What is the most regrettable genre among current domestic dramas?
I think it is a costume fantasy drama.
's classics such as "Legend of Sword and Fairy", " Sweet Honey as Ashes as Frost ", " Chen Qing Ling ", are still being dug out by netizens to savor.
But in recent years, only " Sauvignon Blanc " has gained both word-of-mouth and popularity, while "Chang Yue Jin Ming" has polarized reputation, and " Jade Bones Remote " has been silent.
It can be said that costume fantasy dramas are a popular mine. If they are mined well, dark horses are easy to emerge, but if they are not mined well, they are prone to landslides.
This year, costume fantasy dramas have finally taken off again!
's " Flames ", adapted from the anime "Wu Geng Ji", has made a strong attack and won the top spot on the hot list for 7 consecutive days, which shows that the popularity is extraordinary.
At the same time, Douban's word-of-mouth review was released, with four and five-star reviews. Even fans of the original drama called for its restoration. Netizens shouted: This is the only dark horse drama this year that made me binge-watch 18 episodes all night long!
The country is ruined and the family is destroyed. Wu Geng, who is flexible and flexible, is so handsome.
"Fire Flame" tells the story of Wu Geng, the prince of the Xin Kingdom ( Ren Jialun ), because he was fed up with the oppression of the human race by the Yi people, so he followed his father to the battlefield to resist powerful enemies. . But the power of the human race was too weak after all. In the end, the Xin Kingdom was destroyed and was captured by the Yi Kingdom, which followed the Yi clan.
Because of his mother's foresight, Wu Geng escaped from death and became A Gou (played by Ren Jialun) who lived with Baicai ( Xing Fei ) day and night, and began the real test of the road.
In fact, you can tell from the synopsis of the story that this drama is unique. It mainly focuses on the career line of the male protagonist, supplemented by group portraits.
There are not many emotional lines, which is in line with the current audience's demands for dramas.
Moreover, the drama "Fire" captures the essence of costume fantasy dramas: first, the special effects of the action scenes, and second, the compact plot.
1. Fighting special effects.
The drama "Fire" doesn't talk much. It gets right to the point right from the beginning. After introducing the plot background, it is the King of Xin ( Peter Ho ) who rebelled against the Yi people's orders and directly rose up to start a war with the Yi people.
In this battle, the scenes that impressed me most were 3 and .
In the first place, the plague is rampant.
The leader of the plague department, Guimu (played by Zhao Xun), who is in charge of the plague, spreads the poisonous gas with a wave of his hand. In his wild smile, the color of the sky and the earth changes. The soldiers are covered by the thick black and green fog, with cracks on their faces and painful expressions.
The overwhelming sense of oppression spreads. This special effect is not superficial. In the picture, the entire shot is full of graininess, which is quite real and makes people hold their breath.
In the second part, King Xin fought against the Yi clan.
Putting on the armor made by the Phoenix, King Xin waved his double blades and started a fierce battle with Guimu. Red intertwined with black and green, King Xin played with Guimu with his sword, and finally trampled him under his feet, telling the soldiers behind him with his actions: It's nothing more than this. This scene is so hot!
In the third place, Heilong appears.
Heilong (Xu Zhengxi)'s appearance increases the tension of the whole situation. A strong sense of oppression comes. Only black and white are left in the world, and everything has lost its color. The most representative dragon is hovering on the horizon. At this moment, the three views follow the five senses. Taking ten thousand steps back, is the protagonist right?
Such realistic special effects and tense atmosphere draw the audience directly into the plot, as if they are one of them. No wonder even fans of the original applauded this full sense of immersion.
2. The plot is compact.
The plot of "Fire Flame" is very fast-paced, and the causes and consequences are clearly explained. Wu Geng's growth path is very clear, which is to improve himself, truly understand the people's sentiments, and finally accomplish what King Xin failed to do - defeat the Yi people, Tell them that the human race is not the slave of the Yi race.
From a prince to a commoner and finally to a slave, Wu Geng's experience was not bad.However, he always had firm faith and looked at the people who were suffering around him. He did not only care about his own interests. Instead, after becoming a centurion, he actively worked for the welfare of everyone.
When he had the means and opportunity to escape, he also let the people go first, truly loving the people as his own children. With such a protagonist who combines knowledge and action, it is no exaggeration to binge-watch 18 episodes all night long.
There are powerful actors to help out, and the traffic niche is so interesting
"Fire" can satisfy fans of the original work. It can be said that a lot of effort has been put into the selection of actors. Not only have powerful actors been invited to take part in the show, but even the young actors have not lost their temper at all.
ranks first, Jiang Xin .
As a solid acting school, Jiang Xin's role as Concubine Hua has always been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. She has a charming and ruthless character that only she can play.
And in "Fire", Jiang Xin's performance is even more superb. The Xinyue Kui she plays is a ruthless person who will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. Her every move reveals a casual ruthlessness. She may speak in a gentle tone, but there are knives everywhere.
Although Jiang Xin's makeup in this drama has been criticized by the audience, once she actually gets into the performance, any look is just an insignificant part of her superb performance. Jiang Xin is in charge of this drama, and her acting skills are solid.
is second, Xu Zhengxi.
Xu Zhengxi is a regrettable actor, his popularity is tepid, and the costume dramas he filmed in the past two years have not caused any big waves. However, in "Fire", Xu Zhengxi proved his strength to the audience.
Hei Long, played by Xu Zhengxi, had an unstoppable momentum as soon as he appeared on the stage. His silver hair was blowing in the wind and his eyes were cold. He looked at King Xin on the ground with an expressionless face and said "kneel down" without shouting at the top of his lungs, no. Ang Ziwei is worthy of being the most powerful king of the Yi clan.
With such a good-looking villain, is the director really not afraid of the audience’s betrayal, and will his outlook follow his facial features?
The third place is Ren Jialun.
Ren Jialun's performance in "Fire" is surprising. From the prince Wu Geng to the civilian Agou, Ren Jialun showed sadness and sadness from the inside out. After recognizing the reality, he made jokes and was flexible and flexible. He also brought out the foolishness in Agou and made it vivid.
ranked fourth, Xing Fei.
Xing Fei looks fresh and sweet, and her smile is as warm as a little sun. She plays the friendly Baicai, which is so close to her face. Not to mention, when she plays opposite Ren Jialun, Xing Fei's performance is not disappointing. The audience was disappointed.
Xing Fei's performance in the play is lively, cute, and smart. After discovering that Agou has become different, she pretends not to care, but turns around and can change her mood instantly, which shows that she has a strong ability to control the character.
When she felt unwell and her old ailments recurred, Xing Fei's pain was very real. Her involuntary slight trembling and rapid breathing allowed the audience to deeply understand her feelings and give her a strong sense of empathy.
Conclusion
At first, I went to watch "Fire" with doubts.
There are so many bad dramas with ancient costumes and fantasy themes. Even good original works can be changed beyond recognition. Can any new works stand up?
But after watching this drama, I found the answer.
Actually, this drama is not perfect overall. There are still some shortcomings. For example, Fu Huadao did not consider the image of the actors, and some of the costumes are really hard to watch. There are also some places where the protagonist's sense of justice is too strong, causing others to suffer.
But the most rare thing is that it can restore the original work, tell the story with heart, and also has highlights that attract the audience.
A drama like this, with a smooth plot rhythm, dramatic conflicts, and the acting skills of the actors, should be more tolerant of the audience in domestic dramas. After all, flaws cannot be concealed.
"Fire" is currently being updated. As long as the follow-up plot does not collapse, it is very likely to become a hit. Sure enough, with the support of big IP, the audience can still see the future of costume fantasy dramas.
So are you also looking forward to Wu Geng's comeback?
