Recently, another spy drama "Guzhou" was aired online.
This is the first drama that Zhang Songwen has finished filming after the popularity of "Hurry Up", and it is also his first time starring in a spy drama. Previously, Zhang Songwen had participated in the spy film " Lanxin Theater ". Of course, in "The Lonely Boat", Zhang Songwen plays the villain, which is even more convenient for him.
But obviously the first male protagonist of this drama is not Zhang Songwen, but the young actor Zeng Shunxi.
In the play, Zeng Shunxi and Zhang Songwen staged a spy battle drama between two heroes. And this is also the actor and role setting that has been popular in spy dramas in recent years. For example, the previously popular "Storm Chaser" is not a spy drama in the traditional sense, but the same is true in terms of setting.
In addition to Zeng Shunxi and Zhang Songwen, there are also well-known actors such as Chen Duling, Wang Yuwen, Zhang Fengyi, Zhou Yiwei, Yin Xiaotian, but in the end the male and female protagonists became a failure, all thanks to Zhang Songwen and Zhang Fengyi.
The play sets up two emotional lines for the male patron Gu Yizhong played by Zeng Shunxi. One is with Xiao Ruotong, played by Wang Yuwen, a childhood sweetheart, and the other is with Zhang Haimo, played by Chen Duling, who has a child relationship. Of course, the latter was faked by Zhongtong agents, but this did not affect the relationship between the fake Zhang Haimo and Gu Yizhong. On the contrary, it had more potential for growth.
The love triangle between one man and two women makes the play more of an idol drama. Coupled with the exquisite makeup, the drama is to a certain extent just another spy idol drama, and it is also a Qiong Yao-style Republic of China romance drama.
In addition to the upright male protagonist, the number one villain Zhou Zhifei played by Zhang Songwen is also set up in this way. He has both his first love and his current wife, and he juggles between the two. But obviously Zhou Zhifei's emotional line is not abrupt, unlike Gu Yizhong's idol style.
The reason why the male and female protagonists became failures was not only due to character setting issues, but also due to performance issues.
The performance is stiff and dull. The heroine mentioned here is not only the number one heroine, but also the number two heroine, namely Chen Duling and Wang Yuwen.
The whole expression seems to be single, especially the two female protagonists. Although it has just started airing, the expressions have basically not changed much from the plot content presented so far. It is also slightly embarrassing that Xiao Ruotong, played by Wang Yuwen, has been in a state of sinking since Gu Yizhong faked his death. This is not only about the performance, but also about the character development. After all, she is not an ordinary person, but an underground party member with certain experience.
The expression of Zhang Haimo played by Chen Duling changed even less. Of course, her story line has just begun.
The male protagonist is even more difficult to describe.
's entire performance seems a bit exaggerated and blunt. On the one hand, it is determined by his character's identity, but he is obviously still a patriotic young man with certain experience. Although he is a new agent, he is definitely not a three-year-old child. Coupled with the protagonist's halo and his ability to escape again and again, it also exposed many problems in the plot logic.
The overly prominent aura of the protagonist is a major feature of the play. And it is precisely this characteristic that makes the plot logic lose its rationality and makes some supporting characters completely become tool people, such as the company chief who just went offline. As a brother who has followed Zhou Zhifei for twenty years, he was so hasty and easy to go offline. Although it has been hinted through Zhou Zhifei's reminder in the plot, it is still incredible to be offline in such a way.
Since the show was aired, the advantage of the plot is that it is highly suspenseful. The suspense surrounding "Cell No. 8" is also fascinating. But this setting is actually routine. Of course, the routine settings don’t stop there. Although when I came to Suzhou from Shanghai, there was no longer "No. 76", but there was "No. 90" again. These are all new things without changing the medicine.
The early stage was exciting and exciting, but it was only short-lived and soon fell into dullness.
Fortunately, the play also has wonderful performances by the actors who supported the play, such as Zhang Songwen and Zhang Fengyi. The "double Zhang" actors contributed wonderful performances.
Zhou Zhifei, played by Zhang Songwen, although he is still the villain and spy chief in traditional spy war dramas, he is obviously more complex and no longer brainless. And this complexity is the complexity of human nature, which is also closely related to his past experience. From the underground party to the Central Committee and then to "No. 90", it was his ups and downs and betrayals that made him see through human nature, and finally became the refined egoist he is today, with only interests in his eyes. Oneself, everything is just for survival.
Zhang Songwen's life-like performance gave the character a more layered and three-dimensional presentation, allowing him to have a delicate and clear emotional presentation both internally and externally, making this character more vivid, comprehensive and rich, rather than just a tool. villain.
Zhang Fengyi plays the patriotic Gu Xixing. As a teacher who has experienced hundreds of battles, he has devoted his life to serving the country, and his feelings for his family and country are vividly reflected in him. Faced with Japan's repeated threats and inducements, both soft and hard, he remained proud and refused to bend his knees or bow his head.
Although his role is limited and he will even be offline, every time he appears, he has a strong aura and his unruffled performance makes the whole character's patriotic spirit overflow on the screen. He has a firm belief. Whether it is to the country or to his family, he is loyal to the country and his family. He firmly protects the glory and never loses the national integrity, which is extremely admirable. Zhang Fengyi's unconventional performance makes the whole character vivid and powerful, full of tension and story.
What’s more praiseworthy is that the play has a profound cultural heritage.
After all, the play sets the story in Suzhou City, which has a long history. Although various forces are entrenched, the cultural display with rich local characteristics makes the play very charming, such as gardens, Kunqu Opera, Pingtan, cheongsam, and robes. etc., bringing the audience a cultural quality that was rarely seen in spy war dramas in the past.
"Guzhou", like those spy dramas in recent years, still has many problems, such as the actors' stiff performances, the characters' routines, and the plot's loopholes, etc., but it also has a lot of innovations. But after all, there is still a big gap from the spy dramas in their peak period. However, it has only been aired for a quarter of the time. It is worth looking forward to whether the follow-up can reverse the reputation.
Zhou Zhifei, played by Zhang Songwen, although he is still the villain and spy chief in traditional spy war dramas, he is obviously more complex and no longer brainless. And this complexity is the complexity of human nature, which is also closely related to his past experience. From the underground party to the Central Committee and then to "No. 90", it was his ups and downs and betrayals that made him see through human nature, and finally became the refined egoist he is today, with only interests in his eyes. Oneself, everything is just for survival.
Zhang Songwen's life-like performance gave the character a more layered and three-dimensional presentation, allowing him to have a delicate and clear emotional presentation both internally and externally, making this character more vivid, comprehensive and rich, rather than just a tool. villain.
Zhang Fengyi plays the patriotic Gu Xixing. As a teacher who has experienced hundreds of battles, he has devoted his life to serving the country, and his feelings for his family and country are vividly reflected in him. Faced with Japan's repeated threats and inducements, both soft and hard, he remained proud and refused to bend his knees or bow his head.
Although his role is limited and he will even be offline, every time he appears, he has a strong aura and his unruffled performance makes the whole character's patriotic spirit overflow on the screen. He has a firm belief. Whether it is to the country or to his family, he is loyal to the country and his family. He firmly protects the glory and never loses the national integrity, which is extremely admirable. Zhang Fengyi's unconventional performance makes the whole character vivid and powerful, full of tension and story.
What’s more praiseworthy is that the play has a profound cultural heritage.
After all, the play sets the story in Suzhou City, which has a long history. Although various forces are entrenched, the cultural display with rich local characteristics makes the play very charming, such as gardens, Kunqu Opera, Pingtan, cheongsam, and robes. etc., bringing the audience a cultural quality that was rarely seen in spy war dramas in the past.
"Guzhou", like those spy dramas in recent years, still has many problems, such as the actors' stiff performances, the characters' routines, and the plot's loopholes, etc., but it also has a lot of innovations. But after all, there is still a big gap from the spy dramas in their peak period. However, it has only been aired for a quarter of the time. It is worth looking forward to whether the follow-up can reverse the reputation.
