When it comes to spy dramas, Liu Yunlong cannot be avoided.
Come to think of it, the reason why spy dramas are so popular among audiences today is really thanks to Liu Yunlong.
As a director and actor, he has always focused on the subject of spy dramas and produced many excellent works. At that time, when "The Conspiracy", which he directed and starred in, was on the air, it was really empty, making the spy drama really popular all over the country.
Later, the spy war drama "Kite", which he directed and starred in, was launched. Although the plot was shortened, it also caused a sensation. To this day, there are still many viewers who continue to praise "Kite" for those around them. It can be said that the more you watch this drama, the higher your ratings will be.
Of course, in addition to the anti-Japanese espionage war, there are also anti-special espionage wars in spy war dramas, which are also deeply loved by the audience.
Excellent works in the early years include "No Regrets". In recent years, "The Rival" starring Guo Jingfei and Yan Bingyan has suddenly emerged, and "Daybreak East" starring Zhang Jiayi and Liu Tao is also deeply loved by the audience.
However, although "Thrush", which premiered this year, was aggressive and had Ding Yongdai as the director, the final effect was mediocre.
And with this regret, another era anti-special drama "All the Way" is here.
If this drama premieres as scheduled, it will be another big drama to start the New Year this year, and the Year of the Dragon will definitely have another good start.
Okay, no more nonsense. Next, I will briefly introduce to you this period anti-special drama "All the Way".
Before the show starts airing, let’s take a sneak peek!
1: The plot is full of highlights
The story of "All the Way" mainly revolves around the construction process of the "Chengdu-Chongqing Railway".
In June 1950, the much-anticipated Chengdu-Chongqing Railway started construction. At the beginning of the railway construction, there were many difficulties.
In order to ensure the high-quality completion of the railway, the team leader Ma Zutang handed over this important task to Luo Xiangqian at the groundbreaking ceremony. Luo Xiangqian is the commander of the Pioneer Company. He is good at leading troops in battles, and his personal willpower and concentration are also head and shoulders above others.
After accepting the task, he led the soldiers to build the roadbed, and then worked with everyone to explore new technologies such as layered filling and tamping.
not only solves the problem of insufficient stability of the railway roadbed, but also reduces the construction time, greatly boosts morale and speeds up the railway construction process.
In the autumn of 1950, the Korean War broke out, and Luo Xiangqian's regiment rushed to the Korean battlefield. The regiment leader Ma Zutang asked Luo Qianqian to stay behind to build the railway, and told him to repair the railway.
After receiving the task, Luo Xiangqian took the initiative to lead the migrant workers team to work day and night to build the Tuojiang Bridge, the largest bridge in the project.
However, Luo Xiangqian's efforts were sabotaged by the secret agents, and many migrant workers died during the construction process.
Faced with the vicious enemy agents who were sabotaging construction projects everywhere, Luo Xiangqian did not back down, took the initiative to fight, and vowed to repair the railway and comfort the fallen workers.
In the end, the destruction by enemy agents did not stop Luo Xiangqian and his workers from being determined to build a good railway, and natural geological disasters did not defeat Luo Xiangqian. He led everyone to face the difficulties and finally repaired the railway, which was officially opened to traffic on July 1, 1952.
2: What else is there to watch?
After reading this plot introduction, I think everyone should know what the story "All the Way" is about.
Generally speaking, "All the Way" is a period drama about the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Railway. The overall story framework basically revolves around this major event.
Although Luo Xiangqian was a soldier, he was also the builder of the railway and the commander of the project.
Behind this major event, the background of the era of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea also gave this story a different color.
It is foreseeable that when the war breaks out and his comrades rush to the battlefield, Luo Xiangqian's patriotic emotion of wanting to fight with his comrades must be a huge attraction.
In addition, I believe you have also seen that "All the Way" is not only a period drama, but also an anti-special drama.
Because, in the plot introduction, when Luo Xiangqian was building the railway, he encountered sabotage and obstruction by secret agents. This plot setting has many similarities with the general story framework of the popular "Thrush" some time ago.
Both dramas are enemy agents who sabotage our production activities and intend to prevent the development of New China. However, the enemy in "All the Way Forward" wants to prevent us from building the railway.
In "Thrush", the enemy wants to prevent us from conducting submarine research.
It is foreseeable that there will definitely be a battle between our soldiers, represented by Luo Xiangqian, and the enemy agents.
To be honest, looking at the title of "All the Way", I thought this drama was a period drama. However, I never expected that this drama would actually have an anti-special plot and it would also be an anti-special drama.
This is really what you say, you will get whatever you want. At the beginning of 2024, everyone will have another spy drama to watch.
I personally think that the anti-special plot in "All the Way" will also be a highlight and deserves everyone's attention.
2: The lineup has highlights
The directors of "All the Way" are Xi Xin and Zhang Jianxiong. The main actors are Li Jian, Lian Lian, Xu Wenguang, and five powerful actors including Zhang Duo and Zhao Bo. Although there are not many in number, several of them are old acquaintances of everyone.
Li Jian is eye-catching, but what I like more is the heroine Lian Lian. Audiences who have recently watched "Dajiang Dahe 3" must be very familiar with it.
became famous very early in Lian Lian. In the early years, he participated in "The Righteous Path in the World Is Vicissitudes of Life" and also participated in "The Boy Who Meets Me". She also had an excellent performance in the 2022 high-scoring suspense drama "Outside the Court".
In "Dajiang Dahe 3", Lian Lian plays Wei Chunhong, Lei Dongbao's wife and a small restaurant owner. He is meticulous and tactful in his work, and his dealings with others make him feel calm and sophisticated, not inferior to Lei Dongbao at all.
And this character, shaped by Lian Lian, has a three-dimensional image and a down-to-earth character. Both appearance and temperament fit the character very well. Especially in terms of temperament, Wei Chunhong's capable character has been accurately grasped by practice, and her speech and lyrics are very charming. She is one of the most outstanding characters in the entire drama.
This time, Lian Lian will participate in "All the Way". I am personally looking forward to her performance and hope she can continue to amaze the audience.
3: Will it turn over?
2023 has passed. For viewers who like spy war dramas, 2023 should be regarded as a year of sorrow and joy.
why?
Because, last year, to be honest, there were quite a lot of spy dramas aired, of all types. Actors from various positions also came over to show off their acting skills. There are a lot of numbers and a wide variety of products, so the audience is naturally happy.
Starting from "Infernal Affairs" starring Jin Dong, Zhang Zhijian and Wang Zhiwen at the beginning of the year, there has been basically one spy drama every month and has never stopped. There are "Bo Bing" starring Fu Dalong and Wang Jinsong, and "Happy Face" starring Zhang Yi and Liao Fan.
Even Huang Xiaoming, who has not been involved in spy war dramas for many years, also appeared in the spy war drama "Lurker".
But to be honest, although the number of spy dramas last year has increased, the quality is really hard to describe.
"Infernal Affairs", the actors' acting skills are online, there are many twists and turns, and the suspense rhythm is straight away. However, the logic of the plot is mediocre, and it relies entirely on veteran actors such as Wang Zhiwen and Zhang Zhijian to support it. In the end, it is a bit regretful.
The same is true for "Thin Ice". Fu Dalong and Wang Jinsong are fine, but the plot rhythm is too flat and has no texture.
Although the overall quality of "Lurker" is quite satisfactory, it is still some distance from a high-quality drama.
As for Guan Xiaotong's "Plum Blossoms of Hearts", Song Yi's "Beehive", and Liu Xueyi's "Thrush", to be honest, the quality of these movies is almost the same.
This "All the Way" is an anti-era drama, so don't overturn it.
