In 2000, " Iron Teeth Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan " became popular all over the country as soon as it was aired, becoming the most popular drama at that time.
became a household name with this drama, as well as the three leading actors in the drama: Zhang Guoli who played Ji Xiaolan, Wang Gang who played the corrupt official He Shen, and Zhang Tielin who played Qianlong. The three of them can be said to be the soul characters in the play. Without any one of them, the play would not be as exciting.
Because of this drama, these three drama stars have since been nicknamed the Iron Triangle.
Over the past 20 years, the three actors who created the popular domestic entertainment drama "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan" have already become domestic entertainment bosses. But because of this, as the values of the actors have increased, there is no drama that can cast three veteran actors in one drama at the same time.
I didn't expect that today, twenty-four years later, three veteran actors who became famous for the same drama would actually join forces to film another drama
- " old guy ".
This drama was launched on Beijing Satellite TV and Jiangsu Satellite TV at the same time on the evening of May 14. On the night of its premiere, it ranked first in the satellite TV ratings.
In terms of webcasting, it only aired 2 episodes and it ranked first on the soaring list.
So at this time when fresh meat is rampant, how come this urban life drama, starring three veteran actors with an average age of over 65, has received such high ratings and popularity since it was first aired? ?
After finishing the 3 released episodes in one go, Qiqi will come and talk about this drama with you.
1. Story: The "Iron Triangle" people return to the workplace to pursue their careers when they reach old age. Coupled with the plot that closely follows reality, it resonates with people.
Looking at it as a whole, this drama has at least two major highlights.
Highlight 1: The "Iron Triangle" has moved into the modern workplace, which is another good show.
At the beginning of the series, Xiao Changqing (played by Zhang Guoli), vice chairman of the trade union of Xincheng Group, organized retired employees to rehearse programs day and night. It turns out that the group's 30th anniversary is coming soon. Chairman Chen Xincheng entrusted Xiao Changqing to rehearse the program and hold a group anniversary celebration in a glorious way.
Unexpectedly, while practicing, another old man, Sun Qiancheng (played by Wang Gang), hurried over and told Xiao Changqing that the group was about to be acquired, and the 30th anniversary celebration was probably not going to be held. What other programs were planned.
Xiao Changqing, who only knew how to do practical things, didn't believe it, so he hurriedly rode his old man Le, wanting to go to the group to find Chen Xincheng to find out.
The two came to the group and happened upon the group's board of directors in a meeting. All directors voted unanimously to allow the old chairman Chen Xincheng to retire and manage the old factory area in the west of the city, using it as an activity center for retired employees.
Here, the acquisition of the group is a certainty and irreversible.
Seeing that the situation was over, Sun Qiancheng suggested that Chen Xincheng quickly agree to take over the old factory area in the west of the city. Just when Chen Xincheng and Xiao Changqing were confused, Sun Qiancheng told the two that now that we have entered an aging society, the country is vigorously supporting the elderly care industry. Get the land in the west of the city, and use the successor chairman's guilt for Chen Xincheng to ask him to apply for approval for senior care real estate. In this way, the factory area in the west of the city can be developed into a senior care center, with unlimited prospects.
Heshen and his lord are indeed the ones who dare to greedy so much money under the eyes of the emperor. Their brains are faster than others.
Seeing that the license was obtained, the three of them were about to start a fight.
Just such a beginning makes people enjoy watching it, as if they dreamed back to the time when the "Iron Triangle" monarch and ministers were together more than 20 years ago, trying to undermine each other, and the subsequent plot is even more exciting.
Highlight 2: Cheating, pua, all kinds of cruelty and helplessness in reality are all truly reflected in the play.
In addition to the "iron triangle" people who have reached old age and re-enter the workplace to pursue careers, this drama also has many observations on real life.
Sun Qiancheng came to see his daughter and met his son-in-law coming back.Today is the wedding anniversary of my daughter and son-in-law. Even Sun Qiancheng gave her daughter a gift, but the son-in-law said: "How many times have I told you, we are already married. We can't be like those people who have nothing to do and spend more than ten years a year." These random festivals have no meaning at all. "
The audience in front of the TV could see this clearly, but Sun Xiaoqing had such a good personality that she didn't refute anything.
Also, in Xiao Changqing's family, four generations of the family, including grandmother, parents, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, were crowded into an old house. However, his aunt asked Xiao Changqing to buy a house for her family and asked Xiao Changqing to give him more money.
But Xiao Changqing himself doesn’t have the money to buy a house for his son and wife, so who can he ask to reason?
There is also the plight of women.
Sun Qiancheng's wife Xia Mingzhou (played by Zhou Tao) has been strong in her life and has a successful career. Only in the matter of marriage, I stumbled. I met such an unreliable husband like Sun Qiancheng. If he doesn't do anything serious for a day and is supported by his wife in vain, he will go to his wife's company every two days to ask for money, and the first time he asks is four to five million.
If his wife didn't give it, he would file for divorce,
because he knew that in the event of a divorce, half of the foundation his wife had built would be given to him, so he would not easily agree to the divorce.
So in the end, he always succeeds in asking for money.
This scene is so real and heart-wrenching that it makes people’s hearts ache when they watch it. I have to say that the screenwriter and director are extremely skilled, and it is indeed a realistic drama rooted in life.
2. Cast: Zhang Guoli is diligent and hardworking, Wang Gang is cunning and cunning, Zhang Tielin is busy seizing power, and the "iron triangle" flavor is back.
In addition to the down-to-earth plot that closely follows current social hot topics, the cast of this drama is also worth looking forward to. Of course, the one that steals the most spotlight is the trio of Iron Triangles:
is number one, Zhang Guoli.
Needless to say, Zhang Guoli is one of the four major movie kings in the mainland. " Private Interview with Kangxi in Private Server", "Ji Xiaolan with Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth", "A Sigh" and " Golden Wedding", almost all of them are mainland drama classics.
In "Old Guy", Zhang Guoli plays Xiao Changqing, a retired trade union cadre who works hard and diligently. He was busy rehearsing at the beginning. It wasn't until Sun Qiancheng came to see him that he realized that the group was almost gone and there was no anniversary celebration.
ranked second, Wang Gang.
Well-known program host Wang Gang, the most memorable character for the audience is probably the corrupt official He Shen in "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan".
"Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan"
In "Old Guy", Wang Gang plays Sun Qiancheng. As soon as he appeared, he was analyzing the current situation of the group to Xiao Changqing. His smiling face made him play a veteran who had been in the workplace for many years.
ranked third, Zhang Tielin.
Old drama actor Zhang Tielin should have impressed the audience the most with Emperor Ama in "Little Swallow" and Emperor Qianlong in "Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan"
"Iron Teeth and Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan"
In "Old Guy", Zhang Tielin Playing the role of Chen Xincheng, the chairman of Xincheng Group, the stubborn and conservative "old lion king". As soon as he appeared on the stage, he was followed by a row of subordinates, full of momentum. Especially when it came to the fact that Xincheng Group was about to be acquired, he widened his eyes, cursed and uttered threats, and the image of the uncompromising chairman in the company was established.
In terms of supporting roles, this drama is also very surprising. Familiar actors such as Zhou Tao, Liu Jia, and Wang Zijian are among them.
ranks first, Zhou Tao.
is the familiar CCTV host Zhou Tao. In "Old Guy", Zhou Tao plays Xia Mingzhou, the chairman of Mingzhou Group and the wife of Sun Qiancheng. She wants to be strong and successful in her life, but she is eaten to death by a husband who does not do business all day long.
I have to say that although Zhou Tao has not participated in many film and television dramas, his acting skills are very good.She plays the role of a smart and capable strong woman, a middle-aged woman who is trapped by an unsolvable marriage in a very layered manner.
ranked second, Wang Zijian.
Wang Zijian, a cross talk actor, has also appeared in many classic roles. " Only Thirty " Zhang Zhi, " Xuanwumen " Lord Belle, are both very recognizable.
In "Old Guy", Wang Zijian plays Xiao Changqing's son Xiao Lin, who is obedient and filial to his parents, but also very afraid of his wife. He is a being oppressed on both ends at home. Not daring to raise objections in front of his father, not daring to say "no" in front of his wife, Wang Zijian is very good at handling such a cowardly man who has no status in the family.
ranked third, Liu Jia.
is Li Huanying's mother in "Hello, Li Huanying", Mrs. Hua in " Xihuazhi",
In "Old Guy", Liu Jia plays Zhang Guirong.
ranked fourth, Zhang Haowei.
is the prince Li Chengqian of " Celebrating More Than Years ", " Let's Try the World " Yu has no chance,
"Let's Test the World" Yu has no chance
In "Old Guy", Zhang Haowei plays Chen Dazhi.
Wang Gang, Zhang Guoli, and Zhang Tielin, three veteran actors, have rarely appeared in the same drama since "Iron Teeth, Bronze Teeth Ji Xiaolan" in 2000.
This time, in the TV series "Old Guy", the three of them reunited again to co-star, which made many viewers feel like they were "back in their youth".
Coupled with the down-to-earth plot and the current social hot topics, it is no wonder that it ranked first in satellite TV ratings as soon as it started airing.
Looking at this, if the follow-up plot does not collapse, it will be another realistic dark horse drama this year.
