the audience feel uneasy, but it is also an open ending that allows the audience to think and fantasize about their favorite ending.
This ending may be unfinished for most people, but isn't it often the same in life? It is impossible to always have a perfect ending. This may be what Wong Kar-wai wants to express.
