Text | Zhenyan
Editor | Boyin
How long has it been since you saw a decent Anti-Japanese War drama?
I originally thought that " Detective Hero " starring Luo Jin, Ma Sichun, could push this type of theme to a craze again, but what was presented to the audience was another work similar to an anti-Japanese drama.
Especially the heroine played by Ma Sichun, she was dehumanized from the beginning and became a female image who can only cause trouble and hold things back.
It is similar to grabbing the piano case at the risk of life, showing English in front of the Yankees, not caring about the life and death of his companions, asking them to cover for him, running out to send messages and other plots. It really makes people feel numb and black-eyed.
Fortunately, after the failure of "Reconnaissance Heroes", another anti-Japanese war drama from CCTV, "The Dogs Run" directed by Wang Xinjun, finally came to wash the eyes of the audience.
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Comedy + Anti-Japanese War, serious yet interesting, the growth of the little characters is the highlight
"The Dogs Run" is a Anti-Japanese War drama, but it is also a comedy.
You heard it right, this drama combines two seemingly incompatible elements of comedy and anti-war.
Before this, there were not no successful cases. For example, "Hands Up" is an anti-war movie full of joy. The same goes for "Gou Sheng Run". On the basis of ensuring authenticity, a lot of fun things have been added.
The male protagonist Gou Sheng is a kid whose father doesn't care for him and whose grandma doesn't love him. His name clearly explains his situation.
Gou Sheng himself is also a person with no ambitions, and his head is full of one idea - to make money and marry Myolie.
knew that he could make money by being a soldier, so he became all the soldiers he could. But to put it as a child, he was like a toad chasing a duck, because he thought he would die too slowly! But Gou Sheng had his own plan, and he could just find ways to fake his death and become a deserter on the battlefield.
Such a character who breaks away from the conventional approach is already full of laughter, but the real highlight of this drama is actually the growth of the little character Gou Sheng.
joined the New Fourth Army and learned that Xing'er and her family were brutally murdered by the Japanese army. Gou Sheng's mentality changed. He wanted to become stronger and avenge them. At the same time, he truly wanted to be like a soldier and fight against those who harmed the Chinese people. The Japanese army was driven out of the country. How funny the character
is in the early stage, and how passionate he is in the later stage. The changes in the character's status in the trailer can also allow the audience to clearly see the difference. A completely different anti-Japanese warrior like
will definitely bring an unprecedented sense of freshness to everyone.
However, it is not easy to present such a drama. It must not deviate from the main theme, but also incorporate the right sense of comedy. It is more complicated than traditional anti-war dramas.
But the way "Gou Sheng Run" chose to break the situation is very clever, that is, to find a group of actors who can both act and perform comedy.
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The combination of old and new is full of attractions, with powerful comedians
"Annual Comedy Competition" made Jiang Long and Shi Ce famous, and this drama cast them as the male and female protagonists.
I have to say that just seeing Jiang Long’s face reminds people of his wonderful performance in the show. In the trailer, there are all kinds of strange makeup, or it’s just careless, and there is no formal look. It is now possible for everyone to directly assume the role.
After seeing Jiang Long’s appearance, one has to say that the casting is really wonderful! If Gou Sheng were played by someone else, he wouldn't be the same person.
Before this, Jiang Long had also appeared in many film and television works, partnered with Wu Jing in "Goodbye, Li Cola", and also played a leading role in "Tiger Crane Demon Master".
Jiang Long is best suited to play this kind of small character who looks inconspicuous, but is actually sincere and has potential. Choosing him to play the soul character of this drama, Gou Sheng, is already half the battle.
The joining of the heroine Shi Ce is a surprise, not only because she also performed well in variety shows, but also in the hit dramas "Hometown, Stay Safe" and "Black Earth Silent". Remarkable.
Shi Ce is an actress who obviously can rely on her looks, but she has to rely on her talent. In the play, she plays not Myolie, who Gou Sheng misses, but Taoer, who pursues Gou Sheng after seeing the bright spots in Gou Sheng. .
But Shi Ce’s appearance is obviously underestimated. In this drama, putting her and Jiang Long together is still a bit like flowers stuck in cow dung, but it is this contrast that makes people look forward to this more and more. A combination.
In addition, actors such as Jiang Shimeng, Jiang Yi, and Song Muzi were also seen in the trailer. These actors are all from the "Annual Comedy Competition". Not to mention their own sense of joy, they are just Just standing there can make the audience laugh.
With these comedians, they can naturally add to the comedy of this drama, but the overall acting level depends on the well-known and capable actors. In the drama
, there are 4 national first-class actors:
is the first, Qin Hailu . This "Gou Sheng Run" is a work directed by her husband Wang Xinjun. As the director's wife, Qin Hailu naturally wants to support it.
Needless to say, Qin Hailu's acting skills have been in "White Deer Plain" and "Red Sorghum". As soon as she appeared in the drama, she felt like she was going to shock the audience.
Although Qin Hailu is more suitable for portraying serious characters, those with a bit of comedy are more fresh. Qin Hailu's joining is definitely a big plus for this drama.
ranked second, You Yongzhi . You Yongzhi, who has shown wonderful acting skills in "The Love of Mountains and Seas", is far superior to actors such as Zhang Jiayi, and his masterpieces "A World Without Thieves", "Speak Well", "Drug War", which one Every time I take it out, it has a good reputation.
Compared with playing the protagonist, You Yongzhi is often more likely to get out of the circle when he plays supporting roles. This time, the character he played in "The Dogs Run", you can tell just by looking at the appearance, he is obviously a villain. There is really a traitorous flavor in it. So much!
How You Yongzhi will act in comedy is still unknown at present, so it is very likely to bring unexpected surprises to everyone.
ranked third, Liu Peiqi . What he is best at is legendary period dramas. He can be seen in "White Deer Plain" and "Mansion Gate", and Liu Peiqi is also familiar with both positive and negative images.
In the preview of "Running Dogs", a scene between Liu Peiqi and You Yongzhi has a sense of joy. The two old men quarreled like elementary school students. Their lines were funny and their expressions were anxious. It felt like they were in a hurry and didn't know how to continue. Feeling noisy.
But Liu Peiqi, who has white hair, looks very righteous and looks more like a positive character.
ranks fourth, Li Mengnan . Anti-Japanese war-themed works are Li Mengnan's specialty. In the past few years, he has appeared in dramas such as "The Final Battle" and "Military Guy Erdan". He has also played important roles in the spy dramas "Rouge" and "The Light" .
Comedy is something that Li Mengnan rarely tries, but in "The Dog Sheng Run", he played the hard-earned father of Myolie, and had many scenes opposite Jiang Long.
The whole process is in dialect, and the sentence "That's not a hit" makes this drama more down-to-earth. The strength of the veteran actor should not be underestimated.
After reading this configuration and plot settings, there is no doubt that the real king is here! Are you looking forward to this "Goshen Run"?
