Costume dramas have always been a trump card in Chinese dramas.
It can be said that this theme has become an indispensable type in Chinese dramas.
has been staged in turn from "The Legend of Zhen Huan", "Nirvana in Fire", and "Do you know whether it should be green, fat, red and thin" in the early years, to " Qingpingle ", " Meng Hua Lu ", " Sauvignon Blanc " has become a hit one after another, and the audience has always been fond of costume dramas.
However, this year's costume dramas are showing signs of overturning. There have been quite a few costume dramas released in the past half year, but few have made it out of the industry.
I can count on my fingers, only " Qing Yu Nian 2" and " Mo Yuyunjian " can stand firm.
Among the upcoming films, there are many ruthless dramas such as "Sichuan Brocade" starring Tan Songyun, "The Code of Along the River During the Qingming Festival" starring Zhang Songwen, " Palm " starring Liu Shishi, each of which has firmly captured the attention of the audience.
However, the above-mentioned dramas have not yet been finalized, but there is good news about another new work.
The costume romance drama " Mountain River Pillow " has recently come to an end. Along with the official announcement of the lineup, a wrap-up special was released. The cast is strong and the picture quality is good. It seems that this year's costume drama will be a hit!
In troubled times, the secret love between "uncle and sister-in-law"
The story of "Mountain and River Pillow" takes place in troubled times. Chu Yu (played by Song Qian)'s father died in the battlefield, and her brother escaped with serious injuries and told Chu Yu Yu's father's sacrifice was not simple.
In order to find out the truth, Chu Yu "married" to the Wei family and launched an investigation as the widow of the eldest brother of the young general Wei Yun (Ding Yuxi). In the process, he met Wei Yun Join forces to protect the common people.
The play is adapted from Mo Shubai's novel of the same name. Two major highlights have raised expectations.
The first highlight: the "double A" combination of male and female protagonists, with emotional lines.
I am used to watching elegant young ladies and royal relatives in costume dramas. This time the new drama finally has some fresh settings.
In the play, the heroine Chu Yu is the daughter of a general. Her father and brother fight on the battlefield, and one of them is killed and the other injured.
When Chu Yu learned that the matter was not simple, she made a prompt decision to marry the deceased Wei eldest son so that she could find out the truth. She can be called an "ancient version of a strong woman."
And the male protagonist Wei Yun is not an idle prince or a playboy. The Wei family is also full of loyal people. On the cruel battlefield, only Wei Yun of the Wei family survived. The hatred in his heart for the mastermind behind the scenes is no more than that of Chu Yu. few.
It is not difficult to see that the characters of the male and female protagonists break the standards of traditional costume dramas, and the contrast is huge.
also gives people a sense of déjà vu because of their different personalities. The two "uncle and sister-in-law" who were wary of each other in the early stage, battled wits and courage, and finally worked side by side to defend the mountains and rivers. It must be rich in content and the emotional line is quite good. Eat.
The second point of interest: conflicts continue, and the main line of conspiracy tells the story of the righteousness of the family and the country.
Although the new drama takes the emotional changes of the male and female protagonists as the main story line, "The Mountain and River Pillow" is not just a drama about small love.
In the play, the male and female protagonist’s families all went to war, and both narrowly escaped death. It is not difficult to see the hidden power struggle in this.
Military power has always been the main battlefield for all forces to compete for, and in troubled times, a strong military is an important means of preserving life.
The common goal of the male and female protagonists is to stand firm in the small space of troubled times and protect the people of Dawn behind them.
From childhood love to family and country righteousness, coupled with a series of conflicts, people can see a more magnificent, more structured and in-depth costume drama.
It can be said that the costume drama "The Mountain and River Pillow" is sentimental and stylish. It seems to tell the secret love between the male and female protagonists, but in fact it contains far-reaching meanings of family and country.
Such a profound drama is worth savoring.
All acting skills
The actors are also the most critical factor in whether a costume drama can be successful.
The casting of "Mountain and River Pillow" completely touched the audience's heart.
ranks first, Joe Chen.
Although Chen Qiaoen has not been very popular in the past two years, her strength is here. In "Between Mo Yuyun", she portrayed the snake-like Ji Shuran deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
In the new drama, Chen Qiaoen plays the role of the eldest princess. In the stills, she looks very noble in a bright yellow dress, leaning lazily on the desk, with a proud and arrogant expression. People can't help but wonder about the story behind the character.
With Chen Qiaoen’s strength, he must be able to break out of the industry based on his strength again.
The second place is Ding Yuxi.
Ding Yuxi, a new generation niche player, has great potential. He has performed commendably in dramas such as "Qingpingle" and "The Rumored Chen Qianqian".
Although the results of this year's "Dali Temple Shaoqing Tour" were not ideal, his performance was quite exciting.
In the new drama, Ding Yuxi plays the male protagonist Wei Yun. In the final episode, he is holding a prayer flag with his family’s coffins behind him. His bloody face is full of grief and despair, and his eyes are ethereal, as if he is looking back at the good times of the past. time.
It seems that this time, Ding Yuxi is going to refresh the audience's understanding of him.
ranked third, Fu Xinbo.
Fu Xinbo's role as the cheerful and straightforward Li Chengru in "Celebrating More Than Years 2" is impressive. He has a handsome look in ancient costume and a majestic and domineering look that has been battle-tested for a long time. Even though he is only a supporting role, he is quite outstanding.
In the new drama, Fu Xinbo plays Gu Chusheng. Looking at the stills, he is a high-ranking official who is rich in wealth. He looks elegant and easy-going in his official robes. There is a clear difference between the aura of Li Chengru's character. I am really looking forward to it.
ranked fourth, Zhang Tianyang.
Zhang Tianyang's acting skills are superb, including the weak third uncle in "The Star" and the crazy critic Lin Qiaosong in "The Storm Chaser". They can grasp the essence of each role and bring surprises to the audience again and again.
In the new drama, Zhang Tianyang plays Wei Jun. Judging from the name, he seems to have a romantic relationship with the male protagonist. It seems that this character's life is not very long.
However, with Zhang Tianyang here, even if he is just a supporting role, he can bring out the charm of the character to the extreme, and it will be a good show.
fifth place, Song Qian.
Song Qian's two works "Our Translator" and "Another Kind of Blue" aired this year did not achieve satisfactory results, so she urgently needs a ruthless drama to restore her reputation. "Mountain and River Pillow" is an excellent opportunity.
In the new drama, Song Qian plays the heroine Chu Yu. In the final episode, she is dressed in a military uniform and shoots an enemy with a gun. Each move is full of power, her expression is tenacious, and her eyes are full of killing intent.
At present, Song Qian is in quite good condition in the new drama. It seems that she has finally found her own track and abandoned the "silly and sweet" idol drama performance routine.
believes that in "Mountain and River Pillow", Song Qian will bring you a different and wonderful performance.
In addition, actors such as Liang Xuefeng, Zhou Jieqiong, Zhou Dawei, An Yuexi will all play important roles in the drama. The talented actors are gathered together, and the acting skills of the new drama are stable.
Conclusion
Costume dramas are the genre most likely to explode, but this year they have hit a bottleneck.
I think there are two fundamental reasons:
On the one hand, the quality is uneven.
Although the market for costume dramas is large, the crazy influx of a large number of shoddy works makes the quality of costume dramas vary.
On the other hand, the story is routine.
Most of the stories in costume dramas are about the chance encounter between a rich man and a city girl. They have seen each other for thousands of years and experienced various obstacles in the middle. The content is quite homogeneous.
However, in "Mountain and River Pillow", there are neither cliche templates nor overly sweet industrial saccharine. The growth, love, and family and country justice of the male and female protagonists are all told well, and the story is extremely enjoyable to watch.
I believe that as long as this drama is broadcast, it will definitely shine in people's eyes and become the dark horse of this year's costume drama. It is not a problem.
